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Syn' 247: The Package PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yama Mama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gardiner Wright Blackwood might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Land of Make Believe. Mama is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: What's Up People by Maximum The Hormone. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yama Mama!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardiner Wright Blackwood throws a lazy right hand but Mama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood lands an overhand right.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood throws a lazy right hand but Mama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mama closes the distance and clinches.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mama fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gardiner Wright Blackwood.
Mama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mama is trying to drag Gardiner Wright Blackwood to the mat but Gardiner Wright Blackwood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses with some punches.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood jumps guard but Mama stands there with Gardiner Wright Blackwood around his waist. Gardiner Wright Blackwood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mama misses with some punches.
Mama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mama has a couple of punches blocked by Gardiner Wright Blackwood.
Mama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood drops Mama with a right and a left! Gardiner Wright Blackwood comes rushing in but Mama regains his composure and manages to keep Gardiner Wright Blackwood in guard.
It looks like Yama Mama has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gardiner Wright Blackwood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gardiner Wright Blackwood defends well.
Mama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gardiner Wright Blackwood is aware though and is defending well.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood trying to control but Mama is working from the bottom.
Mama keeping full guard, as Gardiner Wright Blackwood tries to pass.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood content to stall in guard here.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood passes Mama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood tries to pass to full mount but Mama defends it.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mama is just riding it out for now. Gardiner Wright Blackwood eventually gives up the hold.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood tries to pass to full mount but Mama defends it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mama.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood wants to control from the top but Mama keeps moving.
Mama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gardiner Wright Blackwood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gardiner Wright Blackwood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Mama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gardiner Wright Blackwood is aware though and is defending well.
Mama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gardiner Wright Blackwood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gardiner Wright Blackwood jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gardiner Wright Blackwood defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood preventing the sweep.
Mama looking for subs off his back but Gardiner Wright Blackwood has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gardiner Wright Blackwood's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gardiner Wright Blackwood's back!
Mama looking for the RNC.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood tries to break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gardiner Wright Blackwood wants to control his opponent's hands but Mama gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yama Mama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gardiner Wright Blackwood circles away quickly and effectively.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood cracks a nice hook into Mama's ribs.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood looks to throw the jab but Mama is out of range.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses with a hook
and Mama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mama scoring well with a low kick there.
Mama moves out of range of the strikes.
Mama moves in looking to clinch but Gardiner Wright Blackwood pushes him off.
Yama Mama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mama has a takedown stuffed.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood doesn't manage to clinch there - Mama circles away.
Mama drives through with a takedown into Gardiner Wright Blackwood's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood trying to control the position.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood trying to control the position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gardiner Wright Blackwood wants to sweep here but Mama controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mama drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gardiner Wright Blackwood dives on top into guard.
Mama has his foot on Gardiner Wright Blackwood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gardiner Wright Blackwood works his way back into a safe position though.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood wants to control from the top but Mama keeps moving.
Mama isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gardiner Wright Blackwood stacks Mama on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gardiner Wright Blackwood!
Mama tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gardiner Wright Blackwood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mama tries to bench press Gardiner Wright Blackwood off him but Gardiner Wright Blackwood keeps the position.
Mama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gardiner Wright Blackwood slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardiner Wright Blackwood, not yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood is pulling down on Mama's head to control his posture.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mama puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mama is trying to work for a kimura but Gardiner Wright Blackwood is defending well.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood wants to control but Mama passes into side.
Mama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gardiner Wright Blackwood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gardiner Wright Blackwood, who protects the arm well.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mama's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mama is working for a kimura but Gardiner Wright Blackwood is defending it quite comfortably.
Mama seems to be working for a kimura but Gardiner Wright Blackwood defends the submission attempt.
Yama Mama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mama's back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mama is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yama Mama's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood lands a jab.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood tries to clinch there but Mama circles away.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses with the combination.
Mama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gardiner Wright Blackwood.
Mama tries to clinch up.
Mama throws a leg kick which misses Gardiner Wright Blackwood's front leg but catches the back leg as Gardiner Wright Blackwood tries to avoid it.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mama gets the takedown into side control.
Mama tries for a kimura but Gardiner Wright Blackwood is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mama wants to pass to mount but Gardiner Wright Blackwood is defending the position.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood is looking to control Mama's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gardiner Wright Blackwood avoid being mounted?
Gardiner Wright Blackwood controlling the position for now.
Mama is thwarting Gardiner Wright Blackwood's attempts to control the position.
Mama seems to be looking for submissions.
Yama Mama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood is pressing down on Mama's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mama pushing down on Gardiner Wright Blackwood's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mama is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mama is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gardiner Wright Blackwood reverses the position - he's now on top in Mama's guard.
Mama is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gardiner Wright Blackwood rolls with it to try and escape but Mama cranks on the arm and Gardiner Wright Blackwood is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yama Mama!
Yama Mama seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kravinoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holliday has chosen Wanted Dead Or Alive as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Kravinoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kravinoff but Kravinoff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kravinoff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kravinoff misses with a looping left.
Kravinoff throws a leg kick
and Holliday counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kravinoff throws a good cross that connects.
Sergei Kravinoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holliday listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holliday lands with a shot to the body.
Holliday closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kravinoff throws a chopping leg kick but Holliday manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Holliday blocks a head kick by Kravinoff.
Kravinoff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kravinoff throws a leg kick which misses Holliday's front leg but catches the back leg as Holliday tries to avoid it.
Kravinoff checks a low kick from Holliday.
Kravinoff connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravinoff takes a swing at Holliday's ribcage but misses.
Kravinoff misses with a hook. Holliday ducked under it nicely.
Kravinoff throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holliday shoots in for a takedown but Kravinoff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kravinoff avoids the body shot from Holliday.
Kravinoff throws a jab when Holliday was well out of range.
Kravinoff connects with a body shot.
Kravinoff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holliday blocks a head kick by Kravinoff.
Kravinoff throws a low kick, looking for Holliday's leg but Holliday calmly moves out of range.
Kravinoff slips a straight right by Holliday.
Kravinoff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holliday is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday tries to work over Kravinoff's front leg with a kick but Kravinoff checks it.
Holliday misses the shot to the body.
Kravinoff misses with a low kick.
Holliday lands a jab to the head.
Holliday changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holliday looks to land a right hand but Kravinoff moved out of range.
A combination from Holliday does no damage.
Kravinoff lets loose with a powerful body kick. Holliday will feel that in the morning.
Kravinoff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holliday misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kravinoff ducks under a wild hook from Holliday.
Holliday connects with a body shot.
Holliday uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kravinoff has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday throws a looping overhand right but Kravinoff ducks down to avoid it.
