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TTFC Tatov Vs Mcguire PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gene Carano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Leben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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270 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gene Carano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Leben!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leben.
A punch combination from Carano misses.
Leben fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leben lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Leben dodges the punch combination from Carano.
Leben fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carano checks it well.
Carano walks into a straight right hand from Leben.
Carano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leben misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carano avoids the body shot from Leben.
Leben throws a head kick that misses.
Carano misses with the combination.
Carano connects with an inside leg kick.
Leben looks gassed!
Leben misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Leben misses its intended target.
Leben punishes Carano's body with a nice straight punch.
Carano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carano wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carano moves in looking to clinch but Leben pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leben throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leben swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chris Leben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carano throws a right hand that Leben ducks under and follows up with a left that Leben also avoids with ease.
Leben takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Carano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leben takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Chris Leben has been cut.
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!
Carano throws a head kick that misses.
Carano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leben on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carano. Carano obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carano. Leben does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carano.
Leben swats away the attempt to clinch by Carano.
Carano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Carano wants to clinch.
Carano tries to clinch but Leben moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben swats away the attempt to clinch by Carano.
Leben pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carano is out of range and Leben settles back down.
Carano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Carano.
Carano tries to clinch but Leben moves out of range.
Carano swings for the body but Leben moves out of range.
Leben swats away the attempt to clinch by Carano.
Carano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leben at a distance.
Leben circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leben avoids the head kick by Carano.
Carano tries to clinch but Leben is having none of it.
Carano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carano stalks Leben and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Leben's face. Leben staggers backwards, shaken.
Carano connects with a high kick.
Carano tries to clinch up but Leben circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carano looks for the body kick but Leben saw that one coming.
Carano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carano lands with a right hand.
Carano dodges the punch combination from Leben.
Carano lands a left and a right that send Leben crashing to the mat, dazed. Carano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Leben is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carano dances in with a quick combination. Leben is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Carano snaps Leben's head back. Leben stumbles backwards against the cage. Carano steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Leben's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Leben just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gene Carano!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Reese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fusion Weapon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Weapon's choice of entrance music: Run This Town Tonight. 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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150 lbs
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155 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Reese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fusion Weapon!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reese lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reese lands a body shot.
Reese lands a big head kick that sends Weapon tumbling to the mat! Reese takes a step backwards and waves Weapon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Fusion Weapon has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reese throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Weapon was covering up waiting for the punch and Reese finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Weapon is rocked!
Reese drops back looking for a leg! Weapon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Weapon manages to kick Reese off! Reese jumps back into Weapon's guard.
Weapon is still in real trouble! Can Reese finish him?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reese accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reese stops Weapon from standing up.
Reese gets to his feet and stands over Weapon, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Weapon felt that one! Reese unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Weapon from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Reese!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Stroud could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Rogers's chin.
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220 lbs
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220 lbs
12 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class 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
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Stroud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Rogers moves in looking to clinch but Stroud pushes him off.
Stroud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rogers swats away the attempt to clinch by Stroud.
Stroud connects with an inside leg kick.
Stroud avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Stroud.
Rogers swinging wildly here.
Rogers swinging wildly here.
Stroud closes the distance and clinches up with Rogers, looking for a takedown. Stroud pushes Rogers against the cage but Rogers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
Stroud fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rogers swinging wildly here.
Rogers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stroud's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stroud duly obliges.
It looks like Steve Rogers has been cut.
Rogers moves forwards but Stroud connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rogers is rocked!
Stroud dances in with a quick combination. Rogers is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Stroud snaps Rogers's head back. Rogers stumbles backwards against the cage. Stroud steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Rogers's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Rogers just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lee Stroud!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Loyack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parfait Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerard Loyack !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Parfait Hilton!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hilton. That's going to slow Loyack down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hilton.
Loyack lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hilton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loyack .
Hilton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loyack manages to avoid it.
Parfait Hilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hilton tries a head kick but it misses.
Loyack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hilton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hilton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hilton swats away the attempt to clinch by Loyack .
Loyack throws a head kick that misses.
Loyack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Loyack drives through with a takedown into Hilton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Loyack 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gerard Loyack .
