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TTFC Katsaros Vs Rhymes PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katten Jansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre comes to the cage accompanied by Make Smash Ya Tap!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
23 - 14 - 0 |
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187 cm
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225 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Katten Jansson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jansson stuffs the takedown.
St Pierre wants to clinch.
St Pierre misses with a combination
and Jansson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jansson's coach down at Stark Slugger Society - NY was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jansson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
St Pierre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jansson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
St Pierre misses the shot to the body.
Jansson moves in looking to clinch but St Pierre pushes him off.
St Pierre misses with a straight left.
St Pierre shoots in looking for a takedown but Jansson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing St Pierre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
St Pierre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jansson counters with a body kick that stops St Pierre in his tracks momentarily.
Jansson lands a big head kick that sends St Pierre tumbling to the mat! Jansson takes a step backwards and waves St Pierre back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like George St Pierre has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jansson drives through with a takedown into guard.
St Pierre is rocked!
Jansson looking to pass the guard.
Oh St Pierre is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
St Pierre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
St Pierre seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jansson controls the pace.
Jansson stops St Pierre from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansson with a nice head shot there.
Jansson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jansson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
St Pierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jansson trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St Pierre trying to keep a closed guard but Jansson is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because George St Pierre just wasn't active enough.
St Pierre with a poor takedown
and Jansson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
Jansson has managed to clinch.
Jansson wants a takedown.
St Pierre is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jansson can't fight it off and eventually St Pierre manages to take the fight to the floor. Jansson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jansson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jansson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Jansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jansson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with St Pierre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jansson has his hands on St Pierre's head, controlling the position.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jansson looking to hit a scissor sweep but St Pierre is one step ahead there.
St Pierre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jansson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Pierre tries to bum rush Jansson with a series of wild strikes but Jansson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
St Pierre throws a right hand that misses
and Jansson counters with a head kick that drops St Pierre to the mat! St Pierre scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Jansson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St Pierre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jansson fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Pierre misses with a combination
and Jansson counters with a solid body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre darts in looking for a takedown but Jansson gets double underhooks and turns St Pierre into the cage.
Jansson is looking for a takedown.
Jansson leaning against his opponent.
Jansson gets control of St Pierre's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jansson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
St Pierre trying to control but Jansson is working from the bottom.
Jansson pulls St Pierre in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Katten Jansson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
St Pierre wants to clinch up but Jansson keeps it at a distance.
St Pierre throws a combination that misses
and Jansson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
St Pierre misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jansson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St Pierre trying to control the position.
Jansson controls from within his opponent's guard.
St Pierre looking to control but Jansson passes into half guard.
St Pierre has hold of Jansson's hands but Jansson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
St Pierre wants to improve his position but Jansson is controlling well.
St Pierre pushes Jansson off looking to stand but Jansson dives back in and keeps control.
St Pierre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jansson.
Jansson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jansson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. St Pierre defending well though.
St Pierre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jansson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but St Pierre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
St Pierre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jansson scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katten Jansson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George St Pierre's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jansson tries to clinch but St Pierre moves away
and St Pierre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
St Pierre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
St Pierre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jansson counters by moving into the clinch.
St Pierre jumps guard and drags Jansson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jansson trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jansson throwing strikes but missing.
Jansson throwing strikes from guard but St Pierre blocks nicely.
Jansson looking to pass the guard.
Jansson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jansson trying to control the position from guard on top but St Pierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Katten Jansson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Both fighters circling a little - Jansson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansson staying out of range there.
St Pierre tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jansson defends well and St Pierre ends up having to push Jansson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jansson can't get the takedown.
St Pierre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jansson is trying to trip St Pierre. He has hold of a leg but St Pierre is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jansson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jansson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jansson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
St Pierre looking for a guillotine here but Jansson defends easily.
St Pierre keeping full guard, as Jansson tries to pass.
Jansson throwing strikes but missing.
St Pierre wants to stand up but Jansson is controlling him.
Jansson wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jansson pushes down on St Pierre's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jansson is thwarting St Pierre's attempts to control the position.
Jansson thows a huge punch but St Pierre dodges it nicely.
St Pierre misses with some strikes from the bottom.
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!
Still in half guard, Jansson seems content to control.
St Pierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
St Pierre is controlling Jansson's trapped leg to prevent Jansson from advancing to side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jansson is keen to just control but St Pierre is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
St Pierre misses the jab.
George St Pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St Pierre fails with the takedown
and Jansson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre swings widly with a right hand
and Jansson counters with a leg kick.
St Pierre misses with a combination
and Jansson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in St Pierre's guard now.
Jansson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jansson trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
Jansson wanted to stand there but St Pierre had control of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Pierre wants to stand up but Jansson is controlling him.
Jansson content to stall in guard here.
Jansson trying to stand up but can't free himself from St Pierre's guard.
St Pierre wants to stand but Jansson is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Katten Jansson wasn't active enough on the ground.
St Pierre throws a jab but it's blocked by Jansson.
St Pierre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jansson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
George St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jansson moves into the clinch.
Jansson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jansson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
St Pierre is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jansson connects with a decent elbow.
Jansson lands an elbow.
St Pierre is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jansson in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jansson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
St Pierre wants to get back to his feet but Jansson drags him back down.
Jansson landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katten Jansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George St Pierre'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. This is the final round!
St Pierre misses with a double jab
and Jansson counters with a good, hard body kick but St Pierre shrugs it off.
Jansson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jansson doesn't manage to clinch there - St Pierre circles away.
Jansson tries to clinch there but St Pierre circles away.
Jansson slaps away a takedown attempt from St Pierre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jansson rushes St Pierre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jansson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, St Pierre regains guard.
Jansson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of St Pierre's head.
Jansson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jansson wants to control from the top but St Pierre keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jansson scoring with punches to the head and body.
St Pierre looking to control.
Jansson trying to control but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Katten Jansson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
St Pierre throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jansson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jansson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jansson trying to control the position but St Pierre is working away.
You can see the frustration on St Pierre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jansson is looking to take a break and control but St Pierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jansson lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre wants to control but Jansson postures up.
Jansson wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Pierre keeps working.
Jansson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
St Pierre tries to buck Jansson off but Jansson is having none of it.
Jansson cracks St Pierre with a big elbow.
George St Pierre's cut is getting worse.
You can see the frustration on St Pierre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
St Pierre wants to get back to his feet but Jansson drags him back down.
