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WCF 117: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dalton Swas (ranked 2420 p4p, 4168 weight class) and Chris Coyle (ranked 331 p4p, 507 weight class). Dalton Swas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Coyle'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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dalton Swas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Coyle!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coyle keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Coyle or perhaps it was just good defense by Swas, which made it look bad.
Swas is looking to counter the offense by Coyle and move into the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Swas.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Swas.
Swas throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Coyle's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Swas dives in looking to finish as Coyle flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Swas's strikes! Swas is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Coyle's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Coyle was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalton Swas!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Kohler (ranked 1442 p4p, 2589 weight class) and Usko Unbelivable (ranked 39 p4p, 55 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Kohler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Usko Unbelivable!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kohler has Unbelivable up against the cage in a clinch.
Kohler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Unbelivable has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kohler pushes Unbelivable up against the cage in a clinch.
Unbelivable escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kohler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Unbelivable pushes Kohler away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kohler gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kohler working the ground and pound.
Kohler scores with punches from side control.
 It looks like Usko Unbelivable has been cut.
A big shot lands for Kohler! That's hurt Unbelivable! Will he recover? Kohler fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andreas Kohler!
A victorious Andreas Kohler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Usko Unbelivable spoke after the fight, saying 'well he was a better man tonight'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Demarcus Jackson (ranked 2907 p4p, 2799 weight class) and Adam Johnson (ranked 298 p4p, 285 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Excellent boxer
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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 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demarcus Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a leg kick.
Jackson lands a left and a right that send Johnson crashing to the mat, dazed. Jackson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Johnson is rocked!
Jackson shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Johnson takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Jackson sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Johnson bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Demarcus Jackson!
Demarcus Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Fitzgerald (ranked 856 p4p, 995 weight class) and Timo Bader (ranked 113 p4p, 133 weight class). Fitzgerald's entrance music is It's Bedtime by Ninja Sex Party. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Timo Bader!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader throws a big shot that misses.
Bader listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bader tests Fitzgerald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 Fitzgerald is rocked!
Bader throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzgerald.
Oh Fitzgerald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzgerald slips under a jab.
Fitzgerald swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bader throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzgerald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bader misses the shot to the body.
Bader misses with a left hand
and Fitzgerald counters with a one-two to the body.
Good leg kick by Bader.
Fitzgerald ducks into an uppercut from Bader and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timo Bader!
A relieved looking Timo Bader thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Greg Fitzgerald spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not sure where me head is at right now so I'll take the weekend to regroup & figure out where I want to go next. I think I still got enough in the tank to make another run but it's slipping with every fight. My contract is almost up, I gotta make an impact & start putting people to bed again. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Emiliano Blackburn (ranked 496 p4p, 1497 weight class) and Chase Buchanan (ranked 29 p4p, 85 weight class). Chase Buchanan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emiliano Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Chase Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn throws out a loose jab but Buchanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buchanan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blackburn.
The fighters circling - Buchanan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackburn tries a head kick but it misses.
Buchanan tries to counter with a clinch but Blackburn shakes him off and moves away.
Buchanan scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Blackburn.
Buchanan slips a straight right by Blackburn.
Buchanan takes one to the chin there.
Blackburn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buchanan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blackburn lands an overhand right.
Blackburn's corner calls for a 1-2. Blackburn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blackburn throws a lazy right hand but Buchanan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buchanan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Blackburn.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buchanan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buchanan misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buchanan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Buchanan shoots in and drives through. Blackburn sprawls well.
Blackburn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NY Savages in the buildup to the fight.
Buchanan throws out a loose jab but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Blackburn.
Blackburn takes a swing at Buchanan's ribcage but misses.
Buchanan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackburn missing with a left hand there. Buchanan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blackburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blackburn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buchanan.
Blackburn throws a jab but it's blocked by Buchanan.
Buchanan swings widly with a right hand
and Blackburn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Buchanan's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buchanan looking for subs off his back but Blackburn has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan wants to control but Blackburn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buchanan looking for submissions off his back.
