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Bellicose - Christmas Day PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonesy McGuffin (ranked 5462 p4p, 5184 weight class) and Pate Mfer (ranked 602 p4p, 586 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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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonesy McGuffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pate Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGuffin momentarily.
McGuffin lands with an uppercut that bounces Mfer off the cage and back into range.
Mfer lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from McGuffin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. McGuffin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mfer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuffin moves away.
Mfer misses the shot to the body.
McGuffin looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Mfer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGuffin fails to land with a series of punches.
McGuffin misses with a leg kick.
Mfer slips under a jab from McGuffin.
A punch lands to the side of Mfer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuffin fails to land the takedown.
Mfer misses with a few strikes there.
Jonesy McGuffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuffin takes one to the side of the head.
McGuffin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuffin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuffin throws a nice looking combination but Mfer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuffin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer lands a nice shot that snaps McGuffin's head back.
Mfer defending well as McGuffin loads up on a big left hand.
McGuffin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGuffin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuffin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
McGuffin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've been told by McGuffin's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGuffin lands a nice shot that snaps Mfer's head back.
McGuffin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuffin.
McGuffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mfer. McGuffin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuffin misses with a double jab
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Mfer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuffin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuffin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuffin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mfer misses with a hook.
McGuffin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mfer was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuffin.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuffin. That's going to slow Mfer down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mfer.
Mfer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGuffin swinging wildly here.
Mfer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGuffin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mfer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuffin looks to land a body kick but Mfer moved away.
McGuffin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mfer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuffin throws out the jab.
Mfer lands a nice shot that snaps McGuffin's head back.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but McGuffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuffin with a nice calf kick.
McGuffin just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuffin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mfer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGuffin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McGuffin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McGuffin throws a shot to the body.
Mfer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuffin is looking to chop away at Mfer's legs.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mfer avoids the body shot from McGuffin.
McGuffin lunges at Mfer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mfer's hand.
McGuffin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mfer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mfer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuffin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGuffin throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
McGuffin slips a straight right by Mfer.
Mfer throws a hook but McGuffin blocks it.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from McGuffin. Those never looked like landing.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
McGuffin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mfer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGuffin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
McGuffin is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mfer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
McGuffin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mfer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonesy McGuffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mfer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGuffin momentarily.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuffin.
Mfer throws a lazy right hand but McGuffin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Mfer coming out on top.
Mfer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mfer lands with a shot to the body.
Mfer lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuffin off the cage and back into range.
McGuffin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuffin.
Mfer lands a jab to the nose.
McGuffin connects with a right hand. Mfer shakes it off.
Mfer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. McGuffin saw that one coming.
Mfer lands a jab.
Mfer looks to throw the jab but McGuffin is out of range.
It looked like McGuffin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuffin scores with a nice right hand.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pate Mfer dominated that round.
That's time! McGuffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mfer walks into a jab.
McGuffin throws a body kick that misses.
Mfer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mfer checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuffin scores with a jab to the head.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuffin throws a hook but Mfer avoids it easily.
McGuffin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mfer. Mfer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mfer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuffin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mfer scrambles back to his feet.
Mfer thuds his right hand into McGuffin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut lands for Mfer. That snapped McGuffin's head back.
 McGuffin is rocked!
Mfer throws a hook but McGuffin avoids it easily.
Oh McGuffin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuffin throws a poor cross that misses
and Mfer counters with a big right hand! Oh McGuffin is in trouble here! Mfer follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pate Mfer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sikreth Zakuma (ranked 3522 p4p, 24850 weight class) and Mahk Dosh (ranked 444 p4p, 719 weight class). Mahk Dosh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sikreth Zakuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mahk Dosh!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dosh misses with a double jab
and Zakuma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dosh throws a head kick that misses
and Zakuma counters with a nice uppercut.
Dosh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dosh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Mahk Dosh has been cut.
Dosh throws a head kick that misses
and Zakuma counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dosh! Zakuma lets Dosh back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Dosh is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dosh misses with a double jab
and Zakuma counters with a nice right hand that sends Dosh toppling to the canvas! Dosh scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zakuma finish him?!
