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VFC 211: Benoit vs. Orange PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nico Parcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magus Arbenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parcon comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the name. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nico Parcon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Magus Arbenson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parcon with a hook.
Parcon misses with a few strikes there.
Arbenson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parcon.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parcon.
Arbenson scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Arbenson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Arbenson looking for a guillotine from mount but Parcon is having none of it.
Parcon is trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arbenson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Parcon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Parcon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Arbenson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Arbenson.
Arbenson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Parcon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Parcon shrugs it off.
Arbenson trying to control but Parcon is having none of it.
Parcon somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parcon swats away the attempt to clinch by Arbenson.
Parcon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arbenson moves away.
Arbenson tries to clinch up.
Parcon with a poor takedown
and Arbenson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Parcon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arbenson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nico Parcon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parcon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arbenson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parcon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arbenson avoids the body shot from Parcon.
Parcon blocks a head kick by Arbenson.
Parcon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Arbenson sprawls well initially but Parcon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Arbenson trying to control here.
Arbenson is trying to get back to full guard.
Arbenson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parcon lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arbenson is defending against the submission attempts here by Parcon.
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 Nico Parcon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Parcon tries for a takedown but Arbenson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arbenson moves into the clinch successfully.
Parcon tries to circle away but Arbenson has him pinned against the cage.
Arbenson prevents the takedown attempt.
Arbenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parcon avoids the head kick by Arbenson.
That kick from Arbenson tenderised Parcon's leg. Parcon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arbenson tries to clinch up but Parcon circles away and keeps his distance.
Arbenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Parcon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parcon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Parcon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parcon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arbenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parcon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arbenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arbenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Parcon circles away.
Arbenson is looking to clinch.
Arbenson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parcon fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nico Parcon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parcon fails with the takedown.
Parcon throws a series of punches but Arbenson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arbenson gets a clinch.
Parcon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arbenson after a bit of a struggle.
Knees in the clinch landing for Arbenson.
Arbenson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Parcon.
Arbenson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Arbenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parcon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parcon shoots in for a takedown but Arbenson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Parcon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arbenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arbenson tries to clinch there but Parcon circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parcon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arbenson moves into the clinch.
Arbenson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Arbenson lands a knee to the head.
Arbenson connects with a knee to the head.
Arbenson lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arbenson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Parcon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Parcon tries for a takedown but Arbenson manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Arbenson.
Parcon wants a takedown but no success here.
Arbenson lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Nico Parcon has been cut.
Nice elbow from Arbenson.
Arbenson working Parcon over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parcon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Arbenson scores with a knee to the head.
Parcon takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Arbenson.
Arbenson landing knees to the body.
Arbenson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Arbenson scores with a knee to the head.
Parcon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arbenson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parcon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parcon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arbenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nico Parcon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arbenson moves in looking to clinch but Parcon pushes him off.
Parcon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arbenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Parcon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parcon misses the shot to the body.
Arbenson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Parcon is trying to force a seperation but Arbenson has the dominant position.
A knee to the head by Arbenson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arbenson landing knees to the head.
Arbenson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Arbenson prevents a body shot from Parcon.
Arbenson lands a good knee to the midsection. Parcon won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magus Arbenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nico Parcon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Arbenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arbenson tries to clinch up
enabling Parcon to counter with a crisp jab.
Arbenson tries to clinch up.
Parcon misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Arbenson to counter with a crisp jab.
Parcon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Arbenson wants to clinch.
Arbenson closes the distance but Parcon moves to the side
and Parcon counters with a right hand to the body.
Arbenson closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parcon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arbenson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arbenson lands an elbow just above Parcon 's eye.
Parcon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arbenson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nico Parcon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Arbenson.
Parcon is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parcon is trying to drag Arbenson to the mat but Arbenson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Arbenson lands an elbow just above Parcon 's eye.
Parcon has had enough of the clinch but Arbenson keeps him there for the moment.
Arbenson with a knee to the head.
Parcon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arbenson breaks from the clinch.
Arbenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Parcon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parcon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Parcon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parcon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Arbenson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Parcon but great work by Arbenson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Parcon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Parcon taking punishment in the form of punches.
Arbenson is trying to get an arm triangle but Parcon is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arbenson is trying to get an arm triangle but Parcon is defending well.
Arbenson trying to control the action but Parcon is working from the bottom.
Magus Arbenson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Arbenson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Arbenson prevents Parcon from escaping the position.
Arbenson has hold of Parcon's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Parcon tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Arbenson cranks the arm and Parcon screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Parcon, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Magus Arbenson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Damato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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222 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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217 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mac Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Damato!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damato is looking to clinch but Reeves is avoiding it.
Damato tries a low kick but Reeves avoids it.
Damato throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reeves looks for a takedown but Damato sprawls well.
Reeves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Damato pinned against the cage. Damato gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reeves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Damato sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reeves somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Reeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reeves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Damato stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mac Reeves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reeves swings widly with a right hand
and Reeves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reeves closes the distance and clinches up with Damato, looking for a takedown. Reeves pushes Damato against the cage but Damato circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reeves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Damato fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reeves, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damato blocks an elbow strike.
Damato just leaning against Reeves, taking a breather.
Reeves trying to land knees to the body.
Reeves tries to stall but Damato uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reeves tries to land a knee to the head but Damato blocks with his arms.
Damato pushes Reeves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Damato.
Reeves is trying to maintain a safe position but Damato gets an underhook and turns Reeves into the cage.
Reeves prevents a body shot from Damato.
Damato throws a punch but it's blocked by Reeves.
Reeves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Damato takes an elbow to the forehead.
Damato lands a shot to the body.
Damato swings wildly with an uppercut but Reeves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Damato gets underhooks to prevent Reeves's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damato is trying to break free.
