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Primal 35 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angry Racist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samu Paelinck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great low kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angry Racist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samu Paelinck!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Racist looking to score a takedown here. Paelinck is defending well but Racist drives through and ends up in Paelinck's guard.
Paelinck wants to stand but Racist is controlling the position.
Racist throws a strike but Paelinck rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Paelinck makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paelinck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Racist wants to sweep here but Paelinck controlling him for the moment.
Paelinck postures up in Racist's guard and throws a big left but Racist blocks it.
Paelinck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Racist trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Racist tries to strike from the bottom.
Racist is controlling Paelinck's posture.
Racist controls Paelinck momentarily but Paelinck frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paelinck postures up in Racist's guard and throws a big left but Racist blocks it.
Paelinck engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Racist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Racist on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Racist tries to get out of the position.
Paelinck trying to control but Racist is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Paelinck lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Racist wants to sweep but no luck.
Racist is working hard here to advance position.
Racist throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paelinck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Racist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Paelinck tries to counter it with a takedown but Racist pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Paelinck gets a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Racist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Racist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Racist walks into a left hand.
Paelinck scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Paelinck shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Racist's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paelinck wants to control from the top but Racist keeps moving.
Racist throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Paelinck trying to control but Racist is working from the bottom.
Paelinck stopping the sweep attempt from Racist.
Racist throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Paelinck won't allow Racist to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paelinck stands up over Racist, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Racist trying to keep a closed guard but Paelinck is proving a slippery customer.
Paelinck wants to control from the top but Racist keeps moving.
Racist looking for a sweep. Not yet Racist, not yet.
Paelinck wants to stand but Racist has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, jab by Paelinck - just one landing.
It looks like Angry Racist has been cut.
Racist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paelinck as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paelinck! But no joy.
Racist looks for the body kick but Paelinck saw that one coming.
Paelinck throws a counter combo.
Paelinck wants to land a leg kick but Racist is out of range.
Racist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paelinck avoids the head kick by Racist.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paelinck! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paelinck scores with a jab to the head.
Paelinck misses with a jab, cross combination.
Racist ducks under a wild hook from Paelinck.
A bone on bone clash there as Racist blocks the leg kick.
Paelinck looks to land a body kick but Racist moved away.
Paelinck lands the left hand.
Racist getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Paelinck closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paelinck is trying to drag Racist to the mat but Racist just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paelinck is looking to take this one to the mat.
Paelinck is looking to take this one to the mat.
Angry Racist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samu Paelinck.
Paelinck wants a takedown but no success here.
Racist looking to stall.
Racist working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samu Paelinck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Angry Racist's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Paelinck avoids the body shot from Racist.
A combination from Paelinck does no damage.
Racist fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paelinck to the ground. Racist is now in Paelinck's guard.
Paelinck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Racist connects with a couple of short punches.
Racist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paelinck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Racist has managed to get both his arms back between Paelinck's legs - danger averted.
Racist throwing strikes but missing.
Paelinck 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.
Paelinck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paelinck is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Paelinck wants to stand but Racist is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Racist throwing strikes from guard but Paelinck blocks nicely.
Racist throws a big right hand that misses.
Paelinck is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Racist is controlling him.
Paelinck will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Paelinck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Paelinck tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Racist slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Racist trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paelinck is looking to stand up but Racist won't let him.
Racist is trying to keep Paelinck in close.
Paelinck throws a big right hand that misses.
Samu Paelinck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paelinck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Racist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Racist lands a head kick. Paelinck smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Paelinck keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Racist.
A head kick by Racist misses
enabling Paelinck to counter with a crisp jab.
Paelinck wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Racist throws a sloppy head kick and Paelinck moves out of range easily.
Paelinck closes the distance and clinches.
Racist looking to stall.
Paelinck is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Paelinck unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Racist misses with a knee strike.
Paelinck is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Racist is defending well.
Paelinck is trying to break free.
Paelinck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paelinck feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Racists jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Paelinck drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Racist is looking to regain half guard here but Paelinck keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paelinck lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Racist down.
Racist gets back to half guard.
Racist moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Racist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Paelinck is staying active underneath Racist, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paelinck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Racist's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Racist's back!
Racist trying to control the hands but Paelinck breaks the grip.
Racist is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samu Paelinck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Angry Racist's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Paelinck gets caught flat footed, as Racist shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Paelinck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Paelinck would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Paelinck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Racist working a defensive guard here.
Racist tries to strike from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paelinck's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paelinck scoring with some ground and pound.
Paelinck postures up in Racist's guard and throws a big left but Racist blocks it.
Paelinck tries to stand but Racist is controlling from the bottom.
Paelinck preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paelinck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Racist wants to sweep but no luck.
Paelinck landing some decent shots from guard.
Paelinck tries to free his leg and advance position but Racist is retaining full guard.
Paelinck with a nice head shot there.
Paelinck controlling from the top position.
Paelinck working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Racist's head.
Paelinck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Racist with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Paelinck can't handle though.
Paelinck won't allow Racist to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Racist.
Racist lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Racist misses with a head kick.
Racist keeps the fight on the outside.
Paelinck stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Paelinck throws out a powerful jab.
Paelinck thumps Racist with a low kick.
Paelinck has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Paelinck doesn't manage to clinch there - Racist circles away.
Racist tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paelinck tries to close the distance and clinch but Racist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paelinck shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Paelinck trying to control but Racist is working from the bottom.
Paelinck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paelinck is in close to Racist's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paelinck lands a couple of digs.
Paelinck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paelinck won't allow Racist to sweep him here.
Paelinck makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Racist seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Paelinck connects with a couple of short punches.
Racist 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.
Paelinck working some strikes from top position.
Racist has momentary wrist control but Paelinck slips an elbow through the middle.
Paelinck wants to control from the top but Racist keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Racist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paelinck.
Racist trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Racist is on top in guard.