Hilton tries a head kick but it misses.
Loyack stuns Hilton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Loyack misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body punch from Loyack .
Hilton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hilton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Loyack swinging wildly here.
Loyack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hilton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loyack .
Loyack pushes Hilton up against the cage in a clinch.
Hilton tries to circle away but Loyack has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loyack stalling in the clinch.
Loyack pulls Hilton into guard.
Hilton postures up in Loyack 's guard and throws a big left but Loyack blocks it.
Hilton trying to control but Loyack is working from the bottom.
Loyack can't keep his opponent in guard - Hilton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loyack avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hilton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hilton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Loyack 's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loyack keeps working.
Loyack works his way to full guard. Good work.
Loyack is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hilton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Loyack wants to sweep here but Hilton controlling him for the moment.
Loyack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hilton is controlling him.
Hilton wants to stand but Loyack is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loyack is keeping the position for now.
Loyack pushes Hilton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hilton tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loyack scores with a nice head shot.
Hilton misses with a double jab
and Loyack counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hilton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Loyack avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gerard Loyack will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Loyack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hilton.
Loyack avoids the body shot from Hilton.
Loyack closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Loyack 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Loyack fails with the takedown.
Hilton throws a sloppy head kick and Loyack moves out of range easily.
Gerard Loyack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hilton throws a sloppy head kick and Loyack moves out of range easily.
Hilton throws a hook but Loyack blocks it.
Hilton just misses with a punch to the body.
Hilton misses with a head kick.
Hilton missing with a left hand there. Loyack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loyack has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton throws an off balance right hand
and Loyack counters with a three punch combo that has Hilton backing up. Hilton nods at Loyack to acknowledge the strikes.
Loyack moves in looking to clinch but Hilton pushes him off.
Hilton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hilton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hilton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hilton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Hilton.
It looks like Gerard Loyack has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Loyack .
Hilton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loyack blocks a head kick by Hilton.
Hilton is breathing heavily.
Hilton misses with a head kick.
Hilton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hilton misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loyack clinches up with Hilton and pushes him back against the cage.
Loyack lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hilton backwards.
Hilton is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Loyack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hilton has him pressed against the cage.
Loyack is trying to push Hilton away but Hilton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hilton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Loyack pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Loyack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hilton throws a head kick but Loyack moves out of range.
Loyack throws a front kick aimed at Hilton's knee but Hilton avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loyack connects with a single shot there.
Hilton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hilton missing with a left hand there. Loyack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hilton looks to land a combination but Loyack avoids it well.
Loyack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Loyack ducks under a wild hook from Hilton.
Hilton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Loyack tries to clinch there but Hilton circles away.
Hilton throws a head kick that Loyack semi-blocks.
Hilton 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.
Loyack drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loyack wants to pass the guard but Hilton is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loyack advances position into side control!
Hilton is letting Loyack control him for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Gerard Loyack will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerard Loyack 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Loyack dips to his left and cracks Hilton with an uppercut!
Loyack connects with a jab.
Hilton tries a head kick but it misses.
Hilton scores with a body shot.
Loyack takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Loyack fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Loyack does it's job there.
Loyack rushes Hilton and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hilton tries to score a body lock takedown but Loyack shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Loyack controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loyack pulls Hilton into guard.
Loyack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Loyack tries to get out of the position.
Hilton trying to control but Loyack is working from the bottom.
Hilton stopping the sweep attempt from Loyack .
Loyack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilton throwing strikes from guard but Loyack blocks nicely.
Hilton throwing strikes from guard but Loyack blocks nicely.
Hilton trying to control but Loyack is working from the bottom.
Loyack keeping full guard, as Hilton tries to pass.
Hilton wanted to stand there but Loyack had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hilton is looking to work some ground and pound but Loyack has wrist control.
Hilton throwing strikes from guard but Loyack blocks nicely.
Loyack pushes Hilton off and scrambles back to his feet.
Loyack avoids the head kick by Hilton.
Hilton throws a head kick that misses
and Loyack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Loyack tries to close the distance and clinch but Hilton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parfait Hilton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loyack has closed the distance and engaged Hilton in a clinch.