Reeves prevents a body shot from Damato.
Damato tries to break the clinch but Reeves is controlling the position.
Damato misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Damato.
Damato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reeves backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damato lands an uppercut.
Damato avoids the elbow strike from Reeves, against the cage.
Damato trying to control the position but instead, Reeves has worked for underhooks and has pushed Damato into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reeves just misses with a elbow thrown towards Damato's brow.
Damato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Damato.
Damato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damato tries to clinch up but Reeves circles away and keeps his distance.
Damato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reeves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Damato is fending him off so far but Reeves persists. Nope, Damato circles away and we're back to standing.
Reeves misses with a body punch
and Damato counters with a straight right hand.
Damato paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Damato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reeves's calf.
Reeves is breathing heavily.
Damato wants to clinch up but Reeves keeps it at a distance.
Damato tries to clinch there but Reeves circles away.
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!
Reeves fails with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Reeves misses.
Reeves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Damato.
Damato lands a head shot.
Reeves looks for a takedown but Damato sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Damato finds it's way round the side to connect with Reeves's head.
Damato lands a big uppercut and Reeves crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Reeves looks OK. Damato waves Reeves back to his feet!
Reeves is rocked!
Damato shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Reeves takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Damato sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Reeves bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pete Damato!
Pete Damato really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellbent logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeorge Johanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eminem - No Love. Johanson has chosen Ain't No Grave- Johnny Cash as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeorge Johanson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson misses with a looping left.
Hanson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanson.
Hanson misses with a hook
and Johanson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johanson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanson counters with a three punch combo that has Johanson backing up. Johanson nods at Hanson to acknowledge the strikes.
Johanson scores with a sloppy right hand. Hanson should have avoided that one.
Johanson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanson.
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!
Hanson lands a really nice looking cross but Johanson seems unphased.
Hanson slips a jab from Johanson.
Hanson misses with a lunging right hand
and Johanson counters with a nice kick to the body.
A nice combination there by Hanson.
Hanson misses with a hook
and Johanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johanson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Johanson - that landed with a thud.
Johanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johanson throws a head punch that misses.
Johanson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hanson.
Hanson tries to stall but Johanson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hanson tries to break the clinch but Johanson is controlling the position.
Johanson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hansons head.
Hanson lands a hook that snaps the head of Johanson backwards.
Johanson presses Hanson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hanson throws a head punch that misses.
Johanson prevents Hanson from breaking the clinch.
Hanson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johanson.
Johanson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johanson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hanson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johanson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanson misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Johanson.
Johanson tries to stall but Hanson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hanson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johanson as Hanson tries to tie him up.
Hanson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johanson looking to stall.
Hanson takes a shot to the head.
Hanson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johanson backwards.
Johanson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson working aggressively here.
Johanson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johanson has Hanson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Johanson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hanson tumbling to the mat - Johanson dives into Hanson's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johanson stopping the sweep attempt from Hanson.
Johanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanson is retaining full guard.
Johanson preventing the sweep.
Hanson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johanson has passed into side control.
Hanson tries to bench press Johanson off him but Johanson keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johanson controlling from side mount.
Hanson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hanson can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanson is looking to regain half guard here but Johanson keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Johanson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
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 Steve Hanson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hanson throws the left hand but Johanson avoids the punch easily.
Johanson lands a jab-cross combination.
Hanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Hanson misses.
Good shot there by Hanson.
Hanson defending well as Johanson loads up on a big left hand.
Johanson swings widly with a right hand
and Hanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johanson throws a head kick that half lands.
Johanson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hanson, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johanson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanson's elbow.
Hanson misses with a punch to the body.
Johanson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hanson is keeping busy.
Hanson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanson is pushing Johanson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hanson lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johanson's elbow.
Hanson is looking to break free of the clinch but Johanson has double underhooks.
Hanson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johanson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hanson. That one must have hurt.
Nice shot by Hanson.
Hanson throws a body punch but Johanson moves out of range.
A jab from Hanson misses.
Hanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Johanson is just out of range.
Hanson checks a low kick from Johanson.
No joy there for Hanson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johanson lands a jab to the head.
Steve Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson cracks Johanson with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanson's corner calls for a 1-2. Hanson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hanson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hanson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Johanson finds it's target.
Hanson swings for the body but Johanson moves out of range.
Johanson throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Hanson. Those never looked like landing.
Johanson lands a jab to the nose.
Hanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johanson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johanson throws out the jab.
Hanson misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Johanson.
Johanson ducks under a wild hook from Hanson.
Johanson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johanson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donk. Hanson catches Johanson right on the button with a cross.
Johanson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johanson swings for the body but Hanson moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johanson.
Hanson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johanson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hanson swings for the body but Johanson moves out of range.
Hanson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johanson connects with the punch.
Johanson ducks under a wild hook from Hanson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johanson is able to avoid easily.
Hanson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johanson's head backwards.
Johanson throws the kick towards the body but Hanson avoids it.
Hanson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johanson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hanson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hanson misses the jab.
Steve Hanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanson.
Johanson throws a leg kick
and Hanson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hanson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johanson on the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hanson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hanson is looking to chop away at Johanson's legs.
Hanson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johanson counters with a thumping low kick.
Hanson throws a series of punches but Johanson moves out of range.
Hanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johanson lands a nice looking body kick.
Johanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hanson looks to land a left hand but Johanson moved out of range nicely.
Hanson staying out of range there.
Hanson throws an overhand right that lands on Johanson's shoulder, as Johanson tries to avoid the shot.
Hanson misses the jab.
Hanson misses the jab.
Hanson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johanson circles away quickly and effectively.
Hanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johanson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johanson misses with a straight left.
Hanson misses with a two punch combination.
Hanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanson blocks a head kick by Johanson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johanson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johanson throws an overhand right that lands on Hanson's shoulder, as Hanson tries to avoid the shot.
Hanson throws a right hand that misses
and Johanson counters with a good low kick that Hanson was not able to check.
Hanson throws a series of punches but Johanson moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Johanson as he connects with a hook.
Johanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johanson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johanson throws the kick towards the body but Hanson avoids it.
Jeorge Johanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson lands a leg kick that knocks Johanson off balance momentarily.
Hanson misses with a hook
and Johanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johanson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johanson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Johanson misses with a head kick.
Hanson misses with a body kick.
Hanson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hanson misses the shot to the body.
Hanson throws out a loose jab but Johanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanson missing with a left hand there. Johanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanson slips under a jab.
Hanson scores with a jab.
Hanson swings for the body but Johanson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johanson cracks Hanson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Johanson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hanson to stand back up!
Hanson is rocked!
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!
Hanson looks to land a body kick but Johanson moved away.
Oh Hanson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanson takes a swing at Johanson's ribcage but misses.
Johanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hanson seems to have got his legs back now.
Hanson throws out a loose jab but Johanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanson misses with a wild body shot.
Johanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steve Hanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hanson connects with a jab.
Hanson throws a hook but Johanson avoids it easily.
Hanson misses with a straight right.
Johanson defending well as Hanson loads up on a big left hand.
Hanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson misses the shot to the body.
Hanson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johanson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johanson is looking to chop away at Hanson's legs.
Johanson lands with a straight right. Hanson didn't see that one coming.
Hanson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johanson manages to avoid it.
Johanson fakes the leg kick and cracks Hanson in the body.
Hanson connects with a leg kick. Johanson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but Johanson shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanson works Johanson's body with a nice hook.
Johanson thows a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeorge Johanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hanson 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Hanson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Bellator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellator comes to the cage accompanied by A Lesson Never Learned. Minotauro has chosen Buckethead - jump man as his entrance music. Frank Bellator had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Bellator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Ze Minotauro!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Bellator as he connects with a hook.
Bellator throws a hook but Minotauro blocks it.
Frank Bellator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minotauro throws out the jab.
Bellator looks to score with a jab to the body but Minotauro is just out of range.
Minotauro missing with a left hand there. Bellator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Bellator misses.
Minotauro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Frank Bellator has been cut.
Minotauro throws a jab when Bellator was well out of range.
Bellator on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Minotauro throws the kick towards the body but Bellator avoids it.
Bellator throws a shot from downtown. Minotauro moves away and avoids it.
Bellator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minotauro.
Bellator swings for the body but Minotauro moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minotauro moves away from the strike by Bellator.
Bellator throws a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Minotauro.
Bellator lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Bellator misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro walks into a left hand.
Nice shot by Minotauro.
Ze Minotauro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bellator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minotauro moves away.
Bellator takes a swing at Minotauro's ribcage but misses.
Bellator just misses with a punch to the body.
Bellator doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bellator missing with a left hand there. Minotauro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minotauro motions for Bellator to come forward. Minotauro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bellator avoids the body shot from Minotauro.
Bellator connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minotauro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bellator tries for a takedown but Minotauro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bellator scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Minotauro throws a lazy right hand but Bellator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellator shoots in looking for a takedown but Minotauro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bellator's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bellator 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.
Minotauro has control of Bellator's left arm, preventing Bellator from doing any damage.
Minotauro trying to keep a closed guard but Bellator is proving a slippery customer.
Bellator trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Minotauro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bellator escapes and throws Minotauro's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bellator is trying to get an arm triangle but Minotauro is defending well.
Minotauro struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro is looking to regain half guard here but Bellator keeps moving and retains side control.
Bellator in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bellator misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bellator working the ground and pound but Minotauro is defending the strikes.
Minotauro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bellator in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellator in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bellator tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Minotauro regains half guard.
Bellator has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bellator trying to mount his opponent but Minotauro defends it.
Bellator thows a huge punch but Minotauro dodges it nicely.
Bellator with the ground and pound but Minotauro uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bellator working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minotauro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bellator is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Minotauro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Minotauro has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Bellator dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Bellator's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Minotauro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Minotauro finds it's target.
Minotauro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bellator looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Minotauro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Minotauro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Minotauro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bellator passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Minotauro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bellator tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bellator has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Minotauro is trying to improve his position.
Bellator landing strikes.
Bellator looks up at the clock and then as Minotauro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bellator smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bellator throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Minotauro works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nice strikes from Bellator there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bellator wants to free his trapped foot but Minotauro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Minotauro tries to roll over but Bellator keeps him under control.
Minotauro trying to control from the bottom.
Bellator working Minotauro over with strikes.
Bellator throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bellator prevents Minotauro from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Bellator there.
Bellator throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellator is looking for a kimura but Minotauro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bellator to get the leverage.
Bellator scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Minotauro taking some punishment here, with Bellator in his half guard.
Bellator is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bellator is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bellator throws a strike but Minotauro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Minotauro is trying to control the position but Bellator postures up.
Bellator trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Minotauro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bellator trying to control but Minotauro postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bellator manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Minotauro won't allow Bellator to sweep him here.
Bellator is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Minotauro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Minotauro won't allow Bellator to sweep him here.
Bellator can't keep his opponent in guard - Minotauro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Bellator dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Bellator's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bellator connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Minotauro momentarily.
Minotauro throws a low kick but Bellator avoids it.
Minotauro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Minotauro scores with a shot to the body.
