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Supercard Vieri vs Wauler PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between William Dowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Humberto Manuel Arboleda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arboleda is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ASTAROTH - GUERRA DE METAL. Humberto Manuel Arboleda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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154 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Dowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Humberto Manuel Arboleda!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arboleda moves away from the strike by Dowe.
A punch combination from Dowe misses.
Arboleda clinches up with Dowe and pushes him back against the cage.
Arboleda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Dowe tries to break free but Arboleda pushes him back against the cage.
Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Arboleda lands a nice knee to the body.
Dowe is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Arboleda.
It looks like William Dowe has been cut.
Dowe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arboleda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arboleda lands a head kick!
Arboleda tries to clinch up but Dowe circles away and keeps his distance.
Arboleda clinches with his opponent.
Dowe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Arboleda landing knees to the head.
Dowe misses with the head strike.
Arboleda leaning his opponent against the cage.
Arboleda with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arboleda scores a nice knee to the body.
Dowe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arboleda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Arboleda working Dowe over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arboleda obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dowe takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arboleda.
Arboleda lands a nice knee to the body.
Arboleda scores a nice knee to the body.
Arboleda landing knees to the head.
Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Arboleda.
Knees to the body from Arboleda.
Knees in the clinch landing for Arboleda.
Dowe is trying to drag Arboleda to the mat but Arboleda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Dowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arboleda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda lands a knee to the body.
Dowe takes an elbow to the temple.
Arboleda landing knees to the head.
Arboleda crunches a lovely knee into Dowe's ribcage.
Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Arboleda lands a knee to the head.
Arboleda with a knee to the head.
Arboleda lands a knee to the head.
Dowe is rocked!
Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oh Dowe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dowe takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Arboleda.
A knee to the head by Arboleda.
Arboleda slowing the pace effectively.
Arboleda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda lands an elbow inside that Dowe shrugs off.
Arboleda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Arboleda crunches a lovely knee into Dowe's ribcage.
Dowe takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dowe goes for a takedown attempt but Arboleda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Dowe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dowe seems to have got his legs back now.
Dowe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dowe fails with a takedown attempt.
Dowe keeps the fight on the outside.
Arboleda clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda blocks an uppercut.
Dowe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arboleda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Arboleda to work.
Knees to the body from Arboleda.
Dowe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arboleda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dowe being controlled against the cage.
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!
Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dowe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dowe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Arboleda after a bit of a struggle.
Arboleda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dowe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dowe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dowe throws a head punch that misses.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Arboleda landing knees to the head.
Arboleda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Dowe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dowe takes a swing at Arboleda's ribcage but misses.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arboleda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Dowe moves out of range.
Dowe misses with a looping right.
Dowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arboleda.
Dowe misses with a looping left.
Arboleda scores with a kick to the body.
Arboleda clinches.
Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Arboleda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dowe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dowe wants a takedown but no success here.
Arboleda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dowe.
Arboleda crunches a lovely knee into Dowe's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arboleda lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arboleda.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Arboleda obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Arboleda takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knees to the body from Arboleda.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees to the body from Arboleda.
Arboleda displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dowe up against the cage.
Arboleda scores with a knee to the head.
Arboleda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dowe's defenses.
Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Arboleda lands an elbow just above Dowe 's eye.
Arboleda lands an elbow inside.
Arboleda scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arboleda scores a nice knee to the body.
Arboleda scores with a knee to the head.
Arboleda crunches a lovely knee into Dowe's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Arboleda.
Dowe takes a knee to the side of the body.
Arboleda lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda lands a nice knee to the body.
Dowe takes a knee right on the jaw!
Arboleda crunches a lovely knee into Dowe's ribcage.
Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dowe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Arboleda blocks an uppercut.
Arboleda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Arboleda lands a knee to the body.
Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Arboleda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dowe's face.
Arboleda gets underhooks to prevent Dowe's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Dowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arboleda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arboleda.
Arboleda lands an elbow inside that Dowe shrugs off.
Arboleda lands an elbow inside that Dowe shrugs off.
Stalling in the clinch from Arboleda.
A head punch on the inside from Dowe fails to land.
Arboleda displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dowe up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dowe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arboleda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dowe's face.
Arboleda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dowe tries to score a body lock takedown but Arboleda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Arboleda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Arboleda lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Arboleda.
Arboleda lands a good knee to the midsection. Dowe won't want to take too many of those.
Arboleda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Arboleda.
Arboleda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Arboleda lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Arboleda.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arboleda landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda lands an elbow that stopped Dowe in his tracks for a moment.
Arboleda stalling.
Dowe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arboleda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arboleda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dowe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Arboleda working Dowe over with knees to the body.
Arboleda landing knees to the body.
Arboleda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dowe takes a knee to the side of the body.
Arboleda lands a knee to the body.
Arboleda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dowe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arboleda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arboleda moves into range and clinches up with Dowe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arboleda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dowe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Arboleda scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Dowe'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!
Arboleda closes the distance and clinches.
Arboleda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dowe's face.
Dowe tries to break the clinch but Arboleda is controlling the position.
Arboleda lands a nice knee to the body.
Arboleda landing knees to the body.
Arboleda scores a nice knee to the body.
Arboleda scores with a knee to the head.
Arboleda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arboleda lands a knee to the head.
Arboleda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Arboleda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Arboleda.