Hilton can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loyack jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hilton walks away with a smile on his face. Loyack gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Loyack moves out of range as Hilton strikes.
Hilton scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hilton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hilton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loyack jabs Hilton right on the nose. Hilton blinks but takes it well.
Hilton throws a sloppy head kick and Loyack moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hilton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hilton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Loyack defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Parfait Hilton.
I think Loyack has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zekariays Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solomon comes to the cage accompanied by Monster - Skillet. Moss comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Foo Fighters - Best of You kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zekariays Solomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Moss!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solomon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Randy Moss has been cut.
Solomon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moss. Moss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Solomon throws a lazy right hand but Moss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Solomon dives in and grabs Moss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moss pushes down on Solomon's head and hops out.
Solomon throws a body punch but Moss moves out of range.
Moss tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Solomon is able to avoid easily.
Solomon blocks a head kick by Moss.
Moss scores with a hook to the body. Solomon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moss throws a sloppy head kick and Solomon moves out of range easily.
Moss lands with a slapping head kick.
Solomon misses with a looping right.
Moss lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solomon avoids the head kick by Moss.
Solomon blocks a head kick by Moss.
Solomon lands with a nice body punch.
Solomon lands a really nice looking cross but Moss seems unphased.
Moss tried to score with a low kick but Solomon checks it.
Moss throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Moss as he checks the leg kick.
Solomon jabs Moss right on the nose. Moss blinks but takes it well.
Randy Moss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Solomon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Solomon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Moss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moss seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Solomon wants to control from the top but Moss keeps moving.
Solomon being controlled here momentarily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Moss digs a good body shot into Solomon's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon tries to land a leg kick but Moss saw it coming and moves away.
Moss throws a sloppy head kick
and Solomon counters with a good low kick that Moss was not able to check.
Moss throws a head kick but Solomon moves out of range.
Solomon throws a hook but Moss blocks it.
Moss throws a sloppy head kick and Solomon moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moss turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moss misses with a head kick.
Moss leaves Solomon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Solomon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moss shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moss lands a head kick!
Solomon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss throws a sloppy head kick and Solomon moves out of range easily.
Solomon throws a hook to the side of Moss's head but Moss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Solomon misses with an uppercut.
Moss scores with a head kick. Solomon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Moss lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Moss throws a head kick but Solomon moves out of range.
Moss throws a head kick but Solomon moves out of range.
Solomon blocks a head kick by Moss.
Solomon shoots in looking for a takedown. Moss tries to sprawl out of it but Solomon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zekariays Solomon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solomon tries to score with a low kick but Moss moves his leg out of the way.
Solomon scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Solomon. Moss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moss clinches.
Solomon lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon scores with a shot to the side of Moss's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Solomon misses with a punch to the body.
Moss is looking to control Solomon's arms but Solomon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moss has his back to the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Solomon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Solomon takes a shot to the head.
Moss is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Moss lands a hook that snaps the head of Solomon backwards.
Solomon slows down the pace here.
Solomon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moss trying to control the position but instead, Solomon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Moss into the cage.
Solomon cracks Moss with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zekariays Solomon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Moss's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Moss tries a head kick but it misses.
Moss throws a lazy body kick
and Solomon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Solomon moves out of range of the body kick from Moss.
Solomon checks a leg kick nicely.
Moss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Moss.
Moss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moss looks to land a body kick but Solomon moved away.
A head kick misses from Moss.
Moss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Solomon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moss moves away.
Solomon avoids the head kick by Moss.
Moss with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Solomon to score with a decent uppercut.
Moss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solomon avoids a kick to the body.
Moss moves forwards but Solomon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Solomon tries to clinch there but Moss circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Solomon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moss is breathing heavily.
Moss connects with a high kick.
Solomon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Solomon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moss throws a sloppy head kick and Solomon moves out of range easily.
Solomon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moss throws a wild body kick that Solomon sees coming a mile off.
Solomon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moss throws a sloppy head kick and Solomon moves out of range easily.
Moss has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Solomon finds it's way round the side to connect with Moss's head.
Solomon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moss throws a head kick that misses.
Zekariays Solomon is winning the standup battle so far.