Kravinoff fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Holliday fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kravinoff is out of range.
Kravinoff swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Holliday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kravinoff tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holliday ducks under a wild hook from Kravinoff.
Kravinoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holliday manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Kravinoff.
Holliday fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kravinoff fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holliday has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kravinoff drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Holliday walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kravinoff checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravinoff throws the left hand but Holliday avoids the punch easily.
Holliday thows a body shot but no joy.
Holliday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holliday is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Kravinoff ducks right into an uppercut from Holliday.
Kravinoff looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Holliday tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kravinoff throws a sloppy head kick
and Holliday counters with a left to the body.
Kravinoff throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
Holliday takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holliday tries for a takedown but Kravinoff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sergei Kravinoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doc Holliday.
Kravinoff lands a jab.
Kravinoff throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holliday stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Kravinoff dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Holliday stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kravinoff.
Kravinoff throws a leg kick but Holliday sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice body kick there by Kravinoff.
Kravinoff lands with a good body shot.
Kravinoff scores with a jab to the body.
Holliday throws a shot from downtown. Kravinoff moves away and avoids it.
Kravinoff misses with a straight right.
Holliday scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kravinoff slips a jab from Holliday.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holliday. Kravinoff does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Kravinoff throws out a leg kick but Holliday moves out of range and Kravinoff only half commits.
Kravinoff throws a right hand that Holliday ducks under and follows up with a left that Holliday also avoids with ease.
Kravinoff misses with a hook. Holliday ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravinoff lands a big uppercut and Holliday crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Holliday looks OK. Kravinoff waves Holliday back to his feet!
Holliday is rocked!
It looks like Doc Holliday has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravinoff throws an uppercut from hell that sends Holliday clean off his feet! He's out cold! Kravinoff stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergei Kravinoff!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergei Kravinoff thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Britt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Johnny Storm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Britt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Storm!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Britt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Storm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Storm misses with a low kick as Britt jumps back.
Storm throws a body punch but Britt moves out of range.
Storm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Britt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnny Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm motions for Britt to come forward. Storm throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Storm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Storm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Britt can pounce on him.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm throws a hook but Britt avoids it easily.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Britt.
Jab from Storm.
Britt thows a body shot but no joy.
Storm clinches up with Britt and pushes him back against the cage.
Britt can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Storm misses with a punch to the body.
Storm has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Storm lands a body punch in the clinch.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm tries a body shot but Britt blocks it.
Britt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Britt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Storm misses with a body punch.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Britt struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Storm.
Storm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Britt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Storm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Storm misses with a head kick.
Britt takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm throws a head kick but Britt moves out of range.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Britt's shoulder, as Britt tries to avoid the shot.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Britt moves away and avoids it.
Storm throws a right and a left that Britt avoids nicely.
Britt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Storm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Britt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Britt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Britt looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Britt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Britt throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Britt takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Britt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Storm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Britt scores with the left hand. Storm knows he should have avoided that one.
Storm jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Storm scores with a punch to the head.
Britt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Storm wants to clinch but Britt slips to the side
and Britt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Britt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Storm scores with a shot to the body.
Britt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Britt's shoulder, as Britt tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick from Storm lands but Britt takes it in his stride.
A big left from Storm misses.
Britt slips a jab from Storm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm tries to clinch but Britt is having none of it.
Britt throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Britt looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Britt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Britt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Britt.
Storm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Britt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Storm dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Britt looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
Britt throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Storm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Storm.
Britt lands with an uppercut that bounces Storm off the cage and back into range.
Britt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Storm checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Britt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Britt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Britt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Britt scores with a hook to the body. Storm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Britt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Storm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Britt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm delivers a nice body kick.
Britt lands a glancing blow to the side of Storm's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Britt, right into the meat.
Britt takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Britt thows a body kick. Storm tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Britt throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Storm.
Britt connects with a solid leg kick.
Storm defending well as Britt loads up on a big left hand.
Britt connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Britt misses the shot to the body.
Storm misses with a few strikes there.
Britt throws a leg kick
letting Storm counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Britt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm lands with a kick to the ribs.
Britt misses with a leg kick
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Britt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Storm throws a leg kick but Britt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Britt checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Britt misses its intended target.
Britt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Britt throws a nice looking combination but Storm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Storm scores with a kick to the body.
Britt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Storm looks to land a body kick but Britt moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Britt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Britt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Britt misses with a lunging right hand
and Storm counters with a nice uppercut.
Britt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Britt.
Britt misses with a body shot.
Storm slips under a jab.
Britt lands with a nice body punch.
Eric Britt is winning the standup battle so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Storm.
Storm throws a hook but Britt avoids it easily.
Britt cracks the inside of Storm's front leg.
Storm with a jab.
Storm gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Britt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Britt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm thuds his right hand into Britt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Britt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Storm.
Britt swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Good work by Storm as he checks the leg kick.
Storm is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Britt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Storm throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Storm looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Britt is looking to wear down Storm with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Britt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Britt dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Britt works Storm's body with a nice hook.
Storm connects with a right hand. Britt shakes it off.
Britt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Storm.
Britt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Storm swings widly with a right hand
and Britt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Britt.
Britt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Storm counters with a head kick.
Britt throws the kick towards the body but Storm avoids it.
Storm fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Britt on the side of the head.
Britt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Britt motions for Storm to come forward. Britt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Britt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Storm. That did some damage!
Britt misses the shot to the body.
Britt staying out of range there.
Britt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Storm. Storm obviously looking to wear him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Storm checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Britt misses
and Storm counters with a head kick.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Britt moved out of range nicely.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm looks for the body kick but Britt saw that one coming.
Britt throws out a leg kick but Storm moves out of range and Britt only half commits.
Some wild striking there from Storm.
Britt just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Britt avoids the body shot from Storm.
Britt lunges at Storm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Storm's hand.
Britt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Britt stuns Storm with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Storm scoring well with a low kick there.
Storm dips to his left and cracks Britt with an uppercut!
Britt lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Britt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Britt checks a leg kick.
Storm throws a poor cross that misses
and Britt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Britt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Britt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Britt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Britt.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Storm throws a front kick aimed at Britt's knee but Britt avoids it well.
Storm slips a jab and a cross from Britt.
Storm works Britt's body with a nice hook.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick from Britt.
Britt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Storm looks for the body kick but Britt saw that one coming.
Britt connects with a body shot.
Britt ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
A jab from Storm misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm blocks a head kick by Britt.
Britt thows a body shot but no joy.
Britt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Storm under the eye.
Storm lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Britt misses the target.