Paelinck pulls Racist in close to prevent any damage.
Paelinck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Racist wants to control from the top but Paelinck keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samu Paelinck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paelinck 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samu Paelinck!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ciro Ghetta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Cavendish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ciro Ghetta had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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250 lbs
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240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Hates pizza |
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Good low kicks
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ciro Ghetta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcel Cavendish!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cavendish misses with a straight left.
Ghetta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cavendish has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cavendish swings for the body but Ghetta moves out of range.
Cavendish pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ghetta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Cavendish misses
and Ghetta counters with a shoot takedown. Cavendish fights it but they end up in guard.
Ghetta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ghetta trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cavendish manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Cavendish content to stall in guard here.
Ghetta has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cavendish 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 Ghetta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavendish working away.
Ghetta striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cavendish trying to control the action but Ghetta is working from the bottom.
Cavendish just content to control the position.
Ghetta looking for a sweep but Cavendish has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cavendish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ghetta working to try and regain half guard.
Ghetta regains half guard.
Ghetta flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Ghetta actively working from the bottom here.
Ghetta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ghetta punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ghetta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ghetta strikes from the bottom but Cavendish uses the opportunity to move to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cavendish gets to mount! Ghetta was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ghetta manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ghetta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghetta wants to control but Cavendish is keeping busy.
Ghetta is looking to improve his position.
Cavendish controlling the action here.
Ghetta wants to control but Cavendish is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcel Cavendish will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cavendish throws an off balance right hand
and Ghetta counters with a left to the body.
Ghetta moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Cavendish.
Cavendish lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cavendish.
Ghetta lands a body shot.
Cavendish lands a nice uppercut.
Ghetta working aggressively here.
Ghetta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Ghetta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ghetta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cavendish smiles and moves away.
Ghetta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cavendish throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ghetta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavendish swings widly with a right hand
and Ghetta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cavendish slips under a jab from Ghetta.
Ghetta thuds a left hand into Cavendish's body.
A left and a right from Cavendish both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Ciro Ghetta has been cut.
Cavendish jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ghetta throws a big counter combination but Cavendish scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ghetta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cavendish. Cavendish circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cavendish throws a poor cross that misses
and Ghetta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cavendish moves away from the strike by Ghetta.
Ghetta ducks under a wild hook from Cavendish.
Cavendish throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ghetta counters with a single leg into guard. Cavendish didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghetta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ghetta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ghetta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ciro Ghetta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cavendish dives on top into guard.
Ghetta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cavendish is one step ahead there.
Ghetta keeping moving, preventing Cavendish from controlling successfully.
Ghetta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ghetta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cavendish is aware though and is defending well.
Ghetta has his foot on Cavendish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cavendish works his way back into a safe position though.
Ghetta has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cavendish has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetta looking for a sweep but Cavendish has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Cavendish controlling the pace for now.
Ghetta is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghetta regains half guard.
Ghetta moves into full guard.
Ghetta looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghetta, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavendish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ghetta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cavendish is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ghetta tries to strike from the bottom.
Ghetta wants to sweep here but Cavendish controlling him for the moment.
Ghetta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ghetta working a defensive guard but Cavendish manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cavendish taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ciro Ghetta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ciro Ghetta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cavendish throws a looping overhand right but Ghetta ducks down to avoid it.
Ghetta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ghetta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cavendish.
Cavendish throws a lazy right hand but Ghetta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Ghetta lands.
Ghetta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cavendish lands with a short shot to the head.
Ghetta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cavendish to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ghetta.
Cavendish using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ghetta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cavendish looking to stall.
Ghetta lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavendish tries to work over Ghetta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cavendish lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cavendish throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ghettas head.
Cavendish leaning his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavendish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cavendish misses with an uppercut
and Ghetta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghetta tries to clinch but Cavendish moves out of range.
Cavendish throws the left hand but Ghetta avoids the punch easily.
Cavendish misses with an uppercut
and Ghetta counters with a nice uppercut.
Cavendish misses with a low kick as Ghetta jumps back.
Ghetta misses with a low kick as Cavendish jumps back.
Ghetta tries to clinch up.
Cavendish appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cavendish is looking to chop away at Ghetta's legs.
Marcel Cavendish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cavendish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghetta.
Ghetta misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavendish throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ghetta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cavendish paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cavendish wants to land a leg kick but Ghetta is out of range.
Cavendish throws a leg kick which misses Ghetta's front leg but catches the back leg as Ghetta tries to avoid it.
Cavendish misses with a hook.
Cavendish tries to land a front kick but Ghetta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cavendish misses the body punch
and Ghetta counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy body kick from Cavendish
and Ghetta counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghetta wants to clinch up but Cavendish keeps it at a distance.
Ghetta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cavendish under the eye.
Cavendish lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavendish throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Ghetta counter with a right hand.
Ghetta slips a jab and a cross from Cavendish.
An attempted straight right counter from Ghetta misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cavendish. Ghetta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cavendish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ghetta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cavendish throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ghetta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cavendish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ghetta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cavendish on the side of the head.
Ghetta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ghetta ducks under a wild hook from Cavendish.
Cavendish pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ghetta back to the cage. Cavendish follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ciro Ghetta is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Ghetta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghetta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavendish regains half guard, as Ghetta was trying to land strikes.
Ghetta is trying to work for a kimura but Cavendish is defending well.
Ghetta stalling away here and it's allowed Cavendish to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ghetta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ghetta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Ciro Ghetta.
I think Ghetta 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ciro Ghetta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dum Debble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rutger Van Alst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dum Debble could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rutger Van Alst's chin.
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175 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dum Debble!
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, Rutger Van Alst!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Alst ducks under a wild hook from Debble.
Van Alst slips under a jab.
Van Alst throws a big counter head kick but Debble avoids it with no problem.
Debble catches Van Alst with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Alst takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Alst moves in looking to clinch but Debble pushes him off.