St Pierre is looking for a sweep.
Jansson wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Pierre keeps working.
Jansson cracks St Pierre with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jansson is putting a hurting on St Pierre here, landing some big shots from side control.
George St Pierre's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jansson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jansson cracks St Pierre with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jansson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! St Pierre is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jansson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Katten Jansson!
George St Pierre spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm going back to the drawing board!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Fake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulrich Von Lieztenzein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Fake has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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298 lbs
37 - 4 - 0 |
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26
275 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Fake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ulrich Von Lieztenzein!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fake tries to close the distance and clinch but Lieztenzein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fake tries to clinch there but Lieztenzein circles away.
Lieztenzein keeps the fight on the outside.
Fake is looking to clinch.
Fake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lieztenzein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lieztenzein misses with a takedown attempt - Fake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fake moves in looking to clinch but Lieztenzein pushes him off.
Fake is looking to clinch but Lieztenzein is avoiding it.
Fake tries to clinch but Lieztenzein is having none of it.
Lieztenzein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lieztenzein swats away the attempt to clinch by Fake.
Fake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE GYM 40CAP in the buildup to the fight.
Fake closes the distance and clinches.
Lieztenzein lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lieztenzein.
Lieztenzein can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lieztenzein.
Fake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lieztenzein keeps the fight on the outside.
Lieztenzein misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fake is looking to clinch but Lieztenzein is avoiding it.
Fake tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by Lieztenzein there.
Jake Fake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fake is looking to clinch.
Fake tries to clinch up but Lieztenzein circles away and keeps his distance.
Lieztenzein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lieztenzein.
Fake takes the fight into the clinch.
Lieztenzein drags the fight down to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fake would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lieztenzein working a defensive guard here.
Fake wants to stand but Lieztenzein has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fake wants to control from the top but Lieztenzein keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Jake Fake wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lieztenzein tests Fake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lieztenzein has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fake is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fake tries to close the distance and clinch but Lieztenzein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fake tries to clinch but Lieztenzein moves out of range.
Fake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lieztenzein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lieztenzein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lieztenzein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lieztenzein tests Fake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fake checks a low kick from Lieztenzein.
Jake Fake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lieztenzein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fake.
Lieztenzein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lieztenzein misses with a low kick.
Fake instigates a clinch.
Fake prevents a body shot from Lieztenzein.
Fake keeps control of Lieztenzein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lieztenzein has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fake after a bit of a struggle.
Jake Fake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulrich Von Lieztenzein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fake misses with the head strike.
Lieztenzein dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lieztenzein blocks an uppercut.
Lieztenzein gets control of Fake's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lieztenzein will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fake tries to stand but Lieztenzein is controlling from the bottom.
Fake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fake wants to control from the top but Lieztenzein keeps moving.
Fake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fake wanted to stand there but Lieztenzein had control of the position.
Lieztenzein is trying to control the position but Fake postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jake Fake just wasn't active enough.
Lieztenzein throws a good cross that connects.
Fake moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fake misses with a body punch.
Lieztenzein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lieztenzein can't find room to land a body shot as Fake controls the action.
Fake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lieztenzein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fake manages to avoid it.
Fake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fake tries to clinch but Lieztenzein moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lieztenzein ducks under a wild hook from Fake.
Lieztenzein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fake tries to clinch up.
Lieztenzein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fake momentarily.
Fake tries to clinch but Lieztenzein moves out of range.
Fake darts in and clinches Lieztenzein up against the cage.
Fake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lieztenzein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lieztenzein works the jab nicely.
Lieztenzein misses with an uppercut.
Fake doesn't manage to clinch there - Lieztenzein circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ulrich Von Lieztenzein will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lieztenzein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ulrich Von Lieztenzein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fake moves into the clinch.
Lieztenzein tries for a takedown but Fake manages to get underhooks.
Fake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lieztenzein is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fake tries to clinch but Lieztenzein is having none of it.
Fake tries to clinch up.
Lieztenzein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lieztenzein looks to land a combination but Fake avoids it well.
Fake tries to clinch
and Lieztenzein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fake thinking.
Fake moves to clinch but Lieztenzein breaks away
enabling Lieztenzein to counter with a crisp jab.
Lieztenzein moves away from the strike by Fake.
Lieztenzein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fake slips under a jab from Lieztenzein.
Fake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lieztenzein.
Fake's corner calls for a 1-2. Fake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lieztenzein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lieztenzein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fake swivels and escapes.
Lieztenzein scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lieztenzein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fake circles away.
Jake Fake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulrich Von Lieztenzein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fake tries to clinch up but Lieztenzein circles away and keeps his distance.
Fake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lieztenzein.
Fake tries to clinch up.
Fake moves in looking to clinch but Lieztenzein pushes him off.
Fake wants to clinch up but Lieztenzein keeps it at a distance.
Fake darts in and clinches Lieztenzein up against the cage.
Fake breaks from the clinch.
Lieztenzein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fake wants to clinch
and Lieztenzein counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fake!
Lieztenzein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fake keeps working.
Lieztenzein is trying to get an arm triangle but Fake is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lieztenzein is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fake has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lieztenzein goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fake has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lieztenzein but great work by Fake.
Fake working away.
Lieztenzein holds on to Fake's head and controls the position momentarily.
Fake wants to stand but Lieztenzein has his arm trapped.
Fake decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lieztenzein to his feet.
Fake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lieztenzein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fake wants to clinch up but Lieztenzein keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lieztenzein swats away the attempt to clinch by Fake.
Lieztenzein throws a combination. Fake tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lieztenzein misses with a low kick.
Fake moves in looking to clinch but Lieztenzein pushes him off.
Fake moves into range and clinches up with Lieztenzein.
Fake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fake tries to clinch but Lieztenzein moves out of range.
Fake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fake lands a shoulder strike.
Fake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fake tries to clinch up.
Fake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lieztenzein.
Fake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lieztenzein.
Lieztenzein looks for a takedown but Fake sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fake jabs Lieztenzein right on the nose. Lieztenzein blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fake moves in looking to clinch but Lieztenzein pushes him off.
Lieztenzein misses with a double jab.
Fake tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lieztenzein counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lieztenzein postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fake is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lieztenzein, into his guard.
Fake would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lieztenzein pulls Fake in close to his closed guard and prevents Fake from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fake has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lieztenzein is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ulrich Von Lieztenzein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lieztenzein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fake moves out of range as Lieztenzein strikes.
