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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Franklin (ranked 23137 p4p, 626 weight class) and Saleh Hassan (ranked 23109 p4p, 649 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buddy Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saleh Hassan!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franklin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hassan lands a left and a right that send Franklin crashing to the mat, dazed. Hassan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Buddy Franklin has been cut.
Hassan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hassan stops Franklin from getting back to his feet.
Franklin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hassan is working away from the top position though.
Franklin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Franklin has one foot on Hassan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hassan shoots in for a takedown but Franklin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hassan moves into the clinch.
Franklin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hassan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Franklin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hassan prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hassan pulls Franklin into guard.
Hassan keeping full guard, as Franklin tries to pass.
Hassan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hassan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hassan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franklin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Franklin trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hassan has Franklin pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Franklin eats them both and turns towards Hassan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hassan shoots in but no luck this time.
Hassan moves into the clinch.
Franklin is working for takedown but Hassan is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hassan stops a takedown attempt from Franklin.
Franklin tightens his grip and picks Hassan up, before dumping him to the ground. Hassan manages to land in guard.
Hassan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Franklin looking to sit in guard and control but Hassan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan gets to his feet. Franklin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Franklin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Hassan is trying to control Franklin's posture but Franklin avoids it.
Franklin tries to move to full mount but Hassan actually manages to regain half guard.
Hassan wants to get back to full guard.
Hassan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Franklin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saleh Hassan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buddy Franklin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hassan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hassan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hassan moves into the clinch successfully.
Franklin wants a takedown but no success here.
Franklin tries for a takedown but Hassan manages to get underhooks.
Franklin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Franklin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin trying to stall but Hassan improves his position.
Hassan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saleh Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan shoots in for a double leg but Franklin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Franklin tries to keep at a distance but Hassan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hassan breaks the clinch.
Franklin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hassan is fending him off so far but Franklin persists. Nope, Hassan circles away and we're back to standing.
And Hassan tries to counter it with a takedown but Franklin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Franklin tries to close the distance and clinch but Hassan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Franklin. No joy for Hassan on that attempt.
Hassan throws a series of strikes that have Franklin backpedaling.
Hassan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hassan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hassan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hassan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Franklin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hassan's elbow.
Franklin is trying to drag Hassan to the mat but Hassan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Franklin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hassan has him pressed against the cage.
Franklin looking to stall.
Hassan stalling the fight.
Franklin is trying to drag Hassan to the mat but Hassan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Franklin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Franklin gets caught flat footed, as Hassan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hassan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saleh Hassan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hassan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hassan looks to land a combination. Franklin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Franklin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franklin is looking to control Hassan's arms but Hassan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Franklin has his back to the cage.
Hassan prevents the takedown attempt.
Hassan manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Hassan.
Hassan is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Franklin like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Franklin from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saleh Hassan!
Saleh Hassan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, CAGED CROW Clothings 50$, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Santiago La Knockout (ranked 4099 p4p, 184 weight class) and Thad Thayer (ranked 5917 p4p, 236 weight class). La Knockout kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Im gonna knock you out!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Santiago La Knockout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Knockout throws the left hand but Thayer avoids the punch easily.
La Knockout is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thayer.
La Knockout leaves Thayer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
La Knockout throws a shot from downtown. Thayer moves away and avoids it.
Thayer throws a counter combo.
Thayer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but La Knockout avoids it really well and circles away.
Thayer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
La Knockout has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
La Knockout gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Knockout working to try and regain half guard.
La Knockout is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Thayer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as La Knockout is looking to escape.
Thayer looking to ground and pound but La Knockout is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
La Knockout tries to hold on but Thayer postures up.
La Knockout is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Thayer tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Thayer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as La Knockout is looking to escape.
Thayer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thayer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Thayer unloads with some shots from mount but La Knockout bucks and avoids them well.
La Knockout wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
A lull in the action here.
Thayer is trying to stick to La Knockout's back but La Knockout is turning into Thayer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thayer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by La Knockout.
La Knockout not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thayer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
La Knockout controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thayer controls La Knockout momentarily but La Knockout frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thad Thayer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
La Knockout dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
La Knockout lands a jab.
Thayer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Knockout was well out of range. Poor timing from Thayer.
Thayer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and La Knockout moves into the clinch.
La Knockout doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Knockout escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
La Knockout scores with a hook.
Thayer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from La Knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Knockout scores with a one two! Thayer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thayer moves away from the strike by La Knockout.
A left and a right from La Knockout both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Thad Thayer has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thayer is defended easily by La Knockout.
La Knockout is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thayer can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thayer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La Knockout paws at him with a jab and circles away.
La Knockout defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thayer.
Santiago La Knockout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Thayer takes one on the button.
La Knockout stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thayer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
La Knockout throws a hook to the side of Thayer's head but Thayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
La Knockout throws a hook but Thayer blocks it.
La Knockout tries to keep at a distance but Thayer has taken the fight into the clinch.
La Knockout lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
La Knockout goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Knockout doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Knockout digs a right hand into Thayer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thayer's gas tank.
