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QFC Tournament 1036 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pato Bravo (ranked 4450 p4p, 2960 weight class) and Jesse Lazrus (ranked 504 p4p, 298 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pato Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Lazrus!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazrus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bravo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lazrus wants to land a leg kick but Bravo is out of range.
Bravo tries to counter with a takedown but Lazrus is quick to defend against it.
Bravo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lazrus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bravo defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pato Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo slips a jab and a cross from Lazrus.
Bravo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lazrus 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 Bravo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bravo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazrus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bravo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lazrus somewhat.
Bravo moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lazrus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lazrus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bravo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lazrus or perhaps it was just good defense by Bravo, which made it look bad.
Bravo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bravo dives in for a single leg takedown but Lazrus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lazrus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lazrus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bravo pushes Lazrus off but Lazrus dives into side control.
Lazrus has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bravo is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lazrus yanks on the arm and Bravo is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lazrus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jesse Lazrus!
Jesse Lazrus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Jackson (ranked 4651 p4p, 4407 weight class) and Joe Average (ranked 555 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Average counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Average, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Average tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Average but Average pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Average should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Average sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Average tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Average misses with a head kick.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Average tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Average to the ground. Average escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAverage.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Average as he jumps to the side.
Average throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Average leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Average shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Average fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Average shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Average is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Average avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Average circles away.
A head kick misses from Average.
Average looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Average keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Average looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Average persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Average sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Average stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Average tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Average ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
As Average tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Average manages to avoid the attempt.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Average is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Average's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Average.
Average tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Average slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Average sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Average stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Average wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Average.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Average pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Average dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Average has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Average avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Average continues to drive forward.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Average pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Average gets to his feet. Jackson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Average misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Average paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Average stuffs the takedown.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Average counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
George Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Average avoids it well.
Average fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Average tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Average manages to avoid the attempt.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Average to counter with a crisp jab.
Average darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Average manages to get underhooks.
Average just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average is stalling here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jackson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Average advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson won't allow Average to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson is controlling Average's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jackson trying to control but Average postures up.
Average is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Average's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Average's back!
Average is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets his hands free as Average looks to control.
I really don't envy Average right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I would not like to be Average right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that George Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jackson throws a right hand that Average ducks under and follows up with a left that Average also avoids with ease.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Average shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Average has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Average tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Average is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Average gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Average controlling the action here for a moment.
Average stalling in the clinch but Jackson improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson decides to pull guard.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Average missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Average is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackson has escaped and now he's on top!
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Average works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A cross from Average lands.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Average dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Average takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Average throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Average throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Average tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Average scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
Average is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Average manages to get underhooks.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Average tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Average is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Average down to the mat. Average avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Average avoids it really well and circles away.
Average is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Average throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Joe Average seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Average counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Average improves position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Average breaks from the clinch.
Average fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Average.
I think Average has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Joe Average!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Joe Average!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Joe Average!
Joe Average wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kebab Bal (ranked 4681 p4p, 4573 weight class) and GunnHee Choung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kebab Bal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, GunnHee Choung!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choung clinches up with Bal and pushes him back against the cage.
Bal manages to break the clinch.
Bal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Choung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Choung clinches.
Choung drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bal pulls his leg out and moves away.
Choung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bal tries to avoid it but Choung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bal to the ground. Bal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Choung shoots in looking for a takedown. Bal tries to sprawl out of it but Choung keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kebab Bal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of GunnHee Choung.
Bal closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Choung's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bal wants to get up but he can't break Choung's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bal content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choung trying to control the position.
Bal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Choung keeping full guard, as Bal tries to pass.
Choung working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Choung is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bal has managed to clinch.
Bal taking a breather.
Choung has Bal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Choung fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Choung lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bal doesn't seem phased though.
Choung scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bal wants to improve his position but Choung is controlling well.
Choung wants to pass the guard but Bal is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bal trying to hold on to Choung's head to control him but Choung postures up.
Bal is trying to stand.
Bal trying to control here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Choung is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Choung shoots for a double leg takedown but Bal sprawls well. He's pushed Choung's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Choung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Choung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Choung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bal's waist but Bal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Choung off to one side.
Bal throws a big counter combination but Choung scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Choung looks winded!