Debble throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Debble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Debble misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Alst finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Debble has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Alst.
Van Alst uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Debble.
Van Alst is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Debble with a body shot.
Debble takes a swing at Van Alst's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Debble's head coaches at The Skating Rink that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Alst moves out of range of the strikes.
Debble swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Alst counters with a solid body kick.
Van Alst avoids the body shot from Debble.
Debble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Alst avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Debble misses with a body shot.
Van Alst appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van Alst buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Van Alst misses
and Debble counters with a nice uppercut.
Debble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Alst manages to avoid it.
Debble just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Alst blocks a jab.
Debble thuds his right hand into Van Alst's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Debble walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Debble missing with a left hand there. Van Alst was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Alst keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Alst slips a jab from Debble.
Van Alst misses with a head kick.
Debble misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Alst.
Van Alst misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Debble getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Alst throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Van Alst scores with a decent looking hook.
Debble connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Alst closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice defenses there by Van Alst.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Alst! But no joy.
Van Alst slips a straight right by Debble.
Dum Debble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Alst takes one to the chin there.
Van Alst doesn't manage to clinch there - Debble circles away.
Van Alst uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Debble.
Van Alst avoids the body shot from Debble.
Van Alst wants to counter with a clinch but Debble pushes him away.
Van Alst feints and then cracks Debble's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Debble down.
Debble cracks Van Alst with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Alst throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debble lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Debble just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Debble lands.
Van Alst is rocked!
It looks like Rutger Van Alst has been cut.
Debble misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Alst is still on wobbly legs! Can Debble finish him?
Debble thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Alst raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Van Alst seems to have recovered his senses.
Debble misses with a hook.
Debble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Alst was well out of range. Poor timing from Debble.
Debble misses with a body shot.
Debble avoids the head kick by Van Alst.
Van Alst scoring well with a low kick there.
Debble cracks Van Alst with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Debble misses with a straight left.
Debble is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Debble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Alst.
Van Alst looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Debble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Alst moves away.
Van Alst keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Alst tries to counter with a clinch but Debble shakes him off and moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Alst!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Debble throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Alst makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Alst tries to clinch up.
Debble throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Alst counters with a good low kick that Debble was not able to check.
Van Alst lands a nice hook to Debble's body. Debble takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Debble misses with a looping left.
Debble throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Alst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Debble.
Debble misses the shot to the body.
Debble swings widly with a right hand
and Van Alst counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Debble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Alst.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dum Debble dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rutger Van Alst's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Debble thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Van Alst misses the target.
Debble moves out of range as Van Alst strikes.
Van Alst avoids the body shot from Debble.
Debble misses with a body shot.
Debble throws a hook but Van Alst blocks it.
Debble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Alst.
Debble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Alst.
Van Alst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Debble.
Debble takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debble throws a looping overhand right but Van Alst ducks down to avoid it.
Van Alst with a hook.
Debble looks to land a right hand but Van Alst moved out of range.
Van Alst replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Debble blocks it well.
Debble on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Alst slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Alst staying out of range there.
Debble rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Alst cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Alst throws a nice head kick!
Debble throws an off balance right hand
and Van Alst counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Debble misses with a body shot.
Debble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Debble looks to land a left hand but Van Alst moved out of range nicely.
Debble sets himself, and Van Alst steps forward looking for the clinch! Debble avoids it this time.
Debble has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice shot lands for Debble.
Debble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Alst moves away.
A shot to the liver by Van Alst. Beautiful body shot.
Debble throws a hook to the side of Van Alst's head but Van Alst sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Debble blocks a head kick by Van Alst.
Van Alst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Debble manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Debble darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Alst.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Alst throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Debble throws an overhand right that lands on Van Alst's shoulder, as Van Alst tries to avoid the shot.
Van Alst throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Alst throws a head kick but Debble moves out of range.
Debble misses with an uppercut.
Debble looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Alst is just out of range.
Debble throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Alst counters with a body kick that stops Debble in his tracks momentarily.
Debble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dum Debble is winning the standup battle so far.
Debble throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Alst counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Debble throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Alst counters with a thumping low kick.
Debble moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the body from Debble misses
and Van Alst counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debble takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Alst slips a straight right by Debble.
Van Alst slips under a jab from Debble.
Van Alst uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Debble.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Alst misses.
Debble throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Alst! But no joy.
Van Alst throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Alst fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Debble is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Debble misses the target.
Debble throws an overhand right that lands on Van Alst's shoulder, as Van Alst tries to avoid the shot.
Debble's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Alst under the eye.
Debble getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Debble rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Alst counters with a straight right hand.
Van Alst misses with a body kick.
Van Alst scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Alst avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Alst looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Alst throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Debble swings widly with a right hand
and Van Alst counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Debble connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Debble misses with a straight right.
Van Alst wants to counter the offense by Debble and move into the clinch position.
Van Alst lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Debble misses with a looping left.
Van Alst throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Debble misses the target.
Debble looks to throw the jab but Van Alst is out of range.
Van Alst is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Debble.
Van Alst connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Debble looks to land a left hand but Van Alst moved out of range nicely.
Van Alst misses with a body kick.
Debble throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Alst counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Van Alst.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rutger Van Alst showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rutger Van Alst's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Van Alst plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Debble misses with a body punch
and Debble takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Alst's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Alst obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Debble throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Alst counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Van Alst there.
Debble misses with an uppercut
and Van Alst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Alst moves out of range of the strikes.
Debble swings for the body but Van Alst moves out of range.
Van Alst throws a fast counter high kick but Debble manages to duck under it in time.
Debble throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Alst.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Alst.
Van Alst misses with a leg kick.
Debble blocks a head kick by Van Alst.
Van Alst defending well as Debble loads up on a big left hand.
Debble backing away here, and Van Alst unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Van Alst lands a nice shot to the body.