Fake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lieztenzein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fake tries to clinch but Lieztenzein moves out of range.
Fake is looking to clinch but Lieztenzein is avoiding it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lieztenzein.
Fake wants to clinch up but Lieztenzein keeps it at a distance.
Fake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lieztenzein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lieztenzein cracks Fake with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lieztenzein.
Fake is looking to clinch but Lieztenzein is avoiding it.
Fake moves in looking to clinch but Lieztenzein pushes him off.
Fake wants to clinch up but Lieztenzein keeps it at a distance.
Lieztenzein scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lieztenzein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lieztenzein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fake tries to avoid it but Lieztenzein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fake to the ground. Fake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fake connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lieztenzein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fake is looking to clinch but Lieztenzein is avoiding it.
Fake tries to close the distance and clinch but Lieztenzein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fake tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fake is looking to clinch.
Fake gets a clinch.
Lieztenzein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fake tries to clinch but Lieztenzein is having none of it.
Lieztenzein swats away the attempt to clinch by Fake.
Lieztenzein connects with a looping right hand.
Lieztenzein looks to score with a jab to the body but Fake is just out of range.
Lieztenzein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fake tries to clinch but Lieztenzein is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fake doesn't manage to clinch there - Lieztenzein circles away.
Lieztenzein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lieztenzein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fake was well out of range. Poor timing from Lieztenzein.
Lieztenzein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fake manages to avoid it.
Lieztenzein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fake wants to clinch.
Lieztenzein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fake tries to clinch but Lieztenzein is having none of it.
Lieztenzein fails with the takedown.
Jake Fake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulrich Von Lieztenzein.
Lieztenzein throws a low kick but Fake avoids it.
Fake wants to clinch but Lieztenzein slips to the side
and Lieztenzein counters with a right hand to the body.
Lieztenzein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fake is out of range and Lieztenzein settles back down.
Fake darts in trying to clinch
and Lieztenzein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lieztenzein keeps the fight on the outside.
Lieztenzein throws a low kick but Fake moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Lieztenzein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fake doesn't manage to clinch there - Lieztenzein circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fake is looking to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lieztenzein.
Fake tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lieztenzein counters with a stiff right hand.
Fake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lieztenzein manages to avoid it.
Fake moves in looking to clinch but Lieztenzein pushes him off.
Fake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fake tries to clinch but Lieztenzein moves out of range.
Fake has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fake trying to land knees to the body.
Fake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lieztenzeins head.
Fake throws a head punch that misses.
Lieztenzein pushes Fake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lieztenzein tries a body shot but Fake blocks it.
Fake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jake Fake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lieztenzein keeps the fight on the outside.
Lieztenzein throws a shot from downtown. Fake moves away and avoids it.
Lieztenzein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lieztenzein.
Fake moves into range and clinches up with Lieztenzein.
Fake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lieztenzein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fake in his tracks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lieztenzein throws a hook but Fake avoids it easily.
Lieztenzein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lieztenzein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lieztenzein slips a jab from Fake.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ulrich Von Lieztenzein.
I've got Lieztenzein 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulrich Von Lieztenzein!
During a confident post fight interview, Ulrich Von Lieztenzein 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs has chosen Till I Collapse 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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28
262 lbs
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36
259 lbs
27 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russell Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Jacobs.
Jacobs clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anderson tries to land a front kick but Jacobs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jacobs misses with a looping right.
Jacobs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs shows good takedown defense.
Jacobs throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch.
Anderson avoiding damage as Jacobs throws knees to the body.
Jacobs missing with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Jacobs to work.
Jacobs has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment.
Jacobs digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacobs.
Jacobs swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment.
Anderson has Jacobs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jacobs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jacobs tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacobs.
Jacobs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Jacobs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Dean Anderson has been cut.
Jacobs pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Jacobs.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jacobs after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Russell Jacobs has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anderson is trying to drag Jacobs to the mat but Jacobs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jacobs lands a body punch.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Jacobs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Jacobs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jacobs misses with the head strike.
Jacobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jacobs lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Jacobs lands with a short shot to the head.
Jacobs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jacobs gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Jacobs is trying to push Anderson away but Anderson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jacobs cracks Anderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jacobs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jacobs connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Jacobs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dean Anderson's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with a series of wild punches.
Jacobs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good shot there by Jacobs.
Anderson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Jacobs misses with a low kick.
Jacobs misses with a looping right.
Russell Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs connects with a solid leg kick.
Jacobs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Jacobs.
Anderson blocks the body kick.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Jacobs tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jacobs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacobs with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Jacobs misses.
Anderson thows a body shot but no joy.
Anderson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jacobs.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobs manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Anderson scores with a four punch combination!
Anderson avoids the body shot from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacobs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jacobs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jacobs there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left and a right from Jacobs both land. Nice combination.
Jacobs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Russell Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Jacobs dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jacobs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Jacobs jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jacobs loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Jacobs throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Jacobs lands with a nice body kick.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jacobs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Russell Jacobs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs lands with a cross.
Jacobs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jacobs closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jacobs throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jacobs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jacobs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dean Anderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jacobs finds it's way round the side to connect with Anderson's head.
Anderson is rocked!
Jacobs looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Jacobs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Jacobs as he connects with a hook.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the liver by Jacobs. Beautiful body shot.
Jacobs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Russell Jacobs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacobs drops Anderson with a big left hand! Anderson is injured, injured bad! Jacobs jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Jacobs!
After the fight, Russell Jacobs was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaius Julius Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Plum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caesar 's entrance music is Warriors of the World. A fine choice. Gaius Julius Caesar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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31
290 lbs
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25
315 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaius Julius Caesar !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carl Plum!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plum throws a head kick but Caesar moves out of range.
Caesar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Plum lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Caesar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Plum.
Caesar lands with a shot to the body.
Caesar looks to score with a jab to the body but Plum is just out of range.
Plum throws the left hand but Caesar avoids the punch easily.
Plum blocks a jab.
Caesar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plum was well out of range. Poor timing from Caesar .
Plum cracks Caesar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Caesar throws the left hand but Plum avoids the punch easily.
Plum missing with a left hand there. Caesar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caesar scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caesar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Caesar ducks under a wild hook from Plum.
Plum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Caesar misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Caesar .
Caesar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Plum.
Plum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Caesar .
Caesar moves out of range of the body kick.