Arboleda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Arboleda lands a good knee to the midsection. Dowe won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arboleda landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Arboleda.
Dowe wants to take the fight to the mat but Arboleda manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Arboleda landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dowe takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dowe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arboleda blocks an uppercut.
Dowe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A knee to the head by Arboleda.
Knees to the body from Arboleda.
Dowe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Arboleda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dowe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arboleda pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Dowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arboleda clinches up against the cage.
Dowe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arboleda is defending well.
Arboleda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arboleda.
Dowe has Arboleda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arboleda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Arboleda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Come on Arboleda - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dowe takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dowe wants to break free but Arboleda has control.
Arboleda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Arboleda lands a knee to the body.
Arboleda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dowe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Arboleda creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dowe's defenses.
Arboleda lands a knee to the body.
Arboleda scores with a knee to the head.
Arboleda lands an elbow inside that Dowe shrugs off.
Arboleda landing knees to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dowe is trying to break free.
Arboleda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Arboleda is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dowe goes for a takedown attempt but Arboleda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Dowe is having none of it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arboleda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dowe's efforts to push away.
Dowe wants a takedown.
Dowe is trying to push Arboleda away but Arboleda has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A bit of stalling here from Arboleda.
Arboleda connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dowe's face.
Arboleda lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Arboleda.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Arboleda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dowe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Arboleda lands a good knee to the midsection. Dowe won't want to take too many of those.
Arboleda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Arboleda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dowe wants a takedown.
Dowe takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arboleda landing knees to the body.
Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Arboleda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Arboleda scores a nice knee to the body.
Dowe tries to work over Arboleda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dowe takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arboleda lands an elbow inside.
Arboleda prevents the takedown attempt.
Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
William Dowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arboleda lands an elbow that stopped Dowe in his tracks for a moment.
Arboleda scores a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humberto Manuel Arboleda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arboleda has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humberto Manuel Arboleda!
Humberto Manuel Arboleda looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'gayus...arabi...is the duck... he...no...fight...me'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Safdar Al Razi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahatma Gandhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Safdar Al Razi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mahatma Gandhi !
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gandhi avoids the head kick by Al Razi.
Al Razi throws a sloppy head kick and Gandhi moves out of range easily.
Gandhi closes the distance and clinches up with Al Razi, looking for a takedown. Gandhi pushes Al Razi against the cage but Al Razi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Al Razi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gandhi .
Al Razi scores with a head kick. Gandhi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gandhi blocks a head kick by Al Razi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gandhi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Al Razi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gandhi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Al Razi quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Razi is staying active underneath Gandhi , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Al Razi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gandhi is working for a submission of some sort.
Gandhi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Razi tries to roll over but Gandhi keeps him under control.
Gandhi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Al Razi is looking for a sweep. Gandhi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Razi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gandhi trying to control from half guard but Al Razi is working away.
Al Razi looking for subs from the bottom but Gandhi mounts him!
Al Razi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gandhi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Al Razi regains half guard.
Al Razi looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Razi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Razi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Razi working for a triangle but Gandhi defends it easily.
Gandhi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gandhi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Al Razi's head.
Gandhi trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Razi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Razi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gandhi is aware though and is defending well.
Gandhi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Al Razi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gandhi forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Razi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gandhi pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Al Razi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gandhi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Al Razi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gandhi pulls his head out easily.
Gandhi postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Al Razi to stand up.
Gandhi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Al Razi is fending him off so far but Gandhi persists. Nope, Al Razi circles away and we're back to standing.
Safdar Al Razi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahatma Gandhi .
Gandhi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Al Razi throws a head kick that misses.
Al Razi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Razi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gandhi .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gandhi is defended easily by Al Razi.
Safdar Al Razi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Razi misses with a head kick.
Gandhi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Al Razi on the side of the head.
Gandhi blocks a head kick by Al Razi.
Al Razi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gandhi misses with a takedown
and Al Razi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
It looks like Mahatma Gandhi has been cut.
Mahatma Gandhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gandhi misses with a takedown attempt
and Al Razi counters with a big head kick but Gandhi shrugs it off.
Al Razi misses with a head kick.
Gandhi is looking to clinch but Al Razi is avoiding it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gandhi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Al Razi on his heels. He'll look to pass Al Razi's guard now, I'm sure.
Gandhi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Razi is keeping the position for now.
Al Razi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mahatma Gandhi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mahatma Gandhi 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Al Razi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Razi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gandhi dives in and scores a takedown into Al Razi's guard.
Al Razi has an active guard here but Gandhi has managed to pass into half guard.
Al Razi is refusing to be controlled, as Gandhi sits in half guard.
Gandhi is working for a submission of some sort.
Al Razi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gandhi pulls his head out easily.
Gandhi tries to stand but can't do so whilst Al Razi controls his leg.
Al Razi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Razi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gandhi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Razi sees it coming and defends easily.
Gandhi trying to control from half guard but Al Razi is working away.
Al Razi looking for submissions off his back.
Al Razi actively working from the bottom here.
Mahatma Gandhi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gandhi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Al Razi defends it well.
Al Razi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gandhi pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Razi looking for submissions off his back.
Gandhi seems to be looking for submissions.
Al Razi looking for submissions off his back.
Gandhi seems to be looking for submissions.
Al Razi actively working from the bottom here.
Gandhi prevents Al Razi from improving his position.
