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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Dunowevil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunowevil comes to the cage accompanied by Highway to Hell. Bowman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dark Tranquillity - Misery's Crown kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Pete Bowman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Dunowevil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Bowman!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunowevil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dunowevil misses with a double jab
and Bowman counters with a crisp one two that drops Dunowevil! Bowman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dunowevil to his feet! Dunowevil is in big trouble!
Dunowevil misses with a right hand
and Bowman counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dunowevil! Bowman lets Dunowevil back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Dunowevil is rocked!
It looks like Roger Dunowevil has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunowevil connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bowman. Bowman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Dunowevil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bowman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dunowevil's calf.
Bowman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dunowevil's sensitive parts.
Dunowevil is breathing heavily.
Bowman lands with a nice body punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bowman.
Bowman lands an uppercut, right on the button! Dunowevil tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pete Bowman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and First Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel's entrance music is Survivor - Burning Heart. A fine choice. Boy has chosen New York as his entrance music. First Boy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Steel!
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, First Boy!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Boy looks to clinch
and Steel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Steel does it's job there.
It looks like First Boy has been cut.
Steel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boy throws out the jab.
Boy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel.
Boy throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Boy.
Boy misses the body punch
and Steel counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Boy misses.
Steel swinging wildly here.
Boy moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy misses with a wild combination.
Steel throws a combination that misses
and Boy counters with a straight right hand.
Boy misses with a hook.
Boy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
First Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boy instigates a clinch.
Steel breaks from the clinch.
Steel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Boy.
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steel lands a right hook to the body.
Steel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boy. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel jabs Boy right on the nose. Boy blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boy throws out the jab.
Boy misses with a few strikes there.
Boy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel throws a series of punches but Boy moves out of range.
Boy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel scores with a sloppy right hand. Boy should have avoided that one.
Boy has closed the distance and engaged Steel in a clinch.
Steel has Boy pressed against the cage.
Steel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boy looks gassed!
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Boy is controlling him.
Steel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Steel breaks from the clinch.
Boy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steel counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Boy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boy.
Steel fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Boy tries to clinch but Steel moves away
and Steel counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Steel finds it's way through Boy's defenses.
Steel scores with a sloppy right hand. Boy should have avoided that one.
Steel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on First Boy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boy moves away.
Boy throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Boy throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Boy slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boy.
Boy throws a series of punches but Steel moves out of range.
Boy throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Steel lands a nice hook to Boy's body. Boy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boy. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boy moves into the clinch.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Steel trying to stall but Boy improves his position.
Boy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel manages to break the clinch.
Boy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boy slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Boy slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boy looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Boy throws a sloppy body shot
and Steel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boy is breathing heavily.
Boy misses with a wild body shot.
Steel feints a jab promting Boy to slip. Steel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Boy cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Boy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Steel.
John Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
Boy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boy.
Boy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Steel cracks Boy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
John Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Boy.
Boy throws a poor cross that misses
and Steel counters with a left to the body.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Boy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steel cracks Boy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boy dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Some wild striking there from Boy.
Boy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Boy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Steel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Steel has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boy misses with a double jab.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Boy misses with an uppercut
and Steel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boy lands a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boy looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Steel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on First Boy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boy takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Boy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steel takes a swing at Boy's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Boy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Steel lands a jab-cross combination.
Steel drops his hands momentarily and Boy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boy tries to clinch up.
Boy misses with the combination.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boy.
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Steel.
Steel looks to land a combination but Boy avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Steel misses.
Steel stalks Boy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boy's face. Boy staggers backwards, shaken.
Boy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steel cracks Boy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boy swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boy misses with a looping right.
Boy swinging wildly here.
Boy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boy. Boy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Some wild striking there from Boy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a good cross that connects.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boy.
Steel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boy tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Boy loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel blocks a jab.
Steel moves out of range of the body kick.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel thows a body shot but no joy.
Boy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steel throws a right hand that Boy ducks under and follows up with a left that Boy also avoids with ease.
Boy throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boy throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.
Boy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Boy misses.
First Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boy throws a right and a left that both miss.
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 John Steel.
Well Steel 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Steel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raylan Givens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boot Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Givens comes to the cage accompanied by When The Wild Wind Blows. Head has chosen Requiem For A Dream as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raylan Givens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boot Head!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Givens swings for the body but Head moves out of range.
Givens with a nice cross.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Givens manages to avoid it.
Givens throws a shot to the body.
Givens lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Givens.
Givens takes one to the chin there.
Givens connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head ducks under a wild hook from Givens.
Head swings widly with a right hand
and Givens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Givens avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Givens slips a straight right by Head.
Head throws a hook to the side of Givens's head but Givens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head throws the left hand but Givens avoids the punch easily.
Givens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Head throws a right hand that misses
and Givens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Givens lands with an uppercut that bounces Head off the cage and back into rage.
Head ducks under a wild hook from Givens.
Head on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Head.
Head connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Head getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Head swings away with a body shot that misses
and Givens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Givens misses with a hook. Head ducked under it nicely.