Plum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caesar .
Caesar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Plum motions for Caesar to come forward. Plum throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Caesar blocks a head kick by Plum.
Nice shot by Plum.
Caesar slips a straight right by Plum.
Caesar swings for the body but Plum moves out of range.
Plum misses the jab.
Plum misses with a left hand
and Caesar counters with a single leg into guard. Plum didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caesar looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Plum looking for subs off his back but Caesar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Caesar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Caesar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plum is trying to get back to full guard.
Caesar working Plum over with strikes.
Plum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Caesar throwing shots but Plum is blocking nicely.
Caesar working over Plum with some ground and pound. Plum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Caesar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Caesar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plum keeps working.
Caesar 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Plum taking some punishment here, with Caesar in his half guard.
Caesar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Caesar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Plum defending well though.
Caesar is trying to control. Plum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Plum actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing that Caesar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Plum on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Plum is refusing to be controlled, as Caesar sits in half guard.
Caesar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Plum's head.
Caesar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
Plum wants to sweep but Caesar has passed to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plum managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Caesar .
Caesar takes a little break here. Plum wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Plum tries to buck Caesar off but Caesar is having none of it.
Caesar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Plum is avoiding damage well.
Plum manages to work his way to half guard, despite Caesar 's best efforts.
Plum has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caesar is working away from the top position though.
Plum moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Plum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Caesar 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Caesar lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Julius Caesar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Plum throws a big shot that misses.
Plum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Caesar jabs Plum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Caesar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice cross by Caesar .
Plum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Caesar blocks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice cross by Plum.
Caesar misses with an uppercut.
Good work by Caesar as he checks the leg kick.
Caesar lands a nice hook to Plum's body. Plum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caesar . Plum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caesar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Plum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Plum is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar lands a really nice looking cross but Plum seems unphased.
Decent striking displayed by Caesar there.
A leg kick checked by Plum.
Plum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plum moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Plum cracks Caesar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Carl Plum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Plum looks for the body kick but Caesar saw that one coming.
Caesar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caesar slips a jab from Plum.
Caesar staying out of range there.
Caesar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Plum.
A good leg kick by Plum.
Plum throws a big shot that misses.
Caesar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Caesar misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Plum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caesar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Plum walks into a straight right hand from Caesar .
Caesar misses with a looping left.
Plum tries a head kick but it misses.
Caesar scores with a nice strike.
Plum throws a lazy right hand but Caesar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carl Plum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caesar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caesar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Plum throws a body punch but Caesar moves out of range.
Caesar moves out of range as Plum strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Plum misses the target.
Caesar slips a jab from Plum.
Plum throws a low kick but it's checked well by Caesar .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Caesar misses.
Plum thows a leg kick but Caesar checks it
and Caesar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Plum's guard.
Plum looking for a guillotine here but Caesar defends easily.
Plum is breathing heavily.
Caesar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Caesar 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caesar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Caesar throwing strikes from guard but Plum blocks nicely.
Caesar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Plum keeping moving, preventing Caesar from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plum looking to control.
Caesar works over Plum with some ground and pound from guard.
Caesar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Caesar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Caesar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Caesar trying to control but Plum is working from the bottom.
Caesar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Plum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Caesar has managed to get both his arms back between Plum's legs - danger averted.
Caesar trying to control the position from guard on top but Plum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caesar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Caesar stands up over Plum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Julius Caesar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Caesar ducks under a wild hook from Plum.
Plum scores with a shot to the body.
Caesar looks to score with a jab to the body but Plum is just out of range.
Caesar misses with a hook.
Plum cracks the inside of Caesar 's front leg.
Plum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caesar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Plum throws a leg kick that is checked
and Caesar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Plum!
Plum takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caesar is working Plum over with some ground and pound from side control.
Caesar is chipping away with strikes.
Plum is rocked!
Caesar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Plum is still in real trouble! Can Caesar finish him?
Plum is trying to improve his position.
Plum can't do much from the bottom here.
Caesar lands a few punches from side control.
Plum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Caesar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar scores with punches from side control.
Caesar scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Plum is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Caesar can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaius Julius Caesar !
Our winner, Gaius Julius Caesar , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Haji Muakbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koa Polunu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muakbar comes to the cage accompanied by That Punjabi Jay-Z song. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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33
169 lbs
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164 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Haji Muakbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koa Polunu!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polunu wants to land a leg kick but Muakbar is out of range.
Muakbar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Farrell Pikey Camp in the buildup to the fight.
A low kick from Muakbar is predictable there
and Polunu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Muakbar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Polunu trying to control but Muakbar is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Koa Polunu hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Muakbar walks into a stiff left hand from Polunu.
Polunu misses with an uppercut.
Polunu lands a jab to the head.
Muakbar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polunu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Muakbar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Polunu at a distance.
Polunu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muakbar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Polunu somewhat.
Polunu misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muakbar looks to score with a jab to the body but Polunu is just out of range.
Haji Muakbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muakbar throws a right and a left that Polunu avoids nicely.
Muakbar misses with a straight left.
A left lands for Polunu.
A jab from Polunu misses.
Polunu ducks under a wild hook from Muakbar.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Polunu, as that shot connected.
Muakbar misses with a two punch combination.
Polunu thumps Muakbar with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Polunu.
Nice defenses there by Muakbar.
Muakbar throws out a leg kick but Polunu moves out of range and Muakbar only half commits.
Polunu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muakbar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Polunu. That one must have hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Polunu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polunu is looking to slow Muakbar down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muakbar misses the body punch
so Polunu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Polunu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Polunu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Koa Polunu.
Muakbar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Polunu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Muakbar jabs at Polunu's body.
Jab, jab by Polunu - just one landing.
Polunu stuffs the takedown attempt from Muakbar. Muakbar gets slowly back to his feet.
Polunu looks to land a right hand but Muakbar moved out of range.
Muakbar takes a swing at Polunu's ribcage but misses.
Muakbar wants to clinch up but Polunu keeps it at a distance.
Polunu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Muakbar misses.
Muakbar misses with a hook. Polunu ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Polunu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Polunu slips under a jab from Muakbar.
A slow jab from Polunu misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muakbar is looking to clinch.
Polunu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Muakbar under the eye.
Polunu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Polunu connects 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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Polunu 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 Muakbar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Muakbar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Muakbar tries to close the distance and clinch but Polunu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Polunu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Polunu looks for the body kick but Muakbar saw that one coming.