Al Razi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gandhi pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gandhi winds up and cracks Al Razi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi passes to full mount!
Al Razi can't escape the position.
Gandhi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Al Razi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Al Razi is working hard here to advance position.
Gandhi landing punches.
Al Razi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gandhi trying to control but Al Razi is having none of it.
Al Razi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gandhi seems to be working for a kimura but Al Razi defends the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Razi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Razi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gandhi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gandhi trying to control the action but Al Razi is working from the bottom.
Al Razi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gandhi pulls his head out easily.
Gandhi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Razi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gandhi .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gandhi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Razi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahatma Gandhi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mahatma Gandhi '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!
Gandhi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Razi sprawls well. Al Razi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gandhi gets slowly back to his feet.
Gandhi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Al Razi as he avoids it easily.
Al Razi throws a head kick that misses.
Gandhi shoots in and drives through. Al Razi sprawls well.
Safdar Al Razi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahatma Gandhi .
Gandhi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Al Razi counters by moving into the clinch.
Al Razi breaks the clinch.
Gandhi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gandhi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Razi throws a head kick that misses.
Al Razi checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Al Razi.
Safdar Al Razi is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gandhi fails with a takedown attempt.
Gandhi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Razi throws a head kick that misses.
Al Razi misses with a head kick.
Gandhi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Razi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gandhi somewhat.
Gandhi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Al Razi as he avoids it easily.
Al Razi tries a head kick but it misses.
Gandhi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Razi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gandhi blocks a head kick by Al Razi.
Gandhi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Al Razi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi blocks a head kick by Al Razi.
Al Razi throws a head kick but Gandhi moves out of range.
Gandhi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Al Razi but Al Razi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gandhi blocks a head kick by Al Razi.
Al Razi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gandhi fails to land the takedown.
Gandhi fails to land the takedown.
Al Razi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gandhi shoots for a takedown but Al Razi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gandhi has a takedown stuffed.
Al Razi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Razi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gandhi avoids the head kick by Al Razi.
Al Razi stuffs the takedown.
Gandhi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Al Razi is looking for a triangle but Gandhi pushes his legs off easily.
Gandhi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Al Razi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gandhi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gandhi cracks Al Razi with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Razi can't keep his opponent in guard - Gandhi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Razi actively working from the bottom here.
Al Razi actively working from the bottom here.
Gandhi working Al Razi over with strikes.
Gandhi is looking for a kimura but Al Razi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gandhi to get the leverage.
Al Razi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gandhi 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gandhi 's back!
Al Razi controlling well, preventing Gandhi from escaping the position.
Al Razi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Al Razi doesn't have the hooks in and Gandhi manages to turn into his guard.
Al Razi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gandhi has picked Al Razi up and slammed him! Al Razi can't keep hold of the triangle and Gandhi manages to pass to side control!
Safdar Al Razi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahatma Gandhi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gandhi stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mahatma Gandhi .
I've got Gandhi 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mahatma Gandhi !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJango Ibakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DJango Ibakka had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Tyson Jacobs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJango Ibakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibakka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DJango Ibakka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibakka misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Ibakka misses.
A good leg kick by Jacobs.
Ibakka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jacobs's head backwards.
Ibakka throws a shot from downtown. Jacobs moves away and avoids it.
Jacobs connects with a high kick.
It looks like DJango Ibakka has been cut.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibakka misses with an uppercut.
Jacobs lands a jab to Ibakka's midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jacobs.
Jacobs shoots in for a double leg but Ibakka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ibakka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ibakka moves out of range of the body kick from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacobs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ibakka circles away.
DJango Ibakka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Jacobs.
Sloppy strikes from Ibakka. Those never looked like landing.
Jacobs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs scores with a nice head shot.
Ibakka throws an off balance right hand
and Jacobs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jacobs throws a lazy uppercut
and Ibakka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jacobs defending well as Ibakka loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Jacobs tenderised Ibakka's leg. Ibakka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ibakka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacobs lands a leg kick that knocks Ibakka off balance momentarily.
Jacobs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jacobs wants to take a breather but Ibakka is having none of it.
Ibakka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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!
Jacobs passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ibakka!
Jacobs lands a big shot there that rocks Ibakka but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is landing with some decent strikes but Ibakka is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jacobs unloads with some shots from mount but Ibakka bucks and avoids them well.
Ibakka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jacobs working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs wants to control the pace but Ibakka is squirming around nicely.
Jacobs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ibakka looks a forlorn figure.
Ibakka is rocked!
Jacobs lands a big shot to the head and Ibakka winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tyson Jacobs!
Tyson Jacobs very nearly forgot to thank Reaper Combatwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquin Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamar Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Freak on a Leash as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joaquin Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shamar Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Logan.
Logan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson cracks Logan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Logan misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Logan counters with a nice body shot.
Logan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Logan.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Logan avoids nicely.
Logan misses with a wild body shot.
Logan loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Logan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Logan just content to control the position.
Logan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Logan working away.
Logan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Logan lands a nice short elbow.
Logan wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Logan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Logan is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Logan.
Logan trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Jackson is looking to control Logan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Logan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Logan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Logan is controlling well.
Jackson is looking to control Logan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Jackson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Logan pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Logan sits in half guard.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Logan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Logan wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Logan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shamar Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Logan as he avoids it easily.
Jackson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Logan eats them both and turns towards Jackson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Logan misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Logan.
