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SPNY 87: Larsen - Tanikawa PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juancho Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bones comes into the arena with Fight Music D12 blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
11 - 6 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jonny Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juancho Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivera moves away.
Bones loads up on a big right hand but Rivera slips the punch.
Rivera throws a leg kick
so Bones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bones throwing strikes from guard but Rivera blocks nicely.
Bones trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bones throws a big elbow that misses.
Bones trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bones landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bones scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bones wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
Bones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rivera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bones stands up over Rivera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rivera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bones looking to pass the guard.
Bones being controlled here momentarily.
Bones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Bones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rivera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Juancho Rivera wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bones scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Bones is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Rivera.
Rivera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones scoring well with a low kick there.
Bones misses with a wild combination.
Rivera avoids a kick to the body.
Rivera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivera takes a swing at Bones's ribcage but misses.
Bones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bones can pounce on him.
Bones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Bones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bones trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones postures up in Rivera's guard and throws a big left but Rivera blocks it.
Bones wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
Rivera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bones connects with a couple of short punches.
Bones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rivera is trying to control the position but Bones postures up.
Bones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bones throws a big right hand that misses.
Bones sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Bones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big right from Rivera misses.
Rivera avoids a kick to the body.
Bones throws a head kick that misses.
Rivera lands a head shot.
Bones looks to throw the jab but Rivera is out of range.
Bones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jonny Bones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bones throws a lazy right hand but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rivera counters with a nice uppercut.
Bones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bones tries a head kick but it misses.
Bones connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera moves forwards but Bones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rivera on the side of the head.
A head kick by Bones misses
and Rivera counters with a good low kick that Bones was not able to check.
Rivera connects with a body shot.
Rivera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bones is out of range.
Jonny Bones is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Rivera.
Bones misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Rivera misses
and Bones counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Bones is just out of range.
Bones misses with a hook.
Bones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bones scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy body kick from Bones
and Rivera counters with a two punch combo.
Rivera blocks a head kick by Bones.
Rivera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bones manages to avoid it.
Bones scores with a spinning back kick!
Rivera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bones rather than just go for the knockout.
Rivera throws a hook but Bones avoids it easily.
Bones takes one on the button.
Juancho Rivera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bones takes a swing at Rivera's ribcage but misses.
Rivera avoids the body shot from Bones.
Rivera's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bones under the eye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bones.
Rivera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bones lands a leg kick that knocks Rivera off balance momentarily.
Bones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bones.
Bones throws a body punch but Rivera moves out of range.
Bones misses with a wild combination.
Bones moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rivera moves away from the strike by Bones.
Nice body kick there by Bones.
A jab lands there for Rivera.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bones.
Bones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rivera looks for the body kick but Bones saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rivera staying out of range there.
Rivera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bones cracks Rivera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into 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!
Rivera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bones tries a head kick but it misses.
Bones with a hook.
Bones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bones misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rivera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Bones dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Rivera blocks a head kick by Bones.
Rivera tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid body kick from Bones.
A head kick misses from Bones.
Bones throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rivera counter with a right hand.
Bones thumps Rivera with a low kick.
Rivera moves out of range of the body kick.
Bones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bones is looking to land body kicks.
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rivera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bones scores with a shot to the body.
Bones throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bones!
Rivera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bones.
Bones is looking to score with low kicks.
Rivera blocks a head kick by Bones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bones tries for a takedown but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rivera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bones's sensitive parts.
Rivera cracks a nice hook into Bones's ribs.
Rivera throws the left hand but Bones avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Bones misses.
Bones misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Bones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones shoots in looking for a takedown. Rivera tries to sprawl out of it but Bones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rivera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Bones tries to bum rush Rivera with a series of wild strikes but Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rivera moves out of range of the strikes.
Bones shoots for a double leg takedown but Rivera sprawls well. He's pushed Bones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivera gets caught napping as Bones dives in and scores a takedown. Rivera manages to retain guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rivera looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivera, not yet.
Rivera seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bones 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera trying to control the position.
Bones won't allow Rivera to get back to his feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Juancho Rivera hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rivera.
Juancho Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bones misses with a body kick.
Bones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bones scores with a three punch combo!
Rivera cracks Bones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Rivera blocks the leg kick.
Bones slips under a jab from Rivera.
Jonny Bones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera scores with a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Bones.
Bones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rivera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rivera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rivera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bones scoring well with a low kick there.
