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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joey Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castillo comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse by Eminem. Joey Castillo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Diaz!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Castillo tries to clinch up.
Castillo misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Castillo backing up. Castillo nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Castillo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castillo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castillo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to avoid it but Castillo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diaz to the ground. Diaz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Castillo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Castillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castillo tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Castillo shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Castillo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Castillo throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a one-two to the body.
Castillo misses with a double jab.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Castillo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Castillo is breathing heavily.
Castillo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Castillo dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Diaz with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz misses with a combination
and Castillo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Diaz!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Castillo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz wants to hold on but Castillo pushes him away.
Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Diaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Diaz is trying for a kimura here. Castillo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Diaz wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derek Diaz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ruff Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diamond comes to the cage accompanied by Toyota Mode by Irv Da Phenom. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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198 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ruff Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamond connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Johnson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Diamond looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Diamond digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Diamond digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diamond lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Diamond connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diamond scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson is rocked!
Diamond jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Diamond finish him?
Diamond connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Johnson covering up! Diamond comes in with a big uppercut and Johnson goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ruff Diamond!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Yelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunningham's entrance music is Disturbed - Conflict . A fine choice. Brad Cunningham could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brett Yelton's chin.
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197 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Yelton!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yelton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cunningham connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yelton scrambles back to his feet.
Yelton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yelton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brad Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses.
Cunningham wants to land a leg kick but Yelton is out of range.
Yelton avoids the head kick by Cunningham.
Yelton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cunningham. Cunningham obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yelton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cunningham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yelton throws a leg kick
and Cunningham lands a stunning uppercut that sends Yelton to the mat!
Yelton is rocked!
Cunningham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yelton is just riding it out for now. Cunningham eventually gives up the hold.
Yelton is still in real trouble! Can Cunningham finish him?
Cunningham stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Yelton to get to his feet.
Yelton gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Cunningham gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Cunningham!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tahj Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tahj Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade shoots for a double leg takedown but Simpson sprawls well. He's pushed Wade's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simpson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wade misses with a takedown attempt - Simpson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simpson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Simpson scores with a nice strike.
Simpson scores with a jab to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simpson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson throws a head kick but Wade moves out of range.
Wade tries for a takedown but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tahj Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wade fails with a takedown attempt.
Simpson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simpson leaves Wade with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simpson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade closes the distance and clinches up with Simpson, looking for a takedown. Wade pushes Simpson against the cage but Simpson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wade is breathing heavily.
Wade takes one to the side of the head.
No luck for Wade with that takedown attempt.
Wade takes one to the chin there.
Wade is rocked!
Wade looks up at the clock. Bad move! Simpson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Wade. Simpson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Simpson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Thacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thacker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mark Safan - Win In the End. Boston has chosen You're Going Down as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Thacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bradley Boston!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thacker lands with a right hand.
Boston takes a swing at Thacker's ribcage but misses.
Boston's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boston duly obliges.
It looks like Jason Thacker has been cut.
Boston is looking to land body kicks.
Thacker blocks a head kick by Boston.
The fighters circling - Boston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thacker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boston.
Boston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Boston.
Thacker blocks a jab.
Boston misses with a straight right.
Thacker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boston is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Thacker misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston misses with a left hand
and Thacker counters with a straight right hand.
Bradley Boston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thacker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thacker lands with a hook. Boston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thacker thows a body shot but no joy.
Thacker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bradley Boston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thacker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thacker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boston fails to land with a series of punches.
Thacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boston manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boston.
Boston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boston moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thacker moves away.
Boston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thacker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boston throws a hook to the side of Thacker's head but Thacker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thacker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boston.
Boston throws a nice looking combination but Thacker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boston pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thacker is out of range and Boston settles back down.
Thacker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boston as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thacker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston misses with a few strikes there.
Thacker misses the shot to the body.
Boston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thacker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thacker scrambles back to his feet.
Thacker is looking to wear down Boston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boston moves away.
Thacker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thacker.
Boston lands a slapping body shot.
Thacker is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thacker checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Boston.
Thacker throws a body punch but Boston moves out of range.
Thacker jabs at Boston's body.
Boston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boston slips under a jab.
Thacker misses with a body shot.
Boston scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boston lands a body shot.
Boston looks to land a combination but Thacker avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Boston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Thacker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thacker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boston loads up on a big right hand but Thacker slips the punch.
Boston fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thacker is out of range.
Thacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Boston is just out of range.
A punch combination from Boston misses.
Nice defenses there by Thacker.
Thacker shoots in but no luck this time.
Thacker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thacker jabs Boston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thacker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boston defends it nicely.
Boston scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston throws out a loose jab but Thacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thacker doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boston lands with an uppercut that bounces Thacker off the cage and back into rage.
Jason Thacker's cut is getting worse.
Boston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thacker checks the leg kick.
Boston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thacker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good shot there by Boston.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boston.
Boston thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boston misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Boston.
Boston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thacker ducks under a wild hook from Boston.
An inside leg kick lands from Boston.
Thacker shoots in and drives through. Boston sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Thacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boston.
Boston misses with a combination
and Thacker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thacker dives in and grabs Boston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boston pushes down on Thacker's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston throws a leg kick that misses.
Thacker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boston.
Thacker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boston finds it's way round the side to connect with Thacker's head.
Thacker blocks a head kick by Boston.
Boston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thacker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thacker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boston jabs at Thacker's body.
Thacker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thacker was well out of range. Poor timing from Boston.
Thacker takes a swing at Boston's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thacker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thacker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thacker throws out the jab.
Boston throws out a loose jab but Thacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boston lands a jab to the nose.
Thacker is rocked!
Jason Thacker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thacker shoots in looking for a takedown but Boston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thacker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boston throws a shot from downtown. Thacker moves away and avoids it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Thacker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Thacker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Boston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Thacker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thacker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Thacker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thacker.
Boston pounces like a tiger and cracks Thacker with a vicious hook! Thacker is down but not out! Boston follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bradley Boston!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enoch Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Markman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, call to prayer. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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197 lbs
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186 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Enoch Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Markman!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markman shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Markman feints and as Thompson raises his hands in defense, Markman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Markman from controlling successfully.
Thompson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Markman trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markman.
Markman trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markman.
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Markman is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Markman tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
Markman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Markman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Markman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman is looking to work some ground and pound but Thompson has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Markman content to stall in guard here.
Markman throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markman wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Markman postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
Markman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Markman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Markman fails with a takedown attempt.
Markman swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markman fails with a takedown attempt.
Enoch Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Markman.
Markman has a takedown stuffed.
Thompson throws a wild body kick that Markman sees coming a mile off.
Thompson lands a head kick!
Markman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thompson did well to prevent Markman getting side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Markman works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Markman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Markman avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.
Markman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Markman is out of range.
Markman misses with a jab to the body
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Markman throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Markman shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Markman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Thompson finds it's way through Markman's defenses.
Markman fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Markman on that attempt.
Enoch Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Markman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Markman shoots in.
Markman throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Markman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Markman thows a body shot but no joy.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markman shoots in looking for a takedown but Thompson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Markman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thompson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Markman shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Markman somewhat.
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Markman.
Thompson connects with an inside leg kick.
Thompson looks to land a body kick but Markman moved away.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Markman is out of range.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Markman moved out of range.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Markman is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a right hand that Markman ducks under and follows up with a left that Markman also avoids with ease.
Markman jabs Thompson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Markman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Markman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Markman thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Markman shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markman just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markman.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markman.
Thompson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Markman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompson as he avoids it easily.
Markman shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson slaps away a takedown attempt from Markman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Markman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rory Markman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thompson.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Markman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Markman or perhaps it was just good defense by Thompson which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Enoch Thompson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Thompson scores with the left hand. Markman knows he should have avoided that one.
Thompson swings widly with a right hand
and Markman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Markman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thompson rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Markman on that attempt.
Markman blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Markman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thompson doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markman has a takedown stuffed.
Thompson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thompson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markman.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Markman from controlling successfully.
Thompson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markman.
Markman throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman stays in close to Thompson's body and controls the position.
Markman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Markman is looking to work some ground and pound but Thompson has wrist control.
Markman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Markman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Markman wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Markman tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Markman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Markman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Markman thows a big elbow that misses.
Markman chips away with some ground and pound.
Markman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Markman trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Markman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markman throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Markman.
Markman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Markman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompson as he avoids it easily.
Enoch Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Markman.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson tries to land a front kick but Markman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Markman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Markman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Markman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kimble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimble has chosen Terminator Theme Song as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
263 lbs
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28
265 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Kimble!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimble looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson clinches up with Kimble and pushes him back against the cage.
