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EEC 166 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kiichi Miyazawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlademir Zyranov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiichi Miyazawa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiichi Miyazawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlademir Zyranov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zyranov lands a two punch combo.
Zyranov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Some wild striking there from Zyranov.
Zyranov checks a leg kick nicely.
Zyranov misses with a two punch combination.
Miyazawa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Miyazawa cracks Zyranov with a big right hand but Zyranov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Miyazawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zyranov keeps working.
Miyazawa is really struggling to control Zyranov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Zyranov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zyranov is not content to let Miyazawa control the position.
Miyazawa is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Zyranov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Miyazawa gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Zyranov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Miyazawa lets go of the hold and Zyranov can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kiichi Miyazawa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmonray Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Science vs. Romance. Malapitan has chosen My Time is Now as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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140 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jesse Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmonray Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker misses with a few strikes there.
Parker looks to land a combination. Malapitan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Dmonray Malapitan has been cut.
Parker lands a jab.
Malapitan is rocked!
Malapitan takes one to the side of the head.
Malapitan is still on wobbly legs! Can Parker finish him?
Parker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malapitan seems to have recovered his senses.
Parker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parker scores with the left hand. Malapitan knows he should have avoided that one.
Malapitan shoots in looking for a takedown but Parker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malapitan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Parker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malapitan.
Jesse Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan throws a one two combo.
Parker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Malapitan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Parker wants to control from the top but Malapitan keeps moving.
Parker preventing the sweep.
Parker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malapitan looking for a guillotine here but Parker defends easily.
Parker looking to pass the guard.
Parker is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malapitan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Parker controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Parker pushing down on Malapitan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Parker 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.
Nice strikes from Parker there.
Malapitan is looking to improve his position.
Parker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Parker is looking to advance position but Malapitan won't allow it.
Malapitan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Malapitan is looking for a sweep. Parker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Parker is trying to control. Malapitan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Malapitan!
Parker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Malapitan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Parker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malapitan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Parker working over Malapitan with some ground and pound. Malapitan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Malapitan manages to get to full guard.
Parker lands a couple of digs.
Parker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malapitan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Parker is looking to take a break and control but Malapitan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is looking for a sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malapitan keeps working.
Malapitan can't do much from the bottom here.
Parker is putting a hurting on Malapitan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Parker is looking to take a break and control but Malapitan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parker grinds an elbow into Malapitan's temple.
Malapitan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmonray Malapitan's cut.
That's time! Parker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch combination from Parker misses.
Parker misses with a series of wild punches.
Malapitan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malapitan has a takedown stuffed.
Parker has a takedown stuffed.
Parker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Parker stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malapitan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parker.
Malapitan dodges the punch combination from Parker.
Malapitan has a takedown stuffed.
Jesse Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmonray Malapitan.
Malapitan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Parker gets the takedown into side control.
Malapitan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malapitan keeps working.
Malapitan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Parker working the body and head with strikes.
Parker trying to control the position but Malapitan is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Malapitan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Parker working the head with strikes.
Malapitan is looking to reverse the position.
Parker lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is looking for a sweep.
Parker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Malapitan some visible discomfort.
Parker trying to control the position but Malapitan is working away.
Malapitan seems a little lost for a moment, as Parker dominates the positioning.
Malapitan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Parker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Malapitan down.
Parker wants to control but Malapitan is keeping him busy.
Parker working the ground and pound.
Malapitan tries to improve position but can't.
Parker is putting a hurting on Malapitan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Parker scoring with punches and elbows.
Parker working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Malapitan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jesse Parker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malapitan is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Malapitan some visible discomfort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malapitan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Parker trying to control the position but Malapitan is working away.
Malapitan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Parker just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker is looking to take a break and control but Malapitan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Parker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dmonray Malapitan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Malapitan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malapitan somewhat.
Jesse Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Malapitan moves out of range of the strikes.
Malapitan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Parker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malapitan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parker misses with a few strikes there.
Parker takes a swing at Malapitan's ribcage but misses.
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Malapitan quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan tries to get to full guard but Parker has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Parker in particular looking to stall.
Malapitan wants to get back to full guard.
Malapitan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Malapitan wants to sweep here but Parker controlling him for the moment.
Parker advances position into side control!
Parker working the body and head with strikes.
Malapitan is not content to let Parker control the position.
Malapitan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Malapitan to see if he's OK.
Parker working the head with strikes.
Malapitan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Parker lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malapitan is looking for a sweep.
Parker working the body and head with strikes.
Parker is putting a hurting on Malapitan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Parker cracks Malapitan with a big elbow.
Malapitan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Malapitan is looking to regain half guard here but Parker keeps moving and retains side control.
Parker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malapitan keeps working.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malapitan can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is looking to regain half guard here but Parker keeps moving and retains side control.
Parker working the body and head with strikes.
Parker working the ground and pound.
Malapitan trying to remain calm as Parker controls from the top position.
Malapitan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Parker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Parker moves nicely into side control.
Parker is putting a hurting on Malapitan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Malapitan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malapitan keeps working.
Malapitan is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Parker trying to control the position but Malapitan is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malapitan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Malapitan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Parker trying to control but Malapitan is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker won't allow Malapitan to sweep him here.
Parker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dmonray Malapitan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malapitan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Parker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parker 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Parker!