Logan lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joaquin Logan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Logan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logan throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Logan lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Logan does no damage.
Logan slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Logan walks into a jab.
Logan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A decent looking cross lands there for Logan.
Logan connects with a nice looking jab.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson lands a jab.
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logan misses with a looping left.
Logan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Logan defends it nicely.
Logan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Logan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jackson quickly recovers to half guard.
Jackson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Logan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Logan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson controlling Logan's posture.
Logan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Logan's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan trying to control the position here.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Logan has wrist control.
Logan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson 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.
Logan slips nicely into half guard.
Logan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Logan from controlling successfully.
Logan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Logan wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Logan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Logan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Logan pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Logan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Logan wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Logan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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 Joaquin Logan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Logan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Logan is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Logan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
Jackson is not content to let Logan control the position.
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Logan's best efforts.
Jackson wants to control but Logan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Logan controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson gets full guard.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Logan manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Logan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson won't allow Logan to sweep him here.
Logan is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Logan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Logan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Logan avoids them all with ease.
Logan slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Logan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Logan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shamar Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Logan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Logan jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Logan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Logan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Logan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Logan throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Logan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Logan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Logan is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Logan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan manages to get back to half guard.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Logan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Logan tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Logan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Logan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Logan looking for a sweep. Not yet Logan, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Logan keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shamar Jackson.
I think Jackson 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Santa Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Delroy Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santa Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by 50 cent P.I.M.P. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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Excellent 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Santa Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Delroy Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santa Cruz lands a leg kick that knocks Holmes off balance momentarily.
Santa Cruz throws a low kick but Holmes avoids it.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Santa Cruz circles away.
Santa Cruz misses with a straight left.
Santa Cruz moves out of range as Holmes strikes.
Santa Cruz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Holmes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santa Cruz doesn't seem phased though.
Santa Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Santa Cruz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Santa Cruz looks to land a body kick but Holmes moved away.
Holmes is looking to slow Santa Cruz down with leg kicks.
Santa Cruz blocks a head kick by Holmes.
Holmes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz obviously looking to wear him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Holmes. Santa Cruz shrugs it off though.
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!
Santa Cruz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Holmes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Santa Cruz if he has to take too many more of those.
Holmes leaves Santa Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Holmes checks a low kick from Santa Cruz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Santa Cruz moves out of range easily.
Holmes wants to clinch.
Santa Cruz tries to work over Holmes's front leg with a kick but Holmes checks it.
Holmes throws a lazy head kick
and Santa Cruz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Holmes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santa Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown by Santa Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Holmes which made him look bad.
Santa Cruz takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Santa Cruz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Holmes is able to avoid easily.
Delroy Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santa Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Santa Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Santa Cruz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes has managed to clinch.
Holmes missing with knees to the body.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santa Cruz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Holmes looking to slow down the pace here.
Holmes with a knee to the head.
Holmes looking to throw knees to the head but Santa Cruz is blocking nicely.
Santa Cruz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Holmes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santa Cruz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Santa Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Holmes moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Santa Cruz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Holmes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Holmes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Santa Cruz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Santa Cruz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Holmes effectively controlling the action here.
Holmes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santa Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santa Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santa Cruz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holmes throws an elbow but misses.
Santa Cruz misses with some punches.
Santa Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Santa Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holmes looks to throw the jab but Santa Cruz is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Holmes misses.
Holmes tries to land a front kick but Santa Cruz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Santa Cruz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Holmes scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santa Cruz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holmes on the side of the head.
Holmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santa Cruz has Holmes up against the cage in a clinch.
Holmes trying to stall but Santa Cruz improves his position.
Holmes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santa Cruz.
A short right from Santa Cruz.
Holmes taking a breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santa Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santa Cruz lands a left hand.
Holmes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santa Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holmes throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Delroy Holmes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Holmes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Santa Cruz, right into the meat.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Santa Cruz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santa Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santa Cruz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Santa Cruz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Santa Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santa Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes can't keep his opponent in guard - Santa Cruz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Santa Cruz is working for a kimura but Holmes is defending it quite comfortably.
Santa Cruz is keen to just control but Holmes is a slippery customer.
Santa Cruz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz wants to work for an arm triangle but Holmes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santa Cruz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Santa Cruz wants to free his trapped foot but Holmes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Holmes wants to sweep but Santa Cruz has passed to side control!
Santa Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santa Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Santa Cruz tries for a kimura but Holmes is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holmes tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Santa Cruz dominated that second round.
That's time! Santa Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Santa Cruz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Holmes.
Santa Cruz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holmes's half guard.
Holmes won't allow Santa Cruz to pass to mount.
Santa Cruz wants to control but Holmes is keeping him busy.
Santa Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Holmes is defending well.
Holmes is not content to let Santa Cruz control the position.
Santa Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holmes defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Santa Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Holmes is defending well.
Well, if Santa Cruz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Santa Cruz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holmes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rafael Santa Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes trying to hold on to Santa Cruz's head to control him but Santa Cruz postures up.
Santa Cruz is working for a kimura but Holmes is defending it quite comfortably.
Holmes tries to get to full guard but Santa Cruz has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santa Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Holmes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santa Cruz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Santa Cruz is trying to control. Holmes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santa Cruz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holmes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rafael Santa Cruz just wasn't active enough.
Holmes checks a leg kick nicely.
Santa Cruz throws a hook but Holmes avoids it easily.