Dosh is still on wobbly legs! Can Zakuma finish him?
Zakuma ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Dosh out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sikreth Zakuma!
Sikreth Zakuma thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave DeMartin (ranked 3913 p4p, 3278 weight class) and Boston Battle (ranked 476 p4p, 403 weight class). DeMartin comes to the cage accompanied by I'm a gay fish by - Kanye West. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave DeMartin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boston Battle!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by DeMartin.
We've been told by DeMartin's head coaches at PRETTY PETERS FIGHT CLUB that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
DeMartin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Battle, pushing him back against the cage.
Battle blocks an elbow strike from DeMartin.
DeMartin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Battle.
Battle throws a head punch that misses.
Battle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Battle tries to stall but DeMartin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Battle blocks a body shot from DeMartin.
DeMartin stalling in the clinch but Battle improves position.
DeMartin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Battle backwards.
Battle is trying to stall.
DeMartin struggles to land a body shot inside as Battle controls his hands.
A body shot lands from DeMartin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle prevents a body shot from DeMartin.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeMartin.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DeMartin stalling in the clinch.
DeMartin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Battle's defenses.
It looks like Boston Battle has been cut.
DeMartin swings wildly with an uppercut but Battle uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from DeMartin.
We've been informed that Battle has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
DeMartin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Battle.
DeMartin lands an uppercut.
DeMartin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Battle pushes DeMartin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Battle looking to slow down the pace here.
DeMartin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battle takes an elbow to the forehead.
Battle swings wildly with an uppercut but DeMartin uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeMartin lands an elbow that stopped Battle in his tracks for a moment.
Battle is stalling here.
DeMartin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Battle taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Battle.
Battle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeMartin 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.
Battle lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeMartin.
Come on DeMartin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
DeMartin lands an elbow inside that Battle shrugs off.
Battle lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeMartin backwards.
Nice body punch from DeMartin.
DeMartin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Battle.
Battle avoids a wild elbow strike from DeMartin.
DeMartin misses with a body punch.
DeMartin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Battle takes an elbow to the forehead.
Come on Battle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Battle fails to land.
Battle avoids a wild elbow strike from DeMartin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMartin lands an uppercut.
Battle taking a breather.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Battle swings wildly with an uppercut but DeMartin uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeMartin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DeMartin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Come on Battle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
DeMartin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
DeMartin throws a head punch that misses.
DeMartin misses with a body punch.
DeMartin blocks an uppercut.
DeMartin lands an elbow that stopped Battle in his tracks for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Battle scores with a nice short uppercut.
DeMartin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, DeMartin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Battle's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMartin presses Battle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeMartin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeMartin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeMartin lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Battle fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Battle scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by DeMartin.
DeMartin misses with a body punch.
DeMartin tries to work over Battle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeMartin struggles to land a body shot inside as Battle controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Battle.
DeMartin leaning his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
DeMartin throws an elbow but it misses.
DeMartin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Battle dodges an elbow strike from DeMartin.
DeMartin lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DeMartin as Battle tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave DeMartin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boston Battle's cut.
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.
Battle throws a jab when DeMartin was well out of range.
Battle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DeMartin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Battle can do to turn this around?
Battle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeMartin.
DeMartin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Battle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeMartin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Battle.
DeMartin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Battle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeMartin.
DeMartin has closed the distance and engaged Battle in a clinch.
Battle misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeMartin.
Battle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMartin tries to throw a body punch but Battle avoids it by throwing DeMartin back against the cage.
Battle has a couple of punches blocked by DeMartin.
DeMartin tries a body shot but Battle blocks it.
Battle taking a breather.
DeMartin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Battle's defenses.
Battle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but DeMartin is keeping busy.
Dave DeMartin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMartin working aggressively here.
Battle misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from DeMartin.
Battle is breathing heavily.
DeMartin lands a nice uppercut.
Battle blocks an elbow strike.
DeMartin lands with a light punch inside.
Battle blocks an elbow strike from DeMartin.
DeMartin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Battle or not.