Choung moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bal jumps guard but Choung stands there with Bal around his waist. Bal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bal stuffs the takedown.
Choung bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kebab Bal will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bal wants to stand but Choung is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Choung managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Choung really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bal postures up in Choung's guard and throws a big left but Choung blocks it.
Bal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bal with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Choung closes the distance and clinches.
Bal tries for a takedown. No joy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bal keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bal misses with a body kick.
Kebab Bal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bal moves in looking to clinch but Choung pushes him off.
Bal leaves Choung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Choung closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Choung goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bal prevents it.
Bal decides to pull guard.
Bal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Choung defends it easily.
Choung sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bal's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bal trying to control here.
Bal is refusing to be controlled, as Choung sits in half guard.
Bal is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Choung wants to take a breather but Bal is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bal wants to get back to his feet but Choung is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bal working a defensive guard but Choung manages to pass into side control anyway.
Choung tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bal defending against the ground and pound.
Choung has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Bal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kebab Bal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Choung counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bal gets control of Choung's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bal will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Choung controlling from the top position.
Choung is continuing to stall.
Choung stopping the sweep attempt from Bal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choung stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Choung shoots for a takedown but Bal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Choung or perhaps it was just good defense by Bal, which made it look bad.
Choung fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kebab Bal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of GunnHee Choung.
Choung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Choung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Choung shoots for a double leg takedown but Bal sprawls well. He's pushed Choung's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Choung did well to prevent Bal getting side control.
Bal controlling the action here.
Choung tries to get to full guard but Bal has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bal is controlling the pace.
Bal trying to control the action but Choung is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Choung defending well though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Choung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bal's waist but Bal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Choung off to one side.
Bal tries to clinch there but Choung circles away.
Bal goes for a double leg but Choung avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Choung continues to drive forward.
Choung gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bal.
Choung tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bal smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Choung as he avoids it easily.
Bal drives through with a takedown into Choung's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bal wants to control from the top but Choung keeps moving.
Choung is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Choung trying to keep a closed guard but Bal is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bal stopping the sweep attempt from Choung.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kebab Bal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bal, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Kebab Bal!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Kebab Bal!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Kebab Bal!
Kebab Bal wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isla Dawn (ranked 4584 p4p, 4527 weight class) and Yoshihama Katsunan (ranked 0 p4p, 542 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Isla Dawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshihama Katsunan!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsunan tries to clinch there but Dawn circles away.
Katsunan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dawn throws out a loose jab but Katsunan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katsunan throws a head kick that misses.
Dawn keeps the fight on the outside.
Katsunan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Katsunan is defended easily by Dawn.
Katsunan looks to clinch
and Dawn counters with a left to the body.
Dawn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Katsunan but Katsunan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsunan clinches up with Dawn and pushes him back against the cage.
Katsunan misses with a knee strike.
Katsunan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dawn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsunan manages to break the clinch.
Dawn dives in for a single leg takedown but Katsunan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Katsunan crunches a lovely knee into Dawn's ribcage.
Dawn avoiding damage as Katsunan throws knees to the body.
Dawn goes for a takedown attempt but Katsunan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isla Dawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katsunan goes for a double leg but Dawn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dawn continues to drive forward.
Katsunan looks winded!
Dawn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Katsunan misses with a body kick.
Dawn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Katsunan moves into the clinch.
Katsunan trying to land knees to the body.
Katsunan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Katsunan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Katsunan misses with a body punch.
Katsunan breaks the clinch.
Dawn darts in looking for a takedown but Katsunan gets double underhooks and turns Dawn into the cage.
Katsunan misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsunan wants to stall.
Katsunan trying to land knees to the body.
Dawn could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Katsunan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dawn avoids it.
Katsunan tries to stall but Dawn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dawn is pushing Katsunan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dawn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dawn works on Katsunan's body with a couple of short punches.
Katsunan is working Dawn over against the cage.
Dawn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Katsunan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dawn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dawn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawn has Katsunan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Katsunan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawn is trying to push Katsunan away but Katsunan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dawn jumps guard.
Dawn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dawn throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dawn keeping moving, preventing Katsunan from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dawn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Katsunan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Katsunan moves to clinch but Dawn breaks away
and Dawn counters with a good, hard body kick but Katsunan shrugs it off.