Nice body kick from Polunu.
Polunu walks into a straight right hand from Muakbar.
Polunu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muakbar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Polunu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muakbar throws a right hand that misses
and Polunu counters with a single leg into guard. Muakbar didn't expect that.
Polunu 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.
Koa Polunu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Muakbar looks to land a left hand but Polunu moved out of range nicely.
Polunu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Muakbar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Polunu 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 Muakbar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Muakbar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Polunu thuds his shin into the meat of Muakbar's side.
Polunu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muakbar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Polunu.
Polunu walks into a left hand.
Polunu throws a leg kick but Muakbar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Polunu lunges at Muakbar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Muakbar's hand.
Nice jab there from Muakbar.
Muakbar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muakbar tries to bum rush Polunu with a series of wild strikes but Polunu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Polunu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Muakbar's guard.
Polunu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Koa Polunu.
Nice defenses there by Polunu.
Muakbar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Polunu misses with a body shot.
Polunu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Polunu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muakbar.
Muakbar throws a leg kick but Polunu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Polunu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Polunu throws a jab when Muakbar was well out of range.
Muakbar misses with a hook
and Polunu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Muakbar keeping moving, preventing Polunu from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Koa Polunu wasn't active enough on the ground.
Crunch! Polunu slams his shin into Muakbar's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Polunu misses.
Muakbar misses with a straight left.
Koa Polunu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muakbar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muakbar digs a good hook to Polunu's body.
Muakbar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Polunu.
Good work by Polunu as he checks the leg kick.
Polunu slips under a jab.
Polunu lands an overhand right.
Polunu lands with a kick to the temple. Muakbar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Muakbar lands a slapping body shot.
Muakbar throws out a powerful jab.
Polunu closes the distance and clinches up with Muakbar, looking for a takedown. Polunu pushes Muakbar against the cage but Muakbar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Muakbar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polunu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muakbar can pounce on him.
Muakbar connects with a body shot that sends Polunu's belly button to the back.
Polunu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Polunu fails with the takedown.
Muakbar staying out of range there.
Polunu throws a low kick but Muakbar avoids it.
Muakbar misses with a body shot.
Muakbar wants to clinch up but Polunu keeps it at a distance.
Polunu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Polunu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Muakbar misses
and Polunu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polunu prevents Muakbar from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Polunu in particular looking to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Koa Polunu was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Muakbar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Polunu moves out of range as Muakbar throws a body kick.
Polunu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Muakbar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Polunu - the referee stops the clock and Muakbar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Polunu. Muakbar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Muakbar tries to clinch but Polunu is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Polunu defending well as Muakbar loads up on a big left hand.
Polunu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Muakbar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Polunu in his tracks.
Muakbar throws a lazy right hand but Polunu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koa Polunu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Polunu tries to land a leg kick but Muakbar saw it coming and moves away.
Polunu throws a push kick but Muakbar slaps the foot to one side.
Danga de danga de dang - Polunu scores with a four punch combination!
Polunu with a jab.
Polunu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Polunu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muakbar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muakbar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Polunu counters with a single leg into guard. Muakbar didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polunu throws a big right hand that misses.
Polunu wants to control from the top but Muakbar keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Koa Polunu was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Muakbar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muakbar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muakbar drives through and clinches with Polunu against the cage.
Polunu lands a nice shot to the body.
Polunu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muakbar breaks the clinch.
Muakbar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polunu was well out of range. Poor timing from Muakbar.
Polunu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Muakbar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Polunu throws a looping overhand right but Muakbar ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Muakbar finds it's way through Polunu's defenses.
Polunu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Muakbar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muakbar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Muakbar misses with a series of wild punches.
Muakbar misses with an uppercut. Polunu saw that one coming.
Muakbar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Polunu cracks Muakbar with an open hand slap.
Muakbar throws a poor cross that misses
and Polunu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Polunu.
Polunu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Koa Polunu.
Muakbar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Polunu works the jab nicely.
Polunu misses with an attempted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Muakbar checks a leg kick.
Polunu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muakbar misses with a head kick.
Muakbar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Muakbar connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polunu connects with a right hand. Muakbar shakes it off.
Muakbar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Polunu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muakbar tries to throw a body punch but Polunu avoids it by throwing Muakbar back against the cage.
Muakbar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Polunu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Muakbar's efforts to push away.
Muakbar swings wildly with an uppercut but Polunu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polunu blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Polunu.
Polunu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Polunu to work.
Polunu struggles to land a body shot inside as Muakbar controls his hands.
Koa Polunu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Muakbar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muakbar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haji Muakbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Muakbar.
Muakbar misses with a punch on the inside.
Muakbar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Polunu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polunu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Polunu works on Muakbar's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muakbar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Polunu.
Muakbar misses with the head strike.
Polunu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muakbar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muakbar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Polunu manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Polunu slaps away a takedown attempt from Muakbar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Muakbar misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koa Polunu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Polunu 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koa Polunu!
During a confident post fight interview, Koa Polunu 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Gunner State Jr. (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). and Rory Lyons. Rory Lyons is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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198 lbs
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunner State Jr.!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory Lyons!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyons throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lyons lands a nice leg kick that just misses State Jr.'s sensitive parts.
State Jr. moves out of range as Lyons throws a body kick.
State Jr. throws a right hand that misses
and Lyons makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
State Jr. throws a half hearted mid kick.
State Jr. takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lyons shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lyons is nestled in close to State Jr., controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
State Jr. wants to get back to full guard.
Lyons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed State Jr.'s head.
Lyons seems to be looking for submissions.
Lyons is trying to control. State Jr. wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lyons throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing State Jr. to regain full guard.
State Jr. managing to control the position.
Lyons working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons trying to control but State Jr. is working from the bottom.
Lyons throwing strikes from guard but State Jr. blocks nicely.
State Jr. is trying to keep Lyons in close.
Lyons is looking to work some ground and pound but State Jr. has wrist control.
Lyons working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lyons trying to control but State Jr. is working from the bottom.
State Jr. keeping full guard, as Lyons tries to pass.
Lyons landing with the ground and pound.
State Jr. had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lyons defends it easily.
State Jr. seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons wants to control from the top but State Jr. keeps moving.
Lyons connects with a couple of short punches.
Lyons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lyons works a leg free and moves into half 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!
State Jr. trying to control from the bottom.