Jesse Parker managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bushido Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mighty Mike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Labayen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mighty Mike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramon Labayen!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mike takes one to the side of the head.
Labayen tries to bum rush Mike with a series of wild strikes but Mike uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Labayen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Labayen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Labayen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Labayen slaps away a takedown attempt from Mike, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mike shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Labayen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Labayen tries to kick Mike off but Mike keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mike wants to work for an arm triangle but Labayen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Labayen is looking to improve his position.
Mike wants to work for an arm triangle but Labayen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mike is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mike is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Labayen has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labayen wants to get back to full guard.
Mike is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Labayen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mike.
Mike wants to work for an arm triangle but Labayen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Labayen is defending against the submission attempts here by Mike.
Mike seems to be working for a kimura but Labayen defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labayen keeping hold of Mike's head, controlling as best he can.
Labayen wants to get back to full guard.
Labayen is trying to control but can't.
Mike is trying to work for a kimura but Labayen is defending well.
Mike is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Labayen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mike is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Labayen defends it well.
Mike seems to be looking for submissions.
Labayen tries to kick Mike off but Mike keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Labayen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mike thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Labayen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Labayen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mike controls his hands.
Mike fails to pull guard.
Mike fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mighty Mike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labayen works on Mike's body with a couple of short punches.
Labayen trying to land knees to the body.
Labayen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Labayen.
Mike tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mike jumps guard but Labayen stands there with Mike around his waist. Mike gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Labayen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mike is defending well for now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Labayen.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Labayen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ramon Labayen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Labayen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Good leg kick by Labayen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Labayen looks to clinch
and Mike counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Labayen!
Mike moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Labayen has worked his arm free - good work by Labayen!
Mike swings around for an armbar but Labayen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mike's guard.
Mike is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Labayen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mike to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Labayen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mike pulls down on the head and he's put Labayen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mighty Mike!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Suan Paredes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klas Aberton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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24
184 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suan Paredes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klas Aberton!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aberton is defended easily by Paredes.
Paredes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aberton throws out the jab.
Aberton connects with an inside leg kick.
Aberton misses with a wild body shot.
Aberton cracks Paredes with a good jab.
Aberton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aberton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aberton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aberton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aberton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aberton throws a low kick but Paredes moves out of range easily.
Aberton avoids the body shot from Paredes.
Paredes misses with a two punch combination.
Paredes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paredes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Paredes misses the shot to the body.
Paredes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aberton punishes Paredes's body with a nice straight punch.
Aberton cracks the inside of Paredes's front leg.
Aberton throws a leg kick but Paredes moved away.
Paredes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aberton.
Aberton throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aberton.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aberton.
Paredes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aberton.
Suan Paredes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klas Aberton.
Aberton tries to land a leg kick but Paredes saw it coming and moves away.
Suan Paredes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aberton throws the kick towards the body but Paredes avoids it.
Paredes lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paredes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aberton.
Paredes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aberton was well out of range. Poor timing from Paredes.
Paredes lands a jab to the head.
Paredes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aberton misses with a wild body shot.
Paredes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paredes is looking to wear down Aberton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Paredes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aberton doesn't seem bothered though.
Aberton connects with a solid leg kick.
Aberton looks for the body kick but Paredes saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paredes misses with an uppercut.
Paredes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Aberton tries to land a leg kick but Paredes saw it coming and moves away.
Aberton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aberton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aberton takes a swing at Paredes's ribcage but misses.
Aberton defending well as Paredes loads up on a big left hand.
Paredes misses with a telegraphed body shot
so Aberton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Paredes has his feet on Aberton's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aberton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aberton has his takedown stuffed
and Paredes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aberton looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aberton tries to work over Paredes's front leg with a kick but Paredes checks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Paredes.
Paredes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aberton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paredes ducks under a wild hook from Aberton.
Paredes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aberton has time to react.
A decent looking cross lands there for Paredes.
Paredes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aberton throws a front kick aimed at Paredes's knee but Paredes avoids it well.
Aberton dives in and grabs Paredes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paredes pushes down on Aberton's head and hops out.
Aberton fails with the takedown
and Paredes counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aberton keeps Paredes at a distance using the push kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Paredes.
Aberton scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klas Aberton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paredes feints a jab promting Aberton to slip. Paredes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Aberton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Klas Aberton has been cut.
Paredes checks a leg kick.
Aberton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paredes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paredes lands with a shot to the body.
Aberton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aberton takes one on the button.
Paredes thows a body shot but no joy.
Aberton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aberton throws a wild body kick that Paredes sees coming a mile off.
Aberton swings for the body but Paredes moves out of range.
Aberton misses the jab.
Aberton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aberton pushes Paredes away with a front kick.
Klas Aberton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aberton misses with a body kick.
Paredes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aberton has time to react.
Paredes misses with a body shot.
Paredes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Paredes misses.
Aberton avoids the body shot from Paredes.
Paredes blocks a leg kick.
Aberton throws a leg kick but Paredes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Paredes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paredes's corner calls for a 1-2. Paredes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Paredes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aberton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aberton lands a leg kick that knocks Paredes off balance momentarily.
Aberton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paredes swivels and escapes.
Klas Aberton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paredes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aberton is breathing heavily.
Paredes misses the jab.