Solomon misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solomon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Moss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Solomon lands a nice hook to Moss's body. Moss takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Solomon misses with a takedown
and Moss counters with a head kick. That will keep Solomon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Solomon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Solomon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moss was well out of range. Poor timing from Solomon.
Moss throws a sloppy head kick
and Solomon counters with a stiff right hand.
Moss misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Solomon finds it's target.
Solomon scores with a nice strike.
Moss moves away from the strike by Solomon.
Moss takes one on the button.
Moss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Solomon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moss.
Solomon thows a body shot but no joy.
Solomon thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon throws a shot from downtown. Moss moves away and avoids it.
Moss fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Solomon checks it well.
Moss shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Solomon works the jab nicely.
That has opened up Randy Moss's cut even more.
Moss throws a head kick that misses.
Solomon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Solomon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moss throws a head kick that misses.
Solomon lands with a straight right. Moss didn't see that one coming.
Moss has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Solomon lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solomon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solomon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Moss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Solomon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon distracts Moss with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Solomon controlling from the top position.
Moss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solomon is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Solomon advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zekariays Solomon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randy Moss's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Solomon misses with a straight right.
Moss shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Solomon pinned against the cage. Solomon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moss fails to land the takedown.
Moss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Solomon throws a head kick but Moss moves out of range.
Moss throws a leg kick that misses.
Solomon fails with a takedown attempt.
Moss motions for Solomon to come forward. Moss throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Solomon.
Moss misses with a head kick.
Moss throws a sloppy head kick and Solomon moves out of range easily.
Moss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Solomon swings for the body but Moss moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A combination from Solomon does no damage.
Moss takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good shot there by Solomon.
No luck for Solomon with that takedown attempt.
Moss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zekariays Solomon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moss gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Solomon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Solomon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Solomon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moss moves away.
Solomon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moss moves away.
Solomon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moss throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solomon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moss manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Moss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solomon wants to pass the guard but Moss is keeping the position.
Moss pulls Solomon in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully.
Zekariays Solomon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Solomon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Solomon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Zekariays Solomon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A clash of legs there as Solomon blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon swings for the body but Moss moves out of range.
Moss clinches.
Moss takes a shot to the head.
Solomon misses with a body punch.
Solomon keeps control of Moss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moss - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Solomon misses with a punch to the body.
Moss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Solomon is defending well for now.
Moss tries a body shot but Solomon blocks it.
Moss tries to work over Solomon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moss taking a breather.
Moss taking a breather.
Randy Moss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Solomon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moss gets the underhooks and prevents it.
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 Zekariays Solomon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Solomon, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zekariays Solomon!
Our winner, Zekariays Solomon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fresenius James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gardner might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stavesacre - Minuteman. Fresenius James will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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28
161 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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29
165 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Gardner!
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, Fresenius James!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gardner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gardner throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
Gardner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
Gardner shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James dodges the punch combination from Gardner.
James's corner calls for a 1-2. James obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
James bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gardner's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Gardner misses.
Gardner misses with a double jab
and Gardner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Aaron Gardner has been cut.
Gardner looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James misses with a hook. Gardner ducked under it nicely.
Gardner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James scores with a hook to the body. Gardner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gardner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James lands with a shot to the body.
Gardner throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gardner on the side of the head.
James throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gardner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gardner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gardner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Gardner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James loads up on a big right hand but Gardner slips the punch.
Gardner misses with a double jab.
Gardner shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Gardner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gardner missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fresenius James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gardner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gardner tries to stall but James uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from James.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gardner backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from James.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
James has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by James.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
James lands with a hook. Gardner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Some bone on bone action there as James checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
James lands a right hook to the body.
Gardner misses with a left hand
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gardner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James punishes Gardner's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fresenius James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Gardner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
James moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gardner.
Gardner throws a combination that misses
and James counters with a right hand to the body.
James is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gardner slips a jab from James.
James defending well as Gardner loads up on a big left hand.
Gardner shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Gardner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gardner shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gardner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gardner throws an off balance right hand
and James counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner misses with a double jab
and James counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gardner thinking.