State Jr. tries to get to full guard but Lyons has control of the leg.
Lyons missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
State Jr. blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lyons.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
State Jr. avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lyons.
Lyons working State Jr. over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Lyons there.
State Jr. keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
State Jr. keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lyons working State Jr. over with strikes.
State Jr. tries to roll over but Lyons keeps him under control.
State Jr. flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
State Jr. wants to improve his position but Lyons is controlling well.
Lyons wants to lay and pray for a moment but State Jr. keeps working.
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. Lyons connects with a nice short shot to State Jr.'s temple.
Lyons landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyons lands with a punch from half guard.
Lyons wants to lay and pray for a moment but State Jr. keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
State Jr. looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
State Jr. tries to get to full guard but Lyons has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Lyons there.
Lyons trying to control from half guard but State Jr. is working away.
Lyons working over State Jr. with some ground and pound. State Jr. looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
State Jr. is looking to control Lyons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can State Jr. avoid being mounted?
Lyons is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lyons lands strikes from half guard.
State Jr. wants to improve his position but Lyons is controlling well.
Lyons looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Lyons dominated that round.
That's time! State Jr.'s corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lyons tries to work over State Jr.'s front leg with a kick but State Jr. checks it.
State Jr. throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lyons scoring well with a low kick there.
State Jr. scores with a shot to the body.
Lyons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on State Jr.. That did some damage!
Lyons throws a leg kick that misses.
State Jr. looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lyons lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lyons misses with a head kick.
Lyons throws a chopping leg kick but State Jr. manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lyons jabs State Jr. right on the nose. State Jr. blinks but takes it well.
State Jr. has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lyons tries for a takedown. No joy.
State Jr. wants to break free but Lyons has control.
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!
State Jr. is trying to break the clinch but Lyons has him pressed against the cage.
State Jr. breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
State Jr. goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
State Jr. misses with an uppercut. Lyons saw that one coming.
Lyons lands a high kick!
Lyons drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lyons working away.
State Jr. wants to get back to his feet but Lyons drags him back down.
State Jr. tries to buck Lyons off but Lyons is having none of it.
State Jr. gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lyons is trying to control the action in half guard but State Jr. is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
State Jr. is controlling Lyons's trapped leg to prevent Lyons from advancing to side control.
Lyons seems to be looking for submissions.
Rory Lyons has got the better of the ground game so far.
State Jr. wants to control but Lyons is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons lands strikes from half 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!
Lyons slips a nice elbow through State Jr.'s hands, connecting with State Jr.'s forehead.
Lyons working State Jr. over with strikes.
Lyons landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
State Jr. is looking to improve his position.
Lyons looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks State Jr. with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
State Jr. looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
State Jr. wants to control but Lyons is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lyons working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
State Jr. tries to get to full guard but Lyons has control of the leg.
State Jr. trying to hold on to Lyons's head to control him but Lyons postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons moves nicely into side control.
State Jr. is looking for a sweep.
Lyons landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lyons is chipping away with strikes.
The strikes coming from Lyons are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
State Jr. takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
State Jr. is trying to get back to half guard.
Lyons trying to control the action but State Jr. is working from the bottom.
Lyons lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear State Jr. down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lyons lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyons working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lyons scoring with punches and elbows.
State Jr. is trying to get back to half guard.
Lyons working the body and head with strikes.
State Jr. wants to control but Lyons postures up.
State Jr. prevents Lyons from moving into mount.
State Jr. tries to buck Lyons off but Lyons is having none of it.
Lyons working the ground and pound from side control.
State Jr. is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lyons cracks State Jr. with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
State Jr. taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lyons lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear State Jr. down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Lyons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lyons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lyons.
State Jr. throws a hook to the side of Lyons's head but Lyons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body kick there by Lyons.
State Jr. looks to score with a jab to the body but Lyons is just out of range.
State Jr. throws a series of punches but Lyons avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from State Jr..
Good leg kick by Lyons there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lyons. That's going to slow State Jr. down.
Rory Lyons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Lyons.
State Jr. throws out a loose jab but Lyons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lyons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
State Jr. stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lyons.
State Jr. is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Lyons.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lyons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lyons moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Lyons.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
State Jr. on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lyons. Lyons obviously looking to wear him down.
Lyons lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Lyons finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lyons closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming State Jr. to the mat! State Jr. manages to get full guard.
Lyons lands a couple of digs.
State Jr. keeping moving, preventing Lyons from controlling successfully.
Lyons working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of State Jr.'s head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyons is stalling in the full guard.
Lyons throwing strikes but missing.
Lyons makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
State Jr. is trying to control the position but Lyons postures up.
State Jr. keeping moving, preventing Lyons from controlling successfully.
Lyons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lyons keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of State Jr.'s head.
Lyons wants to control from the top but State Jr. keeps moving.
Lyons won't allow State Jr. to sweep him here.
Lyons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lyons is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but State Jr. has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lyons is looking to defend but State Jr. has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lyons! State Jr. pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lyons taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gunner State Jr.!
A relieved looking Gunner State Jr. thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Capwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Alvarez. The crowd seem to be enjoying Capwell's choice of entrance music: The Haunted - 99. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
41 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Capwell!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Capwell tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Capwell is working away.
Capwell is looking to improve his position.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Capwell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Capwell defends the submission attempt.
Capwell is not content to let Johnson control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capwell trying to control from the bottom.
Capwell regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Capwell is keeping the position for now.
Capwell trying to control the position.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Capwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Capwell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Capwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Capwell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Capwell scoring with punches to the head and body.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Capwell working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Capwell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Capwell is aware though and is defending well.
Capwell landing with the ground and pound.
Capwell preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capwell lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Capwell stacks Johnson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Capwell!
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Capwell connects with a decent elbow.
Johnson tries to buck Capwell off but Capwell is having none of it.
Capwell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson wants to control but Capwell postures up.
Capwell scores with punches from side control.
Capwell is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Capwell passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Johnson!
Capwell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Johnson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capwell postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Johnson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Capwell and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mason Capwell!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mason Capwell made sure he mentioned Namunamu Clothing , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richie McCaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kearney McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCaw comes to the cage accompanied by Seeing Things. McGarrity has chosen Payback-Slayer as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richie McCaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kearney McGarrity!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCaw throws a lazy uppercut
and McCaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCaw darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Kearney McGarrity has been cut.