La Knockout works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
La Knockout breaks the clinch.
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!
La Knockout lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thayer shoots in but no luck this time.
La Knockout is looking to counter the offense by Thayer and move into the clinch.
Thad Thayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Knockout cracks Thayer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
La Knockout moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thayer has a takedown stuffed.
Thayer has his takedown stuffed
and La Knockout counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thad Thayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donk. La Knockout catches Thayer right on the button with a cross.
Thayer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Knockout ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thayer moves away.
Thayer fails with the takedown.
The fighters circling - La Knockout throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
La Knockout lands with a shot to the body.
Thayer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from La Knockout.
A swing and a miss from La Knockout.
La Knockout throws a jab but it's blocked by Thayer.
Thayer ducks under a wild hook from La Knockout.
Thayer takes one to the side of the head.
La Knockout keeps the fight on the outside.
As Thayer tries to get set, La Knockout tries to push him back and clinch up but Thayer manages to avoid the attempt.
La Knockout checks a leg kick.
La Knockout attempts a counter takedown but Thayer avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Knockout throws out a loose jab but Thayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Knockout lands with a good body shot.
Thayer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from La Knockout.
La Knockout darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thayer misses with a takedown attempt
and La Knockout counters with a right hand to the body.
La Knockout looks to land a left hand but Thayer moved out of range nicely.
Thayer throws a counter combo.
La Knockout throws the left hand but Thayer avoids the punch easily.
La Knockout thuds a left hand into Thayer's body.
Thayer tries to clinch but La Knockout is having none of it.
La Knockout wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thayer tries to score a power double leg takedown but La Knockout sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thayer somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago La Knockout dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thad Thayer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
La Knockout cracks Thayer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thayer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
La Knockout misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Thayer misses.
La Knockout thuds a left hand into Thayer's body.
La Knockout misses with a straight left.
No luck for Thayer with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Knockout missing with a left hand there. Thayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thayer tries to counter by closing the distance.
La Knockout scores with a hook.
Thayer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Knockout lands a head shot.
Thayer misses with a takedown attempt
and La Knockout counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santiago La Knockout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
A jab from La Knockout finds it's way through Thayer's defenses.
La Knockout misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has La Knockout pinned against the cage. La Knockout gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thayer with a poor takedown
letting La Knockout counter with a right hand.
La Knockout feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thayers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
La Knockout throws out a powerful jab.
Thayer shoots in looking for a takedown but La Knockout manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thayer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Thayer with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thayer ducks under a wild hook from La Knockout.
Thayer darts in looking for a takedown but La Knockout gets double underhooks and turns Thayer into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thayer goes for a double leg but La Knockout avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as La Knockout continues to drive forward.
Thayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
La Knockout lands with a right hand.
Santiago La Knockout is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thayer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Knockout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thayer or perhaps it was just good defense by La Knockout, which made it look bad.
La Knockout lands with an overhand left.
La Knockout jabs at Thayer's body.
La Knockout scores with a hook to the body. Thayer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Knockout throws a one two combo.
Thayer is rocked!
Thayer fails with the takedown
letting La Knockout counter with a right hand.
Thayer is still on wobbly legs! Can La Knockout finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by La Knockout! Thayer is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago La Knockout!
Santiago La Knockout was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Santoro (ranked 3033 p4p, 403 weight class) and Jan Molby (ranked 2628 p4p, 359 weight class). Jan Molby struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicky Santoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Molby!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Molby misses
and Molby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santoro misses with a straight left.
Molby with the counter takedown but Santoro avoids it easily.
Santoro fails to land with a series of punches.
Santoro throws a shot to the body.
Santoro blocks a low kick nicely.
Santoro throws a big shot that misses.
Molby takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Santoro checks a low kick from Molby.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Santoro.
Santoro misses with a straight left.
Santoro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santoro works Molby's body with a nice hook.
Molby closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santoro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Santoro scores with a shoulder strike.
Molby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santoro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Molby misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Molby.
Molby has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santoro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Santoro lands a shot to the body.
Molby is looking for a takedown.
Santoro misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Santoro.
Molby tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Santoro misses with the head strike.
Molby looking to throw knees to the head but Santoro is blocking nicely.
Molby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Santoro scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Molby.
Molby with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santoro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Santoro.
Santoro misses with a punch on the inside.
Molby tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santoro avoids it.
Molby blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santoro misses with the head strike.
Molby with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santoro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Molby with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Santoro working aggressively here.
Molby trying to land knees to the body.
Molby blocking some punches.
Santoro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santoro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santoro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Molby throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Molby trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Santoro.
Molby throws an elbow but it misses.
Molby tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santoro avoids it.
Santoro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santoro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Santoro tries a body shot but Molby blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Molby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro scores with a shot to the side of Molby's head.
Santoro struggles to land a body shot inside as Molby controls his hands.
Santoro pushes Molby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santoro misses with a punch on the inside.
Molby tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Molby trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santoro.
A head punch on the inside from Santoro fails to land.