Rivera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bones counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivera throws a looping overhand right but Bones ducks down to avoid it.
Rivera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rivera working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Bones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Bones!
A very excited looking Jonny Bones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Adamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Slyker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adamek comes into the arena with I Am The Sword - Motorhead blaring out of the sound system. Slyker has chosen It's Amazing by Kanye West as his entrance music. Tomasz Adamek had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
24 - 18 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tomasz Adamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Slyker!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slyker tries to bum rush Adamek with a series of wild strikes but Adamek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cain Slyker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slyker fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Slyker does no damage.
Adamek slips a jab and a cross from Slyker.
Slyker misses with a double jab.
Slyker throws a right and a left that Adamek avoids nicely.
Slyker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slyker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adamek tries to clinch up but Slyker circles away and keeps his distance.
Adamek moves in looking to clinch but Slyker pushes him off.
Slyker swats away the attempt to clinch by Adamek.
Slyker shoots in and drives through. Adamek sprawls well.
Slyker misses with a double jab.
Slyker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adamek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adamek doesn't manage to clinch there - Slyker circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adamek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Slyker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adamek rushes Slyker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Adamek gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Adamek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamek content to control rather than advance.
Adamek seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slyker for as long as he can get away with.
Adamek wants to take a breather but Slyker is having none of it.
Adamek content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tomasz Adamek wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Slyker tries to keep at a distance but Adamek has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slyker wants to take the fight to the mat but Adamek manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Adamek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slyker misses with a few strikes there.
Slyker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Slyker misses with a two punch combination.
Slyker throws a combination. Adamek tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Slyker throws a nice looking combination but Adamek bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adamek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adamek stalling in the clinch.
Slyker looking for a takedown.
Tomasz Adamek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Slyker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamek leaning his opponent against the cage.
Slyker jumps guard but Adamek stands there with Slyker around his waist. Slyker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Adamek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adamek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adamek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slyker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adamek wants to clinch.
Slyker stuffs the takedown attempt from Adamek. Adamek gets slowly back to his feet.
Adamek dives in and grabs Slyker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slyker pushes down on Adamek's head and hops out.
A left lands for Adamek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamek lands with a good body shot.
Adamek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adamek slips a jab and a cross from Slyker.
Adamek shoots in and drives through. Slyker sprawls well.
Slyker looks to land a combination but Adamek avoids it well.
Adamek rushes Slyker and presses him up against the cage.
Adamek breaks from the clinch.
Slyker wants to clinch up but Adamek keeps it at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Slyker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Adamek.
Adamek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slyker as he jumps to the side.
Adamek misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slyker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adamek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Adamek dominated that round.
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.
A punch combination from Slyker misses.
Slyker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slyker is looking to clinch but Adamek is avoiding it.
Adamek wants to clinch up but Slyker keeps it at a distance.
Slyker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adamek shoots in looking for a takedown but Slyker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adamek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slyker throws a series of punches but Adamek moves out of range.
Adamek closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Slyker quickly recovers to half guard.
Slyker is trying to stand back up but Adamek is controlling him
Adamek trying to control from half guard but Slyker is working away.
Adamek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Adamek is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamek wants to take a breather but Slyker is having none of it.
Adamek looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tomasz Adamek wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Slyker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adamek takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Adamek drives through and clinches with Slyker against the cage.
Slyker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Adamek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adamek misses with a head kick.
Adamek shoots in looking for a takedown but Slyker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adamek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slyker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adamek counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Adamek.
Slyker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adamek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamek engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Adamek advances position into side control!
Adamek throws an elbow but Slyker slips to the side and avoids it well.
Adamek is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slyker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamek remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Adamek trying to control the position but Slyker is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adamek tries to score with some ground and pound. Slyker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Adamek dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Adamek shoots in and drives through. Slyker sprawls well.
Slyker misses with a double jab
and Adamek counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A combination from Slyker does no damage.
Slyker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adamek.
Slyker walks into a jab.
It looks like Cain Slyker has been cut.
Adamek drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adamek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adamek trying to control the position from guard on top but Slyker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adamek is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Slyker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Tomasz Adamek wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Adamek scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Slyker misses with a low kick.
Slyker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slyker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slyker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adamek tries for a takedown but Slyker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Slyker.
Adamek throws a hook but Slyker blocks it.
Slyker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adamek counters with a stiff right hand.