Buchanan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blackburn tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Buchanan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan is trying to maintain the position but Blackburn is very close to passing his half guard.
Blackburn stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Buchanan to get to his feet.
Buchanan throws a jab when Blackburn was well out of range.
Blackburn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice cross by Buchanan.
Blackburn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buchanan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A shot in the inside from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but Blackburn holds him up against the cage and eventually Buchanan drops back down to his feet.
Emiliano Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Buchanan.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buchanan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buchanan is trying to pull guard but Blackburn has him pressed against the cage.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but Blackburn won't allow it.
Buchanan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blackburn smiles and moves away.
Blackburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buchanan was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackburn.
Blackburn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Buchanan. That did some damage!
Buchanan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blackburn to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Buchanan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Buchanan is rocked!
Buchanan misses with a straight right.
Buchanan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Buchanan is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackburn finish him?
Buchanan ducks under a wild hook from Blackburn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Blackburn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Buchanan walks into a left hand.
Buchanan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Buchanan seems to have recovered his senses.
Buchanan throws a jab when Blackburn was well out of range.
Blackburn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blackburn connects with an inside leg kick.
Blackburn stuffs the takedown.
Emiliano Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buchanan missing with a left hand there. Blackburn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blackburn defending well as Buchanan loads up on a big left hand.
Emiliano Blackburn is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut. Buchanan saw that one coming.
Blackburn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn drops Buchanan with a beautiful combination! Buchanan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Blackburn is looking for the KO!
It looks like Chase Buchanan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Blackburn.
Buchanan moves away from the strike by Blackburn.
Blackburn rushes Buchanan and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn with a hook.
Blackburn misses with a wild body shot.
Buchanan moves out of range as Blackburn strikes.
Blackburn misses with a straight left.
Buchanan walks into a straight right hand from Blackburn.
Buchanan with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Blackburn.
Blackburn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buchanan throws a big shot that misses.
Blackburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buchanan can do to turn this around?
Blackburn clinches with his opponent.
Blackburn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buchanan jumps guard but Blackburn stands there with Buchanan around his waist. Buchanan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blackburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buchanans head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackburn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blackburn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn walks into a jab.
Blackburn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buchanan throws out the jab.
Buchanan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buchanan misses with a looping right.
Blackburn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Blackburn throws the left hand but Buchanan avoids the punch easily.
Blackburn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Buchanan loads up on a big right hand but Blackburn slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Buchanan misses the target.
Buchanan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blackburn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buchanan.
Buchanan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchanan cracks Blackburn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blackburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buchanan was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackburn.
Buchanan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buchanan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Buchanan misses with a looping left.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buchanan throws a shot from downtown. Blackburn moves away and avoids it.
Buchanan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blackburn. Blackburn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Buchanan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buchanan slips under a jab from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blackburn throws a shot from downtown. Buchanan moves away and avoids it.
Buchanan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackburn throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Buchanan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackburn instigates a clinch.
Buchanan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blackburn smiles and moves away.
Emiliano Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Buchanan.
Blackburn has closed the distance and engaged Buchanan in a clinch.
Buchanan fails to pull guard.
Blackburn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Buchanan up against the cage.
Buchanan jumps guard but Blackburn stands there with Buchanan around his waist. Buchanan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blackburn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn rushes Buchanan and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blackburn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Buchanan is trying to pull guard but Blackburn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blackburn breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Blackburn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chase Buchanan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Blackburn staying out of range there.
Buchanan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blackburn sets himself, and Buchanan steps forward looking for the clinch! Blackburn avoids it this time.
Blackburn takes a swing at Buchanan's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Blackburn finds it's way through Buchanan's defenses.
Blackburn motions for Buchanan to come forward. Blackburn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buchanan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blackburn to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Blackburn misses.
Buchanan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Buchanan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to move into range but Buchanan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Buchanan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blackburn throws a big shot that misses.
Buchanan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blackburn. Blackburn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blackburn instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buchanan is trying to pull guard but Blackburn has him pressed against the cage.
Blackburn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blackburn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blackburn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Buchanan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blackburn to keep the fight standing.
