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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Seffu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samu Paelinck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samu Paelinck told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Blue 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Seffu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samu Paelinck!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paelinck defending well as Seffu loads up on a big left hand.
Paelinck shoots in for a takedown but Seffu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Paelinck slips a straight right by Seffu.
A big right from Seffu misses.
Seffu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Seffu wants it to stay on the feet.
Seffu connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Seffu misses.
Paelinck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seffu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Seffu is looking to counter the offense by Paelinck and move into the clinch.
Ray Seffu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samu Paelinck.
Paelinck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paelinck lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Good exchange - Paelinck coming out on top.
Seffu throws a looping overhand right but Paelinck ducks down to avoid it.
Seffu tries to clinch there but Paelinck circles away.
Paelinck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paelinck swats away the attempt to clinch by Seffu.
Paelinck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seffu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paelinck manages to avoid it.
Paelinck lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Seffu lands the left hand.
Paelinck comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Seffu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from Seffu. No joy for Paelinck on that attempt.
Seffu is looking to counter the offense by Paelinck and move into the clinch.
Seffu throws a leg kick but Paelinck sees it coming and moves out of range.
Paelinck gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Seffu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paelinck feints the counter takedown.
Paelinck takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Paelinck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paelinck shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Seffu scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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!
Paelinck moves away from the strike by Seffu.
Seffu swings for the body but Paelinck moves out of range.
Paelinck goes for a double leg but Seffu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seffu continues to drive forward.
The crowd cheers as Seffu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paelinck doesn't seem phased though.
Seffu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seffu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paelinck.
A shot to the liver by Seffu. Beautiful body shot.
Paelinck has a takedown stuffed.
Ray Seffu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seffu clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seffu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paelinck.
Paelinck is trying to pull guard but Seffu has him pressed against the cage.
Seffu misses with a punch on the inside.
Paelinck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seffu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paelinck checks it well.
Paelinck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Seffu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Paelinck on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paelinck changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seffu tries to avoid it but Paelinck manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seffu to the ground. Seffu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paelinck keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Seffu keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been told by Seffu's head coaches at Netherlands Top Team & KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Seffu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paelinck.
Paelinck moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paelinck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seffu wants to slow Paelinck down by chopping away at his legs.
Seffu gets caught flat footed, as Paelinck shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Seffu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paelinck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Paelinck wants to pass the guard but Seffu is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paelinck stopping the sweep attempt from Seffu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Seffu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paelinck moves away from the strike by Seffu.
Samu Paelinck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paelinck swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Paelinck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Seffu, pushing him back against the cage.
Paelinck takes a knee right on the jaw!
Seffu misses with the head strike.
Seffu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paelinck blocks it with crossed arms.
Paelinck breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Seffu.
Seffu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Seffu wants it to stay on the feet.
Samu Paelinck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paelinck fails with the takedown
and Seffu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Seffu throws a poor cross that misses
so Paelinck counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seffu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paelinck sitting in guard here, content to control.
Seffu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paelinck landing with the ground and pound.
Paelinck engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Paelinck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paelinck stands and steps away. Seffu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A slow jab from Seffu misses its intended target.
Seffu scores with a kick to the body.
Seffu checks a low kick from Paelinck.
Paelinck checks a leg kick.
Seffu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paelinck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seffu.
Nice sprawl there from Seffu as Paelinck shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Seffu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray Seffu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samu Paelinck.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Seffu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paelinck backwards.
Seffu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seffu missing with knees to the body.
Paelinck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paelinck swings for the body but Seffu moves out of range.
Seffu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Seffu enables Paelinck to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Seffu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Seffu is wriggling around but Paelinck manages to pass to half guard.
Seffu is trying to maintain the position but Paelinck is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seffu tries to get to full guard but Paelinck has control of the leg.
Seffu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paelinck can do to turn this around?
Seffu works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seffu looking to control.
Paelinck lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Paelinck working some strikes from top position.
Seffu is looking for a triangle but Paelinck pushes his legs off easily.
Seffu controls Paelinck momentarily but Paelinck frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Samu Paelinck 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!
Seffu throws a lazy right hand but Paelinck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seffu throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Seffu. No joy for Paelinck on that attempt.
Seffu lands with an overhand left.
An inside leg kick from Seffu misses.
Seffu misses with an uppercut.
Seffu closes the distance and pushes Paelinck back into the cage.
Seffu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seffu is pressed up against the cage. Paelinck has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Seffu down to the mat. Seffu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paelinck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Seffu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Seffu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paelinck fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ray Seffu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samu Paelinck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Seffu.
Paelinck managing to block the knees to the body from Seffu.
Paelinck fails to pull guard.
Paelinck breaks from the clinch.