Aberton wants to clinch up but Paredes keeps it at a distance.
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!
Paredes throws a shot from downtown. Aberton moves away and avoids it.
Paredes misses with a wild body shot.
Paredes avoids the head kick by Aberton.
Aberton misses with a wild body shot.
Paredes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Aberton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aberton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paredes lands a nice hook to Aberton's body. Aberton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paredes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aberton to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Paredes misses.
Aberton throws a leg kick but Paredes checks it.
Aberton throws a shot from downtown. Paredes moves away and avoids it.
Aberton misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paredes. Aberton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aberton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aberton loads up on a big right hand but Paredes slips the punch.
Paredes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aberton was well out of range. Poor timing from Paredes.
A big left from Aberton misses.
Aberton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paredes.
Paredes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aberton under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aberton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paredes throws a series of punches but Aberton avoids them all with ease.
Paredes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paredes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aberton is looking to slow Paredes down with leg kicks.
Paredes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aberton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paredes.
Paredes jabs Aberton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paredes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aberton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paredes thows a body shot but no joy.
Paredes looks to score with a jab to the body but Aberton is just out of range.
Paredes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suan Paredes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Klas Aberton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Paredes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aberton.
Paredes stuffs the takedown attempt from Aberton. Aberton gets slowly back to his feet.
Paredes throws a lazy right hand but Aberton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paredes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aberton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aberton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aberton misses with a takedown
and Paredes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suan Paredes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klas Aberton.
Aberton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aberton throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Aberton.
Aberton ducks under a wild hook from Paredes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aberton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No joy there for Paredes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paredes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aberton on the side of the head.
Paredes with a nice cross.
Paredes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aberton misses with a leg kick.
Paredes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aberton manages to avoid it.
A jab from Paredes misses.
Aberton moves in looking to clinch but Paredes pushes him off.
Aberton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paredes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aberton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aberton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Paredes checks it well.
Paredes thuds a left hand into Aberton's body.
Aberton scoring well with a low kick there.
Aberton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aberton misses the body punch
and Paredes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paredes looks to score with a jab to the body but Aberton is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paredes lands a nice shot to the body.
Paredes lands a two punch combo.
Aberton is rocked!
Aberton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aberton is still on wobbly legs! Can Paredes finish him?
Aberton throws a jab but it's blocked by Paredes.
Paredes connects with a body shot.
Paredes throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Aberton's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Paredes dives in looking to finish as Aberton flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Paredes's strikes! Paredes is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Aberton's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Aberton 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 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suan Paredes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Hjelmslev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragnar Hjelmslev has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Duarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ragnar Hjelmslev!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hjelmslev jabs Duarte right on the nose. Duarte blinks but takes it well.
Hjelmslev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duarte.
Duarte swings widly with a right hand
and Hjelmslev counters with a nice body shot.
Hjelmslev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Duarte throws a hook but Hjelmslev avoids it easily.
Duarte fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duarte changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hjelmslev tries to avoid it but Duarte manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hjelmslev to the ground. Hjelmslev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duarte looks to land a right hand but Hjelmslev moved out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Duarte - that will leave a mark!
Hjelmslev scores with a decent looking hook.
Hjelmslev lands a jab.
A jab lands there for Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Duarte will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Duarte shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hjelmslev sprawls well. Hjelmslev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Duarte gets slowly back to his feet.
Duarte circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Duarte to counter with a crisp jab.
Hjelmslev throws a head kick but Duarte moves out of range.
Duarte takes one to the side of the head.
Duarte is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hjelmslev's half guard.
Hjelmslev keeping hold of Duarte's head, controlling as best he can.
Duarte missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev is looking to improve his position.
Hjelmslev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Duarte.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hjelmslev wants to get back to full guard.
Duarte tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hjelmslev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hjelmslev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hjelmslev trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev pulls Duarte in close to his closed guard and prevents Duarte from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ragnar Hjelmslev has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hjelmslev clobbers Duarte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hjelmslev with a nice cross.
Hjelmslev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duarte fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Duarte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hjelmslev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hjelmslev ducks under a wild hook from Duarte.
Ragnar Hjelmslev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev throws a body punch but Duarte moves out of range.
Hjelmslev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Duarte had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Duarte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duarte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hjelmslev misses with a looping left.
Duarte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Duarte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duarte shoots in for a double leg but Hjelmslev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duarte avoids the head kick by Hjelmslev.
Duarte misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Hjelmslev to counter with a crisp jab.
Hjelmslev moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Hjelmslev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hjelmslev misses with a body kick.
Duarte looks for a takedown but Hjelmslev sprawls well.
Hjelmslev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duarte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duarte fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hjelmslev sprawls well initially but Duarte persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hjelmslev wants to get back to full guard.
Duarte is looking to take a break and control but Hjelmslev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duarte throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Duarte missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hjelmslev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hjelmslev moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjelmslev keeping full guard, as Duarte tries to pass.
Hjelmslev pulls Duarte in close to his closed guard and prevents Duarte from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hjelmslev keeping full guard, as Duarte tries to pass.
Duarte forces his way into half guard.
Hjelmslev is doing well to control the position and prevent Duarte from advancing to side control.
