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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nico Jermaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCall is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Phantoms - Into the Darkness. Ian McCall will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nico Jermaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian McCall!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jermaine fails with a takedown attempt.
Jermaine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jermaine dodges the punch combination from McCall.
McCall misses with a series of wild punches.
McCall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McCall displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McCall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oooh a lovely combination from McCall sends Jermaine down but not out. McCall dives into side control looking to finish.
Jermaine is rocked!
It looks like Nico Jermaine has been cut.
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!
McCall decides to stand back up.
Oh Jermaine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCall connects with a superb combination that knocks Jermaine out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles McCall before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Jermaine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ian McCall!
Ian McCall gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robbo Audi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zin Foe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbo Audi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Robbo Audi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zin Foe!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Audi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Foe thinks about the counter body kick.
Foe drives through and clinches with Audi against the cage.
Audi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Foe.
Foe wants a takedown but no success here.
Audi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Audi 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 Foe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Foe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Audi misses with a head kick.
Audi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Audi throws a push kick but Foe slaps the foot to one side.
Foe's coach down at The House of Savage was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Foe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Foe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Foe lands in his opponent's guard.
Foe trying to control the position from guard on top but Audi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Audi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Foe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Audi controlling Foe's posture.
Foe trying to move into half guard but instead Audi has managed to sweep!
Foe looking for a sweep. Not yet Foe, not yet.
Foe being controlled here, momentarily.
Foe trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Foe throws his legs up looking for a submission but Audi uses it to pass to side control.
Foe is looking to regain half guard here but Audi keeps moving and retains side control.
Foe struggling a bit here.
Audi trying to control the position but Foe is working away.
Foe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Foe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foe sneaks back into half guard.
Foe is looking for a sweep. Audi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Audi is looking for a kimura but Foe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Audi to get the leverage.
Foe is trying to get back to full guard.
Foe wants to control but Audi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Foe is looking for a sweep. Audi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Audi is keen to just control but Foe is a slippery customer.
Foe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Foe is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Audi is aware though and is defending well.
Foe thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Audi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Audi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Foe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Audi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Audi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foe keeping moving, preventing Audi from controlling successfully.
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 Robbo Audi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Foe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Audi's waist but Audi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Foe off to one side.
Audi is looking for a counter combo.
Audi wants to clinch up but Foe keeps it at a distance.
Foe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Foe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Foe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Audi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Foe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Audi sees it coming and defends easily.
Audi is staying active underneath Foe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Audi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Audi is staying active underneath Foe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Audi controlling the position well.
Foe trying to work for an americana but Audi has managed to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Audi wants to stand up but Foe is controlling him.
Audi controls Foe momentarily but Foe frees himself.
Audi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Foe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Audi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Audi is pulling down on Foe's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Foe fails with a takedown attempt.
Robbo Audi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zin Foe.
Foe blocks a head kick by Audi.
Foe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Audi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foe tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The ground and pound from Foe seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Foe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Audi, who protects the arm well.
Foe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Foe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Audi keeps working.
Foe wants to stand but Audi has his arm trapped.
Zin Foe has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foe trying to control the action but Audi is working from the bottom.
Foe tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Foe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Audi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Foe wants to control but Audi is keeping him busy.
Audi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Foe trying to pass the guard but Audi defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Foe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Audi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Foe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Audi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Foe keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zin Foe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Foe.
As Foe looks to move away, Audi throws a big counter combo bu Foe just gets out of the way.
Audi tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Foe.
It looked like Audi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Audi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Audi throws a push kick but Foe slaps the foot to one side.
Foe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Audi as he avoids it easily.
Audi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Foe misses with a takedown attempt
and Audi counters with a big head kick but Foe shrugs it off.
Robbo Audi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zin Foe.
Foe dives in for a single leg takedown but Audi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Audi moves into range and clinches up with Foe.
Foe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Foe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Audi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Foe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Audi controlling from the top position.
Foe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Audi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Audi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Foe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Audi wants to stand but Foe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Foe keeping moving, preventing Audi from controlling successfully.
Foe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Audi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Foe.
Audi decides to stand back up. Audi steps back and let's Foe get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Foe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Audi looks for the body kick but Foe saw that one coming.
Foe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Audi defends it well.
Audi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Audi leaves Foe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Audi stuffs the takedown attempt from Foe. Foe gets slowly back to his feet.
Foe dives in for a single leg takedown but Audi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Audi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Audi lands a nice looking body kick.
Audi clinches with his opponent.