Santoro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santoro.
Santoro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Molby backwards.
Molby trying to land knees to the body.
Molby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santoro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santoro throws a head punch that misses.
Santoro throws a punch but it's blocked by Molby.
A nice left hand lands by Santoro.
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!
Santoro scores with a shot to the side of Molby's head.
Santoro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santoro avoiding damage as Molby throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molby tries to land knees in the clinch but Santoro avoids the damage to the body.
Santoro has a couple of punches blocked by Molby.
Santoro lands a left hand.
Molby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santoro struggles to land a body shot inside as Molby controls his hands.
Molby tries a knee to the head but Santoro blocks it.
Molby prevents a body shot from Santoro.
Santoro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Molby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santoro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Santoro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santoro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santoro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santoro has a couple of punches blocked by Molby.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santoro lands a hook that snaps the head of Molby backwards.
Santoro swings wildly with an uppercut but Molby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santoro gets through Molby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Molby has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Santoro is trying to keep an underhook but Molby manages to get the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Santoro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Santoro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jan Molby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molby throws a big shot that misses.
Molby defending well as Santoro loads up on a big left hand.
Santoro blocks a leg kick.
Molby thows a leg kick but Santoro checks it
letting Santoro counter with a right hand.
Molby misses with a leg kick
and Santoro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Molby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santoro.
A clash of legs there as Santoro blocks the low kick.
A left lands for Santoro.
Santoro throws a jab but it's blocked by Molby.
Santoro backing away here, and Molby unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santoro misses with a straight left.
Santoro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Molby on the side of the head.
Molby has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Molby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santoro.
Molby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santoro was well out of range. Poor timing from Molby.
Nicky Santoro is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molby shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santoro counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick from Molby misses.
Santoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Molby.
Santoro throws a big shot that misses.
Molby takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Molby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Molby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santoro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santoro. Molby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Molby defending well as Santoro loads up on a big left hand.
Molby misses with a head kick.
Santoro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Molby fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Santoro checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santoro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Santoro misses with a hook.
Santoro swings widly with a right hand
and Molby counters with a shoot takedown. Santoro fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santoro manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Santoro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Santoro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santoro is leaning against Molby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santoro gets underhooks to prevent Molby's takedown attempt.
Nicky Santoro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Molby.
A head punch on the inside from Santoro fails to land.
Molby tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santoro avoids it.
Molby is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Santoro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Molby is breathing heavily.
Santoro is working Molby over against the cage.
Santoro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Santoro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santoro.
Nicky Santoro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Santoro lands a left hand.
Santoro gets through Molby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro pushes Molby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Molby drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santoro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Santoro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Molby can't find room to land a body shot as Santoro controls the action.
Santoro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Santoro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santoro.
Santoro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Molby is trying to maintain a safe position but Santoro gets an underhook and turns Molby into the cage.
Molby blocks an uppercut.
Molby pushes off an throws an elbow but Santoro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Molby has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Santoro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Santoro scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santoro.
Molby tries to pull guard but Santoro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Santoro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Molby can do to turn this around?
Santoro lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Santoro.
Molby blocking some punches.
Santoro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Santoro swings wildly with an uppercut but Molby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santoro lands a hook that snaps the head of Molby backwards.
Santoro misses with some punches.
Santoro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Santoro lands a shoulder strike.
Molby tries to land knees in the clinch but Santoro avoids the damage to the body.
Santoro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Santoro lands a shoulder strike.
Santoro swings wildly with an uppercut but Molby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Molby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santoro's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Molby trying to land knees to the body.
Santoro lands a hook that snaps the head of Molby backwards.
Santoro lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Santoro dominated that second round.
That's time! Santoro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Santoro with a jab.
Santoro lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut there from Santoro.
Molby is rocked!
Molby with a poor takedown
and Santoro counters with a big right hand! Oh Molby is in trouble here! Santoro follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicky Santoro!
A victorious Nicky Santoro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aku Serronen (ranked 1666 p4p, 209 weight class) and Jeff Romart (ranked 3243 p4p, 369 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aku Serronen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeff Romart!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serronen lands with a shot to the body.
Romart cracks Serronen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Serronen misses with a hook. Romart ducked under it nicely.
Romart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Serronen.
Romart misses with a wild combination.
Serronen digs a good body shot into Romart's ribs.
Serronen cracks Romart with a right hand to the side of the head.
Serronen misses with an uppercut
and Romart counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romart throws a front kick aimed at Serronen's knee but Serronen avoids it well.
Romart jabs Serronen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serronen avoids the head kick by Romart.
Serronen cracks the inside of Romart's front leg.
Romart finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jeff Romart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serronen is looking to clinch.
Romart misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serronen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Serronen checks a leg kick.
Romart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Serronen.
Romart misses with a low kick.
Serronen connects with a body shot.
Serronen clobbers Romart with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Serronen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Serronen cracks Romart with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Serronen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Romart to stand back up!
Romart is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romart is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Serronen doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Romart crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Romart's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aku Serronen!
