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Highland Games 56 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lister Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McEnroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lister Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John McEnroe!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man goes for a double leg but McEnroe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McEnroe continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McEnroe! But no joy.
Man shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Man showed some decent athleticism there.
McEnroe wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McEnroe is looking to improve his position.
McEnroe looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McEnroe is trying to maintain the position but Man is very close to passing his half guard.
McEnroe is trying to stand back up but Man is controlling him
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
John McEnroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Man prevents McEnroe from standing back up.
McEnroe is not content to let Man control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McEnroe wants to control but Man is keeping busy.
Man stands up out of the half guard.
Nice sprawl there from McEnroe as Man shoots in.
A combination from McEnroe does no damage.
Man shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Man showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McEnroe is trying to stand.
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.
Man seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McEnroe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Man is looking to stall here but McEnroe recovers full guard.
Man wants to control from the top but McEnroe keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McEnroe has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Man should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, McEnroe has tightened it up now! Man should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John McEnroe!
John McEnroe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dillen Aspen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Budak Poyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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167 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dillen Aspen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Budak Poyo!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aspen scores with a nice strike.
Aspen throws a good cross that connects.
Dillen Aspen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aspen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Poyo is rocked!
Aspen lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Poyo head around and knocks him out cold! Aspen hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dillen Aspen!
Our winner, Dillen Aspen, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Devin Jaqquard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Iowa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jaqquard might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rebirthing-Skillet. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Devin Jaqquard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brett Iowa!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaqquard drives through with a takedown into Iowa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Iowa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jaqquard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Iowa keeping moving, preventing Jaqquard from controlling successfully.
Iowa working a defensive guard here.
Jaqquard passes Iowa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaqquard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jaqquard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaqquard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Iowa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jaqquard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jaqquard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jaqquard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iowa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jaqquard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jaqquard maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Iowa could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jaqquard has cracked it and Iowa is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jaqquard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Devin Jaqquard!
Devin Jaqquard took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm still dissapointed for losing my HG debut. I vowed to go even harder at practice and so that I never get that feeling again. I promise to get even better and make my way to the top. Im ready for whoever is next. Thank you Mr. Callum for the chance!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Saladin Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakeem Slaughter has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Saladin Hussain 's chin.
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194 lbs
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Saladin Hussain !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hakeem Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaughter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hussain changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Slaughter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hussain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slaughter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain trying to control the position but instead, Slaughter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hussain into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain tries for a takedown. No joy.
Slaughter is struggling to control the position.
Hussain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Slaughter is keeping busy.
Hussain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slaughter is defending well.
Hussain has been working on his balance at Golden Gym 13 Elite Coachs, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Slaughter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saladin Hussain . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slaughter tries to throw a body punch but Hussain avoids it by throwing Slaughter back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Slaughter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Slaughter stops a takedown attempt from Hussain .
Hussain managing to block the knees to the body from Slaughter.
Hussain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Slaughter is keeping busy.
Slaughter stalling in the clinch.
Hussain being controlled against the cage.
Slaughter misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain is trying to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hussain .
Slaughter lands a hook that snaps the head of Hussain backwards.
Slaughter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hussain has a couple of punches blocked by Slaughter.
Slaughter stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain wants a takedown but no success here.
Slaughter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hussain is defending well for now.
Hussain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've been informed that Slaughter has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Slaughter is pressed up against the cage. Hussain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slaughter down to the mat. Slaughter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Slaughter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussain .
Slaughter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussain .
Hussain attempts a counter takedown but Slaughter avoids it well and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slaughter throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Slaughter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Slaughter clinches up with Hussain and pushes him back against the cage.
Hussain trying to stall but Slaughter improves his position.
Hussain wants a takedown but no success here.
Hussain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slaughter prevents it.
Slaughter leaning his opponent against the cage.
Slaughter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter has Hussain pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Slaughter pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hussain tumbling to the mat - Slaughter dives into Hussain 's guard.
Hussain trying to control the position.
Slaughter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slaughter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slaughter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Slaughter throws a strike but Hussain rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hussain advances to half guard.