Foe has Audi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Audi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Audi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Audi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Foe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Audi wants to stand but Foe is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Audi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Foe's guard.
Foe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Audi escapes and throws Foe's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Audi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Foe is looking for a sweep.
Audi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Foe is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Audi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Audi content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Audi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Foe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Foe wants to control but Audi is keeping busy.
Foe is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foe is not content to let Audi control the position.
Audi not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robbo Audi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Audi 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbo Audi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anakin Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anakin Skywalker will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshi Suzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anakin Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Skywalker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Suzuki in side control, throwing shots but Skywalker defends.
Suzuki tries for a kimura but Skywalker is defending well.
Suzuki is trying to get an arm triangle but Skywalker is defending well.
Suzuki working away.
The ground and pound from Suzuki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Skywalker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Suzuki's best efforts.
Suzuki prevents Skywalker from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Suzuki there.
Skywalker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suzuki pulls his head out easily.
Suzuki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Skywalker taking some punishment here, with Suzuki in his half guard.
Suzuki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker is refusing to be controlled, as Suzuki sits in half guard.
Skywalker controlling the position for now.
Skywalker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Suzuki.
Skywalker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Suzuki.
Skywalker is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Suzuki is tapping! Great win for Skywalker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anakin Skywalker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Orwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orwell has chosen Nuclear as his entrance music. Marcus Hardy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Orwell!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy slaps away a takedown attempt from Orwell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hardy scores with a sloppy right hand. Orwell should have avoided that one.
Orwell fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Orwell.
Marcus Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Orwell.
Hardy works over Orwell's head and body with a nice combination.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orwell shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orwell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hardy.
Marcus Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orwell dives in and grabs Hardy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardy pushes down on Orwell's head and hops out.
Hardy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hardy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Orwell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hardy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hardy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orwell is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hardy controls Orwell momentarily but Orwell frees himself.
Hardy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orwell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hardy's head.
Orwell trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Orwell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hardy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hardy tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to keep Orwell in close.
Orwell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orwell lands a couple of elbows.
Orwell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Orwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy wants to sweep here but Orwell controlling him for the moment.
That's four 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.
Orwell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Orwell has gone for a leg lock! Hardy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Orwell's guard.
Orwell has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hardy doesn't defend quickly enough and Orwell has managed to lock this one up! Can Hardy escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Orwell on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Owen Orwell!
After winning the bout, Owen Orwell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boston Dallas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clayton Channings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dallas comes to the cage accompanied by Bo-lieve. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boston Dallas!
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, Clayton Channings!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Channings lands a really nice looking cross but Dallas seems unphased.
Dallas defending well as Channings loads up on a big left hand.
Channings ducks under a wild hook from Dallas.
Channings shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dallas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Channings on the ground.
Channings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dallas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dallas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Channings scoring with some ground and pound.
Dallas seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Channings drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dallas dives on top into guard.
Channings looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Channings wants to sweep but no luck.
Dallas wants to control from the top but Channings keeps moving.
Dallas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Channings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dallas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dallas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Channings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dallas has managed to get both his arms back between Channings's legs - danger averted.
Dallas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Channings utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Channings looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Channings throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Channings looking for a sweep. Not yet Channings, not yet.
Channings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dallas is aware though and is defending well.
Channings working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dallas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Channings is tightening it up a little... Dallas has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dallas reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dallas taps out! Nice BJJ there by Channings!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Clayton Channings!
Clayton Channings decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Firas Qabbani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 10 Years - All White. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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259 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Firas Qabbani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qabbani tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Qabbani blocks a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Qabbani throws a head punch that misses.
Qabbani scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Qabbani struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Our sources have told us that Qabbani has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A short right from Qabbani.
Smith has Qabbani pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Qabbani manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Qabbani misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qabbani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Qabbani gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Qabbani fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
It looks like Firas Qabbani has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Qabbani sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Firas Qabbani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Qabbani clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Qabbani has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Qabbani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Qabbani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Qabbani working aggressively here.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smith manages to end up in side control.
Smith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Qabbani rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smith's guard! Nice work there by Qabbani!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qabbani controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Qabbani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Qabbani from controlling successfully.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Qabbani is proving a slippery customer.
Qabbani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qabbani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Qabbani is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Qabbani trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qabbani engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Qabbani trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Qabbani is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Qabbani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Qabbani slips a straight right by Smith.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Qabbani tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Qabbani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Johnny Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Qabbani sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Qabbani tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Qabbani defends it well.