Debble is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Debble misses the shot to the body.
Debble swings widly with a right hand
and Van Alst counters with a good low kick that Debble was not able to check.
Van Alst misses with a leg kick.
Debble swings widly with a right hand
and Van Alst counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Debble checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Debble was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Alst.
Van Alst is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Alst.
Van Alst drives through and clinches with Debble against the cage.
Debble lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Alst misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Alst has had enough of the clinch but Debble keeps him there for the moment.
Van Alst tries to throw a body punch but Debble avoids it by throwing Van Alst back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Debble.
Van Alst doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Debble.
Van Alst tries to throw a body punch but Debble avoids it by throwing Van Alst back against the cage.
Debble misses with a knee strike.
Debble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Debble lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Debble blocks a body shot from Van Alst.
Debble softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Debble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Alst misses with a punch to the body.
Van Alst tries to throw a body punch but Debble avoids it by throwing Van Alst back against the cage.
Van Alst stalling.
Van Alst goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Alst lands a hook to the side of the head.
Debble lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Alst or not.
Debble works on Van Alst's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Alst takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Debble pushes Van Alst back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Debble putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Alst in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Debble creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Alst wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Debble.
Debble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Alst trying to control the position but instead, Debble has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Alst into the cage.
Debble lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Van Alst to his knees! Debble keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dum Debble!
Dum Debble decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JoJo Monsoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lester comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Five finger death punch - jekyll and hyde kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, JoJo Monsoon!
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, Jack Lester!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monsoon manages to avoid it.
Lester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Monsoon.
Lester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jack Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lester throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monsoon.
Lester misses with a looping right.
Monsoon misses with a hook.
Lester tries to land a leg kick but Monsoon saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester misses with a combination
and Monsoon counters with a nice uppercut.
Lester misses with a wild body shot.
Lester throws a sloppy head kick and Monsoon moves out of range easily.
Monsoon ducks under a wild hook from Lester.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Lester misses
and Monsoon counters with a shoot takedown. Lester fights it but they end up in guard.
Monsoon stops Lester from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lester has a closed guard, preventing Monsoon from standing up.
Monsoon stands up from Lester's guard - Monsoon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lester moves in looking to clinch but Monsoon pushes him off.
Monsoon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monsoon manages to avoid it.
As Lester tries to get set, Monsoon tries to push him back and clinch up but Lester manages to avoid the attempt.
Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monsoon was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester.
Monsoon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Monsoon's corner calls for a 1-2. Monsoon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Monsoon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Monsoon scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monsoon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsoon lands a left and a right that sends Lester crashing to the canvas! Monsoon dives into mount looking to finish!
Lester is rocked!
Monsoon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lester because Monsoon loaded up on that one.
Lester is still in real trouble! Can Monsoon finish him?
Lester trying desperately to get to his feet.
Monsoon unloads with some shots from mount but Lester bucks and avoids them well.
Lester seems to have recovered his senses.
You get the feeling that Lester really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Monsoon has hold of Lester's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lester manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Monsoon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lester bucks Monsoon off and manages to get back to his feet!
Lester throws a head kick but Monsoon moves out of range.
Monsoon scores with a jab.
Monsoon jabs Lester right on the nose. Lester blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Monsoon. That snapped Lester's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monsoon to score with a decent uppercut.
Monsoon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lester.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monsoon.
Monsoon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Monsoon.
Monsoon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Monsoon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lesters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lester throws a head kick that misses.
Monsoon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lester looks winded!
Lester tries to bum rush Monsoon with a series of wild strikes but Monsoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monsoon lands a big shot that drops Lester! Can he finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monsoon is looking to stand up but Lester won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester is looking to stand up but Monsoon isn't so interested in that idea.
Monsoon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Monsoon looking to pass the guard.
Lester wants to stand but Monsoon is controlling the position.
Monsoon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lester works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monsoon stops Lester from standing up.
Lester wants to get back to his feet but Monsoon passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monsoon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Monsoon controlling the action here.
Monsoon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JoJo Monsoon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Monsoon avoids the body shot from Lester.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monsoon.
Lester has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab, jab by Monsoon - just one landing.
Monsoon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Despite the aggression on Lester's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
JoJo Monsoon is winning the standup battle so far.
Monsoon scores with a jab.
Lester throws a head kick that misses.
Monsoon throws a push kick but Lester slaps the foot to one side.
Monsoon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monsoon cracks Lester with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Monsoon misses with a few strikes there.
Lester is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Monsoon rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lester 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 Monsoon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monsoon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lester drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lester swings for the body but Monsoon moves out of range.
Monsoon feinted with a counter takedown.
Monsoon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Monsoon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lester can do to turn this around?
Lester tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monsoon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monsoon works Lester's body with a nice hook.
Monsoon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack Lester is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lester throws a head kick that misses.
Monsoon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lester is breathing heavily.
Monsoon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Monsoon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lester doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Monsoon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monsoon cracks Lester with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lester on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Monsoon catches Lester napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Lester to the canvas!
Monsoon is stalling in the full guard.
Lester wants to get back to his feet but Monsoon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Monsoon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lester is proving hard to escape from.
Lester is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monsoon is controlling him.
Monsoon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lester is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester wants to get back to his feet but Monsoon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Monsoon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Monsoon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Monsoon slips a jab and a cross from Lester.
The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Monsoon finds it's target.
Lester lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monsoon circles away quickly and effectively.
Lester has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick by Lester misses
and Monsoon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Monsoon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Monsoon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
OH! Lester has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Monsoon smells blood and charges in for the finish! Monsoon unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Lester sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). JoJo Monsoon!
JoJo Monsoon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitorrio Santillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitorrio Santillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ralph Gardner!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gardner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab by Santillo.
Gardner rushes Santillo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gardner breaks the clinch.
Gardner misses with a hook. Santillo ducked under it nicely.