James lands with a shot to the body.
Gardner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Gardner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gardner misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Gardner. Those never looked like landing.
Gardner misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner misses with a looping right.
Gardner dives in and scores a takedown into James's guard.
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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
James wants to sweep here but Gardner controlling him for the moment.
James controlling Gardner's posture.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gardner manages to get himself to full guard.
James trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gardner's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James stands and steps away. Gardner gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gardner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gardner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gardner swings widly with a right hand
and James makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gardner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
James is trying to get back to half guard.
Gardner fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is trying to improve his position.
James parries the strikes from Gardner easily there. Gardner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable James to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused James some visible discomfort.
Gardner wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ground and pound from Gardner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
James is trying to get back to half guard.
Gardner in side control, throwing shots but James defends.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fresenius James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aaron Gardner's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gardner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloppy strikes from Gardner. Those never looked like landing.
James goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
James is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aaron Gardner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James digs a good body shot into Gardner's ribs.
James instigates a clinch.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James tries to break the clinch but Gardner is controlling the position.
James tries to throw a body punch but Gardner avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
Gardner is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Gardner into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a body punch.
James cracks Gardner with a nice body shot.
Gardner pressing his opponent against the cage.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Gardner controls his hands.
Gardner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gardner is really struggling to find his range with his punches. James's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gardner prevents a body shot from James.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gardner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but James is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gardner.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fresenius James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gardner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James cracks Gardner with a right hand to the side of the head.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gardner. Gardner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James misses with a shot to the body
and Gardner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
James wants to control but Gardner is keeping busy.
James wants to control but Gardner passes into side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on James's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gardner working the ground and pound but James is defending the strikes.
James tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gardner presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gardner throws some wild stikes that James manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Aaron Gardner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gardner throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
James is trying to escape the mount.
Gardner landing shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gardner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gardner unloads with some shots from mount but James bucks and avoids them well.
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 Aaron Gardner.
I think James 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fresenius James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flako Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Pull Me Under - Dream Theater as his entrance music. Robert Baratheon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Flako Gracie's chin.
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26
291 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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31
265 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Baratheon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Flako Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baratheon swivels and escapes.
Baratheon scores with a jab to the head.
Baratheon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Baratheon ducks down to avoid it.
Baratheon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Baratheon moved out of range nicely.
Baratheon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Baratheon throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Baratheon throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baratheon.
Gracie thows a leg kick but Baratheon checks it
and Baratheon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Baratheon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Baratheon stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baratheon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baratheon throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Baratheon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baratheon won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baratheon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baratheon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baratheon stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Baratheon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Baratheon throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Baratheon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie throws a strike but Baratheon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baratheon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baratheon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Baratheon trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Baratheon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Baratheon from controlling successfully.
Baratheon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon scoring with punches to the head and 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!
Baratheon postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Baratheon trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Baratheon throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie passes to full mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie scoring with strikes but Baratheon is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert Baratheon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Baratheon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie connects with a single shot there.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Baratheon enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Baratheon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Gracie postures up in Baratheon's guard and throws a big left but Baratheon blocks it.
Baratheon keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie postures up in Baratheon's guard and throws a big left but Baratheon blocks it.
Baratheon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Baratheon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Baratheon keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baratheon is keeping the position for now.
Gracie passes Baratheon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Baratheon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baratheon kicks Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie working the strikes but Baratheon uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baratheon trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Gracie punishing his opponent with strikes.
It looks like Robert Baratheon has been cut.
Gracie raining down hammerfists from mount.
Robert Baratheon's cut is getting worse.
Gracie dominating with strikes here.
Baratheon is rocked!
Robert Baratheon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Robert Baratheon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Flako Gracie!
Flako Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leighton Matias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dsdsds Sdsdsd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matias comes to the cage accompanied by Killing In The Name. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dsdsds Sdsdsd enters the cage!
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280 lbs
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250 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leighton Matias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dsdsds Sdsdsd!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matias keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sdsdsd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Matias.
Matias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sdsdsd keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by Matias there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sdsdsd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matias keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leighton Matias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dsdsds Sdsdsd.
Sdsdsd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matias.