Givens ducks under a wild hook from Head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head misses with a hook.
Givens wants to clinch up but Head keeps it at a distance.
Givens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
Givens throws a nice head kick!
Head throws a hook to the side of Givens's head but Givens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some bone on bone action there as Head checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Givens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Givens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Head throws a head kick but Givens moves out of range.
Head 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.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Head misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givens takes a jab right on the kisser.
Givens's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Head connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Givens scrambles back to his feet.
Givens throws a leg kick but Head sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Givens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head leaves Givens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Givens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Head trying to hold on to Givens's head to control him but Givens postures up.
Head avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Givens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Givens.
Head blocking the ground and pound attempt from Givens.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head looks like he's trying to stand up.
Givens keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Head is looking for a sweep. Givens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Givens trying to control the action but Head is working from the bottom.
Givens trying to pass the guard but Head defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Head tries to get to full guard but Givens has control of the leg.
Givens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raylan Givens dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Head throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Givens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Givens scores with a nice right hand.
Head bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Head thows a body shot but no joy.
Givens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Givens staying out of range there.
Givens ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Givens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Head has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Givens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Head. Head circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Givens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Head doesn't seem bothered though.
Raylan Givens is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Head.
Givens avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head scores with a jab to the body.
Givens fails with the takedown
and Head counters with a straight right hand.
Head misses with an uppercut.
Givens misses with a kick to the body.
Givens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Givens connects with a leg kick. Head looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Givens finds it's way through Head's defenses.
Head avoids the body shot from Givens.
Givens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head throws a nice outside leg kick.
Head staying out of range there.
Head thows a body shot but no joy.
Givens fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raylan Givens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head misses with a few strikes there.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Givens blocks a jab.
Head pushes Givens up against the cage in a clinch.
Givens is leaning against Head and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givens blocks a body shot from Head.
Good body shot from Head.
Head can't find room to land a body shot as Givens controls the action.
Givens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Head's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Head.
The referee calls for Head to work.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Givens working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Givens prevents a body shot from Head.
Givens tries to work over Head's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Head blocks a body shot from Givens.
Head stalling.
Head tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Head - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Givens blocks a body shot from Head.
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Givens controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boot Head showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Head misses with a looping right.
Head misses with a hook
and Givens counters with a head kick.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Givens looks to score with a jab to the body but Head is just out of range.
Givens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Head.
Givens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
Givens moves away from the strike by Head.
Givens checks the leg kick.
Givens lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Givens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Head is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Givens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Head throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Givens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Givens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Head circles away quickly and effectively.
Head staying out of range there.
Nice takedown defense from Head. No joy for Givens on that attempt.
Head misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Givens.
Givens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Head was well out of range. Poor timing from Givens.
Head dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Givens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Head moves away.
Givens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Head dodges the punch combination from Givens.
Head lands a lovely overhand right.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
Head throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Givens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Head wants to clinch up but Givens keeps it at a distance.
Head moves forwards but Givens connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
Head has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Head there as he acknowledges the shot.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
Head misses with a hook. Givens ducked under it nicely.
Head thows a leg kick but Givens checks it
and Givens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Givens ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Givens throws a looping overhand right but Head ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Givens.
Givens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Givens ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Head misses with a right hand
and Givens counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head pulls Givens in to control the position.
Givens throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head keeping moving, preventing Givens from controlling successfully.
Givens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Givens tries to free his leg and advance position but Head is retaining full guard.
Givens is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Givens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Givens comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boot Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Head wants to slow Givens down by chopping away at his legs.
Head connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boot Head.
I think Head 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Boot Head!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Humungus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross comes to the cage accompanied by The American Dream Song. Humungus has chosen My Speech as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lord Humungus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, David Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Humungus!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Cross misses.
Cross misses with a body kick.
Cross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Humungus looks to score with a jab to the body but Cross is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Cross. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cross.
Humungus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cross.
Cross scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Humungus enables Cross to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Humungus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cross is working Humungus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Humungus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cross can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cross is working Humungus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Humungus has momentary wrist control but Cross slips an elbow through the middle.
Humungus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cross stopping the sweep attempt from Humungus.
Humungus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Humungus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cross stands up over Humungus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cross's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Humungus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cross pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Humungus is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cross's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cross preventing the sweep.
Humungus looking to control but Cross passes into half guard.
Cross is keen to just control but Humungus is a slippery customer.
Humungus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross is thwarting Humungus's attempts to control the position.
Cross is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Humungus has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cross throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Humungus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Humungus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cross doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cross manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cross stands up over Humungus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Humungus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Humungus doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Humungus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cross.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross is pushing down on Humungus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Humungus is fighting to maintain full guard but Cross has managed to sneak the leg through.
Humungus wants to control but Cross is keeping busy.
Cross wants to lay and pray for a moment but Humungus keeps working.
Humungus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cross is looking to take a break and control but Humungus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Humungus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Humungus looks gassed!
Humungus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Humungus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cross scores with a couple of nice shots.
Humungus tries to roll over but Cross keeps him under control.