Battle blocks an elbow strike from DeMartin.
DeMartin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Battle.
DeMartin lands a left hand.
Battle letting DeMartin take a breather here.
DeMartin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
DeMartin misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeMartin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from DeMartin.
Battle is rocked!
DeMartin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Battle or not.
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!
Nice body punch from DeMartin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMartin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
DeMartin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
DeMartin lands a vicious elbow to the side of Battle's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! DeMartin tries to finish him with strikes but Battle still seems able to defend himself so DeMartin steps back and lets Battle get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Battle is still on wobbly legs! Can DeMartin finish him?
That has opened up Boston Battle's cut even more.
DeMartin instigates a clinch.
DeMartin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Battle blocks an elbow strike.
DeMartin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
DeMartin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battle blocks an elbow strike from DeMartin.
Battle blocks the elbow strike.
DeMartin scores with a hook to the body.
DeMartin has Battle pressed against the cage. He pushes Battle back and as he springs towards him off the cage, DeMartin throws a beautiful elbow that sends Battle crashing to the floor! DeMartin piles on the pressure with more strikes! Battle is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave DeMartin!
Dave DeMartin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 3 160Q for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ike Goon (ranked 4307 p4p, 2766 weight class) and Reinaldo Gracie (ranked 364 p4p, 276 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gracie's choice of entrance music: Apaga Mas NĂŁo Bate. Ike Goon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ike Goon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Reinaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goon.
Goon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Goon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Goon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goon throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Goon lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Goon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Goon, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goon throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but Goon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ike Goon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinaldo Gracie.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Goon won't allow it.
Goon is pushing Gracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gracie jumps guard but Goon stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Goon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goon.
Goon breaks from the clinch.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Goon is out of range.
Goon defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Goon circles away.
Some wild striking there from Goon.
Ike Goon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Goon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Goon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie throws a hook but Goon blocks it.
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!
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Goon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Goon defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Goon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Goon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been told by Goon's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie slips a straight right by Goon.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Goon throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Goon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Goon slips the punch.
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.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Goon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie has Goon up against the cage in a clinch.
Goon tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Goon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Goon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Goon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Goon breaks from the clinch.
Goon throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie tries to counter with a clinch but Goon shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Goon counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Goon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie misses the jab.
Goon is looking to counter punch.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Goon circles away.
Goon throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Goon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Goon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Goon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Goon keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Goon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gracie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goon doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Goon counters with a stiff right hand.
Goon throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goon slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie moves to clinch but Goon breaks away
and Goon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie works Goon's body with a nice hook.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Goon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Goon pushes him away.
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goon stalling the fight.
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie presses Goon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gracie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie up against the cage.
Goon wants to break free but Gracie has control.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Goon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Goon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.
Goon blocking some punches.
Gracie lands an uppercut.
Goon stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goon throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Goon to keep the fight standing.
Gracie stalling.
Goon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
Goon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Goon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Goon defends easily.
Goon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reinaldo Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Goon swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Goon counters with a stiff right hand.
Goon slips a jab from Gracie.
It looked like Goon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goon throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Goon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Goon.
Gracie is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Goon connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Goon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ike Goon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reinaldo Gracie.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Goon circles away.
Goon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie clobbers Goon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goon avoids the body shot from Gracie.
It looked like Goon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gracie.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goon.
Goon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gracie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goon throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goon.
An attempted straight right counter from Goon misses the target.
The fighters circling - Goon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Goon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracie staying out of range there.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Goon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Goon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Goon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Goon is looking to counter punch.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Goon slips the punch.
Goon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Goon throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Goon counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie tries to clinch
letting Goon counter with a right hand.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Goon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goon is looking for a counter combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie looks to clinch
letting Goon counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ike Goon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goon 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ike Goon!
Ike Goon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keywon Reeves (ranked 2632 p4p, 3828 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 324 p4p, 467 weight class). Reeves comes to the cage accompanied by Ace Hood - We Ball. Frank Mir has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Keywon Reeves's chin.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keywon Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reeves throws a shot to the body.