Blackburn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Blackburn.
A bone on bone clash there as Buchanan blocks the leg kick.
Buchanan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blackburn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blackburn misses with a looping left.
Buchanan defending well as Blackburn loads up on a big left hand.
Blackburn throws out a loose jab but Buchanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chase Buchanan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Buchanan misses.
Buchanan misses with a left hand
and Blackburn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blackburn.
Buchanan is trying to pull guard but Blackburn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Emiliano Blackburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Buchanan.
Blackburn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but Blackburn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blackburn manages to break the clinch.
Blackburn moves out of range as Buchanan strikes.
Blackburn with a nice cross.
Buchanan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackburn throws out the jab.
Buchanan scores with a nice right hand.
Buchanan misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a big head kick that sends Buchanan tumbling to the mat! Blackburn takes a step backwards and waves Buchanan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blackburn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buchanan doesn't seem bothered though.
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Buchanan.
Some wild striking there from Blackburn.
Blackburn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Buchanan looks up at the clock. Bad move! Blackburn lands a right hand from hell, dropping Buchanan. Blackburn pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emiliano Blackburn!
An out of breath and clearly excited Emiliano Blackburn thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Pellegrini (ranked 276 p4p, 909 weight class) and Guilherme Goncalves (ranked 40 p4p, 108 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Pellegrini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guilherme Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncalves loads up on a big right hand but Pellegrini slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Pellegrini misses the target.
Goncalves fails to land with a series of punches.
Pellegrini throws a chopping leg kick but Goncalves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goncalves throws a series of punches but Pellegrini avoids them all with ease.
Goncalves throws a lazy right hand but Pellegrini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pellegrini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goncalves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pellegrini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pellegrini throws a body shot but no joy.
Goncalves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pellegrini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Pellegrini misses the target.
Goncalves slips a jab from Pellegrini.
Goncalves checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goncalves! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves looks to land a left hand but Pellegrini moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Pellegrini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goncalves lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pellegrini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goncalves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pellegrini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goncalves.
Goncalves throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves misses with a hook.
Goncalves throws a big shot that misses.
Vinnie Pellegrini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pellegrini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goncalves.
Goncalves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goncalves throws a hook to the side of Pellegrini's head but Pellegrini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goncalves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goncalves! But no joy.
Goncalves swats away the attempt to clinch by Pellegrini.
Goncalves unleashes a big counter combination but Pellegrini bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pellegrini slips a straight right by Goncalves.
Goncalves throws a shot from downtown. Pellegrini moves away and avoids it.
Goncalves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Goncalves looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut lands for Goncalves. That snapped Pellegrini's head back.
Goncalves throws a jab but it's blocked by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goncalves cracks Pellegrini with a good jab.
Pellegrini rushes Goncalves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Pellegrini has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pellegrini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goncalves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pellegrini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pellegrini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pellegrini tries to throw a body punch but Goncalves avoids it by throwing Pellegrini back against the cage.
Pellegrini with a knee to the head.
Goncalves is trying to force a seperation but Pellegrini has the dominant position.
Pellegrini gets through Goncalves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goncalves.
A frustrated look appears on Goncalves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pellegrini misses with a knee to the head.
Pellegrini scores with a shot to the side of Goncalves's head.
Goncalves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pellegrini missing with a left hand there. Goncalves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goncalves gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pellegrini throws a leg kick
and Goncalves counters with a left to the body.
Pellegrini connects with a crisp jab.
Goncalves is rocked!
Pellegrini slips a straight right by Goncalves.
Goncalves is still on wobbly legs! Can Pellegrini finish him?
Pellegrini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves lands with a nice combination. Pellegrini backs away looking to recover.
Goncalves lands a body shot.
Pellegrini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goncalves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Goncalves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pellegrini. Pellegrini obviously looking to wear him down.
Pellegrini attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Pellegrini finds it's way through Goncalves's defenses.
Pellegrini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goncalves scores with a jab.
Pellegrini wants to clinch but Goncalves slips to the side
and Goncalves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pellegrini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goncalves.