McCaw misses with a looping right.
McCaw throws a jab when McGarrity was well out of range.
A big right from McGarrity misses.
McCaw shoots in for a double leg but McGarrity sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGarrity fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCaw avoids the head kick by McGarrity.
McCaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGarrity scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCaw scores with a sloppy right hand. McGarrity should have avoided that one.
McCaw throws a lazy right hand but McGarrity sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGarrity scores with the left hand. McCaw knows he should have avoided that one.
McCaw drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
You can see the frustration on McGarrity's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGarrity is not content to let McCaw control the position.
McGarrity can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity is trying to improve his position.
McCaw is looking to take a break and control but McGarrity is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGarrity avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McCaw.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
McCaw working the head and body with strikes.
McCaw tries to advance to mount but McGarrity denies him.
McCaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGarrity keeps working.
McGarrity prevents McCaw from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCaw trying to control the position but McGarrity is working away.
McCaw looking to control but instead McGarrity has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCaw thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGarrity's head.
McCaw prevents McGarrity from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGarrity is holding on to half guard well.
McCaw throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from McCaw.
McCaw is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McCaw is thwarting McGarrity's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCaw throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGarrity manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McGarrity is trying to keep McCaw in close.
McCaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCaw postures up.
McGarrity can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCaw controls the pace.
McCaw wants to control from the top but McGarrity keeps moving.
McGarrity has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGarrity swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGarrity is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCaw is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Our spies down at at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $300 fee) inform us that McGarrity has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McCaw 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.
McGarrity wants to sweep here but McCaw controlling him for the moment.
McCaw pushing down on McGarrity's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCaw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGarrity does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCaw missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGarrity is refusing to be controlled, as McCaw sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, McCaw seems content to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGarrity keeps working.
McGarrity tries to roll over but McCaw keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCaw tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGarrity knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGarrity desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie McCaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kearney McGarrity's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGarrity fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCaw on the side of the head.
McCaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGarrity.
McCaw throws a looping overhand right but McGarrity ducks down to avoid it.
McCaw misses with a looping right.
McGarrity closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McCaw quickly recovers to half guard.
McCaw is looking for a sweep. McGarrity is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGarrity is nestled in close to McCaw, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McCaw is pressing down on McGarrity's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McGarrity chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGarrity looking to pass the guard.
McGarrity postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGarrity accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGarrity got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCaw has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGarrity has managed to get both his arms back between McCaw's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGarrity's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McGarrity loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCaw wants to sweep but no luck.
McCaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGarrity defends well.
McCaw keeping moving, preventing McGarrity from controlling successfully.
McCaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGarrity trying to control but McCaw is working from the bottom.
McGarrity postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McGarrity with a nice head shot there.
McCaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCaw is on top in guard.
McCaw being controlled here momentarily.
McCaw trying to control but McGarrity is working from the bottom.
McGarrity controlling the position.
McCaw sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCaw is looking to work some ground and pound but McGarrity has wrist control.
McGarrity is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McGarrity working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCaw pushing down on McGarrity's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McGarrity manages to get to full guard.
McGarrity trying to keep a closed guard but McCaw is proving a slippery customer.
McCaw cracks McGarrity with a solid left hand.
McGarrity is trying to control the position but McCaw postures up.
McCaw with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McCaw trying to control the position from guard on top but McGarrity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCaw postures up in McGarrity's guard and throws a big left but McGarrity blocks it.
McCaw looking to pass the guard.
Richie McCaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGarrity is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCaw defends well.
McGarrity trying to keep a closed guard but McCaw is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCaw trying to control but McGarrity is working from the bottom.
McGarrity looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCaw sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCaw postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCaw throwing strikes but missing.
McCaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGarrity is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kearney McGarrity will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kearney McGarrity's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of McGarrity 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCaw moves forwards but McGarrity connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGarrity lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McGarrity takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCaw bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCaw closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McCaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCaw throwing shots but McGarrity is blocking nicely.
McGarrity is not content to let McCaw control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGarrity is trying to maintain the position but McCaw is very close to passing his half guard.
McCaw lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGarrity is refusing to be controlled, as McCaw sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCaw is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGarrity won't allow McCaw to pass to mount.
McCaw moves nicely into side control.
McGarrity is trying to get back to half guard.
McCaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGarrity keeps working.
McCaw misses with the ground and pound.
McCaw tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McGarrity wants to control but McCaw postures up.
McCaw tries to score with some ground and pound. McGarrity controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McCaw grinds an elbow into McGarrity's temple.
McCaw is putting a hurting on McGarrity here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCaw works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCaw lands some shots froms side control.
McGarrity manages to get back to half guard.
McCaw looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGarrity with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McCaw is trying to control. McGarrity wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGarrity on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McCaw with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McCaw passes to side control.
McGarrity manages to work his way to half guard, despite McCaw's best efforts.
McCaw is pressing down on McGarrity's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGarrity is holding on for now.
McCaw drops an elbow to the side of McGarrity's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity tries to roll over but McCaw keeps him under control.
McCaw is thwarting McGarrity's attempts to control the position.
McCaw is keen to just control but McGarrity is a slippery customer.
McCaw looks to land a strike but McGarrity avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McGarrity wants to sweep here but McCaw controlling him for the moment.
McCaw throws a strike but McGarrity rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McCaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGarrity defends well.
McGarrity trying to control the position from guard on top but McCaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCaw is looking for a triangle but McGarrity pushes his legs off easily.
McCaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGarrity is one step ahead there.
McCaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGarrity.
McGarrity trying to control the position from guard on top but McCaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGarrity is looking to work some ground and pound but McCaw has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGarrity preventing the sweep.
McGarrity wants to pass the guard but McCaw is keeping the position.
McCaw trying to keep a closed guard but McGarrity is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richie McCaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCaw 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richie McCaw!
Richie McCaw took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thanks to Pirates Powder no doubt, but more importantly, Lester, I just want to know if you have my belt polished yet?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waters comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hip Hop kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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184 lbs
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195 lbs
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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
29 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Derek Waters!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waters throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Waters's guard now.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Waters is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing that Johnson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Waters has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Waters manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Waters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Waters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Waters working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Waters controlling from mount.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Waters wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson tries to hold on but Waters pushes him away.
Waters looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to hold on but Waters pushes him away.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Waters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like Waters is going to stand back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waters passes into side control, despite Johnson's attempt to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Waters postures up.