Katsunan doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawn circles away.
Dawn tries to counter by clinching up but Katsunan breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katsunan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dawn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Katsunan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihama Katsunan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Katsunan tries to clinch up.
Isla Dawn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Dawn.
Katsunan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katsunan dives in and grabs Dawn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dawn pushes down on Katsunan's head and hops out.
Dawn throws a head kick but Katsunan moves out of range.
Katsunan tries to clinch up but Dawn circles away and keeps his distance.
Dawn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dawn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Katsunan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dawn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dawn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dawn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsunan has closed the distance and engaged Dawn in a clinch.
Dawn jumps guard but Katsunan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Good body shot from Katsunan.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Katsunan tries to pull guard but Dawn holds him up against the cage and eventually Katsunan drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsunan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Katsunan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dawn is defending well for now.
Dawn is looking to control Katsunan's arms but Katsunan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dawn has his back to the cage.
Yoshihama Katsunan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Katsunan missing with knees to the body.
Katsunan with a knee to the head.
Dawn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Katsunan closes the distance and pushes Dawn back into the cage.
Katsunan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dawn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dawn tries to pull guard but Katsunan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isla Dawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Katsunan as Dawn tries to tie him up.
Katsunan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Katsunan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dawn counters with a left and a right that stings Katsunan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsunan is looking to clinch but Dawn is avoiding it.
Dawn keeps the fight on the outside.
Katsunan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Katsunan wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Katsunan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Katsunan shoots for a takedown but Dawn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawn has closed the distance and engaged Katsunan in a clinch.
Dawn jumps guard but Katsunan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Katsunan is trying to maintain a safe position but Dawn gets an underhook and turns Katsunan into the cage.
Katsunan is trying to break the clinch but Dawn is controlling him.
Dawn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsunan is trying to pull guard but Dawn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dawn successfully pulls guard.
Katsunan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dawn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dawn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Katsunan sees it coming and defends easily.
Dawn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawn thows a huge punch but Katsunan dodges it nicely.
Katsunan tries to get to full guard but Dawn has control of the leg.
Katsunan is defending against the submission attempts here by Dawn.
Dawn trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawn throwing shots but Katsunan is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isla Dawn dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dawn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Katsunan backs up against the cage.
Katsunan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dawn rushes Katsunan and presses him up against the cage.
Dawn blocks an uppercut.
Dawn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Katsunan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dawn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Katsunan responds with a good body kick, but Dawn manages to step out the way in time.
Dawn shoots in looking for a takedown but Katsunan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dawn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Katsunan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawn misses with a low kick.
Dawn goes for a double leg but Katsunan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Katsunan continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isla Dawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katsunan stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dawn looking to slow down the pace here.
Katsunan breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Dawn as Katsunan shoots in.
Katsunan closes the distance and clinches.
Dawn wants to take the fight to the mat but Katsunan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dawn jumps guard but Katsunan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dawn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Katsunan is defending well for now.
Katsunan misses with a body punch.
Katsunan breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Katsunan decides to pull guard.
Katsunan can't keep his opponent in guard - Dawn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Katsunan is positioning himself well to prevent Dawn advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawn trying to pass the guard but Katsunan defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawn slows the pace down in half guard.
Katsunan trying to control from the bottom.
Katsunan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dawn is staying active.
Dawn stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Katsunan to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawn swats away the attempt to clinch by Katsunan.
Katsunan instigates a clinch.
Dawn is trying to pull guard but Katsunan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dawn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dawn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dawn is trying to drag Katsunan to the mat but Katsunan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dawn tries to break free but Katsunan pushes him back against the cage.
Katsunan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dawn is trying to pull guard but Katsunan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsunan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Katsunan is trying to drag Dawn to the mat but Dawn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dawn is trying to drag Katsunan to the mat but Katsunan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees to the body from Katsunan.
Katsunan looking to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dawn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dawn or perhaps it was just good defense by Katsunan, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yoshihama Katsunan.
I think Katsunan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Isla Dawn!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Isla Dawn!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Isla Dawn!