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!
Pellegrini misses with a low kick.
Pellegrini is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pellegrini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goncalves slips a straight right by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini walks into a straight right hand from Goncalves.
Goncalves seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pellegrini missing with a left hand there. Goncalves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goncalves cracks Pellegrini with an open hand slap.
Goncalves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goncalves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pellegrini circles away quickly and effectively.
Pellegrini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goncalves.
Goncalves takes a swing at Pellegrini's ribcage but misses.
A low kick lands for Pellegrini.
Jab, jab by Goncalves - just one landing.
Pellegrini misses with a low kick.
Goncalves tries to move into range but Pellegrini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Goncalves there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goncalves misses with a double jab.
Goncalves throws a jab but it's blocked by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Goncalves coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Guilherme Goncalves will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pellegrini drives through and clinches with Goncalves against the cage.
Pellegrini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pellegrini prevents Goncalves from breaking the clinch.
Goncalves can't break the clinch.
Goncalves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pellegrini has him pressed against the cage.
Pellegrini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pellegrini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pellegrini pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goncalves is out of range and Pellegrini settles back down.
Pellegrini misses with a double jab.
Goncalves lands a nice looking body shot.
Pellegrini takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
Pellegrini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pellegrini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goncalves was well out of range. Poor timing from Pellegrini.
Goncalves might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pellegrini throws the left hand but Goncalves avoids the punch easily.
Goncalves misses the jab.
Pellegrini doesn't manage to clinch there - Goncalves circles away.
Goncalves throws the left hand but Pellegrini avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goncalves. Pellegrini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goncalves jabs Pellegrini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pellegrini takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goncalves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goncalves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goncalves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pellegrini 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.
Pellegrini misses with a hook.
Goncalves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pellegrini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goncalves under the eye.
Pellegrini motions for Goncalves to come forward. Pellegrini throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Goncalves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goncalves slips a jab and a cross from Pellegrini.
Goncalves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goncalves lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Pellegrini looks to land a combination but Goncalves avoids it well.
Pellegrini throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Goncalves misses with the combination.
Pellegrini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pellegrini misses with a looping right.
Goncalves is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pellegrini with a body shot.
Pellegrini moves out of range of the strikes.
Goncalves throws a body shot but no joy.
Goncalves ducks under a wild hook from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Goncalves to counter with a crisp jab.
Pellegrini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Goncalves lands a nice shot to the body.
Pellegrini is looking to score with low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Pellegrini.
Goncalves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goncalves throws a right and a left that Pellegrini avoids nicely.
Goncalves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini misses with an uppercut. Goncalves saw that one coming.
It seemed like Goncalves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goncalves takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Goncalves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pellegrini lands a really nice looking cross but Goncalves seems unphased.
Goncalves slips a jab from Pellegrini.
Goncalves let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Guilherme Goncalves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pellegrini misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Goncalves misses.
Goncalves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pellegrini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goncalves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goncalves moves away.
Goncalves jabs Pellegrini right on the nose. Pellegrini blinks but takes it well.
Goncalves misses with a few strikes there.
Goncalves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pellegrini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pellegrini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pellegrini fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goncalves is out of range.
Pellegrini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Goncalves as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Goncalves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pellegrini misses with a hook.
Pellegrini takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Goncalves scores with a shot to the body.
Pellegrini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Goncalves releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Goncalves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pellegrini lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Goncalves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pellegrini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pellegrini slips a jab from Goncalves.
Pellegrini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goncalves's head backwards.
Some wild striking there from Pellegrini.
Pellegrini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pellegrini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goncalves.
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 Vinnie Pellegrini will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pellegrini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Decent striking displayed by Goncalves there.
Goncalves missing with a left hand there. Pellegrini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pellegrini moves into the clinch.
Goncalves is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pellegrini is keeping busy.
Pellegrini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goncalves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pellegrini misses with some punches.
Pellegrini struggles to land a body shot inside as Goncalves controls his hands.
Goncalves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pellegrini lands an uppercut.