Hussain is trying to control. Slaughter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain is really struggling to control Slaughter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hussain has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Slaughter defend it? Hussain steps over the head and cranks it - Slaughter is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hussain !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saladin Hussain !
Saladin Hussain took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Atlantis for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfonso Bebeto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hughtavious Mingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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219 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alfonso Bebeto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hughtavious Mingo!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bebeto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mingo.
Bebeto shoots in looking for a takedown but Mingo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bebeto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mingo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mingo lands a slapping body shot.
Mingo connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mingo lands a nice shot to the body.
Mingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bebeto was well out of range. Poor timing from Mingo.
Bebeto tries to counter with a takedown but Mingo is quick to defend against it.
Bebeto shoots and misses
and Mingo counters with a left to the body.
Hughtavious Mingo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mingo looks to score with a jab to the body but Bebeto is just out of range.
Bebeto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alfonso Bebeto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bebeto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mingo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bebeto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mingo but Mingo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonso Bebeto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mingo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bebeto's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mingo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bebeto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mingo as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Bebeto.
Bebeto throws a lazy head kick
letting Mingo counter with a right hand.
Mingo thuds his right hand into Bebeto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bebeto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mingo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bebeto is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebeto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mingo.
Bebeto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mingo connects with a jab.
Mingo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A left lands for Mingo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mingo connects with a nice looking jab.
Mingo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bebeto misses with a combination
and Mingo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bebeto shoots in for a takedown but Mingo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mingo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bebeto drops his hands momentarily and Mingo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mingo throws a series of punches but Bebeto moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hughtavious Mingo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mingo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mingo lunges at Bebeto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bebeto's hand.
Mingo thuds a left hand into Bebeto's body.
Bebeto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mingo moves out of range of the body kick from Bebeto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebeto shoots in looking for a takedown but Mingo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bebeto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on Mingo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mingo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mingo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Left hook, right uppercut from Mingo.
Bebeto tries for a takedown but Mingo circles away easily
and Mingo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bebeto throws a lazy head kick
enabling Mingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Mingo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mingo cracks Bebeto with a good jab.
Bebeto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mingo jabs Bebeto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mingo lands a lovely overhand right.
Bebeto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No joy there for Mingo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mingo lands a jab to the nose.
Mingo scores with a jab to the body.
Mingo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mingo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebeto misses with a takedown
and Mingo counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonso Bebeto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mingo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bebeto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bebeto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mingo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bebeto. Bebeto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebeto with a poor takedown
and Mingo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bebeto with a poor takedown
and Mingo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice takedown defense from Mingo. No joy for Bebeto on that attempt.
Mingo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bebeto under the eye.
Mingo clobbers Bebeto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mingo's corner calls for a 1-2. Mingo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice combination there by Mingo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hughtavious Mingo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bebeto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bebeto might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bebeto misses with a takedown
and Mingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Bebeto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Bebeto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Bebeto misses
and Mingo counters with a series of strikes. Bebeto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bebeto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mingo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonso Bebeto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mingo lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mingo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A low kick from Bebeto misses
and Mingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bebeto throws a head kick but Mingo moves out of range.
Bebeto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bebeto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mingo defends well and Bebeto ends up having to push Mingo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Mingo misses.
Mingo misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mingo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alfonso Bebeto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mingo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mingo digs a good body shot into Bebeto's ribs.
Bebeto has his takedown stuffed
and Mingo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mingo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mingo throws a series of punches but Bebeto moves out of range.
Mingo throws a low kick but Bebeto moves out of range easily.
Bebeto tries to counter with a takedown but Mingo is quick to defend against it.
Bebeto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mingo is fending him off so far but Bebeto persists. Nope, Mingo circles away and we're back to standing.
Bebeto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mingo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebeto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mingo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bebeto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bebeto tries to land a body kick
and Mingo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice jab there from Mingo.