Reeves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mir.
Mir is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reeves darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Frank Mir has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reeves. Mir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reeves cracks Mir with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mir looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Reeves finish him?
Mir is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Reeves. Mir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reeves cracks Mir with a hook to the temple - Mir is on wobbly legs here! Reeves swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Mir falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Reeves wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Keywon Reeves!
Keywon Reeves 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 Kyle Garcia (ranked 2232 p4p, 2781 weight class) and Thijs De Koning (ranked 322 p4p, 378 weight class). Thijs De Koning has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thijs De Koning!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Koning misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Koning is defended easily by Garcia.
De Koning shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcia sprawls well. He's pushed De Koning's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Garcia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garcia sets himself, and De Koning steps forward looking for the clinch! Garcia avoids it this time.
Nice takedown defense from Garcia. No joy for De Koning on that attempt.
Kyle Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thijs De Koning.
De Koning lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by De Koning.
Garcia takes a swing at De Koning's ribcage but misses.
De Koning has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Garcia is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Koning tries to counter by closing the distance.
De Koning moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
De Koning throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Koning off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but De Koning is just out of range.
De Koning throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Garcia was covering up waiting for the punch and De Koning finishes the takedown easily into guard.
De Koning missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia controlling De Koning's posture.
De Koning has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing De Koning from controlling successfully.
De Koning drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says De Koning as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Garcia screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with De Koning! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Thijs De Koning!
A relieved looking Thijs De Koning 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Temujin Atkiray (ranked 2247 p4p, 2378 weight class) and Orlando Contreras (ranked 230 p4p, 241 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Temujin Atkiray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orlando Contreras!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Contreras walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Temujin Atkiray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkiray looks to score with a jab to the body but Contreras is just out of range.
Atkiray drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Atkiray trying to control but Contreras is working from the bottom.
Atkiray throwing strikes but missing.
Contreras is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Atkiray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Contreras's head.
We've been hearing that Atkiray has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkiray connects with a couple of short punches.
Contreras wants to sweep but no luck.
Atkiray trying to control the position from guard on top but Contreras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkiray throws an elbow that misses. Contreras uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Atkiray's guard. Nice move by Contreras!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkiray working a defensive guard here.
Atkiray looking for a sweep. Not yet Atkiray, not yet.
Atkiray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Contreras's guard.
Atkiray lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Contreras utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Contreras looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Atkiray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Atkiray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Contreras looking to control.
Atkiray trying to control but Contreras is working from the bottom.
Atkiray postures up and lands a big shot to Contreras's brow.
Atkiray has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkiray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Atkiray scoring with punches to the head and body.
Contreras avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Atkiray won't allow Contreras to sweep him here.
Contreras is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Atkiray blocking the ground and pound attempt from Contreras.
Atkiray wants to improve his position but Contreras is controlling well.
Atkiray is working hard here to advance position.
Atkiray manages to get to full guard.
Atkiray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras trying to move into half guard but instead Atkiray has managed to sweep!
Contreras wants to get back to his feet but Atkiray is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Atkiray's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Atkiray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Atkiray preventing the sweep.
Atkiray 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.
Atkiray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Atkiray is working Contreras over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Atkiray wants to pass the guard but Contreras is keeping the position.
Contreras is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Atkiray is controlling him.
Atkiray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contreras avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Atkiray trying to control but Contreras is working from the bottom.
Atkiray with a nice head shot there.
Contreras is pulling down on Atkiray's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Contreras is on top in guard.
Contreras tries to free his leg and advance position but Atkiray is retaining full guard.
Atkiray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Contreras has hold of Atkiray's hands but Atkiray slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Contreras wants to sweep but Atkiray has passed to side control!
Contreras tries to buck Atkiray off but Atkiray is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Temujin Atkiray dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Contreras takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Atkiray scores with a hook to the body. Contreras takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Atkiray scores with a jab.
Atkiray misses with a left hand
and Contreras counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Contreras's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Contreras's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkiray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Contreras let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Atkiray misses with a body shot
letting Contreras counter with a right hand.