Paelinck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Seffu sprawls well. Seffu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paelinck gets slowly back to his feet.
Paelinck walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Paelinck throws a front kick aimed at Seffu's knee but Seffu avoids it well.
Paelinck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seffu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seffu is looking to clinch.
Paelinck is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Paelinck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Seffu counters with a straight right hand.
Paelinck forces Seffu back against the cage and clinches.
Seffu misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Paelinck.
Paelinck gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paelinck looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Seffu keeping moving, preventing Paelinck from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paelinck decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Seffu works the jab nicely.
Paelinck swats away the attempt to clinch by Seffu.
The fighters circling - Seffu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paelinck dives in for a single leg takedown but Seffu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Seffu is looking to counter the offense by Paelinck and move into the clinch.
Seffu misses with a wild body shot.
Paelinck changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Seffu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Seffu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paelinck decides to stand back up.
Paelinck closes the distance and clinches up with Seffu, looking for a takedown. Paelinck pushes Seffu against the cage but Seffu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Paelinck with that takedown attempt.
Seffu is looking to counter the offense by Paelinck and move into the clinch.
Paelinck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big left from Seffu misses.
Seffu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Seffu throws a shot from downtown. Paelinck moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seffu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paelinck manages to avoid it.
Paelinck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Seffu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Seffu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Seffu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Seffu!
A very excited looking Ray Seffu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Bauwens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaddie Dex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonathan Bauwens has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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149 lbs
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Good kicks
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Bauwens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaddie Dex!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauwens throws a quick inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Bauwens there.
Dex will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bauwens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dex. Dex circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dex throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bauwens counters with a nice uppercut.
Dex takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bauwens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dex looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dex fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dex wants to clinch
and Bauwens counters with a good low kick that Dex was not able to check.
Dex looks winded!
Dex tries to close the distance and clinch but Bauwens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dex throws a series of punches but Bauwens moves out of range.
Bauwens throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bauwens cracks Dex with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bauwens lands with a hook. Dex tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dex is rocked!
Dex tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dex is still on wobbly legs! Can Bauwens finish him?
Bauwens cracks Dex with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Dex tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bauwens pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Dex is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Bauwens!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raistlin Lovelair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Merlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lovelair comes to the cage accompanied by Freak on a Leash. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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208 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raistlin Lovelair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malcolm Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merlin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Merlin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lovelair has time to react.
It looks like Raistlin Lovelair has been cut.
Merlin works Lovelair's body with a nice hook.
Merlin lands an overhand right.
Lovelair is rocked!
Merlin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Lovelair is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Merlin finds Lovelair's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Lovelair flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Merlin lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Lovelair will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malcolm Merlin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre St. Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georges. St. Georges has chosen Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Rodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St. Georges keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodgers needs to keep his hands up - St. Georges had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Brett Rodgers has been cut.
St. Georges lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodgers at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodgers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St. Georges slips under a jab from Rodgers.
St. Georges misses with a wild body shot.
St. Georges with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rodgers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
St. Georges scores with a punch to the head.
Rodgers looks to land a left hand but St. Georges moved out of range nicely.
St. Georges cracks Rodgers with a good jab.
Rodgers moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers working aggressively here.
St. Georges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Rodgers misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Rodgers misses its intended target.
Rodgers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces St. Georges back to the cage. Rodgers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brett Rodgers's cut is getting worse.
St. Georges uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodgers has time to react.
St. Georges takes one to the side of the head.
St. Georges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
St. Georges cracks Rodgers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brett Rodgers's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
St. Georges uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodgers has time to react.
Rodgers tries to clinch but St. Georges is having none of it.
St. Georges connects with a single shot there.
Rodgers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St. Georges cracks Rodgers with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rodgers looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can St. Georges finish him?
Rodgers is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St. Georges scores with a body shot.
Rodgers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
St. Georges lands with a good body shot.
Rodgers is breathing heavily.
St. Georges lands a big uppercut and Rodgers crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rodgers looks OK. St. Georges waves Rodgers back to his feet!
Oh Rodgers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Brett Rodgers's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brett Rodgers's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pierre St. Georges!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wahoo Hofstder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hudson Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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217 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wahoo Hofstder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hudson Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hofstder.
Hofstder cracks Oliveira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Hudson Oliveira has been cut.
Oliveira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hofstder counters with a crisp right hand that drops Oliveira! Hofstder lets Oliveira back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oliveira is rocked!
Oliveira leaves his chin hanging out and Hofstder seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Oliveira crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wahoo Hofstder!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Spector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerzy Czajkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerzy Czajkowski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Elijah Spector's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elijah Spector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerzy Czajkowski!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spector throws a head kick that misses
and Spector takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Czajkowski moves into the clinch.