Gardner moves into the clinch successfully.
Santillo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gardner lands an overhand right.
It looks like Vitorrio Santillo has been cut.
Gardner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gardner misses with a straight left.
Gardner pushes Santillo up against the cage in a clinch.
Gardner stalling against the cage.
Gardner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santillo scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Gardner.
Gardner moves into the clinch.
Gardner tries to throw a body punch but Santillo avoids it by throwing Gardner back against the cage.
Santillo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gardner clinches with his opponent.
Gardner struggles to land a body shot inside as Santillo controls his hands.
Gardner breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santillo misses with a looping right.
Gardner misses with a looping right.
Gardner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gardner instigates a clinch.
Gardner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santillo breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Santillo misses its intended target.
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!
Gardner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santillo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Santillo misses.
Gardner moves away from the strike by Santillo.
Vitorrio Santillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gardner clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Gardner.
Gardner misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph Gardner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gardner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph Gardner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aawut Sundwarrama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adaephon Delat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aawut Sundwarrama has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aawut Sundwarrama!
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, Adaephon Delat!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sundwarrama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sundwarrama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sundwarrama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Delat 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.
Delat misses with a straight right.
As Delat looks to move away, Sundwarrama throws a big counter combo but Delat just gets out of the way.
Delat throws a body shot but no joy.
Sundwarrama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Delat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aawut Sundwarrama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delat avoids a kick to the body.
Sundwarrama looks to land a left hand but Delat moved out of range nicely.
Delat tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sundwarrama scores with a kick to the body.
Delat cracks a nice hook into Sundwarrama's ribs.
Sundwarrama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sundwarrama closes the distance and pushes Delat back into the cage.
Sundwarrama tries a body shot but Delat blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundwarrama stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama struggles to land a body shot inside as Delat controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Sundwarrama.
Delat tries to break the clinch but Sundwarrama is controlling the position.
Delat prevents a body shot from Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundwarrama working aggressively here.
Delat has a couple of punches blocked by Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama has a couple of punches blocked by Delat.
Nice body punch from Sundwarrama.
Delat blocking some punches.
Sundwarrama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delat prevents a body shot from Sundwarrama.
Delat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sundwarrama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sundwarrama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sundwarrama lands a leg kick that knocks Delat off balance momentarily.
Delat pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sundwarrama back to the cage. Delat follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sundwarrama tries to land a body kick
enabling Delat to counter with a crisp jab.
Delat throws a hook but Sundwarrama blocks it.
Sundwarrama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sundwarrama - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundwarrama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Sundwarrama backs off Delat throws a huge counter combo but Sundwarrama manages to avoid it all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sundwarrama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sundwarrama scores with a jab to the body.
Delat misses with a hook.
Sundwarrama throws a low kick but Delat moves out of range easily.
Sundwarrama throws a body kick that misses.
Sundwarrama tries to close the distance and clinch but Delat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Delat misses with a wild body shot.
Sundwarrama is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Delat.
Delat slips under a jab from Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Delat misses.
Sundwarrama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sundwarrama misses with a head kick.
Sundwarrama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sundwarrama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Delat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Delat scores with a hook to the body. Sundwarrama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sundwarrama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Delat misses with a wild body shot.
Delat misses with the combination.
Sundwarrama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Delat throws a nice looking combination but Sundwarrama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Delat takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Delat takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Sundwarrama.
Danga de danga de dang - Delat scores with a four punch combination!
A big left from Delat misses.
Aawut Sundwarrama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Delat cracks Sundwarrama with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delat misses with the combination.
Delat connects with a crisp jab.
Sundwarrama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sundwarrama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sundwarrama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sundwarrama lands a high kick!
It looks like Adaephon Delat has been cut.
Sundwarrama throws a push kick but Delat slaps the foot to one side.
Sundwarrama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body kick from Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama wants to clinch.
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 Aawut Sundwarrama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adaephon Delat's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sundwarrama throws a push kick but Delat slaps the foot to one side.
Delat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sundwarrama lands a head kick. Delat smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Delat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sundwarrama on the side of the head.
Delat tries to bum rush Sundwarrama with a series of wild strikes but Sundwarrama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sundwarrama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adaephon Delat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sundwarrama throws a body shot but no joy.
Delat tests Sundwarrama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Delat misses with a jab, cross combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Delat loads up on a big right hand but Sundwarrama slips the punch.
Sundwarrama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sundwarrama. Delat shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delat misses with a hook.
Sundwarrama misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delat looks to score with a jab to the body but Sundwarrama is just out of range.
Delat misses the shot to the body.
As Delat tries to get set, Sundwarrama tries to push him back and clinch up but Delat manages to avoid the attempt.
Sundwarrama throws a low kick but Delat avoids it.
Sundwarrama closes the distance and pushes Delat back into the cage.
Sundwarrama misses with an elbow strike.
Sundwarrama is pressed up against the cage. Delat has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sundwarrama down to the mat. Sundwarrama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That kick from Sundwarrama tenderised Delat's leg. Delat is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sundwarrama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Delat moves out of range of the body kick.
Sundwarrama scores with a spinning back kick!
Delat lands a jab to Sundwarrama's midsection.
Delat has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sundwarrama.
Delat connects with a body shot.
Sundwarrama lands with a kick to the ribs.
Delat is breathing heavily.
Delat avoids a kick to the body.
Sundwarrama gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Delat counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sundwarrama thows a body kick. Delat tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundwarrama keeps Delat at a distance using the push kick.
Sundwarrama lands a nice looking body kick.
Sundwarrama looks to land a body kick but Delat moved away.
Delat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sundwarrama misses with a body kick.
Sundwarrama throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Sundwarrama misses.
Sundwarrama misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Delat! But no joy.
Sundwarrama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Delat if he has to take too many more of those.
Sundwarrama is looking to land body kicks.
Delat swinging wildly here.
Delat throws a right and a left that Sundwarrama avoids nicely.