Hjelmslev trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hjelmslev tries to kick Duarte off but Duarte keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Duarte tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hjelmslev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duarte is looking to take a break and control but Hjelmslev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duarte trying to control from Hjelmslev's half guard. Hjelmslev has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hjelmslev scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hjelmslev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hjelmslev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Duarte tries to close the distance and clinch but Hjelmslev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck for Duarte with that takedown attempt.
Duarte looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hjelmslev is fending him off so far but Duarte persists. Nope, Hjelmslev circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Duarte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duarte connects with a jab.
Duarte closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hjelmslev circles away.
Hjelmslev misses with a wild body shot.
Duarte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hjelmslev defending well as Duarte loads up on a big left hand.
Hjelmslev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hjelmslev.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev digs a good hook to Duarte's body.
The fighters circling - Duarte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duarte checks a low kick from Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev misses the shot to the body.
Hjelmslev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hjelmslev misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hjelmslev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duarte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hjelmslev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duarte manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hjelmslev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An inside leg kick lands from Hjelmslev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Hjelmslev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev scores with a jab to the body.
Hjelmslev tries to clinch there but Duarte circles away.
Hjelmslev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duarte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hjelmslev scores with a body shot.
Duarte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hjelmslev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duarte. Hjelmslev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duarte shoots in and gets a takedown into Hjelmslev's guard.
Duarte throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Duarte is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hjelmslev holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjelmslev is trying to control the position but Duarte postures up.
Ragnar Hjelmslev has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Duarte staying out of range there.
Hjelmslev takes one to the side of the head.
Hjelmslev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duarte misses with a left hand
and Hjelmslev counters with an inside leg kick.
Jab by Duarte.
Duarte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hjelmslev moves away.
Hjelmslev is looking to slow Duarte down with leg kicks.
Ragnar Hjelmslev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duarte shoots in and drives through. Hjelmslev sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hjelmslev.
Duarte keeps the fight on the outside.
Hjelmslev is looking to chop away at Duarte's legs.
Hjelmslev wants to clinch.
Hjelmslev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duarte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Duarte moves out of range of the body kick from Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev throws the left hand but Duarte avoids the punch easily.
Hjelmslev tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev lands with a nice body punch.
Hjelmslev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Duarte dodges the punch combination from Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev works Duarte's body with a nice hook.
Duarte shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duarte tries for a takedown but Hjelmslev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Duarte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hjelmslev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duarte ducks under a wild hook from Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duarte misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duarte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hjelmslev was well out of range. Poor timing from Duarte.
Hjelmslev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hjelmslev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hjelmslev throws the left hand but Duarte avoids the punch easily.
Hjelmslev thuds his right hand into Duarte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Duarte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hjelmslev works the jab nicely.
Marcos Duarte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hjelmslev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hjelmslev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duarte misses with a shot to the body
and Hjelmslev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Hjelmslev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hjelmslev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Hjelmslev!
After winning the bout, Ragnar Hjelmslev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bertrand Escher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bertrand Escher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Kim!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Escher is just out of range.
Kim throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Escher was covering up waiting for the punch and Kim finishes the takedown easily into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kim won't allow Escher to sweep him here.
Kim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kim drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Escher dives on top into guard.
Escher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Escher has managed to get both his arms back between Kim's legs - danger averted.
Escher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Escher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Escher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Escher working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escher wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Escher connects with a couple of short punches.
Escher landing some decent shots from guard.
Escher distracts Kim with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Escher chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Escher has managed to get both his arms back between Kim's legs - danger averted.
Kim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Escher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kim's head.
Escher looking to pass the guard.
Kim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escher defends it easily.
Escher postures up and lands a big shot to Kim's brow.
Escher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kim's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escher connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escher scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Escher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kim's head.
Escher scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Escher postures up and lands a big shot to Kim's brow.
Kim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Escher scoring with some ground and pound.
Escher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Escher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kim looks gassed!
Escher with a nice head shot there.
Escher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kim is rocked!
Escher postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kim is still in real trouble! Can Escher finish him?
Escher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Escher arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kim's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bertrand Escher!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jin Kwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Scheckler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ted Scheckler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jin Kwon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ted Scheckler!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scheckler scores with a nice body kick.
Kwon checks the leg kick.
Kwon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Scheckler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scheckler throws a leg kick that misses.
Scheckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kwon manages to avoid it.
Scheckler throws the kick towards the body but Kwon avoids it.
Scheckler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kwon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Scheckler - the referee stops the clock and Kwon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Scheckler. Kwon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Scheckler tests Kwon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scheckler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kwon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scheckler counters with a nice kick to the body.
Scheckler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kwon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheckler feints a jab promting Kwon to slip. Scheckler then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kwon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Scheckler takes a swing at Kwon's ribcage but misses.
Ted Scheckler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwon moves out of range of the body kick from Scheckler.
Scheckler connects with a leg kick. Kwon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Scheckler.
Kwon is trying to get back to half guard.
Scheckler tries for a kimura but Kwon is defending well.
Scheckler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kwon has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwon is trying to get back to half guard.
Scheckler content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
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!
Kwon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Scheckler.
Kwon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler advances to mount.
Scheckler looking to finish Kwon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kwon!
Kwon tries to hold on but Scheckler pushes him away.
Scheckler goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kwon is on top in guard.
Scheckler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kwon passes into side control.