An out of breath Aku Serronen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Tellkins (ranked 2162 p4p, 255 weight class) and Dallas Winston (ranked 2684 p4p, 309 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tellkins might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rae Sremmurd - Powerglide ft. Juicy J. 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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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Tellkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dallas Winston!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winston shoots in and bounces Tellkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tellkins manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Tellkins avoiding damage.
Still in the clinch, Tellkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tellkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Winston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tellkins misses with a knee strike.
Tellkins has a couple of punches blocked by Winston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston blocks an uppercut.
Tellkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Winston goes for a takedown attempt but Tellkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tellkins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Winston won't allow Tellkins to sweep him here.
Winston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Winston seems to have locked his on tight now - Tellkins screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Winston, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dallas Winston!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dallas Winston thanked Real Men Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Darren Tellkins had this to say: 'I 'm done with MMA I m fucking over it you all bums doing strictly KT '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Wolf (ranked 1512 p4p, 227 weight class) and Cory Trevor (ranked 2219 p4p, 314 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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199 lbs
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217 lbs
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Brawler
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cory Trevor!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wolf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Trevor is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wolf asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wolf tries for a kimura but Trevor is defending well.
Wolf is trying to get an arm triangle but Trevor is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf is trying to get an arm triangle but Trevor is defending well.
Wolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevor wants to control but Wolf postures up.
Wolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wolf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Trevor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Trevor wants to control but Wolf postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wolf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trevor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wolf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trevor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wolf's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wolf is looking for submissions but instead, Trevor has regained full guard.
Wolf decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wolf shoots for a takedown but Trevor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevor scores with a three punch combo!
Trevor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolf shoots for a takedown but Trevor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trevor! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trevor as he avoids it easily.
Trevor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wolf with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Trevor counter with a right hand.
Trevor throws a sloppy head kick and Wolf moves out of range easily.
Wolf takes one on the button.
Some wild striking there from Trevor.
Wolf takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Wolf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Trevor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wolf to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wolf might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trevor wants to sweep here but Wolf controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf drops back, looking for a kneebar! Trevor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Trevor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Trevor!
Trevor has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Wolf working to try and regain half guard.
Trevor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wolf wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
My spies in Russian Bears Training Center inform me that Trevor has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wolf is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Trevor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Trevor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Trevor is predictable there
and Wolf decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trevor's guard.
Wolf looking to sit in guard and control but Trevor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Trevor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wolf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trevor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolf, not yet.
Wolf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wolf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trevor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trevor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trevor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wolf has a closed guard, preventing Trevor from standing up.
Wolf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trevor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Chief Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trevor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trevor wants it to stay on the feet.
Cory Trevor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab from Trevor.
Wolf dives in and scores a takedown into Trevor's guard.
Wolf is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Trevor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Trevor has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trevor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Trevor wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Trevor is looking to stand up but Wolf won't let him.
Wolf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trevor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trevor tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolf is retaining full guard.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Trevor from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Trevor puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Trevor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wolf actively working from the bottom here.
Wolf actively working from the bottom here.
Wolf trying to control but Trevor postures up.
Wolf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trevor wants to control but Wolf is keeping him busy.
Wolf looking for a kimura from the bottom but Trevor passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Trevor is looking to take a break and control but Wolf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wolf is trying to work for a sweep but Trevor has mounted him!
Trevor sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf tries to hold on but Trevor postures up.
Trevor controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Trevor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Trevor tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolf gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Trevor counters with a solid body kick.
Wolf shoots in but Trevor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trevor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trevor lands a really nice looking cross but Wolf seems unphased.
Trevor throws a right and a left that Wolf avoids nicely.
Wolf half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wolf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trevor's waist but Trevor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wolf off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trevor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wolf has his takedown stuffed
and Trevor counters with a crisp one two that drops Wolf! Trevor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wolf to his feet! Wolf is in big trouble!
Wolf is rocked!
Trevor looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Trevor backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Wolf's temple! It sends Wolf violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Trevor celebrates and the doctors try to help Wolf!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Cory Trevor!
A relieved looking Cory Trevor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Smith (ranked 1108 p4p, 143 weight class) and Ernest Graves (ranked 1355 p4p, 167 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernest Graves!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Graves counters with a left to the body.
Graves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Graves misses.
Nice jab there from Graves.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Graves finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Graves! Smith is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernest Graves!
Ernest Graves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Boretti (ranked 456 p4p, 63 weight class) and Torcadall Sailcirc (ranked 863 p4p, 118 weight class). Boretti comes to the cage accompanied by Ozzy Osbourne - Bark at the Moon. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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186 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Matteo Boretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Torcadall Sailcirc!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boretti moves away.
Boretti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boretti throwing a counter right hand but Sailcirc manages to avoid it.
Boretti misses the jab.
Sailcirc scores with a decent looking hook.
Sailcirc closes the distance and clinches up with Boretti, looking for a takedown. Sailcirc pushes Boretti against the cage but Boretti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boretti is looking to counter punch.