Britt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm misses with a leg kick
and Britt counters with a right hand to the body.
Britt slips a straight right by Storm.
Britt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Britt misses the jab.
Storm throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Storm. That's going to slow Britt down.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Storm.
I think Storm has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johnny Storm!
Johnny Storm thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Peppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitsuyo Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Peppers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Peppers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mitsuyo Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peppers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maeda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peppers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maeda somewhat.
Peppers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peppers tries to work over Maeda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maeda wants to take the fight to the mat but Peppers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maeda wants a takedown.
Brian Peppers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsuyo Maeda.
Peppers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Peppers on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Peppers.
It looks like Mitsuyo Maeda has been cut.
Peppers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maeda is defending well for now.
Maeda tries to score a body lock takedown but Peppers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Peppers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maeda has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Peppers is trying to keep an underhook but Maeda manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Peppers is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peppers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Peppers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Peppers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda is looking to pass into half guard but Peppers pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Peppers is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maeda is looking to sweep but instead, Peppers has passed into half guard.
Peppers tries to stand but can't do so whilst Maeda controls his leg.
Peppers trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Maeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peppers wants to stand up but Maeda is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda is trying to get back to full guard.
Peppers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maeda gets full guard.
Maeda wants to sweep here but Peppers controlling him for the moment.
Peppers wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peppers tries to free his leg and advance position but Maeda is retaining full guard.
Peppers stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Peppers leaves Maeda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peppers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maeda misses with a takedown attempt - Peppers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maeda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peppers avoids it really well and circles away.
Peppers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mitsuyo Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peppers as he jumps to the side.
Maeda takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda closes the distance and clinches up with Peppers, looking for a takedown. Maeda pushes Peppers against the cage but Peppers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maeda shoots in but no luck this time.
Maeda shoots in looking for a takedown but Peppers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maeda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Peppers throws out a leg kick but Maeda moves out of range and Peppers only half commits.
Peppers slaps away a takedown attempt from Maeda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maeda shoots in and drives through. Peppers sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maeda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maeda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brian Peppers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maeda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maeda fails with a takedown attempt.
Peppers thumps Maeda with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peppers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maeda.
Maeda closes the distance and clinches up with Peppers, looking for a takedown. Maeda pushes Peppers against the cage but Peppers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Peppers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Peppers thumps Maeda with a low kick.
Maeda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Peppers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitsuyo Maeda'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.
Maeda fails with a takedown attempt.
Peppers throws a solid leg kick but Maeda takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Peppers.
Maeda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peppers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Peppers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maeda on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice sprawl there from Peppers as Maeda shoots in.
Maeda blocks the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Peppers. Beautiful body shot.
Maeda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peppers tries to avoid it but Maeda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peppers to the ground. Peppers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brian Peppers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsuyo Maeda.
Peppers throws a leg kick but Maeda checks it.
Maeda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maeda moves out of range of the leg kick from Peppers.
Maeda fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers is looking to clinch but Maeda is avoiding it.
Peppers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peppers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maeda.
A jab from Peppers finds it's way through Maeda's defenses.
Peppers throws a leg kick but Maeda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Peppers stuffs the takedown.
Maeda has his takedown stuffed
and Peppers counters with an outside leg kick.
Peppers misses with a low kick.
Peppers is looking to slow Maeda down with leg kicks.
Peppers looks for the body kick but Maeda saw that one coming.
Peppers cracks the inside of Maeda's front leg.
Peppers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peppers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maeda.
Peppers throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppers misses with a low kick as Maeda jumps back.
Maeda shoots in and drives through. Peppers sprawls well.
Peppers tries to land a leg kick but Maeda saw it coming and moves away.
Peppers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Peppers throws a leg kick but Maeda checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maeda.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses.
Maeda looks for a takedown but Peppers sprawls well.
A good leg kick by Peppers.
Peppers doesn't manage to clinch there - Maeda circles away.
Maeda fails to land the takedown.
Maeda moves out of range of the body kick from Peppers.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maeda is defended easily by Peppers.
A chopping leg kick lands by Peppers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peppers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maeda somewhat.
Peppers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maeda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maeda shoots in looking for a takedown but Peppers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maeda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maeda tries for a takedown but Peppers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Peppers throws a sloppy head kick and Maeda moves out of range easily.
Peppers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maeda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maeda throws an elbow but Peppers slips to the side and avoids it well.
Peppers struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Maeda seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers tries to buck Maeda off but Maeda is having none of it.
Maeda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Maeda lands an elbow.
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!
Peppers is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maeda off and has taken his back!
Maeda takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Peppers is hanging on to Maeda's back as he tries to escape.
Maeda prevents Peppers from getting a body triangle.
Maeda rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peppers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peppers tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Maeda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Peppers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mitsuyo Maeda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Peppers moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Peppers.
Peppers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maeda drags the fight down to the ground.
Maeda wants to sweep here but Peppers controlling him for the moment.
Peppers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peppers wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving.
Maeda wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers is looking to stand up but Maeda won't let him.
Maeda wants to sweep here but Peppers controlling him for the moment.
Peppers wants to stand but Maeda has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Peppers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peppers forces his way into half guard.
Peppers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mitsuyo Maeda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maeda wants to improve his position but Peppers is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maeda sees it coming and defends easily.
Peppers is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Maeda is squirming around, avoiding Peppers's attempts to control the action.
Peppers lands a nice shot to the head.
Maeda is working to get back to half guard.
Peppers looking to finish Maeda with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maeda!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peppers working Maeda over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda is wriggling around trying to escape.
Peppers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Maeda can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Maeda regains half guard.
Maeda wants to get back to full guard.
Peppers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Peppers prevents Maeda from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maeda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maeda is looking for a sweep. Peppers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peppers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maeda is looking to improve his position.
Maeda is refusing to be controlled, as Peppers sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brian Peppers.
Peppers throws a low kick, looking for Maeda's leg but Maeda calmly moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maeda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peppers scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maeda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Peppers clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mitsuyo Maeda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maeda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Peppers's waist but Peppers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maeda off to one side.
Maeda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Peppers is fending him off so far but Maeda persists. Nope, Peppers circles away and we're back to standing.
Maeda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peppers pinned against the cage. Peppers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brian Peppers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitsuyo Maeda.
Peppers scores with a jab. Maeda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Peppers is looking to wear down Maeda with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maeda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Peppers. Peppers obviously looking to wear him down.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peppers stuffs the takedown attempt from Maeda. Maeda gets slowly back to his feet.
Peppers tried to score with a low kick but Maeda checks it.
Maeda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Peppers was covering up waiting for the punch and Maeda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Maeda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peppers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maeda throwing strikes but missing.
Peppers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maeda.