Atkiray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Contreras can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Atkiray misses its intended target.
Contreras tries to counter with a clinch but Atkiray shakes him off and moves away.
Contreras takes one to the chin there.
Atkiray connects with a looping right hand.
Atkiray fails with the takedown
and Contreras counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkiray shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Contreras slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Atkiray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Contreras wants to sweep here but Atkiray controlling him for the moment.
Atkiray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Atkiray scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Contreras wants to sweep but no luck.
Atkiray with a nice head shot there.
Atkiray scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkiray trying to control the position from guard on top but Contreras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkiray chips away with some ground and pound.
Contreras is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Atkiray with a nice head shot there.
Contreras not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Atkiray trying to control but Contreras is working from the bottom.
Contreras has momentary wrist control but Atkiray slips an elbow through the middle.
Atkiray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Contreras has control of Atkiray's left arm, preventing Atkiray from doing any damage.
Atkiray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkiray chips away with some ground and pound.
Contreras managing to control the position.
Contreras 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.
Atkiray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Contreras swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Contreras looking for a sweep. Not yet Contreras, not yet.
Contreras has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Atkiray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkiray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Atkiray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Temujin Atkiray dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Atkiray.
Atkiray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Contreras takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Atkiray misses with an uppercut
and Contreras counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkiray throws a right hand that misses
and Contreras counters with a stiff right hand.
Atkiray throws a hook to the side of Contreras's head but Contreras sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkiray digs a good hook to Contreras's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Atkiray. That snapped Contreras's head back.
Contreras's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Atkiray connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Contreras scrambles back to his feet.
Atkiray misses with a lunging right hand
and Contreras counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Atkiray tries for a takedown but Contreras sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Atkiray sets himself, and Contreras steps forward looking for the clinch! Atkiray avoids it this time.
Atkiray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Contreras cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orlando Contreras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Contreras throws out a counter right but Atkiray avoids it with no problem.
Atkiray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Contreras avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Temujin Atkiray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Temujin Atkiray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Atkiray digs a good body shot into Contreras's ribs.
Atkiray looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Atkiray controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contreras wants to hit a sweep here but Atkiray passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Contreras there!
Atkiray sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Contreras is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Temujin Atkiray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Atkiray 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temujin Atkiray!
An out of breath Temujin Atkiray thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam East (ranked 2513 p4p, 2132 weight class) and Robert Cap (ranked 346 p4p, 314 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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185
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193
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam East!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Cap!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cap tries to bum rush East with a series of wild strikes but East uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cap takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
East jabs at Cap's body.
East wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
East lands a nice shot that snaps Cap's head back.
A big left from East misses.
East tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of East 's head but he takes it in his stride.
East lands a left and a right that send Cap crashing to the mat, dazed. East thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cap is rocked!
It looks like Robert Cap has been cut.
East looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
East scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cap is still on wobbly legs! Can East finish him?
Cap looks winded!
Cap gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! East points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Cap wakes up just in time to hear East thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam East!
A very excited looking Adam East made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Backman (ranked 1525 p4p, 2804 weight class) and Jason Ezuego (ranked 208 p4p, 349 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey Backman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Ezuego!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Backman delivers a nice body kick.
Backman lands with a nice body kick.
Backman thumps Ezuego with a low kick.
Ezuego has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Backman feints and then cracks Ezuego's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ezuego down.
Backman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Backman scores with a spinning back kick!
Backman connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ezuego but Ezuego pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ezuego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Backman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Backman fakes the leg kick and cracks Ezuego in the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Backman - that will leave a mark!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Backman.
Ezuego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Backman misses with a body kick.
Ezuego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Backman connects with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backman lands with a kick to the ribs.
A low kick lands for Backman.
Backman scoring well with a low kick there.
Backman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ezuego on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ezuego chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Backman can pounce on him.
Ezuego on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Backman throws a nice head kick!
Backman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jason Ezuego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ezuego counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Backman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Backman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Backman scores with a push kick.