Santa Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Holmes ducks down to avoid it.
Delroy Holmes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmes checks a leg kick nicely.
Holmes scores with a nice strike.
Santa Cruz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Holmes is out of range.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Santa Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holmes throws a low kick but Santa Cruz moves out of range easily.
Santa Cruz throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes slips under a jab.
Holmes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Santa Cruz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holmes lands with a nice body kick.
A big right from Holmes misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Santa Cruz is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Santa Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santa Cruz 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Santa Cruz!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rafael Santa Cruz made sure he mentioned [WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taco Bueno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bowman Rook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taco Bueno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taco Bueno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bowman Rook!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bueno has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rook.
Bueno checks the leg kick.
Rook feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bueno's calf.
Rook tries to clinch but Bueno moves away
and Bueno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bueno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rook misses with a low kick.
Rook lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bueno keeps the fight on the outside.
Bueno wants to clinch up but Rook keeps it at a distance.
Rook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rook misses with a low kick.
Bowman Rook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rook walks into a straight right hand from Bueno.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rook staying out of range there.
Rook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bueno was well out of range. Poor timing from Rook.
Bueno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bueno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rook was well out of range. Poor timing from Bueno.
Bueno walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rook checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rook is looking to clinch but Bueno is avoiding it.
Bueno wants to clinch.
Rook fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bueno checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Rook misses.
Bueno lands a glancing blow to the side of Rook's head.
Rook misses with a head kick.
Bueno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rook circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rook throws a series of punches but Bueno avoids them all with ease.
Bueno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rook wants to clinch up but Bueno keeps it at a distance.
Rook takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rook changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rook misses with a hook. Bueno ducked under it nicely.
A jab lands there for Bueno.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rook ducks under a wild hook from Bueno.
Rook connects with a leg kick. Bueno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rook fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bueno lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rook backs up against the cage.
Rook is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rook misses with a kick to the body.
Rook tries to land a leg kick but Bueno saw it coming and moves away.
Rook misses with a head kick.
Rook connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bueno doesn't manage to clinch there - Rook circles away.
Rook motions for Bueno to come forward. Rook throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rook misses with a head kick.
A jab from Rook misses.
Rook throws a sloppy head kick and Bueno moves out of range easily.
Bueno swats away the attempt to clinch by Rook.
A good leg kick by Rook.
Bueno throws a leg kick but Rook sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rook throws a lazy head kick
and Bueno counters by moving into the clinch.
Bueno blocks an elbow strike from Rook.
Bueno fails to pull guard.
A knee to the head by Rook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rook tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bueno avoids it.
Bueno working aggressively here.
Bueno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bueno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rook takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Bueno.
Bueno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rook misses with a knee to the head.
Bueno prevents a body shot from Rook.
Bueno can't find room to land a body shot as Rook controls the action.
Bueno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bueno lands with a short shot to the head.
Rook is trying to stall.
Bueno manages to break the clinch.
Bueno tests Rook's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bueno fails to land with a series of punches.
Rook tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bueno is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rook throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rook misses with a wild body shot.
Bueno clobbers Rook with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bueno has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rook fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rook.
Rook lands an elbow that stopped Bueno in his tracks for a moment.
Rook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rook throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bueno blocks it with crossed arms.
Bueno has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rook after a bit of a struggle.
Rook tries to stall but Bueno uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bueno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bueno can't find room to land a body shot as Rook controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rook blocks an uppercut.
Bueno avoids a wild elbow strike from Rook.
Bueno has a couple of punches blocked by Rook.
Rook with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bueno has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rook is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
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 Taco Bueno will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rook closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rook looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bowman Rook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rook moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bueno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rook manages to avoid it.
Rook slaps away a takedown attempt from Bueno, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bueno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bueno fails to land with a series of punches.
Bueno scores with a decent looking hook.
Bueno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rook throws a head kick but Bueno moves out of range.
Rook cracks Bueno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rook lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rook moves out of range of the body kick from Bueno.
Rook connects with a leg kick. Bueno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bueno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bueno avoids the head kick by Rook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rook fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bueno, pushing him back against the cage.
Rook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bueno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bueno has picked Rook up - he's going for a ride! Bueno dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bueno trying to mount his opponent but Rook defends it.
Rook is trying to get back to full guard.
Bueno perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rook is in trouble now - Bueno has advanced to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bueno cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bueno is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rook has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rook!
Rook trying to control but Bueno is working from the bottom.
Bueno working for a triangle but Rook defends it easily.
Bueno trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rook slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bueno pulls Rook in close to prevent any damage.
Rook trying to control the position from guard on top but Bueno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bowman Rook wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rook tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bueno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bueno.
Bueno takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rook tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bueno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rook checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bueno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rook takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bueno throws a nice looking combination but Rook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bueno avoids the head kick by Rook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rook misses with a straight right.
A left and a right from Bueno both land. Nice combination.
Rook is still on wobbly legs! Can Bueno finish him?
Bueno checks a low kick from Rook.
Rook moves into range and clinches up with Bueno.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from Bueno.
Bueno cracks Rook with a nice body shot.
Rook tries to land a knee to the head but Bueno blocks with his arms.
Rook is breathing heavily.
Bueno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bueno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rook backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taco Bueno 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. And we move into the final round!
Bueno swings for the body but Rook moves out of range.