Sailcirc scores with a punch to the head.
Boretti lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boretti misses with a hook. Sailcirc ducked under it nicely.
Boretti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sailcirc wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti just misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boretti moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boretti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boretti takes a swing at Sailcirc's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boretti misses with a low kick.
Boretti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Torcadall Sailcirc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boretti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sailcirc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boretti.
Sailcirc swings for the body but Boretti moves out of range.
Boretti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boretti tried to score with a low kick but Sailcirc checks it.
Sailcirc blocks a head kick by Boretti.
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boretti.
A jab from Boretti misses.
Boretti ducks right into an uppercut from Sailcirc.
Boretti thows a leg kick but Sailcirc checks it
and Sailcirc counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boretti manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc drops back looking for a leg! Boretti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boretti manages to kick Sailcirc off! Sailcirc jumps back into Boretti's guard.
Boretti pulls Sailcirc in to control the position.
Boretti working a defensive guard here.
Boretti is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sailcirc is controlling him.
Sailcirc trying to control but Boretti is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc advances position into side control!
Sailcirc thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boretti pushes Sailcirc away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sailcirc gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sailcirc tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sailcirc has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sailcirc wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boretti, who protects the arm well.
Sailcirc thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sailcirc working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boretti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sailcirc on the ground.
Boretti is trying to control Sailcirc's posture but Sailcirc avoids it.
That's four 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.
Boretti wants to get back to his feet.
Boretti is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sailcirc wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boretti, who protects the arm well.
Boretti gets back to half guard.
Boretti is trying to control but can't.
Sailcirc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boretti is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Torcadall Sailcirc will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sailcirc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sailcirc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boretti.
Boretti avoids the body shot from Sailcirc.
It looked like Boretti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boretti misses with a straight right.
Boretti cracks Sailcirc with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boretti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sailcirc's head backwards.
Sailcirc darts in looking for a takedown but Boretti gets double underhooks and turns Sailcirc into the cage.
Sailcirc throws a lazy right hand but Boretti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sailcirc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boretti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti connects with a crisp jab.
Boretti missing with a left hand there. Sailcirc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sailcirc throws out a counter right but Boretti avoids it with no problem.
Sailcirc looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Boretti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailcirc moves out of range of the strikes.
Boretti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sailcirc throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boretti on the side of the head.
Sailcirc misses with a lunging right hand
and Boretti counters with a left to the body.
Boretti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boretti.
Boretti misses with a looping right.
Sailcirc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boretti.
Sailcirc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boretti manages to avoid it.
Boretti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sailcirc.
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boretti moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sailcirc. Boretti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boretti lands with a straight right. Sailcirc didn't see that one coming.
Sailcirc misses with an uppercut. Boretti saw that one coming.
Sailcirc looks to score with a jab to the body but Boretti is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc tests Boretti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matteo Boretti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boretti throws a sloppy head kick and Sailcirc moves out of range easily.
Sailcirc misses the body punch
and Boretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sailcirc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sailcirc misses the shot to the body.
Sailcirc fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matteo Boretti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torcadall Sailcirc.
Boretti throws a sloppy head kick and Sailcirc moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Boretti.
Sailcirc ducks under a wild hook from Boretti.
Sailcirc misses with a hook.
Boretti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sailcirc with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boretti counters with a right hand to the body.
Boretti looks to land a right hand but Sailcirc moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc fails with a takedown attempt.
Boretti lands with a nice body punch.
Boretti misses with a looping left.
Boretti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sailcirc has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sailcirc is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boretti rather than just go for the knockout.
Sailcirc misses with a hook. Boretti ducked under it nicely.
Boretti tried to counter with a leg kick but Sailcirc avoided it.
Boretti lands a nice hook to Sailcirc's body. Sailcirc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boretti throws a head kick that half lands.
Boretti throws the left hand but Sailcirc avoids the punch easily.
Boretti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boretti misses with a looping left.
Sailcirc throws out a counter right but Boretti avoids it with no problem.
Sailcirc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sailcirc with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boretti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sailcirc drops his hands momentarily and Boretti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sailcirc closes the distance and clinches up with Boretti, looking for a takedown. Sailcirc pushes Boretti against the cage but Boretti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boretti connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Boretti misses.
Boretti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matteo Boretti is winning the standup battle so far.
Sailcirc just misses with a punch to the body.
Boretti throws a shot to the body.
Boretti scores with a nice head shot.
Boretti lands a really nice looking cross but Sailcirc seems unphased.
Boretti misses with a hook
and Sailcirc counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Boretti dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sailcirc fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boretti.
Boretti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sailcirc can do to turn this around?
Sailcirc misses with a body punch
and Boretti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sailcirc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boretti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sailcirc goes for a double leg but Boretti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boretti continues to drive forward.
Sailcirc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boretti manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti lands with a straight right. Sailcirc didn't see that one coming.
Boretti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sailcirc loads up on a big right hand but Boretti slips the punch.
Sailcirc closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sailcirc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boretti moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boretti avoids the body shot from Sailcirc.