Mingo throws a one two combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hughtavious Mingo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mingo 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 David Hoff scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hughtavious Mingo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hughtavious Mingo thanked Atlantis for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Massimo Paterno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Tree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Massimo Paterno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Big Tree!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paterno closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tree did well to prevent Paterno getting side control.
Paterno throwing shots but Tree is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Paterno.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tree on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Paterno works his way into side control.
Paterno taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paterno throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paterno is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tree's shoulder. That is not cool.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tree can do anything to dispel that myth.
Paterno tries to advance to mount but Tree denies him.
Paterno is trying to get an arm triangle but Tree is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paterno has an Americana. Tree didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Paterno is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Paterno hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Massimo Paterno!
Massimo Paterno very nearly forgot to thank Vikai Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Mihaylov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yip Kai Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mihaylov comes into the arena with Watch Out For This (Bumaye) blaring out of the sound system. Kai Man is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Grandmaster. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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198 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aleksandar Mihaylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yip Kai Man!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mihaylov.
No joy there for Kai Man, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kai Man has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mihaylov instigates a clinch.
Kai Man throws a head punch that misses.
Mihaylov is struggling to control the position.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai Man lands a nice uppercut.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai Man working aggressively here.
Kai Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kai Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaylov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mihaylov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kai Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Kai Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Mihaylov pushes Kai Man back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihaylov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kai Man fails to land.
Mihaylov stalling against the cage.
Kai Man cracks Mihaylov with a nice body shot.
Kai Man can't find room to land a body shot as Mihaylov controls the action.
Kai Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Mihaylov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mihaylov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mihaylov has had enough of the clinch but Kai Man keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kai Man.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov works on Kai Man's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai Man misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai Man.
Mihaylov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mihaylov as Kai Man tries to tie him up.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Mihaylov pushes Kai Man back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kai Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Mihaylov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai Man taking a breather.
Mihaylov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kai Man backwards.
Mihaylov cracks Kai Man with a nice body shot.
Kai Man has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaylov.
A shot in the inside from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries to work over Kai Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mihaylov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kai Man backwards.
Mihaylov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mihaylov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mihaylov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kai Man backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kai Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Mihaylov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mihaylov presses Kai Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mihaylov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mihaylov can't find room to land a body shot as Kai Man controls the action.
Kai Man has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kai Mans head.
A body shot lands from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kai Man creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kai Man looking to stall.
Mihaylov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kai Man.
Mihaylov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mihaylov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mihaylov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kai Man backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kai Man misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Kai Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihaylov lands with a right to the head.
Mihaylov scores with a shot to the side of Kai Man's head.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai Man throws a head punch that misses.
Mihaylov blocks a body shot from Kai Man.
Kai Man tries to throw a body punch but Mihaylov avoids it by throwing Kai Man back against the cage.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai Man misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Mihaylov.
Mihaylov tries to throw a body punch but Kai Man avoids it by throwing Mihaylov back against the cage.
Kai Man looking to slow down the pace here.
Kai Man misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Mihaylov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kai Man moves out of range as Mihaylov strikes.
Kai Man lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mihaylov swinging wildly here.
Kai Man is looking to land body kicks.
Kai Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kai Man lands a front kick.
Kai Man throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mihaylov moves into the clinch.
Kai Man can't find room to land a body shot as Mihaylov controls the action.
Mihaylov lands a left hand.
Mihaylov blocks a body shot from Kai Man.
Kai Man taking a breather.
Kai Man lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai Man misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mihaylov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kai Mans head.
Aleksandar Mihaylov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mihaylov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kai Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihaylov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kai Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai Man has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaylov.
Kai Man taking a breather.
Kai Man lands a shot to the body.
Mihaylov lands a right hand.
Mihaylov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai Man misses with some punches.
Mihaylov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mihaylov stalling against the cage.
Mihaylov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai Man.
A right hook to the body lands for Mihaylov.
Mihaylov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mihaylov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kai Man misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov tries to work over Kai Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihaylov lands with a short shot to the head.
Mihaylov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kai Man can do to turn this around?
Kai Man is trying to maintain a safe position but Mihaylov gets an underhook and turns Kai Man into the cage.