Bellator misses with a straight right.
Minotauro throws a leg kick but Bellator moved away.
Bellator is trying hard to land a takedown here. Minotauro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ze Minotauro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bellator drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bellator wants to control from the top but Minotauro keeps moving.
Bellator throwing strikes but missing.
Minotauro 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellator throws an elbow that misses. Minotauro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bellator's guard. Nice move by Minotauro!
Bellator working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Minotauro has passed into half guard!
Minotauro trying to control from half guard but Bellator is working away.
Bellator is trying to get back to full guard.
Bellator trying to control here.
Bellator blocking the ground and pound attempt from Minotauro.
Ze Minotauro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellator trying to control from the bottom.
Bellator tries to get to full guard but Minotauro has control of the leg.
Bellator works his way to full guard. Good work.
Minotauro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bellator is keeping the position for now.
Bellator looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Minotauro passes into side control.
Minotauro scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro taking a break here but Bellator is having none of it and regains half guard.
Minotauro is trying to control the action in half guard but Bellator is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Minotauro throwing shots but Bellator is blocking nicely.
Bellator is pressing down on Minotauro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bellator trying to strike off his back.
Minotauro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bellator is keeping the position for now.
Bellator keeping moving, preventing Minotauro from controlling successfully.
Minotauro postures up.
Minotauro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bellator working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Minotauro.
Bellator looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Minotauro is fighting to break Bellator's control of his arms but Bellator is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Frank Bellator is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bellator has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Minotauro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bellator.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Bellator showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bellator, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Bellator!
An out of breath and clearly excited Frank Bellator thanked 5th Round Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregg Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Salvatore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentine comes to the cage accompanied by Downtown Swinga 96 by MOP. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gregg Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvatore 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valentine.
Salvatore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Salvatore checks the leg kick nicely there.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
Valentine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Salvatore's sensitive parts.
No joy there for Salvatore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salvatore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Valentine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valentine lands a slapping body shot.
Valentine digs a good body shot into Salvatore's ribs.
Salvatore misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salvatore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentine fails to land the takedown.
Salvatore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valentine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Salvatore misses its intended target.
Salvatore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valentine is looking to wear down Salvatore with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Valentine throws a head kick that half lands.
Salvatore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valentine.
Salvatore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentine fails with a takedown attempt.
That kick from Salvatore tenderised Valentine's leg. Valentine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gregg Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Valentine.
Valentine connects with a looping right hand.
Salvatore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Salvatore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salvatore throws a leg kick but Valentine moved away.
Valentine throws a quick inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Salvatore.
Valentine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Valentine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nick Salvatore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valentine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salvatore.
Valentine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Salvatore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Salvatore. That's going to slow Valentine down.
Valentine lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salvatore manages to avoid it.
Salvatore checks a low kick from Valentine.
Valentine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valentine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salvatore swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregg Valentine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine with a hook.
Valentine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Salvatore defends it nicely.
Salvatore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Salvatore misses with a body shot.
Valentine throws the left hand but Salvatore avoids the punch easily.
Valentine 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!
Valentine misses with a body kick.
Salvatore looks to throw the jab but Valentine is out of range.
Salvatore lunges at Valentine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valentine's hand.
Nice shot by Valentine.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Valentine finds it's way through Salvatore's defenses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valentine, right into the meat.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregg Valentine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Valentine shoots in for a double leg but Salvatore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab, jab by Valentine - just one landing.
Salvatore lands a lovely overhand right.
Salvatore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valentine, right into the meat.
Valentine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Salvatore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Salvatore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine cracks the inside of Salvatore's front leg.
Valentine jabs Salvatore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valentine connects with a high kick.
Salvatore is looking to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvatore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valentine on the side of the head.
Salvatore misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Valentine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Valentine staying out of range there.
Salvatore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valentine closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Salvatore's guard.
Valentine wants to pass the guard but Salvatore is keeping the position.
Valentine throws a big elbow that misses.
Salvatore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valentine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine throws a strike but Salvatore rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Salvatore preventing the sweep.
Salvatore looking to sit in guard and control but Valentine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Valentine looking to sit in guard and control but Salvatore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salvatore.
Valentine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salvatore.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine wants to sweep but no luck.
Salvatore wants to pass the guard but Valentine is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Salvatore throwing strikes from guard but Valentine blocks nicely.
Salvatore throwing strikes but missing.
Valentine working for a triangle but Salvatore defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salvatore throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregg Valentine dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Valentine misses with a wild combination.
Valentine misses with a straight right.
Salvatore swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine with a hook.
Salvatore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Salvatore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valentine's hands.
Salvatore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Salvatore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Valentine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valentine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valentine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salvatore. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Salvatore misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valentine tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valentine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salvatore.
Salvatore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valentine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Salvatore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
Salvatore lands the left hand.
Valentine misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Salvatore counters with a good, hard body kick but Valentine shrugs it off.
Salvatore gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Valentine counters with a good low kick that Salvatore was not able to check.
Valentine catches Salvatore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valentine swings for the body but Salvatore moves out of range.
Salvatore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore misses with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a series of strikes. Salvatore will be more careful next time no doubt.
Salvatore throws the left hand but Valentine avoids the punch easily.
Gregg Valentine is winning the standup battle so far.
Salvatore missing with a left hand there. Valentine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valentine is looking to chop away at Salvatore's legs.
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salvatore feints and then cracks Valentine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valentine down.
Valentine thuds his right hand into Salvatore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Salvatore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Valentine misses with a hook to the body
and Salvatore counters with a left and a right that stings Valentine.
Valentine throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Salvatore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salvatore misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Valentine swings for the body but Salvatore moves out of range.