Sundwarrama throws a wild body kick that Delat sees coming a mile off.
Delat takes a swing at Sundwarrama's ribcage but misses.
Sundwarrama is looking to clinch but Delat is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundwarrama keeps Delat at a distance using the push kick.
Sundwarrama forces Delat back against the cage and clinches.
Delat wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delat.
Sundwarrama can't find room to land a body shot as Delat controls the action.
Sundwarrama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sundwarrama slowing the pace effectively.
Sundwarrama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Delats head.
Sundwarrama struggles to land a body shot inside as Delat controls his hands.
Sundwarrama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sundwarrama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Sundwarrama.
Delat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sundwarrama.
Delat tries to work over Sundwarrama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sundwarrama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sundwarrama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Delat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundwarrama tries to work over Delat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delat.
Delat struggles to land a body shot inside as Sundwarrama controls his hands.
Sundwarrama prevents Delat from breaking the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sundwarrama takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sundwarrama is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Delat is keeping busy.
Delat jumps guard.
Sundwarrama content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Delat has locked up a guillotine! Delat's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sundwarrama is holding on here and Delat must be using up a lot of energy. Sundwarrama has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Delat gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adaephon Delat!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reno Rawlings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Omeruo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reno Rawlings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Omeruo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawlings stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rawlings wants it to stay on the feet.
Omeruo fails with a takedown attempt.
Rawlings is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Omeruo.
Rawlings takes the fight into the clinch.
Rawlings lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rawlings fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Omeruo has Rawlings pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Omeruo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rawlings tumbling to the mat - Omeruo dives into Rawlings's guard.
Omeruo stopping the sweep attempt from Rawlings.
Omeruo landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omeruo throws an elbow that misses. Rawlings uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Omeruo's guard. Nice move by Rawlings!
Rawlings stays in close to Omeruo's body and controls the position.
Omeruo has control of Rawlings's left arm, preventing Rawlings from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlings won't allow Omeruo to get back to his feet.
Rawlings trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Omeruo wants to sweep but no luck.
Rawlings trying to move into half guard but instead Omeruo has managed to sweep!
Omeruo won't allow Rawlings to sweep him here.
Omeruo distracts Rawlings with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Omeruo chips away with some ground and pound.
Omeruo connects with a couple of short punches.
Rawlings looking for a sweep. Not yet Rawlings, not yet.
Rawlings controls Omeruo momentarily but Omeruo frees himself.
Omeruo is looking to work some ground and pound but Rawlings has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omeruo won't allow Rawlings to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rawlings throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Omeruo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rawlings is one step ahead there.
Omeruo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Omeruo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rawlings's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Omeruo slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Omeruo.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rawlings regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawlings tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Omeruo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rawlings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Omeruo's guard.
Omeruo 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.
Rawlings is in close to Omeruo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rawlings postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Omeruo is controlling Rawlings's posture.
Rawlings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Omeruo is keeping the position for now.
Omeruo trying to control the position.
Omeruo wants to stand up but Rawlings is controlling him.
Omeruo wants to sweep but no luck.
Rawlings slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omeruo trying to control the position.
Omeruo is pulling down on Rawlings's head. It's preventing any offense from Rawlings, at least for the moment.
Rawlings throws a big elbow that misses.
Rawlings scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rawlings prevents Omeruo from getting back to his feet.
Rawlings definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Omeruo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omeruo pulls Rawlings in to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rawlings slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reno Rawlings dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Omeruo doesn't manage to clinch there - Rawlings circles away.
Rawlings gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rawlings swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Omeruo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Omeruo lands a nice uppercut.
Rawlings misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rawlings.
Omeruo has Rawlings pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rawlings manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Omeruo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rawlings.
Rawlings pushes Omeruo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rawlings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Omeruo can do to turn this around?
Rawlings working aggressively here.
Omeruo lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omeruo blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Rawlings as the two fighters clinch.
Omeruo has a couple of punches blocked by Rawlings.
Omeruo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rawlings seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Omeruo can turn it around.
Rawlings misses with a punch on the inside.
Omeruo blocks an uppercut.
Omeruo blocks an uppercut.
Rawlings swings wildly with an uppercut but Omeruo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omeruo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rawlings.
Omeruo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Omeruo tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Omeruo.
Omeruo tries to clinch there but Rawlings circles away.
Rawlings smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rawlings scores with a crisp jab that stopped Omeruo in his tracks.
Omeruo wants to clinch.
Rawlings scores with a crisp jab that stopped Omeruo in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings looks to land a left hand but Omeruo moved out of range nicely.
Omeruo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rawlings.
Omeruo has a takedown stuffed.
Reno Rawlings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Omeruo.
Rawlings avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rawlings wants to clinch up but Omeruo keeps it at a distance.
Rawlings takes one to the chin there.
Rawlings ducks right into an uppercut from Omeruo.
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!
Omeruo shoots in looking for a takedown. Rawlings tries to sprawl out of it but Omeruo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rawlings manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rawlings scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omeruo closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rawlings.
Omeruo looking for a takedown.
Omeruo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Omeruo is trying to trip Rawlings. He has hold of a leg but Rawlings is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Omeruo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rawlings throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Omeruo throwing strikes from guard but Rawlings blocks nicely.
Rawlings manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Omeruo manages to get himself to full guard.
Rawlings throws a big elbow that misses.
Omeruo wants to control but Rawlings passes easily into half guard.
Omeruo gets full guard.
Rawlings postures up in Omeruo's guard and throws a big left but Omeruo blocks it.
Omeruo 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Omeruo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rawlings is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rawlings accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Omeruo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Omeruo trying to keep a closed guard but Rawlings is proving a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omeruo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rawlings scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reno Rawlings dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Omeruo lands a jab to the nose.
Rawlings misses with an uppercut. Omeruo saw that one coming.