Sdsdsd looks gassed!
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!
Matias closes the distance and pushes Sdsdsd back into the cage.
Matias unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sdsdsd lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Matias lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Dsdsds Sdsdsd has been cut.
Matias unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Matias lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Matias.
Matias crunches a lovely knee into Sdsdsd's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matias landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Matias lands a knee to the head.
Matias lands an elbow just above Sdsdsd 's eye.
Matias is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Matias.
Matias lands a good knee to the midsection. Sdsdsd won't want to take too many of those.
Matias landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Matias.
Matias utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Matias scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Matias.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matias.
Knees to the body from Matias.
Matias landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Matias landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Matias unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Matias landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Matias unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sdsdsd lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matias.
Still in the clinch, Matias scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sdsdsd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matias unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sdsdsd lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Matias landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Matias stalls.
Sdsdsd is working for takedown but Matias is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sdsdsd takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Dsdsds Sdsdsd's cut even more.
Matias stalling the fight.
Sdsdsd takes a knee to the side of the body.
Matias landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Matias.
Matias lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sdsdsd takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matias putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sdsdsd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matias.
Sdsdsd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Matias fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matias doesn't manage to clinch there - Sdsdsd circles away.
Matias pushes Sdsdsd up against the cage in a clinch.
Matias putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sdsdsd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Matias leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matias landing knees to the body.
Matias is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Matias avoiding damage.
Matias lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sdsdsd.
Matias landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Matias scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Matias.
Matias landing knees to the body.
Matias lands an elbow just above Sdsdsd 's eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matias is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Matias - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sdsdsd is working for takedown but Matias is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leighton Matias dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dsdsds Sdsdsd's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Matias fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sdsdsd.
Matias drives through and clinches with Sdsdsd against the cage.
Matias scores with a knee to the head.
Matias is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Matias seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Sdsdsd wants a takedown.
The referee calls for Matias to work.
Sdsdsd is looking to take this one to the mat.
Leighton Matias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dsdsds Sdsdsd.
Matias working Sdsdsd over with knees 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!
Matias lands an elbow just above Sdsdsd 's eye.
The cut above Dsdsds Sdsdsd's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sdsdsd is breathing heavily.
Matias lands a good knee to the midsection. Sdsdsd won't want to take too many of those.
Matias lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from Matias on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matias unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Matias is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leighton Matias.
Sdsdsd gets tackled into the cage by Matias. Matias maintains the clinch.
Sdsdsd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matias gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Matias stalling in the clinch but Sdsdsd improves position.
Matias crunches a lovely knee into Sdsdsd's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matias lands an uppercut.
Matias crunches a lovely knee into Sdsdsd's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matias unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Matias unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sdsdsd lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sdsdsd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Matias obliges.
Matias is stalling here.
Matias lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matias stalling the fight.
Matias lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dsdsds Sdsdsd's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Matias pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sdsdsd tries to pull guard but Matias forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Matias stalling against the cage.
Matias gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sdsdsd wants a takedown but no success here.
Matias scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dsdsds Sdsdsd's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leighton Matias!
A victorious Leighton Matias thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hank Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitali Jurcina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 lbs
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196 lbs
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World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hank Patterson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Jurcina!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurcina misses with a low kick.
Jurcina throws a jab but it's blocked by Patterson.
Jurcina lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Hank Patterson has been cut.
Jurcina throws a front kick aimed at Patterson's knee but Patterson avoids it well.
Jurcina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patterson.
Patterson throws the left hand but Jurcina avoids the punch easily.
Patterson looks to throw the jab but Jurcina is out of range.
Patterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jurcina throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Patterson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Patterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Patterson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jurcina looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jurcina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body 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!
Patterson throws a body kick that misses.
Jurcina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jurcina takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Patterson lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurcina lands a leg kick that knocks Patterson off balance momentarily.
Jurcina walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jurcina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Jurcina tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Patterson is able to avoid easily.
Patterson throws a right and a left that Jurcina avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Jurcina.
Patterson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Patterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jurcina.
Patterson scores with a shot to the body.
Jurcina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patterson.
Jurcina looks to land a body kick but Patterson moved away.