Waters wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his arm.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Waters decides to stand up, so the ref orders Johnson to his feet.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Waters knows he should have avoided that one.
Waters throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Waters.
Decent striking displayed by Waters there.
Johnson checks a low kick from Waters.
Nice body kick from Johnson.
Waters looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Waters. Waters maintains the clinch.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Waters tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson cracks Waters with a nice body shot.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Waters backwards.
Johnson lands with a left to the 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!
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Waters holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Waters blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Waters.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Waters is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Waters lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Waters tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Waters prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Waters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Waters misses the shot to the body.
Waters misses with a body kick.
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 Luke Johnson will probably get the nod.
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.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waters moves away.
Waters checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Waters does it's job there.
Waters gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Waters is retaining full guard.
Johnson pushes down on Waters's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Waters defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the action but Waters is working from the bottom.
Waters is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
Waters controlling well, preventing Johnson from escaping the position.
Johnson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Waters's guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Johnson trying to control but Waters is working from the bottom.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Waters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson won't allow Waters to sweep him here.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scoring with punches and elbows.
Waters is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Waters, who protects the arm well.
Johnson cracks Waters with a big elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Waters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Waters is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Waters is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson trying to control the action but Waters is working from the bottom.
Waters takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Waters is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Johnson tries to score with some ground and pound. Waters controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Johnson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Waters is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Waters gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Waters defends it.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Waters is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Waters is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Waters defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Waters won't allow it.
Johnson throwing shots but Waters is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Waters is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Waters is defending the position.
Luke Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Waters is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Johnson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Waters as he jumps to the side.
Waters uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Waters scores with a jab to the head.
Waters throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson throws a push kick but Waters slaps the foot to one side.
Derek Waters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waters tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Waters throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Waters misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Waters avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Waters fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Waters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Waters takes a step back to recover.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Waters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Derek Waters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Waters looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Waters 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.
Waters throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Waters throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Waters misses with a double jab.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Waters scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Waters.
A big left from Waters misses.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Waters sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waters takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Waters.
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Waters is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Waters's guard.
Waters preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Waters has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
It looks like Waters is going to stand back up.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Waters is controlling well.
Waters tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets full guard.
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Waters defends well.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Waters from standing up.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson is working an open guard so Waters takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Waters is out of range.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Waters takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Waters throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Derek Waters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a jab when Waters was well out of range.
Waters throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Waters saw that one coming.
Waters steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnson. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waters with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
Waters scores with a body shot.
A cross from Waters lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waters. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Derek Waters just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson cracks Waters with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Waters throws out the jab.
Waters checks a leg kick.
Waters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
A jab from Waters misses.
Johnson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Waters.
Waters lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Waters throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Waters throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Waters looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waters manages to avoid it.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Waters throws a head kick that misses.
Waters misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Waters won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Johnson advances nicely into full mount.
Waters in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson throwing strikes here but Waters is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Waters is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson 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.
Johnson landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson trying to control but Waters is having none of it.
Waters wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Waters is looking to escape.
Waters's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Waters is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Waters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Waters is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Waters avoids a series of strikes thrown by Johnson.
Waters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Johnson with a couple of short strikes.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Waters wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters is working to get back to half guard.
Waters wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Johnson.
Waters wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson trying to control but Waters is having none of it.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Waters can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Johnson had his way with Derek Waters in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Donk. Waters catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Waters misses with a looping left.
Waters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Waters scores with a kick to the midsection.
Waters darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Waters.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Waters shakes it off.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Waters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Waters slips the punch.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Waters throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Waters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Waters dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson swings for the body but Waters moves out of range.
Waters stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson moves forwards but Waters connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Waters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Waters.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson swings for the body but Waters moves out of range.
Johnson slips a straight right by Waters.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Good work by Waters as he checks the leg kick.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Waters sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Waters breaks from the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Waters thows a left - swing and a miss!
Waters tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Waters throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Waters.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Waters tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Waters manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Waters throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Waters lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Waters lands a body shot.
Waters misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Waters checks it well.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Waters wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson passes to side control.
Johnson trying to control the position but Waters is working away.
Waters holds on to Johnson's head and controls the position momentarily.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Waters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Derek Waters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters is looking to reverse the position.
Waters struggling a bit here.
Johnson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Waters sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waters parries the strikes from Johnson easily there. Johnson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Waters to escape.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Waters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derek Waters.
I think Johnson 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Johnson!
Luke Johnson retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Johnson 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 Leonidas Katsaros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Busta Rhymes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katsaros comes to the cage accompanied by 卍 卍 卍. Rhymes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Winter Warz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonidas Katsaros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Busta Rhymes!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsaros throws a big shot that misses.
Katsaros moves out of range as Rhymes throws a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Rhymes.
Rhymes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Katsaros is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Katsaros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhymes throws a head kick that misses.
Katsaros throws a nice outside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Katsaros.
Katsaros throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rhymes counters with a nice leg kick.
Rhymes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rhymes takes one to the chin there.
We've been told by Katsaros's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rhymes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rhymes checks a leg kick.
Katsaros feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rhymes's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Katsaros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Katsaros misses with a body kick.
Katsaros moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsaros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhymes.
Katsaros scores with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Katsaros misses its intended target.
Katsaros blocks a jab.
Katsaros scores with a jab.
Rhymes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Katsaros moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Katsaros misses with a leg kick.
Katsaros misses with a low kick.
Rhymes checks a low kick from Katsaros.
Rhymes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Katsaros.
Katsaros cracks the inside of Rhymes's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katsaros swinging wildly here.
Katsaros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhymes was well out of range. Poor timing from Katsaros.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Katsaros.
Katsaros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhymes manages to avoid it.
Rhymes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Katsaros. Katsaros obviously looking to wear him down.
Katsaros throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rhymes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Katsaros throws a body punch but Rhymes moves out of range.
Katsaros misses with a two punch combination.
Rhymes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhymes throws a hook but Katsaros blocks it.
Katsaros is looking to slow Rhymes down with leg kicks.
Katsaros scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Katsaros - just one landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Katsaros.
Katsaros throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rhymes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Katsaros.
Rhymes is rocked!
Katsaros lands a brutal uppercut that launches Rhymes off his feet! Rhymes tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonidas Katsaros!
During a confident post fight interview, Leonidas Katsaros thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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