Kai Man looking to slow down the pace here.
Mihaylov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kai Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kai Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Mihaylov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kai Man misses with some punches.
Kai Man working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mihaylov.
Kai Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kai Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Mihaylov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai Man wants to stall.
Mihaylov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kai Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mihaylov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mihaylov breaks the clinch.
Kai Man wants to clinch up but Mihaylov keeps it at a distance.
Kai Man throws a leg kick but Mihaylov sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Kai Man misses its intended target.
Mihaylov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mihaylov misses the jab.
Kai Man moves away from the strike by Mihaylov.
Kai Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kai Man swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mihaylov blocks a leg kick.
Kai Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kai Man misses the shot to the body.
Kai Man throws a series of punches but Mihaylov avoids them all with ease.
Kai Man on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mihaylov misses with a hook. Kai Man ducked under it nicely.
Kai Man fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kai Man swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Kai Man misses.
Yip Kai Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kai Man slips under a jab.
Kai Man drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kai Man will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mihaylov dips to his left and cracks Kai Man with an uppercut!
Kai Man throws a right hand that Mihaylov ducks under and follows up with a left that Mihaylov also avoids with ease.
Mihaylov throws a jab when Kai Man was well out of range.
Yip Kai Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yip Kai Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mihaylov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kai Man is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Mihaylov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kai Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihaylov moves away.
Kai Man fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kai Man tries to bum rush Mihaylov with a series of wild strikes but Mihaylov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mihaylov missing with a left hand there. Kai Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kai Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov avoids the body shot from Kai Man.
Kai Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kai Man throws a nice looking combination but Mihaylov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kai Man tries to clinch but Mihaylov is having none of it.
Mihaylov scores with a shot to the body.
Kai Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Kai Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov lands a slapping body shot.
Mihaylov lunges at Kai Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kai Man's hand.
Kai Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mihaylov misses with an uppercut. Kai Man saw that one coming.
Kai Man is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mihaylov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai Man tries to keep at a distance but Mihaylov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mihaylov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kai Man or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mihaylov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mihaylov blocks a body shot from Kai Man.
Mihaylov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kai Man backwards.
Mihaylov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai Man's elbow.
Mihaylov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kai Mans head.
Kai Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai Man.
A head punch on the inside from Kai Man fails to land.
Kai Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Mihaylov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov pushes Kai Man back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mihaylov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kai Man or not.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Mihaylov.
Kai Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaylov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mihaylov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mihaylov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai Man's elbow.
Kai Man misses with a punch to the body.
Mihaylov tries to throw a body punch but Kai Man avoids it by throwing Mihaylov back against the cage.
Mihaylov gets through Kai Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai Man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kai Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mihaylov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kai Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mihaylov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mihaylov works on Kai Man's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Mihaylov.
Mihaylov presses Kai Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yip Kai Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aleksandar Mihaylov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai Man stalling in the clinch but Mihaylov improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihaylov.
Kai Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kai Man misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kai Man fails to land.
Mihaylov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai Man is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee calls for Mihaylov to work.
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
Mihaylov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mihaylov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov looks to throw the jab but Kai Man is out of range.
Kai Man misses with a combination
letting Mihaylov counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kai Man.
No joy there for Kai Man, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mihaylov connects with the punch.
Kai Man looks to land a combination but Mihaylov avoids it well.
Kai Man drives through and clinches with Mihaylov against the cage.
Kai Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Mihaylov.
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mihaylov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mihaylov scores with a shot to the side of Kai Man's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihaylov.
Kai Man lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandar Mihaylov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mihaylov 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandar Mihaylov!
During a confident post fight interview, Aleksandar Mihaylov 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamad Mouba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks comes to the cage accompanied by 2nd Sucks - A Day To Remember. Mamad Mouba has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Calvin Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mamad Mouba!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mouba. Brooks does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Brooks has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brooks shoots in but Mouba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brooks 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.
Mouba throws a nice head kick!
Mouba moves into the clinch.
Mouba stalls.