Isla Dawn wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chad Daddy (ranked 4493 p4p, 4426 weight class) and Mucius The Beast (ranked 378 p4p, 499 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mucius The Beast!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy throws a sloppy head kick and The Beast moves out of range easily.
Daddy looks to throw the jab but The Beast is out of range.
The Beast throws a half hearted mid kick.
Daddy clinches up against the cage.
The Beast tries to score a body lock takedown but Daddy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Daddy.
The Beast pulls guard effortlessly.
The Beast looking for a sweep. Not yet The Beast, not yet.
Daddy tries to stand but The Beast is controlling from the bottom.
The Beast being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Beast trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy won't allow The Beast to sweep him here.
Daddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Beast is trying to keep Daddy in close.
The Beast might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Daddy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Daddy moves into the clinch successfully.
The Beast is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daddy to keep the fight standing.
The Beast is looking to control Daddy's arms but Daddy gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Beast has his back to the cage.
The Beast just leaning against Daddy, taking a breather.
The Beast jumps guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy wants to stand but The Beast has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Daddy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Daddy is looking to stand up but The Beast won't let him.
Daddy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Daddy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Daddy trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Beast's guard.
The Beast is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Daddy is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Daddy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The Beast kicks off Daddy and gets to his feet.
Daddy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The Beast wants to stand back up but Daddy manages to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Beast wants to control but Daddy postures up.
The Beast is trying to improve his position.
Daddy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Daddy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Beast, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daddy scoring with punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chad Daddy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Daddy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Daddy showed some decent athleticism there.
Daddy stalling.
The Beast regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Beast looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Daddy tries to stand but The Beast is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The Beast takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Daddy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Daddy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Beast tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Daddy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Beast looks to move to half guard but instead Daddy has passed into mount! Damn!
Daddy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The Beast tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Daddy raining down hammerfists from mount.
Daddy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Beast can do to turn this around?
Daddy cracks The Beast with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy controlling from the full mount.
The Beast tries to hold on but Daddy postures up.
Daddy controlling from mount.
Chad Daddy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Beast really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daddy content just to control the position here.
Daddy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Daddy controlling from the full mount.
Daddy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down The Beast for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Daddy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Daddy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. The Beast quickly recovers to half guard.
Daddy tries to stand and escape but The Beast actually recovers to full guard.
Daddy stands up over The Beast, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Daddy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Daddy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Beast is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daddy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Beast's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Beast throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Daddy escapes and throws The Beast's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Daddy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Beast has escaped the position, nice work there.
Daddy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Daddy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Beast knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The Beast tries to buck Daddy off but Daddy is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Beast manages to work his way to half guard, despite Daddy's best efforts.
The Beast taking some punishment here, with Daddy in his half guard.
The Beast tries to kick Daddy off but Daddy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Daddy passes to full mount!
Daddy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The Beast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Daddy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The Beast in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Daddy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. The Beast looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daddy controlling from mount.
Daddy avoids the attempt from The Beast to control.
Daddy content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daddy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Daddy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daddy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Chad Daddy!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Chad Daddy!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Chad Daddy!
Chad Daddy wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Parker (ranked 4529 p4p, 4610 weight class) and Rik Spahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Parker !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rik Spahn!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker moves in looking to clinch but Spahn pushes him off.
Parker with a lazy takedown attempt
so Spahn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Spahn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Spahn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spahn postures up and lands a big shot to Parker 's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker wants to stand but Spahn is controlling the position.
Spahn cracks Parker with a solid left hand.
Spahn is working Parker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Parker wants to get back to his feet but Spahn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spahn landing with the ground and pound.
Spahn lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spahn is in close to Parker 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spahn connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker wants to sweep here but Spahn controlling him for the moment.
Parker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Parker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Parker tries to get out of the position.
Parker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spahn with a nice head shot there.
Parker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spahn landing with the ground and pound.
Spahn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Spahn is working Parker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Parker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spahn working some strikes from top position.
Spahn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spahn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Spahn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
 Parker is rocked!
Parker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Spahn has picked Parker up and slammed him! Parker can't keep hold of the triangle and Spahn manages to pass to side control!
Oh Parker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spahn working the ground and pound.
Spahn in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Parker looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Spahn turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rik Spahn!