Peppers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maeda being controlled here momentarily.
Peppers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brian Peppers.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maeda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda shoots in and drives through. Peppers sprawls well.
Peppers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peppers wants to clinch.
Peppers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maeda. That did some damage!
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but Peppers shows good takedown defense.
Peppers wants to slow Maeda down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maeda is defended easily by Peppers.
Maeda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Peppers thows a body kick. Maeda tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brian Peppers is winning the standup battle so far.
Peppers moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maeda takes a shot to the head.
Maeda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maeda jumps guard but Peppers stands there with Maeda around his waist. Maeda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peppers smiles and moves away.
Maeda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peppers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maeda somewhat.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but Peppers shows good takedown defense.
Maeda has a takedown stuffed.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maeda is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Peppers leaves Maeda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Peppers sprawls well. Peppers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maeda gets slowly back to his feet.
Maeda tries for a takedown but Peppers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda tries to keep at a distance but Peppers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peppers lands a left hand.
A short right from Peppers.
A short right from Peppers.
Peppers gets underhooks to prevent Maeda's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Peppers.
Peppers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maeda backwards.
Maeda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peppers lands 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!
Peppers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maeda can't get the takedown.
Peppers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Peppers.
Maeda is rocked!
Peppers lands with a light punch inside.
Maeda is still on wobbly legs! Can Peppers finish him?
Peppers creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Maeda's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Maeda drops to his knees and Peppers pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Peppers!
Brian Peppers retains his bantamweight title!
Brian Peppers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayden Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorbjorn Rekdal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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275 lbs
36 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jayden Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thorbjorn Rekdal!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rekdal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rekdal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rekdal as Ray tries to tie him up.
Rekdal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rekdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Ray misses.
Thorbjorn Rekdal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ray throws the left hand but Rekdal avoids the punch easily.
Ray walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rekdal.
Ray slips under a jab.
Ray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ray misses with an uppercut. Rekdal saw that one coming.
Rekdal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rekdal slips under a jab.
Ray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rekdal.
Rekdal tries to clinch there but Ray circles away.
Ray keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray throws a shot from downtown. Rekdal moves away and avoids it.
Rekdal cracks Ray with an open hand slap.
It looks like Jayden Ray has been cut.
Ray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rekdal misses with the combination.
Rekdal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ray, pushing him back against the cage.
Rekdal has Ray pressed against the cage.
Rekdal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Ray.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rekdal just leaning against Ray, taking a breather.
Ray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rekdal looks winded!
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Rekdal.
Rekdal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rekdal is trying to break the clinch but Ray is controlling him.
Rekdal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ray leaning against his opponent.
Ray tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rekdal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rekdal manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Rekdal finds it's target.
Ray on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ray lands a big head kick that sends Rekdal tumbling to the mat! Ray takes a step backwards and waves Rekdal back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Thorbjorn Rekdal has been cut.
Ray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rekdal to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab by Rekdal.
Rekdal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ray momentarily.
Ray throws a hook but Rekdal blocks it.
Rekdal lands a slapping body shot.
Ray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ray lands a nice shot that snaps Rekdal's head back.
Rekdal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rekdal connects with a single shot there.
Jayden Ray's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ray misses with a two punch combination.
Ray slips a jab and a cross from Rekdal.
Rekdal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rekdal tries to clinch but Ray is having none of it.
Rekdal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ray.
A jab from Rekdal misses.
Rekdal lands a left and a right that send Ray crashing to the mat, dazed. Rekdal thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ray is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rekdal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rekdal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ray.
Ray looks to land a left hand but Rekdal moved out of range nicely.
Rekdal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ray circles away quickly and effectively.
Ray lands a two punch combo.
Ray connects with a right hand. Rekdal shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal slips a jab from Ray.
Rekdal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jayden Ray's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ray slips a jab and a cross from Rekdal.
Ray looks to score with a jab to the body but Rekdal is just out of range.
Rekdal moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rekdal.
Ray working hard to break the clinch.
Rekdal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ray slips a jab and a cross from Rekdal.
Rekdal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rekdal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rekdal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ray had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rekdal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rekdal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thorbjorn Rekdal will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rekdal dips to his left and cracks Ray with an uppercut!
Nice jab there from Rekdal.
Ray throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rekdal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ray loads up on a big right hand but Rekdal slips the punch.
A punch combination from Rekdal misses.
Rekdal lands with a good body shot.
Rekdal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ray. Rekdal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rekdal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ray can't break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rekdal swings wildly with an uppercut but Ray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rekdal working aggressively here.
Rekdal blocking some punches.
Ray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekdal tries to throw a body punch but Ray avoids it by throwing Rekdal back against the cage.
Ray is trying to maintain a safe position but Rekdal gets an underhook and turns Ray into the cage.
Ray'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.
Rekdal wants to get back to striking at distance but Ray won't allow it.
Ray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rekdal misses with a hook.
Rekdal throws a right and a left that Ray avoids nicely.
Ray falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Rekdal to counter with a crisp jab.
Ray is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ray lands a body shot.
Rekdal misses with a looping right.
Rekdal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ray moves out of range of the strikes.
Jayden Ray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rekdal lands a two punch combo.
Jeez, Jayden Ray's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
No joy there for Ray, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rekdal rushes Ray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rekdal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rekdal tries to circle away but Ray has him pinned against the cage.
Rekdal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rekdal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jayden Ray has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ray can't break the clinch.
Ray tries to land knees in the clinch but Rekdal avoids the damage to the body.
Rekdal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rekdal lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jayden Ray's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thorbjorn Rekdal!
A victorious Thorbjorn Rekdal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Le Blanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Pep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Blanc comes to the cage accompanied by I Know It's Over - By The Smiths. Pep has chosen Iron Theme Song (Here Comes The Boom - Nelly) as his entrance music. Kyle Le Blanc had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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34
136 lbs
25 - 8 - 1 |
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35
145 lbs
33 - 17 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
25 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Le Blanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Pep!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Blanc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pep fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Blanc manages to avoid it.
Pep misses with an uppercut. Le Blanc saw that one coming.
Le Blanc slips under a jab from Pep.
Pep lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pep lands with a good body shot.
Pep throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Le Blanc pushes Pep away with a front kick.
Pep throws a hook but Le Blanc blocks it.
Le Blanc lands a nice hook to Pep's body. Pep takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Le Blanc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pep.
Pep throws out a powerful jab.
Le Blanc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pep fails with the takedown.
Le Blanc with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Le Blanc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pep dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pep misses with an uppercut.
Le Blanc scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Blanc slips a jab and a cross from Pep.
Pep throws out a powerful jab.