Salvatore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salvatore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentine thows a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Salvatore catches Valentine right on the button with a cross.
Gregg Valentine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice combination there by Salvatore.
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Nick Salvatore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salvatore walks into a jab.
Salvatore is looking to score with low kicks.
Salvatore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentine throws out the jab.
Valentine scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
Valentine lands with a nice body kick.
Salvatore throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Valentine.
Salvatore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Salvatore tests Valentine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Gregg Valentine has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valentine throws a body punch but Salvatore moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salvatore. Salvatore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Salvatore throws a chopping leg kick but Valentine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Salvatore avoids the body shot from Valentine.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Salvatore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valentine has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregg Valentine!
After the big win, Gregg Valentine made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Firebird Designs and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan comes to the cage accompanied by Devildriver - Devils Son. Hart has chosen Vertigo - U2 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bret Hart!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hart avoids the body shot from Logan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Hart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bret Hart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Hart misses.
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan misses with a few strikes there.
Logan scores with a jab to the head.
Logan blocks a head kick by Hart.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hart.
Hart attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hart decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hart throwing shots but Logan is blocking nicely.
Logan gets back to full guard.
Hart wants to pass the guard but Logan is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hart trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
Hart is pushing down on Logan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Logan is fighting to maintain full guard but Hart has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan is not content to let Hart control the position.
Logan controlling the position for now.
Hart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Logan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hart.
Logan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hart defends well.
Hart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Logan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hart.
Logan being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan keeping full guard, as Hart tries to pass.
Hart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hart throwing strikes but missing.
Logan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hart!
Logan trying to control but Hart is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hart wants to hold on but Logan pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart is looking to get to half guard.
Hart is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Logan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hart is holding on tight.
Logan working for a submission but Hart is keeping him at bay.
Hart slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Logan prevents Hart from improving his position.
Hart is refusing to be controlled, as Logan sits in half guard.
Logan is really struggling to control Hart but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hart tries to roll over but Logan keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart wants to control but Logan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Logan is keen to just control but Hart is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Logan.
Logan takes a swing at Hart's ribcage but misses.
Logan misses with a body shot.
Logan takes a swing at Hart's ribcage but misses.
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hart shoots for a takedown but Logan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
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!
Logan slips under a jab from Hart.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hart is defended easily by Logan.
A swing and a miss from Hart.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Logan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hart tries for a takedown but Logan circles away easily
and Logan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bret Hart will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Logan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hart misses with a looping left.
Good work by Logan as he checks the leg kick.
Logan thuds a left hand into Hart's body.
Logan misses with a wild body shot.
Logan misses with a wild body shot.
Hart misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Logan. Beautiful body shot.
Hart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Logan.
Hart misses with a straight left.
Logan with a jab.
Hart shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hart is just out of range.
Hart swings widly with a right hand
enabling Logan to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Logan coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan throws the left hand but Hart avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart moves forwards but Logan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Logan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hart was well out of range. Poor timing from Logan.
Hart moves out of range as Logan strikes.
Horrible takedown by Hart or perhaps it was just good defense by Logan which made him look bad.
Logan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hart.
Logan looks to throw the jab but Hart is out of range.
Logan takes a swing at Hart's ribcage but misses.
Logan throws a jab when Hart was well out of range.
Hart throws out a loose jab but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hart cracks Logan with an open hand slap.
Hart misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Logan.
Logan lands with an overhand left.
Hart throws a big shot that misses.
Logan swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bret Hart.
Logan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Logan's guard.
Hart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Logan keeping moving, preventing Hart from controlling successfully.
Bret Hart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Logan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Logan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hart postures up.
Hart must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Logan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hart trying to control but Logan is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Logan working a defensive guard here.
Logan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hart is one step ahead there.
Hart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Logan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Logan keeping moving, preventing Hart from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hart looking to sit in guard and control but Logan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hart wants to sweep but no luck.
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 James Logan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hart.
Logan throws a lazy right hand but Hart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Hart misses
and Logan counters with a stiff right hand.
Hart throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Logan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan catches Hart with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hart throws a body kick that misses.
Hart takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Logan avoids the body shot from Hart.
Hart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hart throws a right hand that Logan ducks under and follows up with a left that Logan also avoids with ease.
Logan shoots for a takedown but Hart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Logan.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hart 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 Logan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Logan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That kick from Hart tenderised Logan's leg. Logan is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Logan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hart has time to react.
Hart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Logan has a takedown stuffed.
Hart throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
Hart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hart.
Hart bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hart working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Logan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hart's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Logan wants to improve his position but Hart is controlling well.
Logan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan is trying to get back to full guard.
Logan wants to control but Hart is keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hart.
Hart working over Logan with some ground and pound. Logan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Logan is looking for a sweep. Hart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hart lands with a punch from half guard.
Logan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hart lands strikes from half guard.
Hart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Logan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hart wants to pass the guard but Logan is defending well.
Hart working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Logan has hold of Hart's hands but Hart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Logan's head.
Logan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily.
Hart wants to pass the guard but Logan is defending well.
Hart throwing shots but Logan is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart is trying to control. Logan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hart lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Hart.
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!
Logan manages to get to full guard.
Logan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hart distracts Logan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hart trying to control the position from guard on top but Logan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hart scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hart wants to stand but Logan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hart lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bret Hart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hart 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bret Hart!
Bret Hart managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 5th Round Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Pollock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Tourniquet . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jackson Pollock!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pollock throws a sloppy body shot
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pollock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Pollock lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pollock's corner calls for a 1-2. Pollock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A punch combination from Pollock misses.
Pollock tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lee avoids the body shot from Pollock.