Nelson is working for takedown but Kimble is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nelson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kimble is trying to keep an underhook but Nelson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kimble blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nelson.
Kimble wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nelson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kimble is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson sits in half guard.
Kimble has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nelson is working away from the top position though.
Nelson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kimble defending well though.
Kimble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kimble is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson sits in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kimble steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nelson. That one must have hurt.
Nelson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kimble avoids it really well and circles away.
Kimble misses with a looping right.
Kimble misses with a wild combination.
Kimble throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimble throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Nelson takes a swing at Kimble's ribcage but misses.
Nelson scores with a head kick.
It looks like John Kimble has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Kimble swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nelson counters with a single leg into guard. Kimble didn't expect that.
Kimble looks gassed!
Kimble controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Kimble blocks nicely.
Nelson throws and elbow that misses. Kimble uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nelson's guard. Nice move by Kimble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimble wants to get up but he can't break Nelson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nelson holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nelson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Nelson misses.
Kimble misses with a body shot.
Kimble throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
Kimble clinches.
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Nelson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
John Kimble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nelson lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kimble, pushing him back against the cage.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson instigates a clinch.
Come on Kimble - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nelson breaks the clinch.
Nelson fakes the leg kick and cracks Kimble in the body.
Nelson cracks the inside of Kimble's front leg.
Nelson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Kimble manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoy Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kimble trying to stall but Nelson improves his position.
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nelson - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoy Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Kimble's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nelson gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nelson working the ground and pound but Kimble is defending the strikes.
Nelson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kimble managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nelson.
Kimble struggling a bit here.
Kimble is trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson is working Kimble over with some ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimble is trying to improve his position.
Nelson trying to control the action but Kimble is working from the bottom.
Kimble is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Nelson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nelson trying to control the position but Kimble is working away.
Nelson staying calm.
Nelson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson controlling the position from side mount.
Kimble parries the strikes from Nelson easily there. Nelson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kimble to escape.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimble can do to turn this around?
Kimble tries to buck Nelson off but Nelson is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Nelson.
Nelson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kimble parries the strikes from Nelson easily there. Nelson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kimble to escape.
Nelson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Kimble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoy Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kimble's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nelson taking a breather here.
The strikes coming from Nelson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control the position but Kimble is working away.
Nelson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kimble sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nelson staying calm.
Nelson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson trying to control the position but Kimble is working away.
Kimble dodges the ground and pound from Nelson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoy Nelson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Kimble's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nelson connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Kimble to the floor! Nelson dives in looking for the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimble does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kimble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nelson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimble does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nelson is looking to advance position but Kimble won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Nelson there.
Nelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Kimble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kimble takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nelson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kimble!
Nelson working the ground and pound effectively.
Kimble holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nelson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kimble in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nelson controlling from mount.
Nelson landing shots from mount.
Nelson unloads with some shots from mount but Kimble bucks and avoids them well.
Nelson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hoy Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nelson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Nelson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimble holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nelson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nelson content just to control the position here.
Nelson unloads with some shots from mount but Kimble bucks and avoids them well.
John Kimble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson punching from mount but Kimble doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kimble in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Nelson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kimble is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nelson controlling from the full mount.
Kimble tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson working Kimble over with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoy Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nelson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoy Nelson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiao Macale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jt Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eye of the Tiger. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tiao Macale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jt Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macale throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Macale defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Macale misses with a kick to the body.
Macale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tiao Macale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson punishes Macale's body with a nice straight punch.
Macale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Macale moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Macale manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson defending well as Macale loads up on a big left hand.
Macale misses with a straight right.
Macale misses with a body kick.
Macale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice cross by Macale.
Macale checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macale just misses with a punch to the body.
Macale listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Macale looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Macale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macale moves away.
Macale avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Macale connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Macale throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Macale circles away.
Macale lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Macale takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but Macale manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Macale throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Macale lands a head shot.
Macale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws a head kick but Macale moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Macale lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Macale lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Macale.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson punishes Macale's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson lands a high kick!
Macale throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Macale lands a jab.
Macale throws a body kick that misses.
Macale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Macale thows a body shot but no joy.
Macale scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macale jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Macale keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Macale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Macale saw it coming and moves away.
Macale's corner calls for a 1-2. Macale obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
A bone on bone clash there as Macale blocks the leg kick.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macale.
A solid leg kick lands there for Macale.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Macale.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Macale does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Macale throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Macale. Macale obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Macale tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Macale.