During a confident post fight interview, Rik Spahn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joaud Kaowd (ranked 4682 p4p, 4624 weight class) and Adam Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joaud Kaowd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Gibson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaowd wants to slow Gibson down by chopping away at his legs.
Kaowd clinches up with Gibson and pushes him back against the cage.
Gibson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gibson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gibson gets control of Kaowd's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gibson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kaowd stands and steps away. Gibson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kaowd misses with a few strikes there.
Gibson shoots in but no luck this time.
Kaowd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gibson, pushing him back against the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gibson has eaten all the pies!
Gibson pulls guard effortlessly.
Kaowd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gibson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaowd is one step ahead there.
Kaowd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kaowd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gibson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaowd has managed to get both his arms back between Gibson's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaowd stands up from Gibson's guard - Kaowd perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kaowd throws a head kick but Gibson moves out of range.
Kaowd clinches up against the cage.
Kaowd has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gibson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gibson is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Gibson scores with a takedown into Kaowd's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gibson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kaowd as he jumps to the side.
Kaowd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gibson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaowd defends it easily.
Kaowd tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibson is retaining full guard.
Kaowd is working Gibson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaowd trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaowd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is controlling Kaowd's posture.
Kaowd looking to pass the guard.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Kaowd from controlling successfully.
Kaowd gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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.
Kaowd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gibson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaowd shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gibson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kaowd showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kaowd passes Gibson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gibson trying to hold on to Kaowd's head to control him but Kaowd postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joaud Kaowd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kaowd closes the distance and pushes Gibson back into the cage.
Kaowd has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gibson is trying to keep an underhook but Kaowd manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gibson pushes Kaowd off but Kaowd dives into side control.
Kaowd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kaowd wants to control but Gibson is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaowd decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Gibson.
Kaowd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gibson can do to turn this around?
Kaowd dives in and scores a takedown into Gibson's guard.
Gibson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gibson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kaowd up against the cage.
Kaowd struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibson controls his hands.
Kaowd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joaud Kaowd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Gibson. Those never looked like landing.
Gibson pushes Kaowd up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaowd breaks from 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!
Kaowd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kaowd wants it to stay on the feet.
Kaowd stuffs the takedown attempt from Gibson. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet.
Gibson is breathing heavily.
Kaowd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kaowd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gibson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kaowd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gibson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaowd is in Gibson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaowd wants to pass the guard but Gibson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaowd trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gibson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gibson pulls Kaowd in close to prevent any damage.
That's four 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.
Kaowd tries to free his leg and advance position but Gibson is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kaowd stays in close to Gibson's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gibson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kaowd is fending him off so far but Gibson persists. Nope, Kaowd circles away and we're back to standing.
Joaud Kaowd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Gibson.
Kaowd closes the distance and pushes Gibson back into the cage.
Gibson wants to take the fight to the mat but Kaowd manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kaowd decides to pull guard.
Kaowd working a defensive guard here.
Adam Gibson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaowd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gibson manages to get himself to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joaud Kaowd will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kaowd closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gibson's guard.
Kaowd lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gibson is on top in guard.
Gibson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gibson stands and steps away. Kaowd gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaowd gets a double leg takedown into Gibson's guard.
Gibson being controlled here, momentarily.
Kaowd gets to his feet - Gibson follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gibson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kaowd defends well and Gibson ends up having to push Kaowd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gibson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaowd shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kaowd showed some decent athleticism there.
Gibson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kaowd is on him like a limpet, forcing Gibson back against the cage.
Kaowd is trying to trip Gibson. He has hold of a leg but Gibson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kaowd persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gibson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kaowd presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaowd pulls guard successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson slips nicely into half guard.
Gibson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Gibson forces Kaowd back against the cage and clinches.
Kaowd gets underhooks to prevent Gibson's takedown attempt.
Kaowd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gibson uses from the top position.
Kaowd is trying to keep Gibson in close.
Gibson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson looking to pass the guard.
Gibson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gibson looking to sit in guard and control but Kaowd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Kaowd from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gibson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kaowd trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.
Gibson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kaowd trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaowd blocks a head kick by Gibson.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adam Gibson.
I think Kaowd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Joaud Kaowd!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Joaud Kaowd!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Joaud Kaowd!