Backman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ezuego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Backman throws a sloppy head kick and Ezuego moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ezuego! But no joy.
Backman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Backman.
Backman connects with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Backman.
A little jabbing left from Ezuego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Backman tries to land a front kick but Ezuego steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ezuego throws out a counter right but Backman avoids it with no problem.
Backman lands a front kick.
Backman scores with a head kick. Ezuego tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Backman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ezuego sprawls well initially but Backman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Backman wants to free his trapped foot but Ezuego is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Backman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Backman looks for the body kick but Ezuego saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Ezuego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ezuego takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ezuego gets caught flat footed, as Backman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Backman looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backman pushes down on Ezuego's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ezuego is not content to let Backman control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ezuego knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Backman is trying to work for a kimura but Ezuego is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman wants to free his trapped foot but Ezuego is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Backman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ezuego!
Ezuego wants to try and get back to his feet.
Backman wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ezuego is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Backman fails to advance to Ezuego's back.
Backman punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ezuego is trying to stand up.
Backman goes for an armbar but Ezuego turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ezuego.
Ezuego sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've been hearing good reports from Backman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mickey Backman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Backman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ezuego is one step ahead there.
Backman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ezuego can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ezuego is one step ahead there.
Ezuego sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ezuego wants to control from the top but Backman keeps moving.
Backman looking for a sweep. Not yet Backman, not yet.
Ezuego wants to control from the top but Backman keeps moving.
Ezuego is stalling in the full guard.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Backman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Backman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ezuego throws out a counter right but Backman avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Backman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Backman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ezuego sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Backman somewhat.
Ezuego looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Backman delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman scores with a kick to the body.
Backman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Backman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ezuego!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman wants to take Ezuego's back but he can't do it this time.
Backman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Backman wants to take his opponent's back but instead Ezuego manages to regain half guard.
Ezuego is trying to stand.
Backman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ezuego's head.
Ezuego is in trouble now - Backman has advanced to mount!
Ezuego's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Backman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ezuego has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ezuego!
Ezuego trying to control but Backman is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ezuego can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ezuego sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Backman is pulling down on Ezuego's head to control his posture.
Mickey Backman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Backman is trying to keep Ezuego in close.
Ezuego showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ezuego's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backman wants to sweep but no luck.
Backman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Backman seems to be working for a kimura but Ezuego defends the submission attempt.
Backman wants to pass to mount but Ezuego is defending the position.
Backman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ezuego defends it well.
Backman is pressing down on Ezuego's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ezuego is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ezuego looks like he's trying to stand up.
Backman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Backman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Backman with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Backman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Backman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Backman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Backman!
Mickey Backman made sure to mention his sponsor, Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 3 160Q in his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garyn Girith (ranked 1654 p4p, 1483 weight class) and Elmanaga Alfonzo (ranked 174 p4p, 156 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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20
145
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149
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garyn Girith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elmanaga Alfonzo!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Girith swings for the body but Alfonzo moves out of range.
Girith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alfonzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Girith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alfonzo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Girith finds it's way round the side to connect with Alfonzo's head.
Girith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Girith connects with a jab.
Girith throws a body shot but no joy.
Alfonzo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girith scores with a shot to the body.
Garyn Girith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girith misses with an uppercut
and Alfonzo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Girith misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfonzo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Girith can pounce on him.
Girith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Girith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alfonzo.
Girith connects with a body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Girith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alfonzo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Girith swings wildly with an uppercut but Alfonzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girith blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Girith fails to land.
Girith lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alfonzo tries to throw a body punch but Girith avoids it by throwing Alfonzo back against the cage.
Girith misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alfonzo tries to throw a body punch but Girith avoids it by throwing Alfonzo back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Girith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Girith prevents a body shot from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo cracks Girith with a nice body shot.
Alfonzo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alfonzo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alfonzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alfonzo tries to work over Girith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alfonzo tries to throw a body punch but Girith avoids it by throwing Alfonzo back against the cage.
Alfonzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Girith on the inside.
Alfonzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Girith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alfonzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alfonzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Girith dodges an elbow strike from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo lands an elbow just above Girith 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfonzo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alfonzo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Girith's brow.
Girith avoids the elbow strike from Alfonzo, against the cage.
Alfonzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Girith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alfonzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Girith tries to pull guard but Alfonzo won't allow it.
Alfonzo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alfonzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Girith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Girith digs a right hand underneath Alfonzo's ribcage. Alfonzo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Girith misses with some punches.
Girith tries to pull guard but Alfonzo won't allow it.
Girith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Girith dodges an elbow strike from Alfonzo.
Girith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alfonzo smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garyn Girith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Girith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Girith sets himself, and Alfonzo steps forward looking for the clinch! Girith avoids it this time.
Girith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Girith misses with an uppercut.
Girith sets himself, and Alfonzo steps forward looking for the clinch! Girith avoids it this time.
Girith lands with an uppercut that bounces Alfonzo off the cage and back into range.
Nice body kick there by Alfonzo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girith lands with a straight right. Alfonzo didn't see that one coming.
Girith throws a right hand that misses
and Alfonzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Girith scores with a punch to the head.
Girith misses with a left hand
and Alfonzo counters with a nice leg kick.
Girith lands a glancing blow to the side of Alfonzo's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garyn Girith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Girith misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Girith throws a sloppy body shot
and Alfonzo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Alfonzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Girith misses the jab.
Alfonzo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Girith misses with a left hand
and Alfonzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Girith throws a poor cross that misses
and Alfonzo counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alfonzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alfonzo tries to clinch there but Girith circles away.
Alfonzo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfonzo misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Girith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Girith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Girith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alfonzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Girith backing away here, and Alfonzo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alfonzo ducks under a wild hook from Girith.
Girith misses with a hook
and Alfonzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alfonzo scores with a hook to the body. Girith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Girith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Girith throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Girith coming out on top.
Girith throws a shot to the body.
Alfonzo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Alfonzo pushes Girith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Girith working aggressively here.
Girith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Girith has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A body shot lands from Alfonzo.
Girith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Girith blocks the elbow strike.
Alfonzo lands a damaging elbow.
Alfonzo pushes off an throws an elbow but Girith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Girith blocks an elbow strike from Alfonzo.
Girith prevents a body shot from Alfonzo.
A short right from Girith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Girith pulls Alfonzo into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alfonzo gets to his feet - Girith follows without any prompting.
Girith throws a leg kick
and Alfonzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garyn Girith is winning the standup battle so far.
Alfonzo ducks under a wild hook from Girith.
Alfonzo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Girith blocks it well.
Girith lands a nice looking body shot.
Girith misses with a right hand
and Alfonzo counters with a body kick that stops Girith in his tracks momentarily.
Girith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Girith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alfonzo can do to turn this around?
Girith throws an off balance right hand
and Girith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Girith misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Girith.
Girith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alfonzo wants to clinch up but Girith keeps it at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alfonzo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Girith looks to land a combination. Alfonzo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Elmanaga Alfonzo has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Girith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alfonzo throws a leg kick
and Girith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alfonzo has taken the fight to the clinch.
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 Garyn Girith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elmanaga Alfonzo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Girith misses with an uppercut. Alfonzo saw that one coming.
Alfonzo throws a solid leg kick but Girith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alfonzo.
Girith misses with a wild body shot.
Alfonzo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Girith swinging wildly here.
Alfonzo feints a counter leg kick.
Girith throws a right and a left that Alfonzo avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alfonzo.
Girith feints a jab promting Alfonzo to slip. Girith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alfonzo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Girith punishes Alfonzo's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Girith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alfonzo lands with a good body shot.
Alfonzo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Girith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alfonzo scrambles back to his feet.
Girith misses with a straight left.
Alfonzo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Girith.
Alfonzo takes the fight into the clinch.
Girith lands a right hand.
Alfonzo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alfonzo pushes off an throws an elbow but Girith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Girith blocks an elbow strike from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Girith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alfonzo throws an elbow that misses.
Girith lands a shot to the body.