Qabbani tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Qabbani throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Firas Qabbani dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Qabbani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Qabbani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Qabbani misses with a leg kick
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Qabbani tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Qabbani moves out of range of the strikes.
Qabbani is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Qabbani keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Qabbani lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Qabbani has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qabbani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Qabbani misses with a knee strike.
A right hand to the body from Qabbani.
Qabbani lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Qabbani gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Qabbani lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Qabbani misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Qabbani on the inside.
Qabbani tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Qabbani tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Qabbani back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Qabbani.
Smith has Qabbani pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Qabbani manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Qabbani working aggressively here.
Qabbani is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Qabbani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Qabbani.
Qabbani throws a head punch that misses.
Qabbani stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Qabbani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith is trying to drag Qabbani to the mat but Qabbani just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Firas Qabbani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Qabbani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Qabbani has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Qabbani struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Qabbani holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Qabbani fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Qabbani moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Qabbani fails to land.
Qabbani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Qabbani lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Firas Qabbani has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Qabbani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith avoiding damage as Qabbani throws knees to the body.
Qabbani misses with a body punch.
Qabbani swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qabbani tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Qabbani prevents it.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Qabbani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Qabbani.
Qabbani misses with some punches.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Qabbani can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Qabbani has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Qabbani gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Qabbani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Firas Qabbani dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Qabbani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Qabbani is looking to clinch.
Qabbani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Qabbani moved out of range.
Qabbani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Qabbani.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Qabbani misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Qabbani after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qabbani landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Qabbani lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Qabbani lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Qabbani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Qabbani lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qabbani lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Qabbani throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Qabbani scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Qabbani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Qabbani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Qabbani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qabbani struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Qabbani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Qabbani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocking some punches.
Qabbani misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qabbani tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Qabbani stalling in the clinch.
Qabbani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Qabbani throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith prevents a body shot from Qabbani.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Qabbani.
Qabbani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Qabbani is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Qabbani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Qabbani just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Qabbani stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qabbani lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Qabbani scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith blocks a body shot from Qabbani.
Qabbani tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Qabbani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Qabbani throws a head punch that misses.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Qabbani gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Qabbani is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Firas Qabbani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Smith.
Qabbani has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Qabbani throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Qabbani tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Qabbani.
Qabbani slowing the pace effectively.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Firas Qabbani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Qabbani.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Qabbani shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Qabbani pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Smith misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Firas Qabbani showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Qabbani 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Firas Qabbani!
A victorious Firas Qabbani thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elekid Battery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Superior Nucleus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nucleus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tupac - Hit 'Em Up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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160 lbs
10 - 3 - 1 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elekid Battery!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Superior Nucleus!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nucleus looks to throw a body kick
and Battery cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Battery tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nucleus connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Nucleus.
Battery moves out of range as Nucleus throws a body kick.
Nucleus blocks a low kick nicely.
Battery looks for the body kick but Nucleus saw that one coming.
Nucleus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nucleus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Elekid Battery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battery stuffs the takedown.
Battery looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battery checks the leg kick.
Battery throws a sloppy head kick and Nucleus moves out of range easily.
Battery throws a right and a left that both miss.
Battery throws a head kick that misses
letting Nucleus counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battery gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nucleus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Battery dives on top into guard.
Battery wants to stand and escape but instead Nucleus has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Battery controlling Nucleus's posture.
Nucleus trying to control the position from guard on top but Battery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nucleus content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nucleus trying to control the position from guard on top but Battery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nucleus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nucleus is looking to take a break and control but Battery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nucleus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Battery tries to escape but Nucleus is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nucleus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nucleus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nucleus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nucleus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Battery has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nucleus has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nucleus looking to control but Battery is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nucleus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Battery to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Battery shrugs it off.
Nucleus looking to control but Battery is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Battery is trying to escape the mount.
Nucleus looking to secure an arm triangle but Battery defends it well.
Battery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nucleus on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nucleus has hold of Battery's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Battery manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Superior Nucleus dominated that round.
That's time! Battery's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Battery plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nucleus avoids the head kick by Battery.
Battery throws a head kick but Nucleus moves out of range.
Nucleus lands a glancing blow to the side of Battery's head.
Battery throws a sloppy head kick and Nucleus moves out of range easily.
Battery fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nucleus.
Nucleus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Nucleus backs away, Battery returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Battery.
Battery displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nucleus.