Mouba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Calvin Brooks has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mouba has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mouba connects with a knee to the head.
Mouba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mouba stalling the fight.
Brooks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Mouba holds him up against the cage and eventually Brooks drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mouba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mouba prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouba looking to throw knees to the head but Brooks is blocking nicely.
Mouba landing knees to the body.
Mouba manages to break the clinch.
Mouba throws a head kick that Brooks semi-blocks.
Brooks avoids the head kick by Mouba.
Mamad Mouba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mouba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brooks somewhat.
Brooks dives in for a single leg takedown but Mouba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brooks misses with a low kick.
Brooks throws a body shot but no joy.
Mouba keeps Brooks at a distance using the push kick.
Brooks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mouba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brooks if he has to take too many more of those.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brooks misses the jab.
Mouba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mouba wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mouba.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mouba lands a head kick. Brooks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mouba explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brooks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mouba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mouba thuds his shin into the meat of Brooks's side.
Mouba is looking to slow Brooks down with leg kicks.
A big right from Brooks misses.
Mouba feints a counter leg kick.
Mouba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mouba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brooks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mouba circles away.
Mouba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mouba stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short body shot lands from Mouba as the two fighters clinch.
Mouba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters circling a little - Mouba finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mouba as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mouba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brooks somewhat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brooks crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mouba - the referee stops the clock and Brooks gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mouba. Brooks manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mouba scores with a jab. Brooks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brooks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mouba throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brooks dives in and grabs Mouba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mouba pushes down on Brooks's head and hops out.
Brooks is breathing heavily.
Brooks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mouba counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brooks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mouba throws a right hand that Brooks ducks under and follows up with a left that Brooks also avoids with ease.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mouba.
Mouba throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Mouba tenderised Brooks's leg. Brooks is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mouba. Brooks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brooks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mouba is trying to defend but Brooks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
Brooks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mouba has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mouba wants to get back to full guard.
Mouba is holding on to half guard well.
Mouba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brooks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brooks is working for a kimura but Mouba is defending it quite comfortably.
Brooks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamad Mouba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calvin Brooks's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mouba throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mouba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mouba thuds his shin into the meat of Brooks's side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mouba.
Mouba lands with a kick to the temple. Brooks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mouba as he avoids it easily.
Mouba is looking to land body kicks.
Brooks closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mouba quickly recovers to half guard.
Mouba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mouba trying to control but Brooks postures up.
Brooks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mouba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks is working for a kimura but Mouba is defending it quite comfortably.
Mouba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brooks is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouba is trying to get back to full guard.
Mouba keeps trying to improve his position.
Mouba is still trying to improve position.
Brooks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brooks is working for a kimura but Mouba is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mouba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Mouba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mouba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mouba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brooks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mouba pulls Brooks in close to his closed guard and prevents Brooks from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouba keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Brooks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brooks drops back looking for a leg! Mouba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mouba manages to kick Brooks off! Brooks jumps back into Mouba's guard.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Mouba keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mouba. Brooks shrugs it off though.
Mouba moves into the clinch successfully.
Mouba content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brooks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mouba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Mouba.
Nice elbow from Mouba.
Mouba taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mouba lands with a left to the head.
Mouba lands a good knee to the midsection. Brooks won't want to take too many of those.
Mouba working Brooks over with knees to the body.
Mouba lands an elbow inside that Brooks shrugs off.
Brooks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mouba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mouba lands an elbow just above Brooks 's eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mouba stalling the fight.
Mouba breaks from the clinch.
Mouba throws the kick towards the body but Brooks avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mouba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamad Mouba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Calvin Brooks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Mouba ducks under a wild hook from Brooks.
Mouba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mouba misses with a hook.
Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mouba.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mouba, right into the meat.
Mouba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mouba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brooks if he has to take too many more of those.
Mouba throws a head kick that misses.
Mamad Mouba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mouba as he avoids it easily.
Mouba throws a leg kick which misses Brooks's front leg but catches the back leg as Brooks tries to avoid it.