Bueno takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rook seems to have recovered his senses.
Bueno swats away the attempt to clinch by Rook.
Rook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bueno.
Rook connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Bueno. That snapped Rook's head back.
Bueno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rook.
Rook throws a hook to the side of Bueno's head but Bueno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bueno manages to avoid it.
Bueno thows a body shot but no joy.
Rook tries to keep at a distance but Bueno has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rook.
Rook tries to land a knee to the head but Bueno blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rook lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bueno backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rook throws an elbow but it misses.
Bueno blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bueno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Bueno does no damage.
Rook misses with a wild body shot.
Rook misses with a head kick.
Rook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bueno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rook on the side of the head.
Rook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bueno throws a series of punches but Rook moves out of range.
Rook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bueno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick from Rook.
Rook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Bueno there.
Bowman Rook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bueno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bueno swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Rook.
Bueno misses with a series of wild punches.
Rook throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bowman Rook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rook slips a straight right by Bueno.
Rook throws the left hand but Bueno avoids the punch easily.
Bowman Rook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rook throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rook misses with a few strikes there.
Rook throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bueno throws a series of strikes that have Rook backpedaling.
Bueno staying out of range there.
Bueno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bueno connects with a nice cross there... Rook is looking wobbly and Bueno recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Rook to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Bueno jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Taco Bueno!
Taco Bueno really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Stash House Nutrition *Q159* for $50 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Twilight of the Thunder God - Amon Amarth. The crowd seem to be enjoying Saunders's choice of entrance music: Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff. Corey Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joe Saunders's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Saunders prevents Smith from improving his position.
Saunders trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders moves nicely into side control.
Smith struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Smith taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smith tries to bench press Saunders off him but Saunders keeps the position.
Saunders looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
Saunders working the strikes but Smith uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saunders.
Saunders thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Saunders trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Saunders thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Saunders from controlling successfully.
Saunders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saunders.
Saunders loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saunders keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith keeping full guard, as Saunders tries to pass.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saunders wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saunders throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Saunders dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saunders throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saunders was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Corey Smith has been cut.
Saunders slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saunders counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smith is staying active underneath Saunders, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saunders passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saunders throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders can't control as he wanted to and Smith manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Saunders is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saunders not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saunders wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Saunders trying to control from Smith's half guard. Smith has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Saunders in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Saunders postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Saunders trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Saunders must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Saunders with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saunders wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Saunders throwing strikes but missing.
Saunders working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Saunders advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saunders thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Saunders missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saunders throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Saunders there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Saunders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Corey Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Saunders is just out of range.
Saunders connects with a solid leg kick.
Saunders scores with a shot to the body.
Saunders's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saunders scrambles back to his feet.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saunders throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Saunders looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but Saunders drives through and ends up in Smith's guard.
Saunders is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saunders postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saunders throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Saunders from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders lands a couple of elbows.
Saunders trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Saunders trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saunders.
Saunders trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Saunders throwing strikes but missing.
Corey Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saunders trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joe Saunders wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice defenses there by Saunders.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saunders.
Saunders walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saunders scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders throws a body kick that misses.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith digs a good body shot into Saunders's ribs.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saunders lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Corey Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
A left lands for Saunders.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe Saunders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Saunders counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
Smith is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders working the ground and pound.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith is working to avoid the ground and pound but Saunders connects with a decent elbow.
A big shot lands for Saunders! That's hurt Smith! Will he recover? Saunders fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Saunders!
Joe Saunders thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jules Winnfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalid Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes has chosen Flight of Icarus as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Jules Winnfield has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jules Winnfield seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jules Winnfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khalid Hayes!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winnfield throws a hook but Hayes blocks it.
Hayes cracks Winnfield with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Jules Winnfield has been cut.
Winnfield swings widly with a right hand
and Hayes counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hayes slips under a jab from Winnfield.
Winnfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayes.
Hayes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayes misses the shot to the body.
Winnfield scores with a head kick. Hayes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Winnfield connects with a body shot.
Hayes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Winnfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winnfield thows a body shot but no joy.
Winnfield throws the kick towards the body but Hayes avoids it.
Winnfield needs to keep his hands up - Hayes had a free shot at his head there.
Hayes lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes throws a body punch but Winnfield moves out of range.
Winnfield misses with an uppercut
and Hayes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Winnfield misses with a looping left.
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from Winnfield.
Hayes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hayes takes a swing at Winnfield's ribcage but misses.
Winnfield scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hayes slips a straight right by Winnfield.
Hayes staying out of range there.
Winnfield scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hayes tries to land a front kick but Winnfield steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jules Winnfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winnfield lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winnfield throws a shot from downtown. Hayes moves away and avoids it.
Hayes throws a leg kick but Winnfield sees it coming and moves out of range.
Winnfield throws a jab when Hayes was well out of range.
Winnfield lunges at Hayes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hayes's hand.
Winnfield misses with a body shot.
Hayes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hayes slips a straight right by Winnfield.
A low kick from Hayes is predictable there
and Winnfield counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jules Winnfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hayes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hayes throws a body kick that misses.
Hayes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hayes is rocked!
Winnfield fakes the body blow, causing Hayes to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hayes goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jules Winnfield!
Jules Winnfield thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Meyers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Richards!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Meyers!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyers shoots in and bounces Richards off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Meyers from controlling successfully.