Scheckler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler looking for submissions off his back.
Scheckler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scheckler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kwon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Scheckler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kwon stuffs the takedown.
Scheckler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Scheckler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Kwon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Scheckler.
Kwon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scheckler throws a body kick that misses.
Kwon swings for the body but Scheckler moves out of range.
Kwon checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheckler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scheckler throws a leg kick but Kwon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kwon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big left from Scheckler misses.
Nice defenses there by Scheckler.
Scheckler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Scheckler motions for Kwon to come forward. Scheckler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scheckler ducks under a wild hook from Kwon.
Scheckler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scheckler tries to clinch but Kwon moves out of range.
That kick from Scheckler tenderised Kwon's leg. Kwon is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kwon.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scheckler.
Kwon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kwon cracks Scheckler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kwon lands a head shot.
Scheckler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scheckler throws the left hand but Kwon avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Kwon misses.
Scheckler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping body kick lands there for Scheckler.
Scheckler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kwon avoids it really well and circles away.
Jin Kwon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Scheckler.
Scheckler misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Scheckler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jin Kwon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scheckler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kwon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kwon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scheckler misses with a body kick.
Nice shot by Kwon.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scheckler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kwon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kwon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kwon throws an off balance right hand
and Scheckler makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kwon really felt that one!
Scheckler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scheckler misses with a kick to the body.
Scheckler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Scheckler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kwon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Scheckler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scheckler tried to score with a low kick but Kwon checks it.
Kwon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scheckler is looking to chop away at Kwon's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kwon checks a low kick from Scheckler.
A leg kick checked by Kwon.
Scheckler scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Scheckler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kwon checks a leg kick.
Scheckler scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Kwon misses.
Scheckler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Scheckler lands in his opponent's guard.
Scheckler looking to sit in guard and control but Kwon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scheckler looking for a sweep. Not yet Scheckler, not yet.
Kwon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kwon wants to control from the top but Scheckler keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheckler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kwon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Scheckler trying to control the position.
Jin Kwon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kwon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwon misses with an uppercut. Scheckler saw that one coming.
Scheckler misses with a leg kick.
Scheckler scores with a takedown into Kwon's guard.
Scheckler passes into half guard.
Scheckler wants to pass to mount but Kwon is defending the position.
Scheckler is keen to just control but Kwon is a slippery customer.
Kwon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwon is looking to improve his position.
Kwon tries to kick Scheckler off but Scheckler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Scheckler controlling the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Scheckler there.
Scheckler prevents Kwon from standing back up.
Scheckler is working for a kimura but Kwon is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwon is not content to let Scheckler control the position.
Scheckler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kwon sees it coming and defends easily.
Scheckler works his way into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kwon is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Scheckler really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scheckler. That's going to slow Kwon down.
Scheckler defending well as Kwon loads up on a big left hand.
Kwon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Scheckler misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kwon to counter with a crisp jab.
Scheckler misses with an attempted mid kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Scheckler!
Kwon misses with a two punch combination.
Kwon misses with a hook. Scheckler ducked under it nicely.
Scheckler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Scheckler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kwon sprawls well initially but Scheckler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Scheckler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Scheckler trying to mount his opponent but Kwon defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheckler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kwon is bucking up trying to escape but Scheckler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Scheckler goes for an armbar but Kwon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kwon.
Kwon preventing the sweep.
Kwon trying to control but Scheckler is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Scheckler holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwon trying to control but Scheckler is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jin Kwon just wasn't active enough.
Kwon throws out a loose jab but Scheckler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Kwon misses.
A swing and a miss from Scheckler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwon with a nice cross.
Kwon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Scheckler looks for the body kick but Kwon saw that one coming.
Kwon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kwon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Scheckler - the referee stops the clock and Kwon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Scheckler. Kwon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Scheckler!
Scheckler connects with a leg kick. Kwon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scheckler.
Scheckler scores with a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Kwon. No joy for Scheckler on that attempt.
Kwon works Scheckler's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Kwon misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scheckler.
Scheckler misses with a leg kick
and Kwon counters with a left to the body.
Scheckler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scheckler misses with a two punch combination.
Kwon with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scheckler connects with a leg kick. Kwon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Kwon misses.
Scheckler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scheckler misses with a body shot.
Scheckler shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Scheckler showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Scheckler dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Scheckler misses with a takedown attempt - Kwon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kwon scores with a decent looking hook.
Scheckler throws a leg kick
and Kwon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kwon checks a leg kick.
Scheckler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scheckler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kwon wants to get back to his feet but Scheckler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kwon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheckler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scheckler stopping the sweep attempt from Kwon.
Scheckler wants to control from the top but Kwon keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ted Scheckler has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Scheckler throws a leg kick but Kwon moved away.
Scheckler throws the kick towards the body but Kwon avoids it.
Ted Scheckler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scheckler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kwon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Kwon there.
Scheckler throws a low kick, looking for Kwon's leg but Kwon calmly moves out of range.
Scheckler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kwon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scheckler backs up against the cage.
Scheckler throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Scheckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scheckler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scheckler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kwon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Kwon misses.
Nice shot by Kwon.
Kwon throws a hook but Scheckler blocks it.
Kwon moves out of range as Scheckler throws a body kick.
Scheckler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scheckler moves away from the strike by Kwon.