Brooks shoots in for a double leg but Mouba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brooks will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mouba throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mouba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brooks. That did some damage!
Mouba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brooks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mouba connects with a body shot that sends Brooks's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks misses with a looping left.
Mouba tries a quick counter leg kick but Brooks is wise to it.
Brooks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mouba's waist but Mouba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brooks off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Brooks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mouba.
Donk. Mouba catches Brooks right on the button with a cross.
Mouba cracks the inside of Brooks's front leg.
Mouba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Brooks darts in looking for a takedown but Mouba gets double underhooks and turns Brooks into the cage.
Mouba throws a sloppy head kick and Brooks moves out of range easily.
Brooks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mouba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brooks shoots for a takedown but Mouba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brooks moves in looking to clinch but Mouba pushes him off.
Mouba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mouba wants it to stay on the feet.
Brooks shoots for a double leg takedown but Mouba sprawls well. He's pushed Brooks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mouba was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mouba feints and then cracks Brooks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brooks down.
Mouba scores with a jab. Brooks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mouba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mouba scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mouba lands a head kick. Brooks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mouba bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mouba counters with a low kick, right behind Brooks 's knee.
Mouba rushes Brooks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mouba has Brooks pressed against the cage.
Mouba displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brooks up against the cage.
Mouba displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brooks up against the cage.
Brooks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mouba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mouba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mouba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brooks if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mouba.
Brooks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crunch! Mouba slams his shin into Brooks's torso.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt - Mouba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mouba works the jab nicely.
Mouba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mouba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Mouba.
Mouba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mouba wants it to stay on the feet.
Brooks dives in for a single leg takedown but Mouba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mouba lands a head kick. Brooks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mouba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Calvin Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brooks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crunch! Mouba slams his shin into Brooks's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks throws a series of punches but Mouba avoids them all with ease.
Mouba counters with a body kick.
Mouba misses with a body shot.
Brooks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mouba avoids it really well and circles away.
Mouba explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mouba lands with a kick to the temple. Brooks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mouba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Mouba.
Mouba appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mouba lands a high kick!
Mouba lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mouba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mouba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mamad Mouba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brooks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mouba is fending him off so far but Brooks persists. Nope, Mouba circles away and we're back to standing.
Brooks sets himself, and Mouba steps forward looking for the clinch! Brooks avoids it this time.
Mouba throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamad Mouba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mouba 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 David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamad Mouba!
A determined Mamad Mouba didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
The defeated Calvin Brooks had this to say: 'He was the better man tonight. I'll come back better than ever next time. Sorry, guys.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mase Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Askren has chosen wave after wave mr probs as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mase Force is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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275 lbs
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272 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Great elbows
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mase Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benny Askren!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren clinches up against the cage.
Force lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Force.
Askren looks winded!
Force lands a body shot in the clinch.
Askren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Force has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Force throws a head punch that misses.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Force manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Force makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Force lands a nice uppercut.
Force pushes Askren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Force struggles to land a body shot inside as Askren controls his hands.
Force misses with a short punch on the inside.
Force stalling.
Force struggles to land a body shot inside as Askren controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force lands a shoulder strike.
Force can't find room to land a body shot as Askren controls the action.
Force gets through Askren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Force throws a head punch that misses.
Askren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Force blocks the elbow strike.
Force blocks the elbow strike.
Force leaning his opponent against the cage.
Askren misses with an elbow strike.
Force lands a right hand that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Force misses with the head strike.
Force stalls.
Force goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Force.
Force lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Force lands a nice uppercut.
Force lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Force.
Force cracks Askren with a nice body shot.
Force scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Force to work.
Force working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Force gets through Askren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Askren looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Force lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Force.
Force lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
Force lands with a left to the head.
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Force cracks Askren with a nice body shot.
Force is leaning against Askren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Force misses with the head strike.
Force holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Force lands a left hand.
Force has Askren pressed against the cage.
Askren blocks a body shot from Force.
Force can't find room to land a body shot as Askren controls the action.
Askren letting Force take a breather here.
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Force tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Force back against the cage.