As Sailcirc backs away, Boretti returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sailcirc with a poor takedown
and Boretti counters with a good low kick that Sailcirc was not able to check.
Matteo Boretti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torcadall Sailcirc.
Boretti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boretti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sailcirc takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sailcirc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boretti. Boretti obviously looking to wear him down.
Sailcirc loads up on a big right hand but Boretti slips the punch.
Boretti thuds a left hand into Sailcirc's body.
Sailcirc throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boretti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boretti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sailcirc.
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boretti as he avoids it easily.
Sailcirc changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boretti tries to avoid it but Sailcirc manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boretti to the ground. Boretti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boretti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sailcirc is defended easily by Boretti.
A little feinted left hand from Boretti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sailcirc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boretti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boretti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sailcirc looks to score with a jab to the body but Boretti is just out of range.
Sailcirc lands a nice looking body shot.
Sailcirc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boretti can pounce on him.
Boretti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boretti scores with a sloppy right hand. Sailcirc should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sailcirc. Boretti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boretti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc swings for the body but Boretti moves out of range.
Sailcirc moves forwards but Boretti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boretti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sailcirc manages to avoid it.
Sailcirc moves out of range as Boretti strikes.
Sailcirc slips a straight right by Boretti.
Sailcirc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boretti throws a looping overhand right but Sailcirc ducks down to avoid it.
Boretti throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice shot by Boretti.
Boretti feints a jab promting Sailcirc to slip. Boretti then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sailcirc slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A big left from Boretti misses.
Boretti throws an overhand right that lands on Sailcirc's shoulder, as Sailcirc tries to avoid the shot.
Sailcirc's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boretti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sailcirc moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Sailcirc.
Sailcirc with the counter takedown but Boretti avoids it easily.
Boretti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sailcirc looks for a takedown but Boretti sprawls well.
Boretti appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boretti looks to land a left hand but Sailcirc moved out of range nicely.
Sailcirc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boretti.
Sailcirc misses the shot to the body.
Sailcirc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boretti stalks Sailcirc and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sailcirc's face. Sailcirc staggers backwards, shaken.
Sailcirc darts in looking for a takedown but Boretti gets double underhooks and turns Sailcirc into the cage.
A left lands for Boretti.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matteo Boretti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Boretti 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heavy HeavyWeight (ranked 486 p4p, 72 weight class) and Pension Buckets (ranked 2651 p4p, 292 weight class). Buckets has chosen Candyman - Knockin' Boots as his entrance music. Heavy HeavyWeight has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Heavy HeavyWeight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Pension Buckets!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckets takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Buckets is trying hard to land a takedown here. HeavyWeight sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pension Buckets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckets misses with a takedown attempt - HeavyWeight sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
HeavyWeight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
HeavyWeight jabs Buckets to the body, keeping him at a distance.
HeavyWeight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buckets tries to keep at a distance but HeavyWeight has taken the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to HeavyWeight's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Buckets throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but HeavyWeight blocks it with crossed arms.
HeavyWeight is working Buckets over against the cage.
Buckets looks winded!
Buckets swings wildly with an uppercut but HeavyWeight uses good head movement to avoid it.
HeavyWeight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Buckets throws a punch but it's blocked by HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Pension Buckets has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HeavyWeight avoiding damage as Buckets throws knees to the body.
HeavyWeight scores with a hook to the body.
Buckets tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
HeavyWeight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buckets backwards.
HeavyWeight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, HeavyWeight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Buckets takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HeavyWeight lands a right hand.
HeavyWeight lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from HeavyWeight.
That has opened up Pension Buckets's cut even more.
Buckets takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by HeavyWeight.
Buckets is rocked!
HeavyWeight digs a right hand underneath Buckets's ribcage. Buckets let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Buckets is still on wobbly legs! Can HeavyWeight finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight throws a big uppercut that drops Buckets! More strikes from HeavyWeight and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Buckets lies dazed against the cage as HeavyWeight celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heavy HeavyWeight!
Our winner, Heavy HeavyWeight, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Pension Buckets had this to say: 'Oh, well that was stupid of me. Womp womp!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Morris (ranked 89 p4p, 10 weight class) and DeMario Valdez (ranked 630 p4p, 75 weight class). Valdez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Era - Ameno. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Morris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, DeMario Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valdez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morris.
Valdez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Morris slips a jab from Valdez.
Valdez scores with a jab to the head.
Valdez clinches.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morris lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Valdez.
A short right from Morris on the inside.
Morris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valdez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morris lands an uppercut.
Valdez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Morris misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez is struggling to control the position.
Morris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris lands with a short shot to the head.
Valdez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Morris fails to land.
Valdez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Morris seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Valdez can turn it around.
Morris digs a right hand underneath Valdez's ribcage. Valdez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valdez cracks Morris with a nice body shot.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morris stalling in the clinch.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Valdez lands a left hand.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Morris lands an uppercut.
Morris swings wildly with an uppercut but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Morris on the inside.