Lee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pollock's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pollock wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pollock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pollock wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pollock is keeping the position for now.
Lee is in close to Pollock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Pollock is retaining full guard.
Lee scoring with some ground and pound.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pollock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pollock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pollock lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lee!
Pollock lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pollock with good strikes from the mount here!
Pollock scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pollock scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pollock cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like Bruce Lee has been cut.
Pollock landing strikes from the mount.
Pollock with good strikes from the mount here!
Lee is rocked!
Bruce Lee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bruce Lee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jackson Pollock!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackson Pollock thanked 5th Round Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dimachaerus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Elkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimachaerus comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - The Unforgiven. Elkins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Care Bear Countdown kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Dimachaerus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwight Elkins!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Elkins.
Elkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dimachaerus.
Elkins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dimachaerus did well to prevent Elkins getting side control.
Elkins moves nicely into side control.
Dimachaerus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dimachaerus trying to hold on to Elkins's head to control him but Elkins postures up.
Elkins thows a huge punch but Dimachaerus dodges it nicely.
Elkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Elkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins is trying to control. Dimachaerus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dimachaerus taking some punishment here, with Elkins in his half guard.
Elkins lands strikes from half guard.
Elkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dimachaerus defending well though.
Dimachaerus is doing well to control the position and prevent Elkins from advancing to side control.
Dimachaerus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Elkins.
Elkins is controlling the pace.
Elkins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dimachaerus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimachaerus keeping hold of Elkins's head, controlling as best he can.
Elkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Elkins not doing much here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elkins is working for a submission of some sort.
Elkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Elkins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Elkins is thwarting Dimachaerus's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Elkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dimachaerus is trying to control but can't.
Elkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Elkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dimachaerus sees it coming and defends easily.
Elkins throwing shots but Dimachaerus is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dimachaerus's head.
Elkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Elkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Elkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Elkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dimachaerus trying to control from the bottom.
Elkins wants to free his trapped foot but Dimachaerus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Elkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Elkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elkins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dimachaerus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elkins is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Elkins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dimachaerus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Elkins.
A low kick from Elkins is predictable there
and Dimachaerus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Elkins is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Elkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Elkins shoots for a takedown but Dimachaerus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Elkins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dimachaerus did well to prevent Elkins getting side control.
Dimachaerus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dimachaerus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dimachaerus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Elkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dimachaerus keeping moving, preventing Elkins from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkins postures up.
Elkins throwing strikes from guard but Dimachaerus blocks nicely.
Dimachaerus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dimachaerus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dimachaerus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Elkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Elkins throwing strikes from guard but Dimachaerus blocks nicely.
Dimachaerus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Elkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dimachaerus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Elkins.
Elkins pushes down on Dimachaerus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dimachaerus tries to roll over but Elkins keeps him under control.
Elkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dimachaerus's head.
Dimachaerus is trying to get back to full guard.
Dimachaerus controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Elkins wants to take a breather but Dimachaerus is having none of it.
Elkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dimachaerus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elkins.
Elkins is thwarting Dimachaerus's attempts to control the position.
Elkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Elkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dimachaerus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Elkins.
Dimachaerus wants to get back to full guard.
Dimachaerus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Elkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Elkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dimachaerus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elkins postures up in Dimachaerus's guard and throws a big left but Dimachaerus blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimachaerus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dimachaerus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Elkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dimachaerus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dimachaerus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Elkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Elkins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dimachaerus's calf.
Elkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dimachaerus is out of range.
Elkins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Elkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Elkins misses with a low kick.
Dimachaerus throws a body punch but Elkins moves out of range.
Elkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Dimachaerus.
Elkins tried to score with a low kick but Dimachaerus checks it.
Dimachaerus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Elkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Elkins wants to land a leg kick but Dimachaerus is out of range.
Dimachaerus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimachaerus moves out of range of the body kick.
Elkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Elkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dimachaerus.
Dimachaerus blocks a head kick by Elkins.
Dimachaerus is looking to clinch but Elkins is avoiding it.
Elkins throws a sloppy head kick and Dimachaerus moves out of range easily.
Elkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dimachaerus swings for the body but Elkins moves out of range.
Elkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dimachaerus lands with a nice body punch.
Elkins misses with a body kick.
Elkins misses with a two punch combination.
Elkins misses with a body kick.
Dimachaerus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Elkins's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elkins misses with a low kick.
Dimachaerus throws a hook to the side of Elkins's head but Elkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dimachaerus has time to react.
Dwight Elkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dimachaerus checks the leg kick.
Elkins throws the kick towards the body but Dimachaerus avoids it.
Good work by Dimachaerus as he checks the leg kick.
Dimachaerus throws a big shot that misses.
Dimachaerus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Elkins lands a high kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Elkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimachaerus.
Elkins fails with the takedown.
Elkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Elkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Elkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Elkins tries for a takedown but Dimachaerus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marcus Dimachaerus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwight Elkins.
Dimachaerus connects with a body shot.
Elkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimachaerus manages to avoid it.
Dimachaerus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Elkins. Elkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Dwight Elkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dimachaerus blocks a low kick nicely.
Dimachaerus closes the distance and pushes Elkins back into the cage.
Dimachaerus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marcus Dimachaerus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimachaerus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Elkins missing with knees to the body.
Dimachaerus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimachaerus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elkins backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Elkins.
Dimachaerus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elkinss head.
Dimachaerus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dimachaerus blocks an elbow strike.
Elkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Elkins has had enough of the clinch but Dimachaerus keeps him there for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elkins misses with a knee to the head.
Dimachaerus misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elkins blocking some punches.
Dimachaerus managing to block the knees to the body from Elkins.
Elkins manages to pull guard.