Rawlings darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Omeruo shoots in for a takedown but Rawlings shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Omeruo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rawlings's waist but Rawlings gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Omeruo off to one side.
Rawlings was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Omeruo looks for a takedown but Rawlings sprawls well.
Rawlings seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Reno Rawlings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Omeruo.
Omeruo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rawlings is trying to defend but Omeruo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rawlings makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rawlings.
Rawlings is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Omeruo lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rawlings is on top in guard.
Rawlings in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rawlings throwing strikes from guard but Omeruo blocks nicely.
Rawlings sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Omeruo's guard.
Omeruo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Omeruo.
Rawlings prevents Omeruo from getting back to his feet.
Rawlings won't allow Omeruo to sweep him here.
Rawlings works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rawlings thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rawlings throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rawlings throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings trying to pass the guard but Omeruo defending well.
Rawlings 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.
Rawlings throwing shots but Omeruo is blocking nicely.
Rawlings scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rawlings wants to take a breather but Omeruo is having none of it.
Rawlings throwing shots but Omeruo is blocking nicely.
Rawlings takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Omeruo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Omeruo trying to hold on to Rawlings's head to control him but Rawlings postures up.
Rawlings working Omeruo over with strikes.
Rawlings is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rawlings throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rawlings takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Omeruo tries to roll over but Rawlings keeps him under control.
Omeruo keeping control of the position.
Rawlings slips a nice elbow through Omeruo's hands, connecting with Omeruo's forehead.
Omeruo is not content to let Rawlings control the position.
Rawlings throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rawlings thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Omeruo's head.
Rawlings drops an elbow to the side of Omeruo's head.
Omeruo gets back to full guard.
Rawlings scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings throwing strikes from guard but Omeruo blocks nicely.
Rawlings throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rawlings working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rawlings wants to control from the top but Omeruo keeps moving.
Omeruo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rawlings is one step ahead there.
Rawlings throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Omeruo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawlings in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rawlings sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Omeruo's guard.
Rawlings missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joseph Omeruo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rawlings is looking to take a break and control but Omeruo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reno Rawlings showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rawlings 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reno Rawlings!
Reno Rawlings 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 Rob Maldonado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Marley 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 heavyweight 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, Rob Maldonado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Marley!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldonado takes a swing at Marley's ribcage but misses.
Maldonado throws a series of punches but Marley avoids them all with ease.
Marley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maldonado lands the left hand.
Marley tries to clinch but Maldonado is having none of it.
Marley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maldonado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maldonado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maldonado!
Maldonado bucks up and tries to throw Marley off but instead Marley has got his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marley is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Marley loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Maldonado hold on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
What can Maldonado do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Marley lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Marley.
Marley lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marley lands punches and elbows.
Maldonado tries to escape the position.
Marley lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Maldonado.
Marley is working the ground and pound. Can Maldonado escape?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley has the hooks in. Maldonado is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Marley passes his arm under Maldonado's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Maldonado taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Marley!
James Marley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Chernokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bolek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernokov comes to the cage accompanied by Disaster strikes - Mushroom cloud. Bolek has chosen Iron Maiden - Run To The Hills as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Chernokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bolek!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolek misses with a two punch combination.
Bolek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernokov missing with a left hand there. Bolek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolek throws a jab when Chernokov was well out of range.
Chernokov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bolek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a hook.
Bolek throws a lazy right hand but Chernokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billy Bolek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernokov misses with a looping right.
Chernokov tries for a takedown but Bolek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bolek throws a counter combo.
Bolek falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chernokov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chernokov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bolek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bolek misses the jab.
Bolek lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot by Bolek.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chernokov lands with a hook. Bolek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chernokov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolek.
Bolek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolek scores with a shot to the body.
Billy Bolek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chernokov blocks a jab.
Bolek drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chernokov throws out a loose jab but Bolek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolek scores with a sloppy right hand. Chernokov should have avoided that one.
Chernokov misses with a looping left.
Chernokov takes a swing at Bolek's ribcage but misses.
Bolek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Bolek both land. Nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolek. Chernokov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolek connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chernokov's hands.
Bolek misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chernokov loads up on a big right hand but Bolek slips the punch.
Bolek throws a jab but it's blocked by Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Bolek.
Bolek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chernokov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolek moves out of range of the leg kick from Chernokov.
Bolek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bolek misses with a looping right.
Bolek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chernokov on the side of the head.
Bolek connects with a body shot.
Bolek stuns Chernokov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolek cracks Chernokov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Bolek.
Bolek throws out a loose jab but Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov throws out a leg kick but Bolek moves out of range and Chernokov only half commits.
Bolek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chernokov momentarily.
Chernokov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bolek is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chernokov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Chernokov staying out of range there.
Bolek throws an overhand right that lands on Chernokov's shoulder, as Chernokov tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Bolek.
Bolek cracks Chernokov with a good jab.
Good work by Bolek as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolek.
Chernokov darts in looking for a takedown but Bolek gets double underhooks and turns Chernokov into the cage.
Bolek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chernokov's head backwards.
Chernokov tries a head kick but it misses.
Bolek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chernokov staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Bolek. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bolek.
Bolek throws out a counter right but Chernokov avoids it with no problem.
Chernokov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernokov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chernokov moves out of range as Bolek strikes.
Bolek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bolek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bolek goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Chernokov.
Chernokov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolek manages to avoid it.
Bolek works the jab nicely.
Bolek thuds a left hand into Chernokov's body.
Bolek lands a jab.
Bolek misses with an uppercut. Chernokov saw that one coming.
Bolek misses with the combination.
Bolek throws a looping overhand right but Chernokov ducks down to avoid it.
Chernokov missing with a left hand there. Bolek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolek appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bolek cracks Chernokov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bolek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bolek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chernokov moves into the clinch successfully.
Chernokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolek's elbow.
Chernokov working aggressively here.
Bolek tries a body shot but Chernokov blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bolek dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bolek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chernokov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chernokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolek misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolek misses the target.