Adamek rushes Slyker and presses him up against the cage.
Adamek breaks from the clinch.
Slyker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adamek's waist but Adamek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slyker off to one side.
Tomasz Adamek is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slyker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adamek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adamek lands with an overhand left.
Slyker is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adamek misses with a series of wild punches.
Slyker is still on wobbly legs! Can Adamek finish him?
The fighters circling - Adamek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adamek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adamek shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Adamek slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Adamek lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Tomasz Adamek!
An out of breath Tomasz Adamek 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and PitPat Spokesthing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes to the cage accompanied by Rent a Wreck. PitPat Spokesthing is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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148 lbs
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142 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, PitPat Spokesthing!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Clark missing with a left hand there. Spokesthing was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spokesthing throws out the jab.
Clark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spokesthing.
Spokesthing lands a nice shot to the body.
Clark takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spokesthing manages to avoid it.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but Spokesthing is just out of range.
Spokesthing throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clark stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
PitPat Spokesthing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark lands a jab to Spokesthing's midsection.
Spokesthing lands with a cross.
Spokesthing misses with a wild body shot.
Spokesthing throws a big shot that misses.
Spokesthing ducks under a wild hook from Clark.
Clark lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spokesthing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away.
Clark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spokesthing connects with a body shot that sends Clark's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spokesthing thuds a left hand into Clark's body.
Spokesthing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark.
Spokesthing takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
Spokesthing fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spokesthing moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spokesthing lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spokesthing.
Spokesthing paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spokesthing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Clark scores with a nice head shot.
Spokesthing with a hook.
Spokesthing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spokesthing uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a combination
and Spokesthing counters with a nice uppercut.
Clark tries to bum rush Spokesthing with a series of wild strikes but Spokesthing uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clark looks to land a combination but Spokesthing avoids it well.
Clark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clark throws a right and a left that Spokesthing avoids nicely.
Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clark tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Spokesthing.
Clark connects with the punch.
Clark throws a nice looking combination but Spokesthing bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Clark does no damage.
Spokesthing looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range.
Spokesthing changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spokesthing is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clark.
Spokesthing swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spokesthing connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spokesthing throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Clark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spokesthing bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clark's head backwards.
Spokesthing connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clark's hands.
Clark is rocked!
Clark takes a swing at Spokesthing's ribcage but misses.
Spokesthing throws a poor cross that misses
and Spokesthing takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Spokesthing.
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spokesthing scores with a shot to the body.
Spokesthing lands the left hand.
Spokesthing is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Clark had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clark avoids the head kick by Spokesthing.
Spokesthing cracks Clark with a hook to the temple - Clark is on wobbly legs here! Spokesthing swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Clark falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Spokesthing wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). PitPat Spokesthing!
An out of breath PitPat Spokesthing 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Nawal Chekhemani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emiliano Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nawal Chekhemani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Emiliano Vega!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chekhemani tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vega lands with a nice combination. Chekhemani backs away looking to recover.
Chekhemani tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chekhemani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chekhemani tries to clinch but Vega is having none of it.
Chekhemani shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vega sprawls well. Vega wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chekhemani gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vega.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chekhemani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab lands there for Vega.
Vega lands a glancing blow to the side of Chekhemani's head.
Chekhemani has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vega.
Nawal Chekhemani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Chekhemani or perhaps it was just good defense by Vega which made him look bad.
Vega lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chekhemani takes a step back to recover.
Vega connects with a body shot that sends Chekhemani's belly button to the back.
Vega dips to his left and cracks Chekhemani with an uppercut!
Chekhemani is rocked!
Chekhemani is aggressively charging in as Vega backs up avoiding any damage. Vega tosses out a jab and Chekhemani runs right into it face first! Chekhemani is out cold! Vega dropped down on all fours and is barking in Chekhemani's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emiliano Vega!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ZaZa Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasheed Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mutombo comes to the cage accompanied by Wyclef Jean - 911. Willis has chosen Kendrick Lamar - HiiiPower as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, ZaZa Mutombo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rasheed Willis!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutombo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Willis misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Willis misses.
Mutombo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mutombo lands a glancing blow to the side of Willis's head.
Willis 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.
Willis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mutombo throws out the jab.
Mutombo misses with an uppercut. Willis saw that one coming.
Mutombo throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutombo looks to land a left hand but Willis moved out of range nicely.
Mutombo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Willis.