Askren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Force tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Force avoiding damage.
Askren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Force misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Force fails to land.
Force scores with a shoulder strike.
Force misses with some punches.
Askren blocking some punches.
Askren pushes off an throws an elbow but Force leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Force misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Force creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Force is pushing Askren up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mase Force dominated that round.
That's time! Force's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Force tries to keep at a distance but Askren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Askren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Force misses with some punches.
Askren lands an elbow inside.
Force scores with a shot to the side of Askren's head.
Askren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Force's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Force.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Force.
Force working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Force misses with a punch on the inside.
Force lands a body punch.
Askren is breathing heavily.
Force lands with a light punch inside.
Force taking a breather.
Force scores with a nice hook to the head.
Force drops Askren onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Askren is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Force swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid 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!
Force tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Force has Askren pushed against the cage.
Force lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Force.
Force content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Force lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Askren.
Force leaning against his opponent.
Mase Force has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Force pushes Askren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Force takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Force trying to control the position but instead, Askren has worked for underhooks and has pushed Force into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mase Force.
A decent looking cross lands there for Force.
Force throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Askren on the side of the head.
Askren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Askren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Askren misses with a right hand
and Force counters with a crisp right hand that drops Askren! Force lets Askren back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Askren is rocked!
Force digs a good body shot into Askren's ribs.
Askren is still on wobbly legs! Can Force finish him?
Force sends Askren crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Force is motioning to the referee to let Askren up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Force drops Askren with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Askren! Force dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mase Force!
The defeated Benny Askren had this to say: 'Thank you .. This guy and his manager are Both Studs.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Massimo Benvenuti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Morrison's choice of entrance music: Mystery Plane. Massimo Benvenuti could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Grant Morrison's chin.
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200 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Massimo Benvenuti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grant Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Morrison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benvenuti.
Morrison looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Morrison throws a shot from downtown. Benvenuti moves away and avoids it.
Morrison misses with a hook to the body
and Benvenuti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Benvenuti. Beautiful body shot.
Benvenuti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Morrison tries to clinch but Benvenuti moves out of range.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morrison throws the left hand but Benvenuti avoids the punch easily.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benvenuti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benvenuti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benvenuti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benvenuti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grant Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benvenuti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morrison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benvenuti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morrison connects with a right hand. Benvenuti shakes it off.
Morrison's corner calls for a 1-2. Morrison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on Benvenuti's shoulder, as Benvenuti tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Benvenuti misses the target.
Morrison connects with a jab.
Morrison rushes Benvenuti and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Benvenuti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morrison throws a head punch that misses.
Morrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benvenuti is defending well for now.
Benvenuti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morrison blocks it with crossed arms.
Morrison tries a knee to the head but Benvenuti blocks it.
Morrison has a couple of punches blocked by Benvenuti.
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!
Morrison tries to throw a body punch but Benvenuti avoids it by throwing Morrison back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison crunches a lovely knee into Benvenuti's ribcage.
Benvenuti struggles to land a body shot inside as Morrison controls his hands.
Benvenuti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benvenuti looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benvenuti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benvenuti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benvenuti.
A body shot lands from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti can't break the clinch.
Benvenuti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benvenuti.
Morrison lands a nice uppercut.
Morrison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Benvenutis head.
Benvenuti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Benvenuti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Benvenuti.
Morrison lands with a short shot to the head.
Morrison tries a knee to the head but Benvenuti blocks it.
Morrison has a couple of punches blocked by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti manages to break the clinch.
Benvenuti works Morrison's body with a nice hook.
Morrison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benvenuti.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Benvenuti swings for the body but Morrison moves out of range.
Benvenuti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
Morrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morrison misses with a hook to the body
and Benvenuti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benvenuti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Benvenuti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Morrison connects with the punch.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Benvenuti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benvenuti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benvenuti. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison drops Benvenuti with a huge uppercut! Benvenuti drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Morrison is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Morrison!
Grant Morrison is the new middleweight champion!
Grant Morrison decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Massimo Benvenuti was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back stronger!'.
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