Le Blanc fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pep scores with a jab. Le Blanc acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pep throws a hook to the side of Le Blanc's head but Le Blanc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pep walks into a stiff left hand from Le Blanc.
Pep tries to clinch there but Le Blanc circles away.
Pep moves into the clinch successfully.
Pep tries to work over Le Blanc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pep.
A head punch on the inside from Pep fails to land.
Le Blanc lands a hook that snaps the head of Pep backwards.
Le Blanc lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pep backwards.
Pep trying to stall but Le Blanc improves his position.
Pep working aggressively here.
Pep has a couple of punches blocked by Le Blanc.
Le Blanc tries to work over Pep's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Le Blanc breaks the clinch.
Le Blanc slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pep fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pep tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Le Blanc was well out of range. Poor timing from Pep.
Pep misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Blanc. Pep does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pep looks to throw the jab but Le Blanc is out of range.
Le Blanc is looking to wear down Pep with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Blanc moves away from the strike by Pep.
Pep throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le Blanc walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Blanc drops his hands momentarily and Pep takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Le Blanc with a jab.
Pep pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Le Blanc lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A leg kick checked by Pep.
Pep throws a shot from downtown. Le Blanc moves away and avoids it.
Le Blanc looks to land a right hand but Pep moved out of range.
Le Blanc throws a low kick but Pep moves out of range easily.
Pep jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pep is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Blanc.
Le Blanc cracks Pep with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pep throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pep might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pep misses with a body shot.
Frankie Pep seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pep with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pep moves out of range of the leg kick from Le Blanc.
Le Blanc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pep has closed the distance and engaged Le Blanc in a clinch.
Pep stalling against the cage.
Le Blanc is leaning against Pep and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pep lands with a right to the head.
Pep throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Blanc.
Pep takes a shot to the head.
Le Blanc swings wildly with an uppercut but Pep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Blanc lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Blanc.
Pep tries to throw a body punch but Le Blanc avoids it by throwing Pep back against the cage.
Pep misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pep tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Blanc struggles to land a body shot inside as Pep controls his hands.
Le Blanc struggles to land a body shot inside as Pep controls his hands.
Pep swings wildly with an uppercut but Le Blanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pep scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pep tries to throw a body punch but Le Blanc avoids it by throwing Pep back against the cage.
Pep stalling.
Le Blanc misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Le Blanc scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Le Blanc as Pep tries to tie him up.
Le Blanc lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Blanc works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Le Blanc presses Pep against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Le Blanc is looking to control Pep's arms but Pep gets an underhook and turns him. Now Le Blanc has his back to the cage.
Le Blanc content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pep working aggressively here.
Pep fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Le Blanc on the inside.
Le Blanc throws a punch but it's blocked by Pep.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Le Blanc taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Le Blanc struggles to land a body shot inside as Pep controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Pep fails to land.
Le Blanc gets through Pep's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Le Blanc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frankie Pep will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pep looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Le Blanc thumps Pep with a low kick.
Pep uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Blanc.
Pep slips under a jab from Le Blanc.
Pep misses with a jab, cross combination.
Le Blanc stuns Pep with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pep throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le Blanc looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Pep misses.
Le Blanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Le Blanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le Blanc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pep.
Le Blanc lands a jab to Pep's midsection.
Le Blanc on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Le Blanc scores with a leg kick.
Pep misses with a hook. Le Blanc ducked under it nicely.
Pep missing with a left hand there. Le Blanc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Le Blanc stuffs the takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Le Blanc, right into the meat.
Pep misses with a hook
and Le Blanc counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Blanc scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Blanc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pep.
Pep shoots in but no luck this time.
Pep has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Le Blanc.
Le Blanc takes a swing at Pep's ribcage but misses.
Le Blanc throws a jab but it's blocked by Pep.
Pep misses with a body shot.
Pep takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Le Blanc moves out of range as Pep strikes.
Le Blanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pep has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Le Blanc.
Le Blanc swats away the attempt to clinch by Pep.
Le Blanc scores with a jab.
Le Blanc fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pep is out of range.
Le Blanc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pep throws out the jab.
A big right from Pep misses.
Pep misses with an uppercut. Le Blanc saw that one coming.
Le Blanc looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Le Blanc dodges the punch combination from Pep.
Le Blanc scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Blanc slips a straight right by Pep.
Pep tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Le Blanc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pep checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Le Blanc there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pep missing with a left hand there. Le Blanc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Le Blanc misses with a body shot.
Le Blanc thuds a left hand into Pep's body.
Pep steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Le Blanc.
Le Blanc listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kyle Le Blanc is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Pep misses.
Pep jabs Le Blanc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pep darts in and clinches Le Blanc up against the cage.
Le Blanc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Le Blanc lands a body punch.
Pep misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Le Blanc.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Blanc blocks a body shot from Pep.
Le Blanc scores with a nice hook to the head.
Le Blanc wants to stall.
Le Blanc pushes Pep back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Le Blanc is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Le Blanc.
Le Blanc lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pep backwards.
Pep misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Pep.
Pep lands a shot to the body.
Le Blanc letting Pep take a breather here.
Pep goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pep lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Le Blanc backwards.
Still in the clinch, Pep scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Pep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pep misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pep tries a body shot but Le Blanc blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pep creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Le Blanc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pep lands with a left to the head.
Le Blanc scores with a shoulder strike.
Pep tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Blanc's elbow.
Le Blanc tries to stall but Pep uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Le Blanc's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pep swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Le Blanc. That snapped Pep's head back.
Pep connects with a right hand. Le Blanc shakes it off.
Le Blanc misses with a body kick.
Pep pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Le Blanc back to the cage. Pep follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Le Blanc ducks right into an uppercut from Pep.
Pep looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pep rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Le Blanc moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Le Blanc misses its intended target.
Pep tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kyle Le Blanc will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Pep wants to clinch.
Le Blanc fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pep is out of range.
Pep misses with a looping right.
Pep missing with a left hand there. Le Blanc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Le Blanc lands with a kick to the temple. Pep shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pep throws a jab when Le Blanc was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Pep.
Le Blanc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pep.
Pep uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Le Blanc misses.
Le Blanc takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Le Blanc with a hook.
Pep throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Blanc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Pep.
Nice shot lands for Le Blanc.
Pep throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pep takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pep throws an overhand right that lands on Le Blanc's shoulder, as Le Blanc tries to avoid the shot.
Good shot there by Le Blanc.
Pep fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pep misses the shot to the body.
Pep fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Le Blanc avoids it really well and circles away.
Pep throws a hook to the side of Le Blanc's head but Le Blanc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pep ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Le Blanc.
An inside leg kick lands from Le Blanc.