Cross drops an elbow to the side of Humungus's head.
Humungus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cross scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross wants to control but Humungus is keeping him busy.
Humungus is defending against the submission attempts here by Cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross drops an elbow to the side of Humungus's head.
Cross wants to free his trapped foot but Humungus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Humungus taking some punishment here, with Cross in his half guard.
Humungus wants to get back to full guard.
Cross thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Humungus's head.
Cross controlling the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Humungus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Humungus wants to control but Cross is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cross dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cross misses with a low kick.
Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Humungus.
Humungus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cross takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cross misses the shot to the body.
Cross bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Humungus slips a straight right by Cross.
Humungus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cross.
Cross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Humungus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cross cracks the inside of Humungus's front leg.
Cross throws a combination that misses
and Humungus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cross's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Humungus pushing down on Cross's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross tries to get to full guard but Humungus has control of the leg.
Humungus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Humungus is nestled in close to Cross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Humungus misses with a head shot. Cross uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cross utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Humungus stopping the sweep attempt from Cross.
Humungus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Humungus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Humungus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Humungus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Humungus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Humungus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cross tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cross escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Humungus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cross wants to improve his position but instead Humungus has moved into half guard.
Cross is looking to improve his position.
Humungus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cross is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Humungus connects with a nice short shot to Cross's temple.
Oh Cross is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Humungus lands a big elbow - Cross is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Humungus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lord Humungus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edilberto Nestuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nestuta comes to the cage accompanied by Friday - Rebecca Black. The crowd seem to be enjoying Grayson's choice of entrance music: Crazy Train by Ozzy Osborne. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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165 lbs
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25
156 lbs
13 - 6 - 1 |
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World class MT
KO power |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edilberto Nestuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Grayson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nestuta clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nestuta throws an elbow but misses.
Grayson lands a nice shot to the body.
Grayson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nestuta lands an elbow that stopped Grayson in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Marcus Grayson has been cut.
Nestuta takes a shot to the head.
Nestuta lands a nice elbow.
Grayson avoids a wild elbow strike from Nestuta.
Grayson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nestuta blocks it with crossed arms.
Grayson misses with a body punch.
Nestuta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grayson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nestuta clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nestuta looking very determined here, making life difficult for Grayson.
Grayson missing with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grayson throws strikes from the back but Nestuta rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Nestuta.
Nestuta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson wants to pass the guard but Nestuta is keeping the position.
Grayson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grayson throws and elbow that misses. Nestuta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grayson's guard. Nice move by Nestuta!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nestuta is aware though and is defending well.
Grayson has his foot on Nestuta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nestuta works his way back into a safe position though.
Nestuta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Grayson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nestuta is one step ahead there.
Grayson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nestuta's guard.
Nestuta really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grayson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nestuta is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson looking to sit in guard and control but Nestuta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Grayson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nestuta defends well.
Grayson is working an open guard so Nestuta takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nestuta doesn't manage to clinch there - Grayson circles away.
Marcus Grayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grayson misses with a body punch
and Nestuta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nestuta.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nestuta throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson takes an elbow to the temple.
Nestuta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grayson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grayson wants a takedown.
Grayson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nestuta prevents a body shot from Grayson.
Nestuta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grayson's defenses.
Nestuta connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grayson's face.
Grayson scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grayson lands with a right to the head.
Grayson goes for a takedown attempt but Nestuta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grayson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nestuta.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grayson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nestuta moves away.
Nestuta lands with a nice body punch.
Nestuta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grayson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Grayson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Grayson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nestuta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grayson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nestuta tries to clinch up
and Grayson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grayson misses with a left hand
and Nestuta counters with a thumping low kick.
Grayson throws a body kick that misses.
Grayson missing with a left hand there. Nestuta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grayson is defended easily by Nestuta.
Grayson throws an overhand right that lands on Nestuta's shoulder, as Nestuta tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grayson is defended easily by Nestuta.
Nestuta has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nestuta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Edilberto Nestuta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson throws a hook but Nestuta blocks it.
Nestuta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grayson throws out the jab.
Grayson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grayson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grayson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grayson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grayson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nestuta has closed the distance and engaged Grayson in a clinch.
Nestuta lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nestuta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grayson's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nestuta landing knees to the head.
Grayson can't find room to land a body shot as Nestuta controls the action.
Grayson works on Nestuta's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grayson tries to work over Nestuta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Grayson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Nestuta.
Grayson avoids a wild elbow strike from Nestuta.
Grayson tries to throw a body punch but Nestuta avoids it by throwing Grayson back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nestuta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nestuta throws an elbow that misses.
Grayson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nestuta throws an elbow that misses.
Nestuta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Grayson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nestuta backwards.
Grayson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nestuta is defending well for now.
Grayson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grayson working hard to break the clinch.
Grayson tries to circle away but Nestuta has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nestuta lands an elbow that stopped Grayson in his tracks for a moment.
Nestuta with a knee to the head.
Grayson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grayson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nestuta creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grayson's defenses.
Grayson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grayson breaks from the clinch.