Bolek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chernokov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chernokov takes a swing at Bolek's ribcage but misses.
Chernokov throws a looping overhand right but Bolek ducks down to avoid it.
Bolek scores with a punch to the head.
Bolek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Chernokov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chernokov lands with a right hand.
Chernokov swings for the body but Bolek moves out of range.
Bolek misses with a double jab.
Bolek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Chernokov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chernokov throws a body punch but Bolek moves out of range.
Chernokov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Billy Bolek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolek scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chernokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chernokov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolek.
Bolek connects with a body shot.
Bolek throws a hook to the side of Chernokov's head but Chernokov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chernokov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bolek throws a lazy right hand but Chernokov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chernokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chernokov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chernokov misses with a hook.
Chernokov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolek moves away from the strike by Chernokov.
A punch lands to the side of Chernokov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bolek throws a series of punches but Chernokov moves out of range.
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolek.
Chernokov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Bolek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bolek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolek slips a jab from Chernokov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernokov throws a looping overhand right but Bolek ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolek is just out of range.
Bolek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernokov manages to avoid it.
Chernokov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bolek misses with a straight left.
Bolek moves out of range as Chernokov strikes.
Bolek throws a body punch but Chernokov moves out of range.
Bolek swings for the body but Chernokov moves out of range.
A left lands for Chernokov.
Bolek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolek misses with a wild body shot.
Chernokov throws a lazy right hand but Bolek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolek throws a counter combo.
Bolek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chernokov at a distance.
Chernokov clinches up with Bolek and pushes him back against the cage.
Bolek scores with a shoulder strike.
Bolek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chernokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolek's elbow.
Chernokov pulls guard successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolek stopping the sweep attempt from Chernokov.
Chernokov has a closed guard, preventing Bolek from standing up.
Chernokov is working an open guard so Bolek takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Chernokov looks to throw the jab but Bolek is out of range.
Bolek scores with a decent looking hook.
Bolek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chernokov pushes Bolek up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Chernokov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chernokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolek's elbow.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bolek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bolek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolek lands a right hand.
Chernokov lands a nice uppercut.
Bolek is working Chernokov over against the cage.
Chernokov prevents a body shot from Bolek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolek struggles to land a body shot inside as Chernokov controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bolek.
Chernokov misses with some punches.
Bolek lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolek misses with the head strike.
Chernokov takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Bolek.
Chernokov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolek struggles to land a body shot inside as Chernokov controls his hands.
Bolek prevents a body shot from Chernokov.
Bolek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chernokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bolek scores with a shot to the side of Chernokov's head.
A head punch on the inside from Chernokov fails to land.
Bolek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chernokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chernokov misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bolek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bolek cracks Chernokov with an open hand slap.
Bolek lands a jab to Chernokov's midsection.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
Chernokov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chernokov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bolek momentarily.
Chernokov throws a hook to the side of Bolek's head but Bolek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chernokov drops his hands momentarily and Bolek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bolek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chernokov at a distance.
Bolek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chernokov misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Bolek.
Chernokov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chernokov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bolek missing with a left hand there. Chernokov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chernokov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolek sizes up Chernokov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bolek, as that shot connected.
Chernokov is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Chernokov.
Oh Chernokov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chernokov lands with an overhand left.
Chernokov seems to have got his legs back now.
Some wild striking there from Bolek.
Bolek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chernokov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bolek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bolek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chernokov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolek.
As Bolek backs away, Chernokov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chernokov throws an overhand right that lands on Bolek's shoulder, as Bolek tries to avoid the shot.
Bolek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernokov walks into a stiff left hand from Bolek.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chernokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bolek has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chernokov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bolek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bolek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chernokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolek was well out of range. Poor timing from Chernokov.
No joy there for Chernokov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bolek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chernokov moves in looking to clinch but Bolek pushes him off.
Bolek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bolek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chernokov under the eye.
Chernokov lands the left hand.
Bolek connects with a looping right hand.
Bolek throws a right and a left that Chernokov avoids nicely.
Bolek moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chernokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chernokov.
Bolek is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chernokov with a body shot.
Bolek throws an overhand right that lands on Chernokov's shoulder, as Chernokov tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernokov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolek to score with a decent uppercut.
Bolek connects with a nice looking jab.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolek moves away.
Bolek jabs Chernokov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bolek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chernokov.
Bolek throws a counter combo.
Bolek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chernokov slips a jab and a cross from Bolek.
Alexei Chernokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chernokov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bolek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chernokov moves away.
Bolek moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chernokov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bolek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolek staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernokov. Bolek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolek now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bolek connects with the punch.
Chernokov is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolek missing with a left hand there. Chernokov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolek misses with a wild body shot.
Bolek looks to throw the jab but Chernokov is out of range.
Bolek works over Chernokov's head and body with a nice combination.
Bolek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chernokov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolek.
Bolek slips a straight right by Chernokov.
A little jabbing left from Bolek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Bolek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chernokov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bolek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chernokov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolek.
Chernokov swings for the body but Bolek moves out of range.
Chernokov misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Bolek.
Bolek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bolek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bolek winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bolek!
Billy Bolek 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 Vincent Muji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn McLean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLean has chosen I Predict A Riot as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Shawn McLean will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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238 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vincent Muji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn McLean!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muji shoots in and drives through. McLean sprawls well.
Muji changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McLean tries to avoid it but Muji manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McLean to the ground. McLean escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Muji goes for a double leg but McLean avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McLean continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Muji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muji tries for a takedown but McLean circles away easily
and McLean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Vincent Muji has been cut.
McLean catches Muji with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Muji looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Muji has his takedown stuffed
and McLean counters with a huge right that knocks Muji out cold! McLean is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shawn McLean!
An out of breath Shawn McLean thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Vincent Muji had this to say: 'Not bad kid , but you know the title is mine so i'll get it again'.
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