Pep jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pep misses with a looping left.
Pep avoids the head kick by Le Blanc.
Le Blanc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pep misses the shot to the body.
Le Blanc lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pep's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pep moves in looking to clinch but Le Blanc pushes him off.
Le Blanc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pep.
Pep misses with a few strikes there.
Le Blanc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pep takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Pep misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pep staying out of range there.
Pep throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Le Blanc.
Pep cracks Le Blanc with an open hand slap.
Le Blanc fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pep on the side of the head.
Le Blanc closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Blanc misses with a low kick as Pep jumps back.
Pep tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Le Blanc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Le Blanc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pep was well out of range. Poor timing from Le Blanc.
Le Blanc 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.
Le Blanc dips to his left and cracks Pep with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pep. Le Blanc does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Pep.
A slow jab from Pep misses its intended target.
Le Blanc throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pep misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Blanc.
A thudding body kick lands there by Le Blanc!
Le Blanc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Blanc throws the left hand but Pep avoids the punch easily.
Pep with a hook.
Le Blanc changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pep scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Blanc gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Le Blanc trying to control from the bottom.
Le Blanc makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Le Blanc.
Le Blanc has his hands on Pep's head, controlling the position.
Pep wants to control from the top but Le Blanc keeps moving.
Pep postures up.
Le Blanc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pep.
Le Blanc has control of Pep's left arm, preventing Pep from doing any damage.
Le Blanc has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kyle Le Blanc just wasn't active enough.
Pep throws a hook but Le Blanc blocks it.
Pep moves out of range of the body kick from Le Blanc.
Pep throws an overhand right that lands on Le Blanc's shoulder, as Le Blanc tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Blanc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pep tries to bum rush Le Blanc with a series of wild strikes but Le Blanc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pep misses with a body shot.
Le Blanc keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pep swings for the body but Le Blanc moves out of range.
Pep lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pep ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pep clinches up against the cage.
Pep gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Le Blanc.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Le Blanc as Pep tries to tie him up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kyle Le Blanc.
I think Le Blanc has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kyle Le Blanc!
A very excited looking Kyle Le Blanc made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sepp Maier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Sabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maier comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga mas năo bate. Sepp Maier is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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192 lbs
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184 lbs
38 - 15 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sepp Maier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Sabre!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sabre.
Sabre throws a chopping leg kick but Maier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maier wants to clinch up but Sabre keeps it at a distance.
Good work by Maier as he checks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maier shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sabre's guard.
Maier won't allow Sabre to sweep him here.
Sabre manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Maier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maier is working hard here to advance position.
Sabre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maier is looking to improve his position but Sabre isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre lands with some strikes.
Maier can't escape the position.
Sabre dominating with strikes here.
Sabre wants to control but instead Maier manages to regain half guard.
Maier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sabre content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maier is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sabre jumps into side control!
Maier gets back to half guard.
Maier is looking to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maier is trying to stand up here but Sabre is controlling him well.
Sabre lands strikes from half guard.
Maier is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Sabre there.
Maier is refusing to be controlled, as Sabre sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier actively working from the bottom here.
Sabre wants to control but Maier is keeping him busy.
Maier has hold of Sabre's hands but Sabre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maier actively working from the bottom here.
Sabre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sabre in particular looking to stall.
Maier wants to improve his position but Sabre is controlling well.
Maier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre throwing strikes but missing.
Sabre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sabre has managed to get both his arms back between Maier's legs - danger averted.
Sabre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sabre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sabre throws a strike but Maier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sabre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maier postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sabre is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maier, into his guard.
Maier has an active guard here but Sabre has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Sabre will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sabre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sabre thows a body shot but no joy.
Sabre lands a jab to Maier's midsection.
Sabre swings for the body but Maier moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Sabre.
Maier has a takedown stuffed.
Sabre misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier avoids a kick to the body.
Sabre misses with a hook.
Sabre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sabre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sabre throws a push kick but Maier slaps the foot to one side.
Sabre pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sabre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maier moves to clinch but Sabre breaks away
and Sabre counters with a left and a right that stings Maier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Sabre. Those never looked like landing.
Sabre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maier fails to land the takedown.
Maier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabre.
Sabre misses with a wild body shot.
Sabre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maier tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sabre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maier somewhat.
Sabre scores with a jab.
Matt Sabre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maier tries for a takedown but Sabre circles away easily
and Sabre moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier tries a knee to the head but Sabre blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sabre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maier goes for a takedown attempt but Sabre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sabre swings for the body but Maier moves out of range.
Sabre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sabre slaps away a takedown attempt from Maier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sabre lands a high kick!
Maier has his takedown stuffed
and Sabre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier moves in looking to clinch but Sabre pushes him off.
Sabre lands a glancing blow to the side of Maier's head.
Maier with a poor takedown
and Sabre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sabre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Sabre. Beautiful body shot.
Maier misses with a takedown
and Sabre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sabre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sabre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maier.
Sabre tests Maier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sabre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maier under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Sabre 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!
Sabre throws a hook but Maier avoids it easily.
Matt Sabre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maier tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sabre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maier somewhat.
Maier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sabre slaps away a takedown attempt from Maier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maier ducks under a wild hook from Sabre.
Maier slips a jab from Sabre.
Maier tries to clinch up
and Sabre counters with a good low kick that Maier was not able to check.
Maier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sabre sprawls well. Sabre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maier gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sepp Maier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maier.
Sabre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sabre lands a jab.
Maier tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sabre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sabre lands with a cross.
Maier is looking to clinch but Sabre is avoiding it.
Maier shoots in but no luck this time.
Sabre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maier shoots in and gets a takedown into Sabre's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre is pulling down on Maier's head to control his posture.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabre lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Maier!
Sabre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sabre pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sabre scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier is squirming around, avoiding Sabre's attempts to control the action.
Maier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sabre trying to control but Maier is having none of it.
Sabre landing shots from mount.
Sabre putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sabre trying to control but Maier is having none of it.
Maier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matt Sabre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maier flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Maier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sepp Maier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sabre scoring with strikes but Maier is staying in there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Sabre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sabre 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Sabre!
Matt Sabre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephoune Father (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephoune Father has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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28
182 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Allen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephoune Father!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Father throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Allen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Allen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Father stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Father throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Father thuds a left hand into Allen's body.
Father has his takedown stuffed
and Allen counters with a thumping low kick.
Allen is looking to slow Father down with leg kicks.
Allen swings widly with a right hand
and Father counters with a shoot takedown. Allen fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Father chips away with some ground and pound.
Father throws a big right hand that misses.
Father is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Allen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Allen has escaped and now he's on top!