Grayson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nestuta wants to clinch but Grayson slips to the side
and Grayson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nestuta's guard.
Nestuta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grayson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grayson throws a strike but Nestuta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Grayson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nestuta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nestuta decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grayson. Nestuta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grayson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nestuta moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grayson checks a leg kick.
Nestuta tries to clinch but Grayson moves out of range.
Grayson checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grayson misses with a few strikes there.
Nestuta lands with a kick to the temple. Grayson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grayson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nestuta tries to avoid it but Grayson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nestuta to the ground. Nestuta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Grayson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marcus Grayson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nestuta throws a head kick but Grayson moves out of range.
A slow jab from Grayson misses its intended target.
Nestuta moves in looking to clinch but Grayson pushes him off.
A jab from Grayson misses.
Nestuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grayson.
Grayson catches Nestuta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nestuta wants to clinch
and Grayson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nestuta instigates a clinch.
Nestuta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grayson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grayson blocks the elbow strike.
Nestuta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grayson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nestuta looking to throw knees to the head but Grayson is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nestuta prevents the takedown attempt.
Grayson digs a right hand into Nestuta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nestuta's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grayson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nestuta misses with a body kick.
Grayson lands with an uppercut that bounces Nestuta off the cage and back into rage.
Nestuta misses with a body shot.
Grayson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nestuta circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grayson, as that shot connected.
Nestuta wants to clinch up but Grayson keeps it at a distance.
Nestuta wants to clinch.
Jab by Grayson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nestuta is looking to clinch but Grayson is avoiding it.
Nestuta tries to clinch up.
Nestuta wants to clinch up but Grayson keeps it at a distance.
Grayson connects with the punch.
Nestuta blocks a head kick by Grayson.
Grayson looking to score a takedown here. Nestuta is defending well but Grayson drives through and ends up in Nestuta's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grayson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marcus Grayson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grayson lands a couple of elbows.
Grayson wants to control from the top but Nestuta keeps moving.
Grayson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson is looking to work some ground and pound but Nestuta has wrist control.
Grayson is looking to work some ground and pound but Nestuta has wrist control.
Grayson trying to move into half guard but instead Nestuta has managed to sweep!
Grayson looking for a guillotine here but Nestuta defends easily.
Marcus Grayson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grayson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nestuta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grayson dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nestuta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nestuta keeping moving, preventing Grayson from controlling successfully.
Grayson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grayson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nestuta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grayson is stalling in the full guard.
Grayson trying to control but Nestuta is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Grayson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grayson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Grayson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Hollis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by It's Amazing by Kanye West. Hollis has chosen UGK - Pocket Full of Stones as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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165 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Hollis!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollis throws a leg kick but James checks it.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James misses with an uppercut. Hollis saw that one coming.
Hollis looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James loads up on a big right hand but Hollis slips the punch.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollis moves away.
Hollis connects with a body shot.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hollis throws a half hearted mid kick.
James misses with an uppercut. Hollis saw that one coming.
Hollis misses with a body shot.
James misses with an uppercut. Hollis saw that one coming.
Hollis staying out of range there.
Hollis scores with a jab.
Hollis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hollis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollis swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollis is just out of range.
A big left from James misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Hollis counters with a left to the body.
Hollis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hollis misses with a wild combination.
Hollis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down James rather than just go for the knockout.
James misses with a straight right.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hollis walks into a jab.
Hollis lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
Hollis misses with a two punch combination.
James misses with a looping left.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Hollis.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hollis.
Hollis avoids the body shot from James.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James misses with a straight left.
James looks to land a right hand but Hollis moved out of range.
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollis throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and checks it nicely.
James listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hollis counters with a nice low kick that buckles James's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hollis.
Hollis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hollis with a nice cross.
Hollis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Hollis. That snapped James's head back.
James misses the jab.
Hollis is looking to land body kicks.
James looks to land a right hand but Hollis moved out of range.
Hollis cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.
James checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
James defending well as Hollis loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from James misses.
James throws out a loose jab but Hollis uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollis throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Hollis throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and moves out of range.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Hollis. Those never looked like landing.
James throws a shot from downtown. Hollis moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Hollis finds it's way through James's defenses.
James avoids the body shot from Hollis.
James catches Hollis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alexander James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hollis.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Hollis counters with a good low kick that James was not able to check.
Hollis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hollis throws a low kick but James avoids it.
Hollis connects with a solid leg kick.
Hollis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hollis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hollis jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.
James avoids the body shot from Hollis.
James sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hollis scoring well with a low kick there.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hollis stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hollis. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hollis can pounce on him.
Hollis scores with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hollis. That's going to slow James down.
Hollis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hollis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hollis lands with a good body shot.
Hollis works James's body with a nice hook.
Hollis punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hollis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hollis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hollis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Hollis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hollis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Hollis defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James throws the left hand but Hollis avoids the punch easily.
James misses with a hook.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hollis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Hollis counters with a body kick.
Hollis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hollis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hollis scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hollis blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James avoids the head kick by Hollis.
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hollis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether James might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
James walks into a straight right hand from Hollis.