Girith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alfonzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alfonzo lands an elbow inside that Girith shrugs 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!
Alfonzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alfonzo throws an elbow that misses.
Girith prevents a body shot from Alfonzo.
Alfonzo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Alfonzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alfonzo throws an elbow but misses.
Girith avoids a wild elbow strike from Alfonzo.
Girith successfully pulls guard.
Alfonzo wants to control from the top but Girith keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfonzo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Girith working for a triangle but Alfonzo defends it easily.
Alfonzo 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.
Girith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alfonzo is one step ahead there.
Alfonzo passes Girith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alfonzo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Girith is looking for a sweep. Alfonzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alfonzo trying to control from half guard but Girith is working away.
Girith looking for submissions off his back.
Alfonzo content to control rather than advance.
Alfonzo wants to take a breather but Girith is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Girith tries to get to full guard but Alfonzo has control of the leg.
Girith gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garyn Girith clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Elmanaga Alfonzo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Girith does it's job there.
Girith tests Alfonzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alfonzo throws a head kick that misses
and Girith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Girith is looking to score with low kicks.
Alfonzo lands with a straight right. Girith didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alfonzo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Girith jabs at Alfonzo's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfonzo looks to throw the jab but Girith is out of range.
Girith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Girith misses with a looping right.
Alfonzo slips a straight right by Girith.
Girith cracks Alfonzo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Girith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Alfonzo.
Girith moves out of range as Alfonzo throws a body kick.
Alfonzo moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girith lands a nice shot to the body.
Girith scores with a one two! Alfonzo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Girith throws a poor cross that misses
and Girith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Girith connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Girith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alfonzo. Alfonzo obviously looking to wear him down.
Girith lands with a cross.
Girith keeps the fight on the outside.
Alfonzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Girith connects with a body shot that sends Alfonzo's belly button to the back.
Alfonzo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Girith, pushing him back against the cage.
Alfonzo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alfonzo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Girith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Girith scores with a shot to the side of Alfonzo's head.
Alfonzo throws an elbow but it misses.
Girith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alfonzo walks away with a smile on his face. Girith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alfonzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Girith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Girith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Girith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alfonzo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Girith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alfonzo counters with a body kick.
Girith throws a body punch but Alfonzo moves out of range.
Alfonzo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alfonzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Girith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left lands for Girith.
A shot to the liver by Girith. Beautiful body shot.
Girith misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garyn Girith had his way with Elmanaga Alfonzo in that round.
The cut man is working on Elmanaga Alfonzo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Girith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alfonzo counters with a leg kick.
Girith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Girith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Girith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alfonzo flicks out a counter leg kick but Girith steps away.
Girith takes a swing at Alfonzo's ribcage but misses.
Alfonzo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alfonzo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alfonzo darts in trying to clinch
and Girith counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Girith swings widly with a right hand
and Alfonzo counters with an inside leg kick.
Girith throws a combination that misses
and Alfonzo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Girith really felt that one!
Girith throws a shot from downtown. Alfonzo moves away and avoids it.
Girith misses with a double jab
and Alfonzo counters with a nice leg kick.
Girith blocks a low kick nicely.
Elmanaga Alfonzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girith digs a good body shot into Alfonzo's ribs.
Alfonzo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alfonzo moves to clinch but Girith breaks away
and Girith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Girith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alfonzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Girith.
Alfonzo feints a counter leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Girith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alfonzo moves in looking to clinch but Girith pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Girith takes a swing at Alfonzo's ribcage but misses.
Alfonzo flicks out a counter leg kick but Girith steps away.
Girith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Girith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garyn Girith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Girith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alfonzos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Girith looks to score with a jab to the body but Alfonzo is just out of range.
Alfonzo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Alfonzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Girith.
Girith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Girith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alfonzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Girith manages to avoid it.
Girith lands a jab-cross combination.
Girith misses with a hook. Alfonzo ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Girith. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Girith scores with a one two! Alfonzo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alfonzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garyn Girith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Girith, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garyn Girith!
An out of breath Garyn Girith 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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