Richards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meyers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Richards is tightening it up a little... Meyers has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Meyers reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Meyers taps out! Nice BJJ there by Richards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tyler Richards!
Tyler Richards retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Tyler Richards thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Vieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Wauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wauler has chosen Good 'ol Boy as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Vieri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glenn Wauler!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Wauler misses.
Vieri digs a good hook to Wauler's body.
Wauler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vieri misses with a looping right.
Wauler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vieri swings for the body but Wauler moves out of range.
Vieri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wauler manages to avoid it.
Wauler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wauler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vieri's head backwards.
Wauler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vieri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Glenn Wauler has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wauler.
Wauler lands a lovely overhand right.
Vieri decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vieri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vieri winds up and cracks Wauler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieri working the head and body with strikes.
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. Vieri connects with a nice short shot to Wauler's temple.
Vieri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wauler's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieri wants to pass the guard but Wauler is defending well.
Vieri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vieri throwing shots but Wauler is blocking nicely.
Wauler is trying to stand up here but Vieri is controlling him well.
Vieri is looking to take a break and control but Wauler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wauler defending well though.
Vieri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wauler tries to get to full guard but Vieri has control of the leg.
Vieri seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wauler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vieri 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.
Vieri controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vieri throws an elbow that misses. Wauler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vieri's guard. Nice move by Wauler!
Vieri wants to sweep here but Wauler controlling him for the moment.
Wauler trying to control but Vieri is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wauler 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.
Wauler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Glenn Wauler.
A punch lands to the side of Vieri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vieri misses with a wild body shot.
Wauler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vieri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wauler lands a right hook to the body.
Wauler connects with a body shot.
Vieri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wauler throws a lazy right hand but Vieri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wauler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vieri moves away.
Wauler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vieri at a distance.
Vieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wauler moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Vieri misses the target.
Vieri takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wauler just misses with a punch to the body.
Wauler missing with a left hand there. Vieri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wauler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vieri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wauler looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieri is just out of range.
Vieri slips a jab from Wauler.
Vieri lands a leg kick that knocks Wauler off balance momentarily.
Glenn Wauler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wauler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wauler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wauler defending well as Vieri loads up on a big left hand.
Vieri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vieri works over Wauler's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A punch lands to the side of Wauler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wauler leaves Vieri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Wauler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Vieri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glenn Wauler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wauler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wauler moves out of range of the strikes.
Vieri moves out of range as Wauler strikes.
Vieri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wauler was well out of range. Poor timing from Vieri.
Vieri blocks a jab.
Vieri misses with an uppercut.
Vieri tests Wauler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Erkki Vieri is winning the standup battle so far.
Vieri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vieri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vieri can't find room to land a body shot as Wauler controls the action.
Wauler scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Vieri.
Wauler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vieris head.
Vieri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieri struggles to land a body shot inside as Wauler controls his hands.
Vieri tries to throw a body punch but Wauler avoids it by throwing Vieri back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wauler gets underhooks to prevent Vieri's takedown attempt.
Wauler trying to control the position but instead, Vieri has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wauler into the cage.
Vieri tries for a takedown but Wauler manages to get underhooks.
Wauler struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieri controls his hands.
Vieri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vieri is trying to maintain a safe position but Wauler gets an underhook and turns Vieri into the cage.
Wauler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vieri taking a breather.
Vieri blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Vieri fails to land.
Vieri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vieri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wauler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wauler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vieri works on Wauler's body with a couple of short punches.
Vieri tries to stall but Wauler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
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!
Vieri can't find room to land a body shot as Wauler controls the action.
Wauler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wauler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wauler is leaning against Vieri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wauler stalling in the clinch but Vieri improves position.
Wauler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wauler misses with a punch to the body.
Wauler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wauler lands with a right to the head.
Vieri blocks a body shot from Wauler.
Wauler breaks the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Vieri.
Wauler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wauler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vieri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wauler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wauler throws a hook but Vieri avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Wauler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vieri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wauler circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Vieri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wauler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vieri keeps the fight on the outside.
Vieri lands a really nice looking cross but Wauler seems unphased.
Wauler throws a good cross that connects.
Vieri pushes Wauler up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Wauler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vieri blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vieri goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wauler prevents it.
Vieri prevents a body shot from Wauler.
Vieri has Wauler pressed against the cage, preventing Wauler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wauler stops a takedown attempt from Vieri.
Wauler misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wauler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wauler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Glenn Wauler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Vieri.
Wauler can't find room to land a body shot as Vieri controls the action.
Vieri gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wauler regains guard.
Vieri wants to control from the top but Wauler keeps moving.
Vieri postures up.
Wauler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vieri preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wauler keeping moving, preventing Vieri from controlling successfully.
Vieri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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 Erkki Vieri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Glenn Wauler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vieri moves out of range as Wauler strikes.
Wauler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vieri throws out the jab.
Vieri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wauler.
Vieri avoids the body shot from Wauler.
Vieri lands with a hook. Wauler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vieri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wauler.
Wauler misses with a looping left.
Vieri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vieri leaning against his opponent.
Wauler lands with a left to the head.
Vieri lands a nice uppercut.
Vieri has a couple of punches blocked by Wauler.
Vieri misses with a punch on the inside.
Wauler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
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!
Wauler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vieri backwards.
Vieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wauler misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wauler tries to work over Vieri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vieri swings wildly with an uppercut but Wauler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wauler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wauler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Wauler lands.
Vieri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wauler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vieri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wauler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wauler moves out of range of the strikes.
Vieri slips under a jab from Wauler.
An inside leg kick lands from Vieri.
Wauler takes a swing at Vieri's ribcage but misses.
Wauler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wauler looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieri is just out of range.
Wauler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wauler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieri 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.
Vieri throws a shot from downtown. Wauler moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Wauler lands.
A big right from Wauler misses.
Wauler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good leg kick by Vieri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wauler avoids the body shot from Vieri.
Wauler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vieri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wauler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vieri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wauler connects with a right hand. Vieri shakes it off.
Vieri moves into range and clinches up with Wauler.
Wauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieri working aggressively here.
Vieri tries to throw a body punch but Wauler avoids it by throwing Vieri back against the cage.
Vieri lands a left hand.
A short right from Wauler.
Vieri throws a punch but it's blocked by Wauler.
Vieri drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vieri misses with a punch to the body.
Vieri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wauler looking to slow down the pace here.
Vieri misses with a punch to the body.
Wauler trying to control the position but instead, Vieri has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wauler into the cage.
Vieri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wauler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wauler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vieri.
Vieri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vieri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieri lands with a light punch inside.
Wauler blocks a body shot from Vieri.
Wauler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vieri clinches.
Vieri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Waulers head.
Wauler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vieri misses with a body punch.
Wauler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wauler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieri.
A short right from Vieri on the inside.
Wauler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee calls for Wauler to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Erkki Vieri did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Glenn Wauler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vieri jabs Wauler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vieri works the jab nicely.
Vieri moves out of range of the strikes.
Vieri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vieri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wauler.
Vieri lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wauler. Vieri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vieri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wauler is able to avoid easily.
Wauler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wauler. Vieri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vieri lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Vieri misses its intended target.
Vieri scores with a leg kick.
Wauler misses with a wild body shot.
Vieri connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wauler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Wauler misses.
Vieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vieri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wauler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vieri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wauler sprawls well. Wauler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vieri gets slowly back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vieri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vieri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wauler.
Vieri misses with an uppercut.
Wauler throws out a loose jab but Vieri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Wauler does it's job there.
Vieri misses with a low kick.
Wauler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wauler. Wauler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vieri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wauler defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Vieri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieri slips under a jab.
Vieri moves away from the strike by Wauler.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wauler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vieri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Wauler. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Vieri.
Vieri wants to slow Wauler down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wauler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vieri.
Wauler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vieri throws out the jab.
Vieri tries to move into range but Wauler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wauler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vieri slips a jab from Wauler.
Vieri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vieri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wauler.
Vieri catches Wauler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wauler lands with a straight right. Vieri didn't see that one coming.
Wauler sizes up Vieri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wauler lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wauler clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Vieri fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vieri.
Wauler wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieri tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wauler throws a punch but it's blocked by Vieri.
Vieri stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wauler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieri.
Wauler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vieri struggles to land a body shot inside as Wauler controls his hands.
Vieri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wauler or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wauler looking to slow down the pace here.
Vieri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vieri blocks an uppercut.
Wauler is trying to break the clinch but Vieri has him pressed against the cage.
Wauler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vieri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wauler's efforts to push away.
Vieri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Glenn Wauler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Glenn Wauler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vieri lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vieri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wauler misses with an uppercut
and Vieri counters with a nice body shot.
Vieri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vieri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wauler tries to clinch there but Vieri circles away.
Vieri avoids the body shot from Wauler.
Vieri shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wauler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vieri throws a strike aimed at the side of Wauler's head but Wauler avoids it well.
Vieri working the body and head with strikes.
Wauler tries to buck Vieri off but Vieri is having none of it.
Erkki Vieri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vieri wants to control but Wauler is keeping him busy.
Wauler can't do much from the bottom here.
Wauler is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieri throwing strikes but Wauler manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Vieri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wauler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wauler has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice cross by Vieri.
Wauler misses with an uppercut.
Vieri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wauler circles away quickly and effectively.
Wauler connects with a body shot.
Wauler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vieri moves away.
Wauler darts in and clinches Vieri up against the cage.
Wauler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieri's elbow.
Wauler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vieri up against the cage.
Wauler lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wauler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vieri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wauler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wauler working aggressively here.
Wauler can't find room to land a body shot as Vieri controls the action.
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!
Vieri swings wildly with an uppercut but Wauler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wauler can't find room to land a body shot as Vieri controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vieri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Erkki Vieri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wauler misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wauler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vieri blocks a body shot from Wauler.
Wauler blocks an uppercut.
Wauler has a couple of punches blocked by Vieri.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieri.
Wauler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vieri tries to throw a body punch but Wauler avoids it by throwing Vieri back against the cage.
Wauler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wauler has Vieri pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Wauler's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieri prevents Wauler from breaking the clinch.
Wauler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vieri backwards.
Wauler is trying to push Vieri away but Vieri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wauler misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wauler.
Wauler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wauler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieri's elbow.
Wauler throws a head punch that misses.
Glenn Wauler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wauler misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glenn Wauler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vieri 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erkki Vieri!
Erkki Vieri retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Erkki Vieri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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