Hollis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hollis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hollis.
Hollis throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Hollis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hollis.
Hollis cracks the inside of James's front leg.
Hollis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Good leg kick by Hollis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hollis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hollis.
James 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.
Jab by Hollis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hollis.
Hollis lands a head kick!
Hollis cracks James with an open hand slap.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hollis.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hollis!
Hollis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hollis.
Hollis connects with a high kick.
Hollis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James throws a hook to the side of Hollis's head but Hollis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hollis throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hollis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
A combination from James does no damage.
Hollis lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Hollis.
Hollis ducks under a wild hook from James.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hollis, right into the meat.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hollis to score with a decent uppercut.
Joe Hollis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James avoids the head kick by Hollis.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hollis.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! James crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hollis - the referee stops the clock and James gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hollis. James manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hollis.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hollis misses the shot to the body.
Hollis lands a lovely overhand right.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hollis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
James has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hollis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Hollis counters with an inside leg kick.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollis connects with a single shot there.
Hollis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hollis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James's head.
Hollis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hollis.
James checks a leg kick nicely.
Hollis's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.
Hollis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Hollis throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hollis.
Good leg kick by Hollis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hollis.
James is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hollis throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hollis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hollis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hollis lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
Hollis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James slips under a jab from Hollis.
James throws a lazy right hand but Hollis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hollis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Hollis tenderised James's leg. James is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hollis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hollis throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Hollis defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James misses with a wild combination.
Hollis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hollis tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hollis.
Hollis throws a head kick that James semi-blocks.
Hollis misses with a straight left.
James throws out a loose jab but Hollis uses good head movement to avoid it.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James misses with an uppercut
and Hollis counters with a low kick, right behind James 's knee.
Hollis is looking to land body kicks.
James uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hollis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hollis moves out of range as James strikes.
Hollis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James throws the left hand but Hollis avoids the punch easily.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hollis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hollis throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws the left hand but Hollis avoids the punch easily.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hollis counters with a stiff right hand.
Hollis scores with a jab. James acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
James will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hollis clobbers James with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
James misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
James has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hollis.
Hollis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hollis lands a nice looking body shot.
Hollis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hollis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
Hollis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hollis lands with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Hollis.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hollis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hollis - that will leave a mark!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hollis. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hollis lands with a nice body punch.
Hollis throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Hollis 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.
Hollis moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Hollis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hollis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hollis lands a jab.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hollis counters with a left to the body.
Hollis fails to land with a series of punches.
James dips to his left and cracks Hollis with an uppercut!
Hollis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hollis.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Hollis counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollis lands a nice shot to the body.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hollis.
Hollis ducks right into an uppercut from James.
Hollis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hollis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Hollis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hollis moves forwards but James connects with a nice, crisp jab.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hollis counters with a leg kick.
James misses with a hook. Hollis ducked under it nicely.
Hollis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hollis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces James back to the cage. Hollis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
James throws a hook but Hollis blocks it.
Alexander James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hollis throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Hollis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hollis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Hollis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin O Neill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takashi Katsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Neill's entrance music is Sing for the moment - Eminem. A fine choice. 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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25
180 lbs
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175 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class MT
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martin O Neill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takashi Katsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Neill throws a shot from downtown. Katsumoto moves away and avoids it.
Katsumoto feints and then cracks O Neill's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Neill down.
Katsumoto moves away from the strike by O Neill.
O Neill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Katsumoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Katsumoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Katsumoto ducks under a wild hook from O Neill.
O Neill misses with a combination
and Katsumoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Neill avoids the head kick by Katsumoto.
O Neill connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Katsumoto momentarily.
Katsumoto throws a low kick but O Neill moves out of range easily.
Katsumoto throws a sloppy head kick and O Neill moves out of range easily.
Katsumoto works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Neill. Katsumoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - O Neill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Katsumoto connects with a leg kick. O Neill looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Katsumoto moves away from the strike by O Neill.
Katsumoto has taken the fight to the clinch.
O Neill is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
O Neill tries to circle away but Katsumoto has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neill looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Katsumoto misses with an elbow over the top.
O Neill breaks from the clinch.
Katsumoto throws a head kick that half lands.
O Neill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Katsumoto swings for the body but O Neill moves out of range.
O Neill misses with a two punch combination.
Katsumoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Katsumoto moves out of range as O Neill strikes.
Katsumoto connects with a high kick.
O Neill misses with a looping right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from O Neill.
Katsumoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katsumoto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Katsumoto, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Katsumoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neill blocks a head kick by Katsumoto.
O Neill on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
O Neill is breathing heavily.
O Neill missing with a left hand there. Katsumoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Neill throws a hook but Katsumoto avoids it easily.
Katsumoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Katsumoto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A jab from O Neill misses.
O Neill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Katsumoto.
O Neill is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
O Neill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Katsumoto sizes up O Neill with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Katsumoto scores with a kick to the midsection.
Katsumoto drives through and clinches with O Neill against the cage.
Katsumoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Katsumoto stalling the fight.
Katsumoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neill is looking to break free of the clinch but Katsumoto has double underhooks.
Katsumoto tries to land knees in the clinch but O Neill avoids the damage to the body.
O Neill is trying to break the clinch but Katsumoto has him pressed against the cage.
O Neill tries to circle away but Katsumoto has him pinned against the cage.
O Neill is trying to break the clinch but Katsumoto has him pressed against the cage.
Katsumoto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
O Neill is trying to break the clinch but Katsumoto is controlling him.
Katsumoto lands an elbow just above O Neill 's eye.
Katsumoto prevents O Neill from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Katsumoto on the inside.
Katsumoto misses with a punch to the body.
Katsumoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Neill misses with a double jab
and Katsumoto counters with a good low kick that O Neill was not able to check.
A big right from O Neill misses.
Katsumoto scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto connects with a leg kick. O Neill looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Katsumoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and O Neill has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
O Neill's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Katsumoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! O Neill scrambles back to his feet.
Katsumoto lands a jab to the head.
Katsumoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Katsumoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
O Neill with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Katsumoto to score with a decent uppercut.
Katsumoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and O Neill has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
O Neill gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Katsumoto.
O Neill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Katsumoto closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Neill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Katsumoto misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Katsumoto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Katsumoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
O Neill tests Katsumoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Neill throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Katsumoto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Katsumoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O Neill is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
O Neill misses with an uppercut
and Katsumoto counters with a nice low kick that buckles O Neill's knee momentarily.
Katsumoto lets loose with a powerful body kick. O Neill will feel that in the morning.
Katsumoto lands a big head kick that sends O Neill tumbling to the mat! Katsumoto takes a step backwards and waves O Neill back to his feet - he wants the finish!
O Neill is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Katsumoto.
Oh O Neill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Katsumoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Katsumoto pushes O Neill away with a front kick.
O Neill gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Katsumoto gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takashi Katsumoto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Estevan Ledesma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Slyker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ledesma comes to the cage accompanied by Mark Ronson ft Q-Tip - Bang Bang. Slyker has chosen It's Amazing by Kanye West as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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210 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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30
215 lbs
19 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Estevan Ledesma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Slyker!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slyker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ledesma counters with a one-two to the body.
Ledesma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ledesma wants it to stay on the feet.
Slyker feints and as Ledesma raises his hands in defense, Slyker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Slyker throwing strikes from guard but Ledesma blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slyker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ledesma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slyker throws a big right hand that misses.
Slyker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ledesma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ledesma manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Slyker taking shots to the head.
It looks like Cain Slyker has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Ledesma there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ledesma goes for an armbar but Slyker turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Slyker.
Slyker throwing strikes from guard but Ledesma blocks nicely.
Ledesma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slyker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Slyker chips away with some ground and pound.
Slyker preventing the sweep.
Ledesma is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ledesma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slyker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slyker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slyker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ledesma has his foot on Slyker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slyker works his way back into a safe position though.
Slyker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ledesma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ledesma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Slyker is trying to stand back up but Ledesma is controlling him
Ledesma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledesma throws a strike but Slyker avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ledesma prevents Slyker from getting back to his feet.
Slyker has his feet on Ledesma's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ledesma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ledesma connects with the punch.
Slyker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Estevan Ledesma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Slyker.
Ledesma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slyker manages to avoid it.
Slyker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ledesma as he jumps to the side.
Slyker dives in and scores a takedown into Ledesma's guard.
Ledesma wants to sweep here but Slyker controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slyker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slyker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Slyker lands a couple of elbows.
Ledesma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ledesma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slyker stands up over Ledesma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ledesma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slyker.
Slyker throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slyker connects with a couple of short punches.
Ledesma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slyker chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Slyker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Slyker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Ledesma. No joy for Slyker on that attempt.
Slyker fails to land the takedown.
Slyker fails with the takedown
and Ledesma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Estevan Ledesma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Slyker.
Ledesma throws a series of punches but Slyker avoids them all with ease.
Slyker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ledesma counters with a left to the body.
Ledesma lands with a cross.
That has opened up Cain Slyker's cut even more.
Slyker shoots and misses
enabling Ledesma to counter with a crisp jab.
Ledesma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slyker drops his hands momentarily and Ledesma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slyker is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ledesma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slyker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slyker is still on wobbly legs! Can Ledesma finish him?
Cain Slyker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slyker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ledesma.
Ledesma throws a jab but it's blocked by Slyker.
Estevan Ledesma is winning the standup battle so far.
Ledesma throws a shot from downtown. Slyker moves away and avoids it.
Ledesma missing with a left hand there. Slyker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ledesma throws a hook but Slyker blocks it.
Slyker slips under a jab from Ledesma.
Slyker ducks under a wild hook from Ledesma.
Slyker ducks under a wild hook from Ledesma.
Slyker is breathing heavily.
Ledesma throws an overhand right that lands on Slyker's shoulder, as Slyker tries to avoid the shot.
Ledesma throws a hook but Slyker blocks it.