Mutombo blocks the body kick.
A head kick by Willis misses
and Mutombo counters with a good low kick that Willis was not able to check.
Mutombo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mutombo lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Mutombo tenderised Willis's leg. Willis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mutombo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Willis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mutombo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mutombo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Willis. That did some damage!
Willis moves away from the strike by Mutombo.
Willis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Willis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mutombo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Willis is rocked!
Mutombo scores with a leg kick.
Willis is still on wobbly legs! Can Mutombo finish him?
Mutombo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Willis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mutombo sends Willis crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mutombo is motioning to the referee to let Willis up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mutombo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mutombo misses with a looping left.
Willis seems to have recovered his senses.
Mutombo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Willis switches off momentarily and Mutombo cracks him with a monster right hand! Willis topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Mutombo dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Mutombo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). ZaZa Mutombo!
During a confident post fight interview, ZaZa Mutombo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yorgrim Karth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate MacRally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacRally has chosen Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yorgrim Karth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nate MacRally!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacRally takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
MacRally keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacRally staying out of range there.
Karth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karth, as that shot connected.
MacRally keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karth misses with a right hand
and MacRally counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MacRally lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Karth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karth throws a lazy right hand but MacRally sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karth throws a jab when MacRally was well out of range.
Karth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacRally counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
MacRally controlling the pace.
Karth wants to improve his position but MacRally is controlling well.
Karth trying to control but MacRally postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. MacRally lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacRally is trying to control. Karth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacRally is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Karth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Karth manages to get to full guard.
Karth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacRally defends it easily.
MacRally postures up.
MacRally looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Karth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Karth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacRally defends well.
MacRally controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacRally working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karth's head.
Karth trying to keep a closed guard but MacRally is proving a slippery customer.
MacRally is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacRally got a little sloppy there for a moment and Karth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacRally has managed to get both his arms back between Karth's legs - danger averted.
MacRally working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacRally must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Karth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacRally is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRally got a little sloppy there for a moment and Karth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacRally has managed to get both his arms back between Karth's legs - danger averted.
MacRally wants to control from the top but Karth keeps moving.
MacRally showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nate MacRally hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Karth cracks a nice hook into MacRally's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacRally misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nate MacRally will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
MacRally pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karth connects with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Karth misses
and MacRally counters with a stiff right hand.
Karth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacRally counters with a nice uppercut.
MacRally tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karth swivels and escapes.
Karth throws a jab but it's blocked by MacRally.
MacRally throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karth throws a hook but MacRally blocks it.
Karth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacRally manages to avoid it.
MacRally rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Karth.
MacRally moves away from the strike by Karth.
Nate MacRally is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacRally looks to land a right hand but Karth moved out of range.
MacRally will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and MacRally counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from MacRally is predictable there
and Karth counters with a straight right hand.
Karth misses with a body shot.
Karth takes a swing at MacRally's ribcage but misses.
MacRally throws a nice looking combination but Karth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karth jabs at MacRally's body.
Karth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MacRally throws a right and a left that Karth avoids nicely.
Karth takes a swing at MacRally's ribcage but misses.
Karth takes a swing at MacRally's ribcage but misses.
Karth misses the shot to the body.
MacRally doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacRally keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karth moves out of range as MacRally strikes.
Karth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacRally throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacRally connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Karth tumbling to the canvas! MacRally pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Karth was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nate MacRally!
Nate MacRally seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. Wilkinson has chosen Overkill as his entrance music. Clay Wilkinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 lbs
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaun Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Clay Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilkinson.
Russell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wilkinson eats them both and turns towards Russell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Clay Wilkinson has been cut.
Russell throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilkinson misses the target.
Wilkinson dives in and grabs Russell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Russell pushes down on Wilkinson's head and hops out.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Russell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilkinson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Russell's head.
It looks like Shaun Russell has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilkinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shaun Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Wilkinson.
Wilkinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilkinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Russell as he jumps to the side.
Clay Wilkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell slips a jab and a cross from Wilkinson.
Shaun Russell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilkinson takes one on the button.
Wilkinson misses with the body kick
and Russell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilkinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Russell with a nice cross.
Russell lunges at Wilkinson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wilkinson's hand.
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!
A combination from Wilkinson does no damage.
Wilkinson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Russell.
Wilkinson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wilkinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Russell's waist but Russell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilkinson off to one side.
Wilkinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Russell throws out the jab.
Wilkinson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Russell defends it nicely.
Wilkinson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Russell swivels and escapes.
Russell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick lands from Wilkinson.
Sloppy strikes from Wilkinson. Those never looked like landing.
Russell connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Wilkinson.
Russell drops Wilkinson with a beautiful combination! Wilkinson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Russell is looking for the KO!
Wilkinson looks winded!
A punch combination from Russell misses.
Russell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Russell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Russell sizes up Wilkinson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wilkinson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Russell swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilkinson.
Russell leaves Wilkinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wilkinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Russell scores with a decent looking hook.
Wilkinson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Russell lands a nice shot to the body.
Russell throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell stalks Wilkinson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wilkinson's face. Wilkinson staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russell throws a series of punches but Wilkinson avoids them all with ease.
Russell scores with a three punch combo!
Russell tests Wilkinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilkinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilkinson throws a solid leg kick but Russell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wilkinson.
Wilkinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Russell.
Wilkinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Russell circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilkinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wilkinson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Russell dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Russell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wilkinson cracks Russell with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Russell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilkinson somewhat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wilkinson. Russell shrugs it off though.
Wilkinson throws the kick towards the body but Russell avoids it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wilkinson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Russell has got the better of the exchanges.
Wilkinson clinches up with Russell and pushes him back against the cage.
Wilkinson trying to control the position but instead, Russell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wilkinson into the cage.
Russell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilkinson lands a nice knee to the body.
Wilkinson has Russell pushed against the cage.
Russell scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wilkinson obliges.
Wilkinson crunches a lovely knee into Russell's ribcage.
Russell misses with some punches.
Wilkinson blocks a body shot from Russell.
Wilkinson is trying to pull guard but Russell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Russell lands with a right to the head.
Wilkinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wilkinson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Russell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Russell trying to stall but Wilkinson improves his position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Russell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Russell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Russell working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson lands with a left to the head.
Russell works on Wilkinson's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russell has a couple of punches blocked by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson blocks a body shot from Russell.
Russell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Russell prevents the takedown attempt.
Shaun Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Wilkinson.
Russell throws a head punch that misses.
Wilkinson is trying to stall.
Russell working aggressively here.
Russell lands an uppercut.
Russell presses Wilkinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wilkinson lands an uppercut.
Russell throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Russell is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wilkinson.
Russell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards.
Wilkinson tries to land a knee to the head but Russell blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Russell.
Wilkinson looking to stall.
Russell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russell scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russell.
Wilkinson is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Russell.
Russell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilkinson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Russell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Russell throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilkinson.
Russell lands with a left to the head.
Russell is pushing Wilkinson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Russell working aggressively here.
Wilkinson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shaun Russell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Russell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russell.
Wilkinson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Russell's face.
Russell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wilkinson.
Russell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wilkinson is trying to maintain a safe position but Russell gets an underhook and turns Wilkinson into the cage.
Russell lands with a light punch inside.
Wilkinson trying to stall but Russell improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Russell fails to land.
Russell lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards.
Wilkinson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Russell's face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilkinson stalls.
Russell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Russell dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Russell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Russell blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Russell misses.
Wilkinson throws a leg kick but Russell checks it.
Russell cracks Wilkinson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Russell throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Russell misses.
Wilkinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Russell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wilkinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russell.
Wilkinson shoots for a takedown but Russell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wilkinson misses with a wild combination.
Wilkinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Russell throws out the jab.
Wilkinson tries to clinch but Russell moves out of range.
Wilkinson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Russell to score with a decent uppercut.
Russell scores with a one two! Wilkinson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wilkinson avoids the body shot from Russell.
Wilkinson misses with a combination
and Russell counters with an inside leg kick.
Wilkinson moves into the clinch.
Wilkinson blocking some punches.
Wilkinson tries to pull guard but Russell won't allow it.
Wilkinson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Russell after a bit of a struggle.
Shaun Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Wilkinson.
Russell lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russell throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilkinson.
Russell lands an uppercut.
Russell stalling in the clinch but Wilkinson improves position.
Wilkinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilkinson blocks a body shot from Russell.
Wilkinson misses with the head strike.
Wilkinson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Russell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Russell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilkinson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Russell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Russell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Russell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Russell lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Russell.
Russell throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilkinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell digs a right hand into Wilkinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wilkinson's gas tank.