Father pulls Allen in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen stays in close to Father's body and controls the position.
Father wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Allen wants to control from the top but Father keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Barry Allen.
Father's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Father duly obliges.
Allen scores with a spinning back kick!
Father lands a nice shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Father or perhaps it was just good defense by Allen which made him look bad.
Allen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Father keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Sloppy strikes from Father. Those never looked like landing.
Allen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Father thows a body shot but no joy.
Father just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Allen. Father shrugs it off though.
Allen throws a leg kick which misses Father's front leg but catches the back leg as Father tries to avoid it.
Father misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Allen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Father shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Allen as he avoids it easily.
Barry Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephoune Father.
Allen connects with an inside leg kick.
Allen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Allen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Allen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Father misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Father swinging wildly here.
Allen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Allen. No joy for Father on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Father walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Father takes one to the side of the head.
Allen looks to throw the jab but Father is out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Allen enables Father to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Allen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Allen is on top in guard.
Allen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Father wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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 Barry Allen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Horrible takedown by Father or perhaps it was just good defense by Allen which made him look bad.
Allen scores with a jab to the head.
Allen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Father looks for a takedown but Allen sprawls well.
Allen ducks right into an uppercut from Father.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Father crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Allen - the referee stops the clock and Father gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Allen. Father manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice body kick there by Allen.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown by Father or perhaps it was just good defense by Allen which made him look bad.
Barry Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephoune Father.
Father throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Father throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Father is defended easily by Allen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Father misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Father crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Allen - the referee stops the clock and Father gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Allen. Father manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Allen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Barry Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Father is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Allen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Father misses with a looping left.
Allen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Father on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Allen.
Father has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Allen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Father gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barry Allen is winning the standup battle so far.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Father darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Allen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Allen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Father in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Father trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Father throws a strike but Allen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Father looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Father is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Allen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Father comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Allen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Father has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Allen.
Allen's corner calls for a 1-2. Allen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Father changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Allen tries to avoid it but Father manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Allen to the ground. Allen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Allen throws a leg kick which misses Father's front leg but catches the back leg as Father tries to avoid it.
Allen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Father looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
Allen slips under a jab.
Allen scores with a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown by Father or perhaps it was just good defense by Allen which made him look bad.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allen misses the jab.
Allen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Allen connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Allen scores with a sloppy right hand. Father should have avoided that one.
Father closes this distance looking for a takedown but Allen circles away.
Father moves away from the strike by Allen.
Father shoots for a takedown but Allen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Father slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Father there.
Father misses the shot to the body.
Father's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Father on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Allen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Allen.
Father closes this distance looking for a takedown but Allen circles away.
Barry Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephoune Father.
Father swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Father is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Allen rather than just go for the knockout.
Allen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Father takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Father on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Father on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Allen throws a leg kick which misses Father's front leg but catches the back leg as Father tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Father on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Allen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Allen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Father if he has to take too many more of those.
Allen connects with a nice looking jab.
Donk. Allen catches Father right on the button with a cross.
Father shoots for a takedown but Allen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Allen connects with a solid leg kick.
A good leg kick by Allen.
Allen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Father swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Allen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid body kick from Allen.
Allen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Allen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Allen dips to his left and cracks Father with an uppercut!
Allen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Father throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Allen connects with a right hand. Father shakes it off.
Allen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Allen lands a front kick.
Allen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Father scores with a crisp jab that stopped Allen in his tracks.
Jab, jab by Allen - just one landing.
Father throws a nice looking combination but Allen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Father stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allen.
Allen lands with a good body shot.
Allen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Father in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Father misses with a looping left.
Father looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Allen throws a leg kick which misses Father's front leg but catches the back leg as Father tries to avoid it.
Allen connects with the punch.
Father fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Allen.
Allen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Father on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Allen.
A punch lands to the side of Father 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Father takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen lands a nice looking body kick.
Allen scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Allen - just one landing.
Allen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barry Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Allen, right into the meat.
Father has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Father takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good standup being displayed there by Allen as he connects with a hook.
Father on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Father is rocked!
Father moves out of range of the strikes.
Father is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
Allen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Father seems to have recovered his senses.
Father tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Allen scores with a kick to the midsection.
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 Allen.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Father on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Allen with a nice cross.
Father tries to bum rush Allen with a series of wild strikes but Allen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Allen looks to land a body kick but Father moved away.
Allen leaves Father with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Father misses with a two punch combination.
Allen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Allen with a hook.
Father shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Allen's guard.
Allen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Father accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Father stopping the sweep attempt from Allen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Father trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Allen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Allen wants to control from the top but Father keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Barry Allen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Father looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries a head kick but it misses.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Father misses with a lunging right hand
and Allen counters with an inside leg kick.
Father dives in and grabs Allen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes down on Father's head and hops out.
Father throws a poor cross that misses
and Allen counters with a left to the body.
Allen slips a jab and a cross from Father.
Some wild striking there from Father.
Allen misses the shot to the body.
Father misses with a two punch combination.
Father steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Allen. That one must have hurt.
Father is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Father.
Father closes this distance looking for a takedown but Allen circles away.
Barry Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephoune Father.
Allen lands with a kick to the temple. Father shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Allen connects with an inside leg kick.
Allen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Allen throws a good cross that connects.
Sloppy strikes from Father. Those never looked like landing.
Father digs a good hook to Allen's body.
Father tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Allen misses.
Father lands the left hand.
Father misses with a looping left.
Allen throws a head kick that half lands.
Allen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Father takes a step back to recover.
Father gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Allen counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Father steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Allen. That one must have hurt.
Allen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Father dives in and grabs Allen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes down on Father's head and hops out.
Allen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Father.
Allen works the jab nicely.
Father is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Allen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Father can do to turn this around?
Father takes a shot right to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Allen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Father just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen had his way with Stephoune Father in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Father swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Father was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
Father throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
Father waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allen.
A lazy left from Father finds it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Allen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Allen.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Allen misses with a body punch
and Father counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Father slips a straight right by Allen.
Father swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Allen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Allen wants it to stay on the feet.
Allen punishes Father's body with a nice straight punch.
Father misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Allen counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen walks into a straight right hand from Father.
Allen defending well as Father loads up on a big left hand.
Father scores with a hook to the body. Allen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donk. Allen catches Father right on the button with a cross.
Father thows a body shot but no joy.
Allen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Father shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Allen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Father is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Father swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Father has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Father takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Father throws a shot to the body.
Allen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barry Allen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen defending well as Father loads up on a big left hand.
Allen moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen is looking to slow Father down with leg kicks.
Father misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Allen.