Ledesma steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Slyker is out on his feet! Ledesma sets himself and nearly takes Slyker's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Estevan Ledesma!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregg Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Rand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Valentine might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Downtown Swinga 96 by MOP. Rand has chosen The Last Dragon as his entrance music. 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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28
180 lbs
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30
182 lbs
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregg Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Rand!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rand checks a leg kick.
Rand takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Rand throws a head kick but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine scores with a leg kick.
Valentine on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valentine.
Decent striking displayed by Valentine there.
Valentine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rand connects with a right hand. Valentine shakes it off.
It looks like Gregg Valentine has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rand attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rand avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rand slips a jab from Valentine.
Valentine misses with a combination
and Rand counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice body kick from Valentine.
Valentine throws a chopping leg kick but Rand manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Valentine as he connects with a hook.
Rand misses with a body kick.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rand.
Rand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valentine blocks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Valentine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rand's calf.
Rand checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Valentine. Rand shrugs it off though.
Rand looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rand.
Rand throws a leg kick but Valentine moved away.
Rand 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.
Valentine dives in and scores a takedown into Rand's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Rand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine content to stall in guard here.
Valentine trying to control but Rand is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gregg Valentine just wasn't active enough.
Rand pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rand moves away from the strike by Valentine.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rand.
Rand takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valentine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rand checks a leg kick.
Rand misses with a head kick.
Rand on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valentine. Valentine obviously looking to wear him down.
Valentine throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rand lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rand moves out of range as Valentine strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine throws out a leg kick but Rand moves out of range and Valentine only half commits.
Rand throws a push kick but Valentine slaps the foot to one side.
Valentine tries a head kick but it misses.
Valentine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rand takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rand slips a jab from Valentine.
Rand thows a body shot but no joy.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rand manages to avoid it.
Rand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valentine is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valentine with a hook.
Rand drives through and clinches with Valentine against the cage.
Valentine holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rand throws a punch but it's blocked by Valentine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregg Valentine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregg Valentine's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and Rand moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Rand blocks the leg kick.
Rand throws a lazy right hand but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valentine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valentine cracks Rand with a good jab.
Rand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valentine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valentine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valentine lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rand needs to keep his hands up - Valentine had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rand connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valentine wants to land a leg kick but Rand is out of range.
Rand lands with a shot to the body.
Valentine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rand is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valentine rather than just go for the knockout.
Rand jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rand throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.
Valentine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rand is able to avoid easily.
Rand looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentine is just out of range.
Valentine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rand's waist but Rand gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valentine off to one side.
Rand staying out of range there.
Rand fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valentine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valentine throws a series of punches but Rand moves out of range.
Rand 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 looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Rand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rand throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rand throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body punch from Rand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Valentine. Those never looked like landing.
Rand throws a head kick but Valentine moves out of range.
Rand tries to bum rush Valentine with a series of wild strikes but Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rand is breathing heavily.
Rand checks a low kick from Valentine.
Valentine wants to land a leg kick but Rand is out of range.
Rand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Valentine blocks a low kick nicely.
Rand throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Rand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rand, as that shot connected.
Valentine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Valentine misses
and Rand counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rand tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine slips under a jab from Rand.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
Rand connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valentine's hands.
Valentine throws a right hand that Rand ducks under and follows up with a left that Rand also avoids with ease.
Rand lands with a right hand.
Valentine thows a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Valentine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valentine.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valentine.
A clash of legs there as Rand blocks the low kick.
Rand throws a push kick but Valentine slaps the foot to one side.
Gregg Valentine is winning the standup battle so far.
Rand takes one on the button.
Valentine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rand's waist but Rand gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valentine off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Valentine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rand pinned against the cage. Rand gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregg Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rand fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valentine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valentine. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
Rand throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
Valentine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valentine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Rand.
Rand moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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 Gregg Valentine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gregg Valentine's cut.
That's time! Valentine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Valentine swings for the body but Rand moves out of range.
Valentine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Valentine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rand moves out of range of the body kick from Valentine.
Rand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valentine.
Valentine throws a leg kick but Rand moved away.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rand as he avoids it easily.
Valentine scores with a body shot.
Rand throws out a leg kick but Valentine moves out of range and Rand only half commits.
Rand stuns Valentine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rand throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
Rand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valentine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rand is able to avoid easily.
Valentine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rand misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Valentine throws a low kick but Rand moves out of range easily.
Valentine throws a lazy right hand but Rand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rand looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valentine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rand throws a head kick but Valentine moves out of range.
A punch combination from Valentine misses.
Nice body kick from Valentine.
Rand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valentine throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rand counters with a nice leg kick.
Rand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Valentine throws a low kick, looking for Rand's leg but Rand calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good leg kick by Valentine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rand avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Valentine is looking to chop away at Rand's legs.
Rand scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rand goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Valentine loads up on a big right hand but Rand slips the punch.
An inside leg kick from Valentine misses.
Valentine cracks the inside of Rand's front leg.
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!
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Valentine misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Valentine throws a body punch but Rand moves out of range.
Daniel Rand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Valentine.