Patterson scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Patterson lands with a right hand.
Patterson misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurcina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Patterson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jurcina misses the shot to the body.
Patterson throws a solid leg kick but Jurcina takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Patterson.
Patterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jurcina.
Patterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jurcina.
Jurcina clinches up against the cage.
Jurcina is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jurcina throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pattersons head.
Patterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Patterson lands a nice uppercut.
Jurcina taking a breather.
Patterson has a couple of punches blocked by Jurcina.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurcina digs a right hand underneath Patterson's ribcage. Patterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patterson.
Jurcina stalls.
Patterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jurcina avoids the body shot from Patterson.
Jurcina fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Patterson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jurcina drops his hands momentarily and Patterson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Patterson. That snapped Jurcina's head back.
Patterson lands a jab to Jurcina's midsection.
An inside leg kick from Jurcina misses.
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!
Patterson feints and then cracks Jurcina's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jurcina down.
Patterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurcina wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patterson. Jurcina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Jurcina's shoulder, as Jurcina tries to avoid the shot.
Jurcina missing with a left hand there. Patterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Patterson darts in and clinches Jurcina up against the cage.
Patterson looking to throw knees to the head but Jurcina is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jurcina.
Jurcina leaning against his opponent.
Patterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jurcina manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jurcina misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Patterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Patterson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A left lands for Patterson.
Patterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jurcina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patterson.
Patterson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jurcina lands a leg kick that knocks Patterson off balance momentarily.
Patterson throws a jab when Jurcina was well out of range.
Patterson lands with a hook. Jurcina tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jurcina is rocked!
Patterson scores with a jab to the body.
Hank Patterson is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Patterson! Jurcina is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Patterson!
Hank Patterson retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hank Patterson thanked Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Tatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tatov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Superunknown. McGuire is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind . Ralph McGuire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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291 lbs
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300 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Tatov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralph McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuire, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
Tatov tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tatov presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tatov slows down the pace here.
Tatov missing with knees to the body.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Tatov.
Tatov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tatov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuire is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire tries a body shot but Tatov blocks it.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatov controls his hands.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatov is trying to maintain a safe position but McGuire gets an underhook and turns Tatov into the cage.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Tatov controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Tatov avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire tries to stall but Tatov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tatov tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire wants to stall.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
Tatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire trying to stall but Tatov improves his position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tatov lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire tries to stall but Tatov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tatov is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatov lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire takes a knee to the side of the body.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tatov is defending well for now.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
Tatov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McGuire looks gassed!
McGuire using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatov controls his hands.
McGuire being controlled against the cage.
Tatov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGuire gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tatov as McGuire tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGuire tries to work over Tatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Tatov.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Tatov backwards.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Tatov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tatov.
It looks like Ralph McGuire has been cut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Tatov.
Tatov blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Tatov lands an uppercut.
Tatov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Tatov controls the action.
McGuire tries to circle away but Tatov has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatov tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Tatov back against the cage.
Tatov lands a good knee to the midsection. McGuire won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Tatov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tatov lands a body punch.
Tatov goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGuire prevents it.
Tatov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGuire up against the cage.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tatov is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tatov tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Tatov back against the cage.
A short right from Tatov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Tatov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire's cut.
That's time! Tatov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tatov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tatov misses with a body shot.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Tatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws a nice looking combination but Tatov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatov scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good work by McGuire as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
and Tatov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Tatov's legs.
Tatov lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire takes a swing at Tatov's ribcage but misses.
Tatov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tatov jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Tatov dodges the punch combination from McGuire.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tatov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGuire is fending him off so far but Tatov persists. Nope, McGuire circles away and we're back to standing.
Tatov throws the kick towards the body but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire takes a swing at Tatov's ribcage but misses.
Tatov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tatov.
Ralph McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Tatov - just one landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tatov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tatov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tatov is looking to wear down McGuire with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tatov lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Tatov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tatov.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
McGuire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Igor Tatov is winning the standup battle so far.
Tatov swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a body punch but Tatov moves out of range.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Tatov moved out of range.