Dimachaerus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Elkins has his hands on Dimachaerus's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwight Elkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Elkins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwight Elkins!
Dwight Elkins really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Bower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bower comes to the cage accompanied by When I'm With You. Silva has chosen Dirty Hous' as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
188 lbs
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182 lbs
16 - 4 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Bower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Mauricio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Bower lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
Bower loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Bower swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silva.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bower.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Bower looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bower takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Bower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Bower is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bower shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bower throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bower missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bower wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Bower scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Bower thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Bower throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Bower has control of the leg.
Bower has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to stand up here but Bower is controlling him well.
Bower not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva wants to sweep but Bower has passed to side control!
Bower wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bower works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bower's best efforts.
Bower thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Silva controlling the position well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Bower sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bower working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bower lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bower takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bower missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bower connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
Bower wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva pushes Bower off and gets back to his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Silva!
Bower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva throws a head kick but Bower moves out of range.
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!
Bower fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva throws a head kick that misses
and Bower counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Bower shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Silva lands with a cross.
Bower throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Bower fails with the takedown.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bower counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.
Bower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Bower misses with an uppercut.
Silva scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva slips under a jab from Bower.
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 Dave Bower will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bower 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.
Bower working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bower trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva keeping full guard, as Bower tries to pass.
Bower won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Bower stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva working for a triangle but Bower defends it easily.
Bower working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bower uses it to pass to side control.
Bower working the ground and pound.
Bower content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bower scoring with punches from side control.
Bower in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bower trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Bower in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Silva wants to control but Bower postures up.
Bower scoring with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bower is working Silva over with some ground and pound from side control.
Silva is trying to control Bower's posture but Bower avoids it.
Silva regains half guard.
Bower throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva trying to control here.
Bower is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bower looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Bower is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Bower advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bower is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bower scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bower works his way into side control.
Bower working the head with strikes.
Bower tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bower has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bower working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bower working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bower throws an elbow but Silva slips to the side and avoids it well.
Silva wants to control but Bower postures up.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
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!
Bower lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bower lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Bower dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bower avoids the body shot from Silva.
Mauricio Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Bower. Bower gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva with a hook.
Bower tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bower misses with a body shot.
Bower moves out of range of the leg kick from Silva.
Bower takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bower throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Bower fails with the takedown.
Bower throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bower lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Bower takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mauricio Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bower defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva wants to land a leg kick but Bower is out of range.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bower.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Bower steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva lands with a right hand.
Bower blocks a jab.
Bower misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bower catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silva staying out of range there.
Bower thows a body shot but no joy.
Mauricio Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Bower checks it.
Silva dips to his left and cracks Bower with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bower takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slow jab from Bower misses its intended target.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bower closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva misses the jab.
Nice body kick there by Silva.
Dave Bower is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bower.
Bower takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Bower gets a takedown into half guard.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bower pulls his head out easily.
Bower takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bower stalling.
Bower landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bower seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to hold on to Bower's head to control him but Bower postures up.
Mauricio Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bower trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Bower is controlling the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bower wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dave Bower just wasn't active enough.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Bower counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Bower ducks down to avoid it.
Bower ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bower 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Bower!
A victorious Dave Bower 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthieu Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orange has chosen Bob Seger- Turn the Page as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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198 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Matthieu Benoit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Orange!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orange uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benoit has time to react.
It looks like Matthieu Benoit has been cut.
Benoit tries to land a front kick but Orange steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Orange does it's job there.
Orange misses with a low kick.
Benoit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orange moves out of range as Benoit throws a body kick.
Orange with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benoit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orange is looking to chop away at Benoit's legs.
Benoit avoids a kick to the body.
Orange throws an overhand right that lands on Benoit's shoulder, as Benoit tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Orange.
Orange throws a body punch but Benoit moves out of range.
Benoit wants to clinch.
Orange misses with a straight left.
Benoit throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orange throws a body kick that misses.
Benoit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orange checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Benoit tests Orange's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Jake Orange has been cut.
Orange throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benoit jabs Orange to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benoit scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Benoit is looking for a kimura here.
Benoit seems to be working for a kimura but Orange defends the submission attempt.
Benoit is pressing down on Orange's thigh, looking to free his foot. Orange is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orange is looking for a sweep. Benoit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orange is defending against the submission attempts here by Benoit.
Benoit tries to pass to full mount but Orange defends it.
Benoit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orange doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Benoit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orange is defending against the submission attempts here by Benoit.
Orange controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orange manages to get to full guard.
Benoit trying to control but Orange is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benoit postures up.
Orange working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Benoit.
Orange 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.
Benoit tries to free his leg and advance position but Orange is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benoit controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orange has momentary wrist control but Benoit slips an elbow through the middle.
Benoit wants to control from the top but Orange keeps moving.
Benoit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Benoit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Benoit trying to control but Orange is working from the bottom.
Benoit stopping the sweep attempt from Orange.
Benoit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orange is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benoit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orange keeping full guard, as Benoit tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthieu Benoit dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Orange misses with a leg kick.
Orange defending well as Benoit loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benoit. Orange does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orange throws a jab but it's blocked by Benoit.
Benoit avoids a kick to the body.
Benoit takes a swing at Orange's ribcage but misses.
Orange avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orange defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benoit.
A head kick from Orange lands but Benoit takes it in his stride.
Orange looks for the body kick but Benoit saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Orange.
Benoit slips a jab from Orange.
Orange instigates a clinch.
Orange is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orange tries to work over Benoit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orange trying to stall but Benoit improves his position.