Jackson motions for Macale to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Macale lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good exchange - Macale coming out on top.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson gets a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Macale avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson wants to break free but Macale has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tiao Macale will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Macale swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jackson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A big right from Macale misses.
Macale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Macale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Macale looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Macale blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Macale against the cage.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Tiao Macale is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macale.
Macale attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Macale lands a nice looking body shot.
Macale misses with a leg kick.
Macale misses with a body kick.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Macale on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Macale counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macale.
Macale scores with a jab to the body.
Macale throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Macale tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Macale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Macale checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Macale cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Jackson lands a high kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Macale throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Macale moves out of range easily.
Macale throws a head kick that misses.
Macale throws a quick inside leg kick.
Macale avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Macale.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson catches Macale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping leg kick lands for Macale.
Macale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jt Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson cracks Macale with a nice body shot.
Macale is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Macale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab by Macale.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jackson moves out of range as Macale strikes.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Macale down.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Macale throws a nice outside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Macale looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
A big right from Macale misses.
Macale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macale misses with a body shot.
Macale fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Macale catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Macale throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson tries to clinch but Macale is having none of it.
Macale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Macale tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Macale misses.
Macale feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Macale misses with a looping left.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Macale.
Macale tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Macale does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tiao Macale will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Macale checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Macale scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Macale connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Jackson cracks the inside of Macale's front leg.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Macale dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Macale scores with a kick to the body.
Macale fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
Macale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Macale loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Macale keeps it at a distance.
Macale avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Macale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson tries a low kick but Macale avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson throws a head kick but Macale moves out of range.
Macale scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Macale throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Macale sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macale.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Macale.
Macale avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lazy body kick from Macale
and Jackson counters with a thumping low kick.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Macale.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Macale.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Macale slams his shin into Jackson's torso.
Macale tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Macale explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Macale misses with a body kick.
Macale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Macale is just out of range.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macale throws out the jab.
Macale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Macale scores with a kick to the body.
Macale misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Macale, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Macale moved away.
Macale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Macale takes it in his stride.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Macale.
Macale thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Macale counters with a body kick.
Macale explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Macale lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson tries to land a body kick
and Macale counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Macale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Macale.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Macale.
Macale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Macale misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Macale scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson wants to clinch but Macale slips to the side
and Macale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Macale lands.
Macale lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Macale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Macale checks a leg kick nicely.
Macale lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson tries to land a leg kick but Macale saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Macale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Macale misses with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Macale.
Macale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiao Macale clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Macale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Macale tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Macale has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Macale improves position.
Jackson tries to break free but Macale pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Macale controls his hands.
Macale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macale misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Macale.
Jackson tries to clinch but Macale moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Macale throws a quick inside leg kick.
Macale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Macale lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A cross from Macale lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jackson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Macale connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macale does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Macale scores with a spinning back kick!
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Macale.
Macale works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Macale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macale listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Macale there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Macale connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Macale scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson takes a swing at Macale's ribcage but misses.
Macale connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Macale moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Macale circles away and keeps his distance.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Macale looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Macale scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Macale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Macale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Macale feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macale lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Macale looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Macale checks it.
Macale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Macale fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Macale jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Macale lands the left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macale misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
and Macale counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiao Macale had his way with Jt Jackson in that round.
That's time! Macale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Macale moved away.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
Macale throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A clash of legs there as Macale blocks the low kick.
Macale throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Macale misses with a wild body shot.
Macale keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson wants to slow Macale down by chopping away at his legs.
Macale throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Macale lands with a nice body punch.
Macale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Macale cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Macale scores with a head kick.
Macale lands with a thumping leg kick.
Macale avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Macale takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Macale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Macale throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Macale avoids the head kick by Jackson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Macale throws out the jab.
Jackson slips a jab from Macale.
Macale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Macale tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Macale throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick but Macale moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Macale as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Macale works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Macale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Macale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Macale is predictable there
and Jackson counters with a thumping low kick.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Macale off balance momentarily.
Macale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Macale. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Macale lands a head kick. Jackson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Macale.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Macale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Macale jumps back.
Macale scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Macale avoids it well.
Macale moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson taking a breather.
Macale breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Macale is avoiding it.
Macale throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jt Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson looks to land a combination. Macale sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tiao Macale.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Macale, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:46
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiao Macale!
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