Spector blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spector jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Czajkowski walks away with a smile on his face. Spector gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spector needs to keep his hands up - Czajkowski had a free shot at his head there.
Czajkowski closes the distance and pushes Spector back into the cage.
Spector jumps guard but Czajkowski stands there with Spector around his waist. Spector gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Czajkowski controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Czajkowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Czajkowski.
Spector works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spector drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spector jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spector drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spector jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector won't allow Czajkowski to get back to his feet.
Spector trying to control but Czajkowski is working from the bottom.
Spector drops back looking for a leg! Czajkowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Czajkowski manages to kick Spector off! Spector jumps back into Czajkowski's guard.
Spector passes into half guard.
Czajkowski trying to hold on to Spector's head to control him but Spector postures up.
Spector looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spector works his way into side control.
Spector is looking to take a break and control but Czajkowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spector is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Czajkowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spector is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Czajkowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spector in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Czajkowski is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elijah Spector!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sir Mixalot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Lanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mixalot's entrance music is Baby Got Back. A fine choice. Joshua Lanford 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sir Mixalot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joshua Lanford!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mixalot throws a good cross that connects.
Mixalot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lanford manages to avoid it.
Lanford 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.
Lanford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mixalot counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mixalot wants to control from the top but Lanford keeps moving.
Mixalot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lanford is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mixalot content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mixalot tries to free his leg and advance position but Lanford is retaining full guard.
Mixalot sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanford is trying to control the position but Mixalot postures up.
Mixalot wants to control from the top but Lanford keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lanford lands a body shot.
Mixalot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lanford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mixalot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lanford.
Lanford drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mixalot defends it well.
Lanford cracks Mixalot with an open hand slap.
Mixalot has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Mixalot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lanford on the side of the head.
A big right from Mixalot misses.
Lanford drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mixalot defends it well.
Lanford misses with the combination.
Mixalot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Lanford as he connects with a hook.
Joshua Lanford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mixalot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mixalot throws a right hand that Lanford ducks under and follows up with a left that Lanford also avoids with ease.
And Lanford tries to counter it with a takedown but Mixalot pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mixalot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mixalot lands a body shot.
Lanford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lanford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lanford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lanford throws a punch but it's blocked by Mixalot.
Mixalot scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Mixalot as the two fighters clinch.
Mixalot has Lanford pressed against the cage, preventing Lanford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lanford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mixalot is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mixalot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Mixalot.
Lanford decides to pull guard.
Lanford wants to get back to his feet but Mixalot is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mixalot is stalling in the full guard.
Mixalot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mixalot passes Lanford's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lanford works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mixalot looking to sit in guard and control but Lanford gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mixalot trying to keep a closed guard but Lanford is proving a slippery customer.
Mixalot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lanford controls the pace.
Lanford cracks Mixalot with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lanford scoring with some ground and pound.
Lanford throws a strike but Mixalot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mixalot slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mixalot advances nicely into full mount.
Mixalot trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mixalot with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mixalot is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Lanford is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sir Mixalot!
Sir Mixalot managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Joshua Lanford stepped up to the mic, saying 'I take nothing from the guy it just wasnt my night. I come back stronger next time.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zain Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleon Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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209 lbs
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BJJ White 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zain Wu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cleon Wright!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wu throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Wu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Wu catches Wright right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Wright as he connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Wright.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Wu moved out of range.
Wu misses with a hook.
Wu loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wu avoids the body shot from Wright.
Wu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wu feinted with a counter takedown.
Wright throws a body punch but Wu moves out of range.
Wu throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Wu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wu with a body shot.
Wu missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Wright misses.
Wright moves forwards but Wu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wright checks the leg kick.
Wu moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Wu throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Wright lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Wright misses.
Wu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wu.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Wu slips the punch.
Wu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Wu.
Wright swings for the body but Wu moves out of range.
Wu motions for Wright to come forward. Wu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright lands with a right hand.
Wu misses with a wild body shot.
Wright jabs Wu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wu throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Wu misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Wright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wright lands with an uppercut that bounces Wu off the cage and back into range.
Wright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wu circles away quickly and effectively.
Wu scoring well with a low kick there.
A leg kick checked by Wright.
Wright checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wu connects with a nice looking jab.
Wright digs a good body shot into Wu's ribs.
Wright throws a nice looking combination but Wu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wu throws a solid leg kick but Wright takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a hook. Wu ducked under it nicely.
Wu misses with a straight right.
Wu throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Wright throws a hook but Wu avoids it easily.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wu.
Wright throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wright is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick from Wu misses.
Wu throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Wright punishes Wu's body with a nice straight punch.
Wu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Wright connects with a jab.
Wu throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright scores with a jab. Wu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot lands for Wright.
Wright throws a body punch but Wu moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wright's head backwards.