Goncalves is looking to break free of the clinch but Pellegrini has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pellegrini keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goncalves's efforts to push away.
Pellegrini lands with a short shot to the head.
Goncalves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pellegrini scores with a shoulder strike.
Goncalves is trying to force a seperation but Pellegrini has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrini throws a head punch that misses.
Goncalves has had enough of the clinch but Pellegrini keeps him there for the moment.
Pellegrini working aggressively here.
Pellegrini keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goncalves's efforts to push away.
Goncalves wants to get back to striking at distance but Pellegrini won't allow it.
Pellegrini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goncalves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pellegrini misses with a knee to the head.
Pellegrini misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Pellegrini fails to land.
Pellegrini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pellegrini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pellegrini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pellegrini tries to land a knee to the head but Goncalves blocks with his arms.
Goncalves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goncalves wants to get back to striking at distance but Pellegrini won't allow it.
Pellegrini keeps control of Goncalves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves avoiding damage as Pellegrini throws knees to the body.
Goncalves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pellegrini backwards.
Goncalves blocks an uppercut.
Pellegrini lands a right hand.
Goncalves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goncalves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pellegrini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goncalves thuds his right hand into Pellegrini's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pellegrini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goncalves.
Pellegrini tries to clinch
and Goncalves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pellegrini looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Pellegrini.
Goncalves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goncalves thuds a left hand into Pellegrini's body.
Pellegrini scoring well with a low kick there.
Pellegrini throws an off balance right hand
and Goncalves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pellegrini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goncalves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goncalves circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Goncalves misses the target.
Pellegrini looks to throw the jab but Goncalves is out of range.
Pellegrini tries to clinch up but Goncalves circles away and keeps his distance.
Pellegrini swinging wildly here.
Goncalves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pellegrini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goncalves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pellegrini throws a low kick but Goncalves moves out of range easily.
A jab from Goncalves finds it's way through Pellegrini's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini avoids the body shot from Goncalves.
Pellegrini lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Goncalves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pellegrini fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goncalves is out of range.
Goncalves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Pellegrini tests Goncalves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goncalves scores with a hook.
Goncalves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pellegrini misses with a leg kick.
Goncalves ducks right into an uppercut from Pellegrini.
Goncalves moves away from the strike by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goncalves.
Pellegrini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pellegrini misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Guilherme Goncalves just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pellegrini throws the left hand but Goncalves avoids the punch easily.
Goncalves digs a good body shot into Pellegrini's ribs.
Pellegrini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pellegrini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Pellegrini misses its intended target.
Goncalves checks a leg kick nicely.
Goncalves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pellegrini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pellegrini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pellegrini slips a jab and a cross from Goncalves.
Goncalves scores with a jab to the head.
A clash of legs there as Goncalves blocks the low kick.
Goncalves just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Pellegrini.
Jab by Goncalves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrini rushes Goncalves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pellegrini misses with a punch on the inside.
Goncalves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pellegrini with the inside leg kick.
Pellegrini misses with a straight left.
Pellegrini throws an overhand right that lands on Goncalves's shoulder, as Goncalves tries to avoid the shot.
Goncalves keeps the fight on the outside.
Pellegrini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goncalves.
Goncalves checks a low kick from Pellegrini.
Jab from Goncalves.
Pellegrini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goncalves throws out the jab.
Pellegrini misses with a wild body shot.
Goncalves lands a jab to the nose.
Goncalves throws a body punch but Pellegrini moves out of range.
A big right from Pellegrini misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Goncalves does it's job there.
Pellegrini looks to land a combination. Goncalves sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goncalves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pellegrini loads up on a big right hand but Goncalves slips the punch.
Goncalves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Goncalves as he checks the leg kick.
Pellegrini looks to score with a jab to the body but Goncalves is just out of range.
Pellegrini moves out of range of the strikes.
Goncalves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pellegrini misses the shot to the body.
Goncalves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goncalves misses with a straight left.
Pellegrini misses with a looping right.
Pellegrini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goncalves's head backwards.
Pellegrini moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves throws a jab when Pellegrini was well out of range.