Valdez stalling.
Valdez manages to break the clinch.
Valdez misses with a hook
and Morris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Valdez cracks Morris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valdez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morris counters with a right hand to the body.
Morris lands a nice shot to the body.
Morris thows a leg kick but Valdez checks it
and Valdez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morris thinking.
Valdez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valdez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morris is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Valdez throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Morris counter with a right hand.
Morris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valdez.
Morris throws a quick counter kick to the body but Valdez avoids it.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Morris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A lazy left from Morris finds it's target.
Morris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morris misses with a wild body shot.
Morris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morris manages to avoid it.
Morris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morris wants to land a leg kick but Valdez is out of range.
Valdez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morris was well out of range. Poor timing from Valdez.
Morris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdez.
Morris misses with a left hand
and Morris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Morris.
Morris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valdez clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morris.
Morris has a couple of punches blocked by Valdez.
Morris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valdez's elbow.
Valdez slowing the pace effectively.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Valdez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Valdez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez is trying to maintain a safe position but Morris gets an underhook and turns Valdez into the cage.
Morris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morris misses with some punches.
Valdez is struggling to control the position.
Morris has a couple of punches blocked by Valdez.
Morris lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valdez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morris misses with the head strike.
Morris tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Morris.
Valdez stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Morris dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Morris tries a head kick but it misses.
Morris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morris looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
Valdez avoids a kick to the body.
Morris throws an overhand right that lands on Valdez's shoulder, as Valdez tries to avoid the shot.
Morris lands a nice looking kick to the body. Valdez takes a step back to recover.
Good leg kick by Morris there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Morris lands a really nice looking cross but Valdez seems unphased.
Valdez misses with a hook. Morris ducked under it nicely.
Morris throws a right and a left that Valdez avoids nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Nice defenses there by Morris.
Nick Morris is winning the standup battle so far.
Valdez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valdez looking to slow down the pace here.
Valdez lands a body punch.
Valdez is trying to maintain a safe position but Morris gets an underhook and turns Valdez into the cage.
Morris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Valdez.
A left hand lands to the body for Morris.
Valdez tries to stall but Morris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Morris.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Valdez as Morris tries to tie him up.
Morris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valdez working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Valdez.
Valdez looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Valdez controlling the action here for a moment.
Valdez pushes Morris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valdez effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by DeMario Valdez.
Valdez moves to clinch but Morris breaks away
and Morris counters with a stiff right hand.
Valdez swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Morris counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
A counter left hand to the body from Morris misses its target.
Morris misses the shot to the body.
Morris misses with a looping right.
Good work by Valdez as he checks the leg kick.
Valdez misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez scores with a jab to the body.
Morris scores with a jab to the body.
Morris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valdez scores with a sloppy right hand. Morris should have avoided that one.
Morris misses with a looping left.
Valdez swings for the body but Morris moves out of range.
Morris throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Morris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Valdez does it's job there.
A punch combination from Valdez misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morris misses with a hook.
Valdez throws a hook but Morris blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morris. Valdez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valdez jabs at Morris's body.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez misses the shot to the body.
Valdez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A countering left hand to the body from Valdez misses.
Morris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Morris tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morris moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
Morris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morris scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valdez in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Valdez.
Morris ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Morris misses with a looping right.
Valdez misses with an uppercut. Morris saw that one coming.
Morris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Morris misses with a body punch
and Valdez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valdez.
Valdez throws a jab when Morris was well out of range.
Valdez throws a body punch but Morris moves out of range.
Morris moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Morris dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Morris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valdez on the side of the head.
Morris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valdez. That did some damage!
Morris throws a body punch but Valdez moves out of range.
Morris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Valdez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morris.
Morris throws a leg kick which misses Valdez's front leg but catches the back leg as Valdez tries to avoid it.
Valdez scores with a jab to the body.
Morris scores with a nice body kick.
Valdez tries to move into range but Morris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valdez takes the fight into the clinch.
Valdez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morris.
Valdez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morris tries to stall but Valdez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Morris misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Valdez misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez lands with a right to the head.
Morris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valdez has Morris pushed against the cage.
Nick Morris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morris will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Valdez up against the cage.
A short right from Morris on the inside.
Morris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morris throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Valdez.
Morris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Morris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Morris stalling in the clinch but Valdez improves position.
Morris works on Valdez's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Morris working aggressively here.
Valdez breaks the clinch.
Morris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Valdez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morris.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez tests Morris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valdez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valdez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morris throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Valdez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morris blocks a jab.
Valdez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morris staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Morris 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 Valdez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Valdez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Valdez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valdez lands a body shot.
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valdez blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Valdez misses its intended target.
Morris looks to land a body kick but Valdez moved away.
Morris defending well as Valdez loads up on a big left hand.
Valdez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morris. Morris circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Valdez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valdez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Valdez tries to clinch up.
Valdez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Valdez takes one on the button.
Morris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Morris throws a jab when Valdez was well out of range.