Russell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russell.
Wilkinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Russell.
Wilkinson misses with a knee to the head.
Russell is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Russell.
Russell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards.
Russell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilkinson can do to turn this around?
Russell lands a nice uppercut.
Russell misses with some punches.
Russell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Russell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Russell scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Russell lands a right hand.
Russell has a couple of punches blocked by Wilkinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wilkinson looking to slow down the pace here.
Russell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Russell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilkinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Russell's elbow.
Russell scores with a shoulder strike.
Russell cracks Wilkinson with a nice body shot.
Russell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Russell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Russell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Russell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Russell.
A nice left hand lands by Russell.
Russell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards.
Clay Wilkinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wilkinson takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Russell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Russell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Russell!
Shaun Russell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anti Satosari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Monday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Satosari comes to the cage accompanied by Primo Victoria. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 lbs
21 - 11 - 1 |
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anti Satosari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Monday!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monday throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Satosari was covering up waiting for the punch and Monday finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Satosari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monday.
Satosari pulls Monday in close to prevent any damage.
Satosari working a defensive guard here.
Satosari has Monday pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Anti Satosari.
Satosari takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monday lands the left hand.
Satosari drops his hands momentarily and Monday takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Monday looks to land a left hand but Satosari moved out of range nicely.
Satosari slips a straight right by Monday.
Jab, jab by Satosari - just one landing.
Satosari tries to move into range but Monday moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Monday fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Satosari on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Satosari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monday.
Monday tries to clinch up
and Satosari counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Satosari throws a head kick that misses.
Satosari misses with a head kick.
Monday tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Satosari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monday thuds a left hand into Satosari's body.
Satosari lands with a straight right. Monday didn't see that one coming.
Kenny Monday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monday connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Satosari's hands.
Anti Satosari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monday lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Satosari moves out of range of the strikes.
Monday misses with a right hand
and Satosari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Satosari throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monday on the side of the head.
Monday lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Monday misses its intended target.
Monday fails to land the takedown.
Monday takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Kenny Monday has been cut.
Monday cracks Satosari with a good jab.
Satosari misses with a head kick.
Monday misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Satosari defending well as Monday loads up on a big left hand.
Monday lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Satosari at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenny Monday will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Monday's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Monday gets a takedown into half guard.
Monday is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Satosari is just riding it out for now. Monday eventually gives up the hold.
Monday is nestled in close to Satosari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monday looks to land a strike but Satosari avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Satosari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Satosari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monday.
Monday wants to control from the top but Satosari keeps moving.
Monday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monday wants to control from the top but Satosari keeps moving.
Monday drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Monday jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Monday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Monday throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monday chips away with some ground and pound.
Satosari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monday trying to control the position from guard on top but Satosari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monday throwing strikes from guard but Satosari blocks nicely.
Monday wants to control from the top but Satosari keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kenny Monday wasn't active enough on the ground.
Monday misses with an uppercut. Satosari saw that one coming.
Satosari slaps away a takedown attempt from Monday, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Monday swings widly with a right hand
and Satosari counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monday thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Monday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Monday's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Monday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Satosari moves out of range of the strikes.
Monday connects with a body shot that sends Satosari's belly button to the back.
Monday connects with a single shot there.
Monday swings for the body but Satosari moves out of range.
Kenny Monday seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Satosari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monday rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Satosari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Monday.
Satosari scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monday missing with a left hand there. Satosari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monday swings widly with a right hand
and Satosari counters with a nice uppercut.
Satosari is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Satosari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monday.
Monday takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Monday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monday dips to his left and cracks Satosari with an uppercut!
Monday closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Monday throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Satosari works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Monday with the ground and pound but Satosari uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Anti Satosari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satosari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monday.
Satosari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monday trying to control but Satosari is working from the bottom.
Monday connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satosari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monday postures up in Satosari's guard and throws a big left but Satosari blocks it.
Monday tries to free his leg and advance position but Satosari is retaining full guard.
Monday with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Satosari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monday.
Satosari keeping moving, preventing Monday from controlling successfully.
Kenny Monday is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Satosari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Anti Satosari wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Monday fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monday looks to land a left hand but Satosari moved out of range nicely.