Orange misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orange swings wildly with an uppercut but Benoit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benoit manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Orange tries to work over Benoit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benoit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orange presses Benoit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Orange misses with a body punch.
Orange prevents a body shot from Benoit.
A head punch on the inside from Orange fails to land.
Orange misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benoit blocks a body shot from Orange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Orange tries a body shot but Benoit blocks it.
A short left from Benoit.
Orange misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orange misses with a body punch.
Orange throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benoits head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benoit blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Benoit.
Benoit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benoit presses Orange against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benoit successfully pulls guard.
Orange postures up.
Orange trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orange stopping the sweep attempt from Benoit.
Orange must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Benoit wants to improve his position but instead Orange has moved into half guard.
Orange slows the pace down in half guard.
Benoit is not content to let Orange control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benoit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Benoit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orange is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit looking to control.
Orange content to stall in guard here.
Matthieu Benoit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Benoit wants to sweep here but Orange controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orange works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Orange is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Orange showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Benoit scores with a hook to the body. Orange takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benoit looks to land a right hand but Orange moved out of range.
Benoit looks to land a right hand but Orange moved out of range.
Benoit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Benoit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orange thows a body shot but no joy.
Benoit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orange.
Benoit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benoit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orange.
Benoit swings for the body but Orange moves out of range.
Orange throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Orange does it's job there.
Orange tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benoit was well out of range. Poor timing from Orange.
Benoit takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orange throws a front kick aimed at Benoit's knee but Benoit avoids it well.
Jake Orange is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orange moves out of range of the leg kick from Benoit.
Some wild striking there from Benoit.
Orange thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Orange.
Jake Orange seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Benoit misses.
Orange checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orange throws a right and a left that Benoit avoids nicely.
Orange swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Orange as he connects with a hook.
Benoit looks to land a body kick but Orange moved away.
Benoit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab by Orange.
Benoit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orange.
Orange keeps the fight on the outside.
Benoit cracks a nice hook into Orange's ribs.
Benoit throws a hook to the side of Orange's head but Orange sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benoit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Benoit misses.
Orange misses with an uppercut. Benoit saw that one coming.
Orange waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benoit.
Orange scores with a kick to the body.
Orange throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Orange clinches.
Orange misses with a punch on the inside.
Benoit is looking to control Orange's arms but Orange gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benoit has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orange scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benoit tries to work over Orange's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orange has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Orange lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benoit tries to stall but Orange uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Orange scores with a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Benoit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orange.
A hook to the body from Benoit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orange pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orange catches Benoit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Benoit blocks a leg kick.
Benoit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orange manages to avoid it.
Orange takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Orange lands a lovely overhand right.
Benoit has Orange up against the cage in a clinch.
Benoit is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benoit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orange misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orange lands with a right to the head.
Matthieu Benoit's cut is getting worse.
Orange can't find room to land a body shot as Benoit controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Orange.
Jake Orange seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benoit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orange tries to throw a body punch but Benoit avoids it by throwing Orange back against the cage.
Orange misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Orange really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Benoit gets the takedown into side control.
Benoit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orange, who protects the arm well.
Orange gets back to half guard.
Orange taking some punishment here, with Benoit in his half guard.
Benoit trying to mount his opponent but Orange defends it.
Benoit wants to control but Orange is keeping him busy.
Orange is looking to control Benoit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orange avoid being mounted?
Benoit passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Orange!
Benoit tries to control but Orange wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orange tries to reverse the position but Benoit maintains control.
Benoit moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Orange has worked his arm free - good work by Orange!
Orange is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit advances to mount.
Orange is looking to improve his position but Benoit isn't that keen on the idea.
Orange is bucking up trying to escape but Benoit cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Orange is working to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orange wants to control but Benoit is having none of it.
Benoit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orange tries to hold on but Benoit postures up.
Benoit breaks from Orange's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Benoit wants to control the pace but Orange is squirming around nicely.
Orange working to try and regain half guard.
Orange holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Benoit tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Benoit landing strikes from the mount.
Orange taking shots to the head.
Orange is rocked!
That has opened up Jake Orange's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Benoit prevents Orange from getting the reversal.
Benoit tries to control but Orange wriggling away.
Orange is wriggling around trying to escape.
Orange wants to control but Benoit is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benoit lands a heavy elbow.
The cut above Jake Orange's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Benoit jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Orange is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Orange and Benoit has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Orange is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthieu Benoit had his way with Jake Orange in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Benoit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Benoit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orange throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Orange throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Orange fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benoit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orange throws a low kick but it's checked well by Benoit.
Orange throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benoit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benoit just misses with a punch to the body.
Orange tries to score with a low kick but Benoit moves his leg out of the way.
Orange takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Orange misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Orange.
Orange throws a leg kick but Benoit checks it.
A punch combination from Benoit misses.
Benoit avoids the body shot from Orange.
Benoit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Benoit or perhaps it was just good defense by Orange which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthieu Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Benoit blocks a leg kick.
Benoit lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Orange ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benoit moves away.
Benoit swings for the body but Orange moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Orange misses the target.
Orange lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orange clobbers Benoit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Benoit staying out of range there.
Benoit misses with a head kick.
Orange is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown but Orange shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benoit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orange sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benoit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benoit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benoit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orange waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benoit.
Benoit shoots in but Orange avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benoit blocks a jab.
Orange throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orange gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benoit.
Jake Orange's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Benoit misses with a body kick.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Benoit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Orange wants to hold on but Benoit pushes him away.
Benoit putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Benoit lands a heavy elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jake Orange's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matthieu Benoit!
Matthieu Benoit retains his light heavyweight title!
Matthieu Benoit decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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