Wu throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Wright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wu's hands.
A jab from Wu misses.
A big right from Wu misses.
Wright misses with a wild combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wright.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright misses with a hook.
Wu cracks the inside of Wright's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cleon Wright will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wright takes a swing at Wu's ribcage but misses.
Cleon Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wu walks into a jab.
Wright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wu finds it's way round the side to connect with Wright's head.
Wu misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Wright checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wu takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Wu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wright circles away quickly and effectively.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wu blocks it well.
Wright connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Wu's head but Wu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wright throws a leg kick but Wu checks it.
Wu misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu throws a low kick, looking for Wright's leg but Wright calmly moves out of range.
Wright lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wu misses with a straight right.
Wu throws a right hand that Wright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wright also avoids with ease.
Wright scores with a leg kick.
Wright takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wright misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wright.
Wright throws the left hand but Wu avoids the punch easily.
Wu throws a chopping leg kick but Wright manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wu avoids the body shot from Wright.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Wu works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Wu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright tests Wu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wu misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wu.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wu misses with a low kick.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wu tries to work over Wright's front leg with a kick but Wright checks it.
Wu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wright.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Wu's shoulder, as Wu tries to avoid the shot.
Wu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wright swings for the body but Wu moves out of range.
Wu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wright on the side of the head.
A big left from Wright misses.
Wu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wrights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wu misses with a body shot.
Wright thuds a left hand into Wu's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
Wu throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wu's hands.
Wu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wu was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Wu throws a shot to the body.
Wu checks a low kick from Wright.
A jab from Wu misses.
Wright swings for the body but Wu moves out of range.
Wu throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
A right-left combo lands from Wu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wright fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wright swinging wildly here.
Wright scores with a jab. Wu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wu throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Wu.
Wright slips a straight right by Wu.
Wright lands a really nice looking cross but Wu seems unphased.
Wu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wright lands a body shot.
Wu ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Wu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Wu tries to land a leg kick but Wright saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cleon Wright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A swing and a miss from Wu.
Wu looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Wu throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Wright throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wu.
Wright slips under a jab.
A big left from Wright misses.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
An inside leg kick from Wu misses.
Wright appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Wu's shoulder, as Wu tries to avoid the shot.
Wu avoids the body shot from Wright.
A big left from Wu misses.
Wu tried to score with a low kick but Wright checks it.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wu 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 Wright has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wright and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Wright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wright pushes Wu away with a front kick.
Wright defending well as Wu loads up on a big left hand.
Wright lands a lovely overhand right.
Wu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Wu misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Wright misses.
A jab from Wright does it's job there.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wu.
Wright is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
Wu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wu throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Wright lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wu misses with a double jab.
Wright misses with a few strikes there.
Wu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wu looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.
Wu misses with a shot to the body
and Wright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from Wu misses.
A big left from Wu misses.
Sloppy strikes from Wu. Those never looked like landing.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright throws a right and a left that Wu avoids nicely.
Wu slips under a jab.
Wu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wu.
Wu motions for Wright to come forward. Wu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wu throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Wu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Wu misses with a double jab.
Wright needs to keep his hands up - Wu had a free shot at his head there.
Wu with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Wright. Those never looked like landing.
Wright lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Wu.
Wright blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Wright.
Wright swinging wildly here.
Wright throws a hook but Wu avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a two punch combination.
Wu slips under a jab from Wright.
Wu feints a jab promting Wright to slip. Wu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wright slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright misses with a straight left.
Wright takes a swing at Wu's ribcage but misses.
Cleon Wright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wright in his tracks.
Wright tries to score with a low kick but Wu moves his leg out of the way.
Wu throws a big shot that misses.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wu.
Wu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wright on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zain Wu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wu throws a jab but it's blocked by Wright.
Wu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wright on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zain Wu.
Well Wright 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleon Wright!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michal Gruszczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Salavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hector Salavez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michal Gruszczyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Salavez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruszczyk lands a jab to the nose.
Salavez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gruszczyk napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Salavez working the ground and pound.
Salavez throws a strike aimed at the side of Gruszczyk's head but Gruszczyk avoids it well.
Salavez cracks Gruszczyk with a big elbow.
Salavez cracks Gruszczyk with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Salavez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gruszczyk is avoiding damage well.
Salavez scoring with punches from side control.
It looks like Michal Gruszczyk has been cut.
Salavez lands an elbow.
Salavez grinds an elbow into Gruszczyk's temple.
Salavez scores with punches from side control.
Salavez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gruszczyk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gruszczyk tries to get out of the position.
Salavez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gruszczyk is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salavez cracks Gruszczyk with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Salavez immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Gruszczyk is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Salavez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Salavez!
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