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tatov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tatov lands an elbow inside that McGuire shrugs off.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tatov manages to break the clinch.
Tatov avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Tatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
A right-left combo lands from Tatov.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Tatov motions for McGuire to come forward. Tatov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Tatov moves out of range.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Tatov moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatov lands an overhand right.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Tatov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire throws a jab when Tatov was well out of range.
Tatov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Tatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Tatov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGuire tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tatov blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Tatov checks a leg kick nicely.
McGuire takes a swing at Tatov's ribcage but misses.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tatov.
McGuire checks a leg kick.
McGuire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tatov clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Tatov.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Tatov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Tatov.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Tatov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Tatov.
Tatov presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire avoiding damage as Tatov throws knees to the body.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Tatov manages to break the clinch.
Tatov with a nice cross.
Tatov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Tatov moves into the clinch successfully.
Tatov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Tatov struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tatov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from Tatov.
Tatov has hold of one of McGuire's legs. McGuire is fighting the takedown attempt but Tatov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatov trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tatov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tatov working some strikes from top position.
Tatov stands and throws McGuire's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tatov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McGuire is trying to improve his position.
Tatov is looking to take a break and control but McGuire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire tries to bench press Tatov off him but Tatov keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatov controls the position from side control.
Tatov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGuire, who protects the arm well.
Tatov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGuire is not content to let Tatov control the position.
Tatov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McGuire is avoiding damage well.
Tatov wants to control but McGuire is keeping him busy.
Tatov is working McGuire over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire sneaks back into half guard.
McGuire tries to roll over but Tatov keeps him under control.
Tatov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGuire is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tatov is working for a kimura but McGuire is defending it quite comfortably.
McGuire moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Tatov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tatov blocks a jab.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Tatov counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGuire's knee momentarily.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Tatov avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatov manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire misses with a hook to the body
and Tatov counters with an inside leg kick.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Tatov saw it coming and moves away.
Tatov misses with a body shot.
Tatov lands with a straight right. McGuire didn't see that one coming.
McGuire scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Tatov counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tatov jabs at McGuire's body.
Tatov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tatov misses with a wild body shot.
Tatov cracks the inside of McGuire's front leg.
Tatov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Tatov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tatov lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
Tatov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatov is looking to slow McGuire down with leg kicks.
McGuire 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.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tatov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGuire sprawls well. McGuire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tatov gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGuire trying to control the position but instead, Tatov has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGuire into the cage.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch but Tatov keeps him there for the moment.
Tatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Tatov avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Tatov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGuire is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Tatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Tatov controls the action.
Tatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGuire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Igor Tatov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tatov is keeping busy.
Tatov tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Tatov looking to throw knees to the head but McGuire is blocking nicely.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire stalling the fight.
McGuire avoiding damage as Tatov throws knees to the body.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
Tatov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Tatov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Tatov had his way with Ralph McGuire in that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tatov.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Tatov moves out of range easily.
Tatov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tatov misses with a straight left.
Tatov misses with a body shot.
Tatov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Tatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tatov lands a nice looking body shot.
Tatov scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
A bone on bone clash there as Tatov blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire throws a head kick but Tatov moves out of range.
McGuire is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McGuire throws a series of punches but Tatov avoids them all with ease.
Tatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire swings for the body but Tatov moves out of range.
McGuire throws a body punch but Tatov moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGuire tries to clinch
and Tatov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatov moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tatov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tatov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Tatov counters with a single leg into guard. McGuire didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatov wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
McGuire working for a triangle but Tatov defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatov with a nice head shot there.
Tatov lands a couple of elbows.
Tatov distracts McGuire with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tatov throwing strikes but missing.
McGuire trying to control the position.
McGuire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tatov won't allow McGuire to sweep him here.
McGuire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tatov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tatov stands up over McGuire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ralph McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igor Tatov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tatov content to stall in guard here.
McGuire is trying to control the position but Tatov postures up.
McGuire wants to hit a switch here but Tatov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McGuire there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatov controlling from mount.
McGuire is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tatov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Tatov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tatov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Tatov!
Igor Tatov retains his super heavyweight title!
After the big win, Igor Tatov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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