Scheckler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scheckler misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scheckler has a takedown stuffed.
Scheckler looks for a takedown but Kwon sprawls well.
Ted Scheckler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jin Kwon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Scheckler.
Scheckler is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kwon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scheckler.
Scheckler misses with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scheckler.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kwon takes a swing at Scheckler's ribcage but misses.
Scheckler misses with a low kick.
Jin Kwon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kwon connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Scheckler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scheckler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 45:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Scheckler!
Ted Scheckler is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Ted Scheckler 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Stoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson comes into the arena with Punch-Out!!! - Theme Song blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mac Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wade Stoker!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson throws a right hand that misses
and Stoker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stoker. Tyson shrugs it off though.
Wade Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Tyson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Crunch! Stoker slams his shin into Tyson's torso.
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!
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses.
Stoker sizes up Tyson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tyson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tyson showed some decent athleticism there.
Stoker is looking for a sweep. Tyson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker is staying active underneath Tyson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stoker is pressing down on Tyson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stoker looking for a guillotine here but Tyson defends easily.
Tyson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stoker is trying to control the position but Tyson postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
Tyson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stoker working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mac Tyson.
Tyson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stoker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker throws a lazy uppercut
and Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker throws a leg kick which misses Tyson's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyson tries to avoid it.
Tyson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stoker. Stoker obviously looking to wear him down.
Tyson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker trying to control the position.
Stoker wants to control the position but Tyson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Stoker has his hands clasped together around Tyson's back. He's all about the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker won't allow Tyson to pass to mount.
Tyson is trying to control the action in half guard but Stoker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stoker wants to improve his position but Tyson is controlling well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tyson jumps into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Stoker dominated that round.
That's time! Tyson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tyson missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Tyson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Tyson swings widly with a right hand
and Stoker counters with a series of strikes. Tyson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyson avoids a kick to the body.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Tyson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker tries a head kick but it misses.
Stoker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tyson rather than just go for the knockout.
Stoker misses with a hook. Tyson ducked under it nicely.
Stoker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tyson if he has to take too many more of those.
Stoker jabs Tyson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Tyson misses.
Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Stoker tries to move into range but Tyson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Tyson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Stoker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stoker's guard now.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stoker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mac Tyson just wasn't active enough.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson jabs Stoker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Tyson misses.
No luck for Tyson with that takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Stoker misses.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Stoker is looking to score with low kicks.
Tyson scores with a decent looking hook.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker throws a sloppy head kick and Tyson moves out of range easily.
Tyson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stoker throws the left hand but Tyson avoids the punch easily.
Stoker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
Stoker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stoker is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
Wade Stoker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoker lands a jab.
Tyson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Stoker.
Tyson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stoker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Stoker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
Tyson misses with a straight right.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Stoker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stoker throws a low kick but Tyson moves out of range easily.
Stoker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tyson back to the cage. Stoker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker scores with a leg kick.
Stoker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Tyson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stoker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stoker scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson blocks a low kick nicely.
Stoker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tyson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tyson will feel that in the morning.
Tyson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.
Wade Stoker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stoker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stoker scores with a head kick. Tyson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tyson is rocked!
Stoker throws a powerful right kick. Tyson tried to block low but the kick was high! Tyson was taken right off of his feet! Stoker jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wade Stoker!
A determined Wade Stoker didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekel Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kob Nitaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rage comes to the cage accompanied by Sky is the Limit. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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221 lbs
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ezekel Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kob Nitaya!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nitaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Nitaya is predictable there
letting Rage counter with a right hand.
Nitaya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nitaya defending well as Rage loads up on a big left hand.
Rage moves out of range as Nitaya strikes.
Rage looks to land a right hand but Nitaya moved out of range.
Rage slips a straight right by Nitaya.
Rage steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nitaya. That one must have hurt.
Nitaya feints and then cracks Rage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rage down.
Rage walks into a left hand.
Rage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nitaya was well out of range. Poor timing from Rage.
Rage checks the leg kick.
Nitaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rage throws a jab but it's blocked by Nitaya.
Nitaya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitaya pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rage is out of range and Nitaya settles back down.
Rage throws a looping overhand right but Nitaya ducks down to avoid it.
Nitaya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rage 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.
Rage misses with a hook.
Rage takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nitaya.
A telegraphed right hand from Rage misses the target.
Rage throws a right hand that Nitaya ducks under and follows up with a left that Nitaya also avoids with ease.
Rage throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nitaya.
Nitaya bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nitaya tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rage is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitaya misses with a wild body shot.
Nitaya throws a sloppy head kick
and Rage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rage checks a leg kick nicely.
Rage scores with the left hand. Nitaya knows he should have avoided that one.
Rage is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Danga de danga de dang - Rage scores with a four punch combination!
Nitaya throws a right hand that misses
and Rage counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nitaya's knee momentarily.
Rage throws a hook to the side of Nitaya's head but Nitaya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nitaya misses with a straight right.
Nitaya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rage throws out the jab.
Nitaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nitaya is looking to slow Rage down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rage. Nitaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nitaya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nitaya closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rage throws an overhand right that lands on Nitaya's shoulder, as Nitaya tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Rage.
Nitaya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rage. That did some damage!
Nitaya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nitaya throws a body kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Rage.
Nitaya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from Nitaya.