Valentine misses with a kick to the body
and Valentine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valentine throws a leg kick
and Rand makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rand moves away from the strike by Valentine.
Valentine connects with a solid leg kick.
Rand throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Rand as he checks the leg kick.
Valentine lands a nice shot that snaps Rand's head back.
Valentine throws a leg kick
and Rand counters with a stiff right hand.
Rand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valentine looks to land a combination. Rand sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rand gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Valentine to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Valentine looking to pass the guard.
Gregg Valentine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rand throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Valentine escapes and throws Rand's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregg Valentine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valentine, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregg Valentine!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Hutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braxton Darius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Hutch could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Braxton Darius's chin.
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194 lbs
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198 lbs
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World class 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Hutch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Braxton Darius!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hutch.
Hutch tries to clinch but Darius moves out of range.
Hutch ducks under a wild hook from Darius.
Darius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hutch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Braxton Darius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darius's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Darius duly obliges.
Darius throws a series of punches but Hutch avoids them all with ease.
Darius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darius drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Darius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hutch circles away quickly and effectively.
Darius looks to land a right hand but Hutch moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darius throws a right and a left that Hutch avoids nicely.
Hutch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Darius circles away.
Hutch lands a slapping body shot.
Hutch tries to clinch there but Darius circles away.
Hutch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Darius's waist but Darius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hutch off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Hutch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Darius feints a jab promting Hutch to slip. Darius then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hutch slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Darius just misses with a punch to the body.
Darius swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Darius. Darius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Darius getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hutch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Darius.
Hutch closes the distance and pushes Darius back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hutch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hutch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darius's elbow.
Hutch throws a punch but it's blocked by Darius.
Hutch lands a nice uppercut.
Hutch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Darius backwards.
Hutch throws a punch but it's blocked by Darius.
Hutch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Darius or not.
Darius tries to break free but Hutch pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hutch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Darius defends it nicely.
Hutch shoots in but Darius avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hutch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hutch slowing the pace effectively.
Darius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darius is trying to break free.
Darius misses with the head strike.
Hutch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hutch fails to land.
Hutch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hutch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darius backwards.
A short uppercut from Hutch.
Hutch lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hutch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hutch can't find room to land a body shot as Darius controls the action.
Hutch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darius.
Hutch lands with a left to the head.
Hutch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hutch misses with a body punch.
Hutch misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hutch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hutch tries to throw a body punch but Darius avoids it by throwing Hutch back against the cage.
Hutch misses with a punch on the inside.
Hutch can't find room to land a body shot as Darius controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Hutch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hutch shoots for a takedown but Darius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hutch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Darius manages to break the clinch.
Darius missing with a left hand there. Hutch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darius misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Darius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darius lands a jab to the head.
Darius swings for the body but Hutch moves out of range.
Hutch shoots in and bounces Darius off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hutch trying to control the position from guard on top but Darius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darius wants to stand up but Hutch is controlling him.
Hutch throwing strikes from guard but Darius blocks nicely.
Hutch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hutch won't allow Darius to get back to his feet.
Hutch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Darius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hutch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutch wants to pass the guard but Darius is keeping the position.
Hutch landing with the ground and pound.
Hutch throwing strikes but missing.
Hutch advances to half guard.
Darius wants to control but Hutch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Hutch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hutch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hutch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Darius is refusing to be controlled, as Hutch sits in half guard.
Hutch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Darius is trying to stand up here but Hutch is controlling him well.
Hutch trying to control from half guard but Darius is working away.
Darius tries to get to full guard but Hutch has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutch trying to control the pace.
Darius really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hutch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ben Hutch.
Some wild striking there from Darius.
Hutch tries for a takedown but Darius sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darius looks to land a combination but Hutch avoids it well.
Darius misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Hutch dominated that second round.
That's time! Hutch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Darius misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Darius. No joy for Hutch on that attempt.
Darius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hutch.
Darius throws the left hand but Hutch avoids the punch easily.
Hutch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Darius cracks Hutch with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hutch tries to clinch but Darius moves out of range.
Darius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hutch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Hutch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutch misses with a takedown attempt - Darius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Braxton Darius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darius throws a lazy right hand but Hutch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darius slaps away a takedown attempt from Hutch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Darius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Darius looks to land a left hand but Hutch moved out of range nicely.
Darius moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ben Hutch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darius leaves Hutch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hutch moves out of range of the strikes.
Braxton Darius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darius misses with a two punch combination.
Hutch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Darius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hutch blocks a jab.
Hutch feints and as Darius raises his hands in defense, Hutch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Darius can't keep his opponent in guard - Hutch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Darius is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darius is staying active underneath Hutch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hutch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Darius wants to improve his position but Hutch is controlling well.
Darius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hutch is working away from the top position though.
Hutch escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Darius sprawls well. Darius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hutch gets slowly back to his feet.
Darius misses with a right hand
and Hutch counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hutch advances to mount.
Ben Hutch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hutch content just to control the position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hutch goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Darius is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 Ben Hutch.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hutch, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Hutch!
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