Joaud Kaowd wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ector Done (ranked 4413 p4p, 4618 weight class) and Philip Banks (ranked 528 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ector Done!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Philip Banks!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Done throws a nice head kick!
Done misses with a two punch combination.
Done throws a body shot but no joy.
Banks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Done sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Banks crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Done - the referee stops the clock and Banks gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Done. Banks manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Done pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Done throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Done turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banks wants a takedown.
Ector Done has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Banks.
Banks jumps guard and drags Done to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Done lands a couple of digs.
Done makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Done looking to sit in guard and control but Banks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Banks.
Banks wants to control from the top but Done keeps moving.
Done will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banks controlling from the top position.
Done tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banks wants to pass the guard but Done is keeping the position.
Done is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Banks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Done wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Banks manages to pass to side control.
Banks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Banks closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Banks keeps control of Done as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Done looking for a takedown.
Banks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Done pulls his leg out and moves away.
Done scores with a head kick.
Banks fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Done breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Done scores with a kick to the body.
A nice combination there by Banks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ector Done will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Banks closes the distance but Done moves to the side
and Done counters with a big head kick but Banks shrugs it off.
Banks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Done tries to avoid it but Banks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Done to the ground. Done escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Done scores with a head kick.
Done tries to clinch but Banks is having none of it.
Done is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banks can do to turn this around?
Done throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Banks's head.
Done misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Done could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Done tries to clinch but Banks moves away
and Banks counters with a two punch combo.
Banks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Done lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Done tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Banks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Done blocks the body kick.
Banks shoots in for a double leg but Done sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Done leaves Banks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Done half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ector Done has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Banks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Done throws a head kick that misses
and Banks counters by clinching up.
Banks decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Done has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Banks is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Done is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Done trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
Done wants to stand and escape but instead Banks has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Done wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Banks manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banks thows a huge punch but Done dodges it nicely.
Done blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banks.
Banks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Done wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Done!
Banks stands up from mount. Strange move.
Done delivers a nice body kick.
Banks tries for a takedown but Done sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Banks or perhaps it was just good defense by Done, which made it look bad.
Done throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Done gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks gets control of Done's arms and successfully pulls guard. Banks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Banks striking off his back but it's not causing Done any problems.
Done missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Done missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Done has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Done scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Done postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Banks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Done defends it easily.
Done wants to stand but Banks is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Banks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Philip Banks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Done throws a head kick but Banks moves out of range.
Banks swats away the attempt to clinch by Done.
Done throws a head kick that Banks semi-blocks.
Done wants to clinch
and Banks counters with a three punch combo that has Done backing up. Done nods at Banks to acknowledge the strikes.
Banks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Done throws a big counter combination but Banks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Banks pushes Done up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks is trying to break the clinch but Done has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks tries to score a body lock takedown but Done shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Banks.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Done turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Done breaks from the clinch.
Done tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banks defends well and Done ends up having to push Banks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Done leaning his opponent against the cage.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Done turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ector Done has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Banks.
Banks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Done avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Banks tries to score a body lock takedown but Done shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Banks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Done's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick lands for Done.
Banks shoots for a takedown but Done saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Done lands with a slapping head kick.
Done thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Banks if he has to take too many more of those.
Crunch! Done slams his shin into Banks's torso.
Banks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Done lands with a slapping head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Done or perhaps it was just good defense by Banks, which made it look bad.
Banks has a takedown stuffed.
Done tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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!
Done throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Done misses.
Done throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Banks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Done counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Banks is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Banks has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Done.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Done.
Horrible takedown attempt by Banks or perhaps it was just good defense by Done, which made it look bad.
Done looks to land a right hand but Banks moved out of range.
Banks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Banks shoots for a takedown but Done saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Done circles away.
Done throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Done.
Banks has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Done.
Horrible takedown attempt by Banks or perhaps it was just good defense by Done, which made it look bad.
Ector Done seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Done will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banks looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Done pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banks gets a clinch.
Done is trying to maintain a safe position but Banks gets an underhook and turns Done into the cage.
Philip Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ector Done is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banks lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ector Done showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Done 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 Dean Styles scores the fight for Ector Done!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Ector Done!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Ector Done!
Ector Done wins by unanimous decision!
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