Rage moves out of range of the leg kick from Nitaya.
Nitaya connects with a jab.
Rage misses with an uppercut. Nitaya saw that one coming.
Rage throws a right hand that Nitaya ducks under and follows up with a left that Nitaya also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nitaya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rage looks to score with a jab to the body but Nitaya is just out of range.
Nitaya gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Rage misses its intended target.
Nitaya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rage throws out the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rage scores with a shot to the body.
Nitaya throws a body punch but Rage moves out of range.
Nitaya misses with a body kick.
Rage throws out a loose jab but Nitaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ezekel Rage will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nitaya throws a leg kick which misses Rage's front leg but catches the back leg as Rage tries to avoid it.
Nitaya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nitaya tried to score with a low kick but Rage checks it.
Nitaya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nitaya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Rage.
Nitaya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rage 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.
Nitaya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rage walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nitaya.
Rage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nitaya.
Nitaya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rage scores with a jab to the body.
Nitaya blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nitaya takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nitaya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Nitaya.
Nitaya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Rage misses.
Rage looks to score with a jab to the body but Nitaya is just out of range.
Rage clobbers Nitaya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nitaya.
A head kick misses from Nitaya.
Rage is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rage punishes Nitaya's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rage swings widly with a right hand
and Nitaya counters with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Rage. That snapped Nitaya's head back.
Rage works over Nitaya's head and body with a nice combination.
Rage lands a glancing blow to the side of Nitaya's head.
Nitaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rage digs a good body shot into Nitaya's ribs.
Rage throws the left hand but Nitaya avoids the punch easily.
Rage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nitaya throws a lazy head kick
and Rage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ezekel Rage is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rage, right into the meat.
Nitaya throws a lazy right hand but Rage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rage moves out of range as Nitaya throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nitaya throws a leg kick but Rage moved away.
Rage misses the body punch
and Nitaya counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nitaya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rage scores with a hook.
Rage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Nitaya counter with a right hand.
Rage lands with a straight right. Nitaya didn't see that one coming.
Nitaya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rage misses with a double jab
and Nitaya counters with a head kick.
Rage lands with a right hand.
Nitaya throws a leg kick but Rage sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nitaya misses with a leg kick
enabling Rage to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nitaya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rage.
Nitaya throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rage lands a nice shot to the body.
Nitaya is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Nitaya.
Rage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nitaya.
A shot to the body from Nitaya misses
and Rage counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Rage misses its intended target.
Rage scores with a shot to the body.
Rage scores with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nitaya swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekel Rage dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Rage misses with a double jab.
Nitaya misses with a body shot.
Rage scores with a hook.
Rage cracks Nitaya with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rage misses with a straight right.
Rage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nitaya.
Rage checks the leg kick.
Nitaya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rage throws out the jab.
Nitaya throws a leg kick but Rage sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nitaya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Rage.
Nitaya slips a straight right by Rage.
Nitaya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nitaya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitaya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nitaya misses with a head kick.
Nitaya throws a hook but Rage blocks it.
Nitaya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rage.
Nitaya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nitaya is looking to land body kicks.
Nitaya wants to slow Rage down by chopping away at his legs.
Nitaya misses with a low kick.
Rage looks to throw the jab but Nitaya is out of range.
Rage throws a shot from downtown. Nitaya moves away and avoids it.
Rage throws a looping overhand right but Nitaya ducks down to avoid it.
Rage misses with a body shot.
Rage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kob Nitaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ezekel Rage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage lands with a shot to the body.
Nitaya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rage will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rage throws a series of punches but Nitaya moves out of range.
Nitaya doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nitaya can pounce on him.
Nitaya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nitaya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rage checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nitaya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rage misses with a wild body shot.
Rage connects with a jab.
Nitaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nitaya throws a low kick, looking for Rage's leg but Rage calmly moves out of range.
Nitaya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nitaya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rage avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nitaya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Rage.
Rage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nitaya was well out of range. Poor timing from Rage.
Rage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nitaya.
Rage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nitaya scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nitaya moves away.
A left and a right from Rage both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nitaya.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Nitaya misses
and Rage counters with a straight right hand.
Nitaya misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nitaya.
Nitaya throws a wild body kick that Rage sees coming a mile off.
Nitaya misses with a hook.
Rage is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rage tests Nitaya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nitaya.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nitaya throws a head kick that half lands.
Nitaya is looking to land body kicks.
Rage with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kob Nitaya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rage 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lynard Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhu Fangyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fangyu has chosen Demigod-Mindmasher as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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185 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lynard Carlson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zhu Fangyu!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fangyu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fangyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carlson.
Carlson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fangyu throws a hook but Carlson blocks it.
Fangyu thows a body kick. Carlson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fangyu looks to throw the jab but Carlson is out of range.
Fangyu throws a jab but it's blocked by Carlson.
Carlson blocks a jab.
Zhu Fangyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fangyu throws a leg kick but Carlson checks it.
Carlson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carlson misses the jab.
Fangyu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Carlson tries a low kick but Fangyu avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fangyu scores with a jab.
Carlson connects with an inside leg kick.
Carlson moves out of range as Fangyu strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fangyu.
Carlson throws a low kick but Fangyu avoids it.
Carlson avoids the body shot from Fangyu.