Satosari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monday.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Monday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Monday 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Monday!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earnest Abe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Abe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Uncle Sam Goddamn. Salcedo has chosen Sail-Awolnation as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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284 lbs
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271 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Earnest Abe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Salcedo!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salcedo throws a hook to the side of Abe's head but Abe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salcedo throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Abe counter with a right hand.
Salcedo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Salcedo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Oscar Salcedo has been cut.
Salcedo misses with an uppercut.
Salcedo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Salcedo looks to land a right hand but Abe moved out of range.
Abe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salcedo.
Salcedo throws a jab but it's blocked by Abe.
Abe loads up on a big right hand but Salcedo slips the punch.
Salcedo swings widly with a right hand
and Abe counters with an outside leg kick.
Salcedo misses with a hook.
Abe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abe misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Salcedo.
Salcedo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcedo tries to clinch up but Abe circles away and keeps his distance.
Salcedo throws an off balance right hand
and Abe counters with a nice kick to the body.
Salcedo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abe moves away.
Abe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salcedo's head backwards.
Salcedo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abe.
Salcedo throws a series of punches but Abe moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Abe.
Abe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salcedo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Abe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salcedo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Abe scrambles back to his feet.
Salcedo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salcedo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick misses from Abe.
Abe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Salcedo.
Abe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salcedo circles away quickly and effectively.
Salcedo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Abe counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salcedo. Abe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abe connects with a body shot that sends Salcedo's belly button to the back.
Salcedo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salcedo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abe.
Salcedo looks winded!
Abe cracks Salcedo with a good jab.
Salcedo avoids the body shot from Abe.
Abe looks for the body kick but Salcedo saw that one coming.
Salcedo fails with the takedown.
Salcedo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Abe to the mat! Abe manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Salcedo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abe controlling Salcedo's posture.
Abe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salcedo wants to pass the guard but Abe is keeping the position.
Salcedo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Abe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salcedo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salcedo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Salcedo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Salcedo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Abe's head.
Salcedo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salcedo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salcedo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salcedo trying to control but Abe is working from the bottom.
Salcedo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salcedo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salcedo throws an elbow that misses. Abe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Salcedo's guard. Nice move by Abe!
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 Earnest Abe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oscar Salcedo'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.
Salcedo throws a right hand that Abe ducks under and follows up with a left that Abe also avoids with ease.
Salcedo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Salcedo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abe slips under a jab.
Salcedo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abe throws out a leg kick but Salcedo moves out of range and Abe only half commits.
Abe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abe connects with a right hand. Salcedo shakes it off.
Salcedo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Abe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Salcedo. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salcedo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abe can pounce on him.
Abe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salcedo.
Abe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Abe finds it's target.
Salcedo is breathing heavily.
Salcedo jabs Abe right on the nose. Abe blinks but takes it well.
Oscar Salcedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salcedo.
Salcedo lands with a nice combination. Abe backs away looking to recover.
Nice jab there from Salcedo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abe sends Salcedo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Abe is motioning to the referee to let Salcedo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Salcedo is rocked!
That has opened up Oscar Salcedo's cut even more.
Abe sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Salcedo's defenses. It connects perfectly with Salcedo's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Earnest Abe!
Earnest Abe retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Earnest Abe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sadaharu Tanikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsen comes to the cage accompanied by Ennio Morricone - A Fistful Of Dollars. Lars Larsen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sadaharu Tanikawa!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanikawa moves out of range of the body kick.
Larsen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tanikawa blocks a low kick nicely.
Larsen throws a low kick but Tanikawa avoids it.
Tanikawa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tanikawa shoots for a double leg takedown but Larsen sprawls well. He's pushed Tanikawa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tanikawa checks a low kick from Larsen.
Larsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Larsen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tanikawa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lars Larsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sadaharu Tanikawa.
Larsen connects with a leg kick. Tanikawa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tanikawa.
Tanikawa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tanikawa shoots in and drives through. Larsen sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Larsen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Larsen darts in and clinches Tanikawa up against the cage.
Larsen lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Sadaharu Tanikawa has been cut.
Nice elbow from Larsen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Larsen as Tanikawa tries to tie him up.
Larsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Larsen lands a nice elbow.
Larsen lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Sadaharu Tanikawa's cut even more.
Tanikawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tanikawa's face.
Tanikawa is looking to break free of the clinch but Larsen has double underhooks.
Larsen lands an elbow just above Tanikawa 's eye.
Larsen creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Tanikawa! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Larsen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Larsen!
An out of breath Lars Larsen 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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