Valdez connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris throws a jab but it's blocked by Valdez.
Morris looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
Valdez scores with a jab to the body.
Morris throws a jab when Valdez was well out of range.
Morris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valdez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morris misses with a body kick.
Valdez throws a body punch but Morris moves out of range.
Valdez scores with a body shot.
Valdez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valdez lands with an overhand left.
Morris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valdez's sensitive parts.
Valdez takes a swing at Morris's ribcage but misses.
Valdez tests Morris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body kick there by Morris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Nick Morris did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Valdez checks the leg kick.
Morris throws a good cross that connects.
Morris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez just misses with a punch to the body.
Morris wants to land a leg kick but Valdez is out of range.
Valdez swings for the body but Morris moves out of range.
Morris throws a body shot but no joy.
Valdez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Morris tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morris lands a leg kick that knocks Valdez off balance momentarily.
Morris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Morris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valdez finds it's way round the side to connect with Morris's head.
Morris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
Morris throws a front kick aimed at Valdez's knee but Valdez avoids it well.
Morris throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Morris misses.
Valdez misses with an uppercut.
Morris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Morris moved out of range.
Valdez throws a jab when Morris was well out of range.
Valdez misses with a right hand
and Morris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morris staying out of range there.
Morris thows a body kick. Valdez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Morris throws a hook to the side of Valdez's head but Valdez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valdez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morris was well out of range. Poor timing from Valdez.
Valdez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valdez slips a jab from Morris.
Valdez checks a leg kick.
Valdez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morris can pounce on him.
Valdez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morris in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris scores with a nice body kick.
Morris motions for Valdez to come forward. Morris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
A low kick from Morris is predictable there
and Valdez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valdez throws a looping overhand right but Morris ducks down to avoid it.
Morris is looking to counter punch.
Morris moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
Valdez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morris momentarily.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valdez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Valdez misses the shot to the body.
Valdez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Morris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valdez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Morris.
Morris moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
Crunch! Morris slams his shin into Valdez's torso.
Valdez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Morris misses with a looping left.
Valdez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morris scores with a jab. Valdez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez lands with a right hand.
Morris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Morris cracks the inside of Valdez's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Valdez misses the target.
Morris half committed to a counter leg kick.
Valdez misses with a body shot.
Morris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Morris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valdez takes one on the button.
Valdez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Morris.
A big left from Valdez misses.
Morris throws a leg kick but Valdez moved away.
Valdez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Morris misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Valdez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Morris.
Valdez slips a jab from Morris.
Morris connects with an inside leg kick.
Morris blocks a jab.
Morris blocks a jab.
Morris looks to land a left hand but Valdez moved out of range nicely.
Morris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morris slips a straight right by Valdez.
Morris fires out a quick counter leg kick but Valdez just manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Morris.
Valdez throws a body punch but Morris moves out of range.
Morris misses with a low kick.
Valdez is looking to clinch.
Morris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valdez throws out a loose jab but Morris uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nick Morris will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Morris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valdez.
A little feinted left hand from Morris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valdez is looking to clinch.
A good leg kick by Morris.
Nice body punch from Valdez.
Morris misses with a hook. Valdez ducked under it nicely.
Valdez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morris takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morris slips under a jab.
Morris ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Valdez defending well as Morris loads up on a big left hand.
Morris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valdez's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdez tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Valdez forces Morris back against the cage and clinches.
Morris throws a head punch that misses.
Morris lands a hook that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez is trying to stall.
Morris misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Valdez stalling.
Morris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez leaning against his opponent.
Valdez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morris is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by DeMario Valdez.
Morris throws a leg kick but Valdez checks it.
Valdez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Morris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez takes a swing at Morris's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Morris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Valdez punishes Morris's body with a nice straight punch.
Valdez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valdez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valdez tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Morris misses its target.
Morris throws a front kick that sends Valdez stumbling back into the cage.
Valdez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Valdez swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Morris counter with a right hand.
Morris throws a lazy uppercut
and Valdez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdez doesn't manage to clinch there - Morris circles away.
Morris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valdez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morris's head backwards.
Morris takes one on the button.
Morris throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valdez takes a swing at Morris's ribcage but misses.
Valdez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morris connects with an inside leg kick.
Morris misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Valdez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Morris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valdez misses the shot to the body.
Morris moves out of range as Valdez strikes.
Valdez swings widly with a right hand
and Morris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circle momentarily. Valdez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valdez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morris blocks a jab.
Valdez looks to land a left hand but Morris moved out of range nicely.
Valdez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valdez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morris manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez throws a body shot but no joy.
Morris throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez lands a jab.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
Valdez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Valdez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morris avoids the body shot from Valdez.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valdez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morris manages to avoid it.
Valdez walks into a jab.
Valdez throws out a loose jab but Morris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdez lands with a nice combination. Morris backs away looking to recover.
Valdez misses with a looping left.
Morris misses the shot to the body.
Morris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DeMario Valdez.
Well Morris 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Morris!
Nick Morris retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Nick Morris, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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