Carlson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fangyu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Fangyu.
Fangyu digs a good body shot into Carlson's ribs.
Fangyu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fangyu feints and then cracks Carlson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carlson down.
Fangyu throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Fangyu.
Carlson is breathing heavily.
Carlson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fangyu connects with a solid leg kick.
Fangyu jabs Carlson right on the nose. Carlson blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Fangyu - just one landing.
Fangyu with a nice cross.
Carlson throws a body kick the misses
and Fangyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fangyu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carlson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Carlson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fangyu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fangyu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carlson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fangyu.
Carlson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fangyu throws out a powerful jab.
Fangyu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carlson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Carlson misses with a head kick.
Carlson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fangyu.
Carlson misses with an uppercut.
Carlson connects with a jab.
Fangyu takes a swing at Carlson's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu lands an overhand right.
Fangyu scoring well with a low kick there.
Carlson walks into a jab.
Fangyu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carlson.
Fangyu avoids a kick to the body.
Fangyu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carlson. Carlson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fangyu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fangyu throws a body kick that misses.
Carlson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fangyu. Fangyu obviously looking to wear him down.
Carlson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fangyu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Carlson.
Fangyu scores with a nice head shot.
Carlson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Carlson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Carlson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fangyu tries a low kick but Carlson avoids it.
Fangyu connects with an inside leg kick.
Fangyu jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fangyu fails to land the takedown.
A lazy left from Fangyu finds it's target.
Fangyu looks to land a left hand but Carlson moved out of range nicely.
Carlson throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fangyu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carlson in his tracks.
Fangyu checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Fangyu misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhu Fangyu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Carlson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fangyu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fangyu throws out a loose jab but Carlson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fangyu throws a jab when Carlson was well out of range.
Carlson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fangyu blocks a head kick by Carlson.
Carlson looks to land a body kick but Fangyu moved away.
Carlson looks to throw a body kick
and Fangyu moves into the clinch.
Fangyu lands with a left to the head.
Fangyu managing to block the knees to the body from Carlson.
Fangyu avoids the elbow strike from Carlson, against the cage.
Carlson lands an elbow just above Fangyu 's eye.
Carlson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fangyu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fangyu scores with a shoulder strike.
Fangyu scores with a shot to the side of Carlson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson prevents a body shot from Fangyu.
Carlson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Carlson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fangyu lands with a left to the head.
Carlson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fangyu misses with a body punch.
Fangyu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carlson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fangyu lands an uppercut.
Fangyu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carlson as Fangyu tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Fangyu - that landed with a thud.
Fangyu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu wants a takedown but no success here.
Fangyu pushes Carlson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Carlson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fangyu misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Fangyu.
Fangyu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fangyu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carlson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carlson blocking some punches.
A short right from Fangyu on the inside.
Fangyu misses with some punches.
Carlson takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carlson.
Carlson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fangyu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carlson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lynard Carlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhu Fangyu.
Fangyu digs a right hand into Carlson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carlson's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu presses Carlson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fangyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fangyu tries to throw a body punch but Carlson avoids it by throwing Fangyu back against the cage.
Fangyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fangyu working aggressively here.
Fangyu scores with a shot to the side of Carlson's head.
Fangyu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fangyu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carlson or not.
Carlson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fangyu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fangyu works on Carlson's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fangyu.
Fangyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fangyu lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fangyu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fangyu lands a left hand.
Carlson is rocked!
Carlson blocks an uppercut.
Oh Carlson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zhu Fangyu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carlson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carlson seems to have got his legs back now.
Fangyu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carlson backwards.
Fangyu working aggressively here.
Fangyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fangyu.
Fangyu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carlson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fangyu lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fangyu lands a right hand.
Fangyu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fangyu'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.
Carlson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhu Fangyu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Carlson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice body punch from Fangyu.
Carlson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fangyu blocks a head kick by Carlson.
Fangyu tries to land a front kick but Carlson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Fangyu misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Fangyu there.
Carlson throws the kick towards the body but Fangyu avoids it.
Fangyu misses with a body kick.
Fangyu checks a leg kick.
Fangyu motions for Carlson to come forward. Fangyu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fangyu checks the leg kick.
Carlson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fangyu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fangyu stopping the sweep attempt from Carlson.
Carlson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zhu Fangyu has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Carlson throws a leg kick but Fangyu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fangyu jabs Carlson right on the nose. Carlson blinks but takes it well.
Fangyu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carlson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carlson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fangyu.
Carlson looks to throw a body kick
and Fangyu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fangyu throws a sloppy head kick and Carlson moves out of range easily.
Fangyu checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu throws out a loose jab but Carlson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Fangyu misses.
Fangyu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carlson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fangyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fangyu avoids a kick to the body.
Zhu Fangyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fangyu moves out of range of the body kick.
Fangyu lands a jab to the head.
Fangyu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Carlson ducks under a wild hook from Fangyu.
Fangyu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carlson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fangyu.
Fangyu lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlson wants to land a leg kick but Fangyu is out of range.
Carlson throws a head kick but Fangyu moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fangyu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slow jab from Fangyu misses its intended target.
Lynard Carlson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Fangyu! Carlson is backing up but he can't get away as Fangyu lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Carlson and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zhu Fangyu! Zhu Fangyu retains his middleweight title!
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