Battery missing with a left hand there. Nucleus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battery throws a sloppy head kick
and Nucleus counters by moving into the clinch.
Nucleus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Superior Nucleus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Battery has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nucleus to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Battery is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nucleus pulls down on the head and he's put Battery to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Superior Nucleus! Superior Nucleus retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Superior Nucleus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanderson's entrance music is Not Affraid- Eminem. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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191 lbs
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cael Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trevor Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fisher throws a shot from downtown. Sanderson moves away and avoids it.
Fisher throws a head kick but Sanderson moves out of range.
Fisher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fisher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fisher throws an off balance right hand
so Sanderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fisher wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sanderson manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher wants to control but Sanderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson 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.
Sanderson uses his free foot to push down on Fisher's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fisher.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fisher can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fisher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sanderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sanderson landing punches.
Sanderson tries to control but Fisher wriggling away.
Sanderson landing shots from mount.
Sanderson working Fisher over with strikes here.
Sanderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Sanderson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sanderson controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Sanderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fisher tries to lock up and control but Sanderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanderson looking for a guillotine from mount but Fisher is having none of it.
Sanderson working the ground and pound effectively.
Sanderson with good strikes from the mount here!
Sanderson controlling his opponent.
Fisher is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson lands a big shot there that rocks Fisher but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
It looks like Trevor Fisher has been cut.
Sanderson landing punches.
Sanderson content just to control the position here.
Sanderson 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.
BOOM! Sanderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sanderson lands a big elbow.
Sanderson landing strikes from the mount.
Fisher is trying to escape the mount.
Sanderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fisher is bucking up trying to escape but Sanderson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fisher tries to reverse the position but Sanderson maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson has hold of Fisher's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fisher manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanderson content just to control the position here.
Sanderson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sanderson dominating with strikes here.
Sanderson with good strikes from the mount here!
That has opened up Trevor Fisher's cut even more.
Sanderson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The cut above Trevor Fisher's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sanderson content just to control the position here.
Fisher really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sanderson tries to control but Fisher wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cael Sanderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Fisher's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fisher cracks Sanderson with an open hand slap.
Fisher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fisher misses with a two punch combination.
Sanderson avoids the head kick by Fisher.
Fisher throws out a loose jab but Sanderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fisher throws a head kick that misses.
Sanderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fisher digs a good hook to Sanderson's body.
Fisher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanderson momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher misses with a wild body shot.
Sanderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fisher can do to turn this around?
Fisher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fisher scores with a head kick. Sanderson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fisher misses with a hook. Sanderson ducked under it nicely.
Sanderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher misses with a straight left.
Sanderson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slow jab from Fisher misses its intended target.
Fisher throws a combination that misses
and Sanderson counters with a takedown into side control.
Fisher tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Sanderson lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Sanderson.
Fisher can't escape the position.
Sanderson looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher won't enjoy being in this position. Sanderson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Fisher is tapping - it's over boys! Sanderson picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cael Sanderson!
After winning the bout, Cael Sanderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Boudain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse McGulloch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dante Boudain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse McGulloch!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boudain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGulloch looks to throw the jab but Boudain is out of range.
Boudain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Boudain lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGulloch doesn't seem phased though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boudain.
McGulloch misses with a hook
and Boudain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from McGulloch misses its intended target.
Boudain throws a solid leg kick but McGulloch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boudain.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boudain.
McGulloch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boudain thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dante Boudain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boudain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGulloch.
McGulloch throws out a loose jab but Boudain uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Boudain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGulloch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boudain at a distance.
McGulloch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boudain.
Boudain 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.
A swing and a miss from McGulloch.
McGulloch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boudain.
Boudain closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boudain.
McGulloch is looking to break free of the clinch but Boudain has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudain scores with a shoulder strike.
Boudain lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Boudain.
McGulloch looks winded!
Boudain digs a right hand underneath McGulloch's ribcage. McGulloch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boudain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boudain scores with a hook to the body.
Boudain manages to break the clinch.
Boudain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boudain. That's going to slow McGulloch down.
Boudain lands a big right hand that sends McGulloch crashing to the mat! Boudain stays standing though and waves McGulloch back to his feet!
McGulloch is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boudain lands with a big right hook that stumbles McGulloch - he's out on his feet here! Boudain follows up with another monster hook that separates McGulloch from consciousness! McGulloch falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Boudain stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dante Boudain!
Dante Boudain retains his heavyweight title!
In defeat, Jesse McGulloch stepped up to the mic, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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