Pellegrini misses with a hook. Goncalves ducked under it nicely.
Goncalves throws a body shot but no joy.
Goncalves misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Goncalves does no damage.
Goncalves gets tackled into the cage by Pellegrini. Pellegrini maintains the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Pellegrini.
Goncalves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goncalves loads up on a big right hand but Pellegrini slips the punch.
Goncalves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pellegrini lands a nice shot to the body.
Goncalves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pellegrini moves into the clinch successfully.
Goncalves is trying to push Pellegrini away but Pellegrini has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves working hard to break the clinch.
Goncalves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pellegrini has him pressed against the cage.
Pellegrini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pellegrini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pellegrini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Pellegrini is controlling him.
Pellegrini misses with some punches.
Pellegrini tries a knee to the head but Goncalves blocks it.
Pellegrini misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pellegrini.
Goncalves breaks from the clinch.
Goncalves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pellegrini has managed to clinch.
Pellegrini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goncalves working hard to break the clinch.
Pellegrini misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Pellegrini had his way with Guilherme Goncalves in that round.
That's time! Pellegrini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Goncalves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pellegrini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Goncalves moves out of range of the body kick.
Pellegrini lands with a cross.
Pellegrini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goncalves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pellegrini throws out a loose jab but Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pellegrini lands a really nice looking cross but Goncalves seems unphased.
Pellegrini throws a leg kick but Goncalves sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Goncalves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Goncalves smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pellegrini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goncalves.
Goncalves throws a lazy right hand but Pellegrini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pellegrini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goncalves.
Goncalves thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Goncalves misses its intended target.
Pellegrini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goncalves.
Goncalves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pellegrini.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrini lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Goncalves misses.
Pellegrini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goncalves.
Goncalves swings for the body but Pellegrini moves out of range.
Pellegrini throws a push kick but Goncalves slaps the foot to one side.
Pellegrini goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pellegrini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goncalves moves away.
Goncalves throws a hook but Pellegrini avoids it easily.
Goncalves misses with a hook.
Pellegrini catches Goncalves with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goncalves missing with a left hand there. Pellegrini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Pellegrini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goncalves walks straight into a right hand from Pellegrini - that's dropped him! Pellegrini jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Goncalves from any more punishment! Goncalves complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vinnie Pellegrini!
Vinnie Pellegrini is the new featherweight champion!
Vinnie Pellegrini managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads, into his post fight interview.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brooke Marsden!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsden throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anderson's head.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marsden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marsden staying out of range there.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Marsden moves away and avoids it.
Marsden has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Marsden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marsden ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Marsden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marsden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Marsden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marsden cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marsden.
Marsden takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marsden lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden lands a head shot.
Anderson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Marsden is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marsden! But no joy.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Marsden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Marsden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anderson tries a body shot but Marsden blocks it.
Marsden lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
Marsden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
Marsden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Marsden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Marsden looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marsden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Marsden on the inside.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marsden's efforts to push away.
A short right from Marsden on the inside.
Marsden being controlled against the cage.
Marsden breaks from the clinch.
Anderson ducks right into an uppercut from Marsden.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Marsden staying out of range there.
Marsden has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Marsden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marsden misses with an elbow strike.
Marsden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marsden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marsden goes for a double leg but Anderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anderson continues to drive forward.
Marsden misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marsden slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson lands a head kick. Marsden smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Marsden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Marsden.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marsden.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Marsden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marsden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Marsden is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Anderson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Anderson throws a jab when Marsden was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Marsden.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Marsden.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marsden under the eye.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Marsden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsden is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Marsden off the cage and back into range.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden.
Anderson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
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 Ryan Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marsden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marsden.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Marsden manages to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson lands a big head kick that sends Marsden tumbling to the mat! Anderson takes a step backwards and waves Marsden back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Marsden is rocked!
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Marsden moves away and avoids it.
Marsden is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson drops Marsden with a big left hand! Marsden is injured, injured bad! Anderson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Anderson!
Ryan Anderson retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Ryan Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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hype
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