Father throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Father throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Father fails to land with a series of punches.
Allen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Allen.
Allen scores with a push kick.
Allen clobbers Father with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Allen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Father.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Father misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Allen with a hook.
Father doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Allen counters with a nice body kick.
Stephoune Father has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barry Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephoune Father.
Allen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Father's head backwards.
Father swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen feints and then cracks Father's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Father down.
Allen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good leg kick by Allen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch lands to the side of Father 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Allen scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen blocks a jab.
Allen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Father misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Father takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Allen lands with a kick to the temple. Father shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Father thows a left - swing and a miss!
Allen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Allen tenderised Father's leg. Father is trying to keep his angry face on.
Father misses with a takedown attempt - Allen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allen connects with the punch.
Allen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Allen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Allen!
Barry Allen retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Barry Allen 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Hawking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Cekada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawking comes into the arena with One Winged Angel by The Black Mages blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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153 lbs
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163 lbs
42 - 14 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephen Hawking!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Boris Cekada!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cekada misses with a two punch combination.
Cekada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawking manages to avoid it.
Cekada throws a right hand that Hawking ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawking also avoids with ease.
Cekada thuds his right hand into Hawking's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cekada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawking keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cekada.
Hawking needs to keep his hands up - Cekada had a free shot at his head there.
Cekada with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawking stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hawking wants it to stay on the feet.
Cekada misses with a leg kick
and Hawking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cekada throws a body kick that misses.
Cekada throws a wild body kick that Hawking sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawking avoids the head kick by Cekada.
Cekada scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cekada.
Cekada dives in and grabs Hawking's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hawking pushes down on Cekada's head and hops out.
Hawking checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cekada thows a body kick. Hawking tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cekada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cekada.
Stephen Hawking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Cekada.
Cekada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cekada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cekada misses with a head kick.
Cekada misses with a shot to the body
so Hawking counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cekada has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hawking is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cekada.
Cekada sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hawking passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cekada!
Cekada bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cekada postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawking has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cekada can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hawking keeping full guard, as Cekada tries to pass.
Cekada is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hawking working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cekada.
Hawking tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cekada landing with the ground and pound.
Cekada throws a strike but Hawking rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cekada manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawking sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hawking moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cekada throws a big right hand that misses.
Cekada with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawking manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cekada throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Cekada dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cekada throws a lazy uppercut
and Hawking counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hawking works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cekada is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hawking working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cekada regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Hawking there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawking is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cekada is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hawking's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hawking's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cekada throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Hawking is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cekada lands punches and elbows.
Cekada doesn't have the hooks in and Hawking manages to turn into his guard.
Hawking postures up.
Hawking slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Cekada.
Cekada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hawking keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cekada's head.
Hawking stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cekada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stephen Hawking overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cekada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hawking landing a few short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cekada trying to mount his opponent but Hawking defends it.
Cekada working Hawking over with strikes.
Cekada scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hawking is pressing down on Cekada's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cekada throws a big elbow that misses.
Cekada is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawking has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cekada throws an elbow that misses. Hawking uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cekada's guard. Nice move by Hawking!
Cekada is trying to hold Hawking in close to prevent damage but Hawking has managed to pass into half guard.
Cekada tries to kick Hawking off but Hawking keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cekada wants to sweep but Hawking has passed to side control!
Hawking prevents Cekada from escaping the position.
Cekada manages to get back to half guard.
Hawking not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawking is thwarting Cekada's attempts to control the position.
Cekada works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hawking prevents Cekada from getting back to his feet.
Cekada has control of Hawking's left arm, preventing Hawking from doing any damage.
Cekada wants to sweep here but Hawking controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boris Cekada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hawking's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hawking keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cekada throws a leg kick
and Hawking counters by clinching up.
Hawking wants a takedown but no success here.
Cekada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decent striking displayed by Cekada there.
It looks like Stephen Hawking has been cut.
Cekada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawking was well out of range. Poor timing from Cekada.
Hawking uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cekada.
Cekada throws a series of punches but Hawking avoids them all with ease.
Cekada misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawking checks a low kick from Cekada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cekada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cekada throws a nice looking combination but Hawking bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cekada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cekada shoots in looking for a takedown but Hawking manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cekada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boris Cekada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawking drops his hands momentarily and Cekada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cekada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cekada tries to bum rush Hawking with a series of wild strikes but Hawking uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cekada throws a head kick but Hawking moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cekada throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hawking counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cekada's guard now.
Cekada has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hawking has passed into side control.
Cekada tries to bench press Hawking off him but Hawking keeps the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Hawking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cekada is looking for a sweep.
Cekada is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hawking works his way into side control.
Hawking lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cekada is looking for a sweep.
Cekada manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cekada is trying to control but Hawking manages to pass to mount!
Cekada is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hawking unloading with bombs!
Cekada tries to reverse the position but Hawking maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawking fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cekada is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cekada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawking landing strikes from the mount and Cekada is in trouble!
It looks like Boris Cekada has been cut.
Hawking avoids the attempt from Cekada to control.
Hawking raining down hammerfists from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cekada working to try and regain half guard.
Hawking dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Hawking clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cekada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cekada clobbers Hawking with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cekada throws a hook to the side of Hawking's head but Hawking sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cekada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cekada throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawking counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cekada won't be happy with that.
Hawking working away.
Hawking cracks Cekada with a big right hand but Cekada just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cekada regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cekada pushes Hawking off looking to stand but Hawking dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawking looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cekada is pressing down on Hawking's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hawking passes into half guard.
Cekada moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cekada wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hawking's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hawking throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cekada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawking with a nice head shot there.
Hawking postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cekada is on top in guard.
Hawking is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cekada manages to get to full guard.
Cekada wants to improve his position but instead Hawking has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cekada looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cekada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cekada looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hawking seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cekada trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hawking manages to pass to mount!
Cekada is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hawking cracks Cekada with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cekada can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cekada swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Stephen Hawking will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cekada swings widly with a right hand
and Hawking counters with a takedown into side control.
Cekada can't do much from the bottom here.
Hawking scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cekada to see if he's OK.
Cekada is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hawking asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Hawking seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cekada takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cekada sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cekada trying to control but Hawking postures up.
Cekada moves into full guard.
Cekada manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cekada looking to finish Hawking with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hawking!
Cekada cracks Hawking with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Cekada!
Boris Cekada is the new lightweight champion!
Boris Cekada decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Turnbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnnie Stalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turnbull comes to the cage accompanied by Never To Late. Stalker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Keelhauled. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class MT
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Turnbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnnie Stalker!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnbull lands with a nice body punch.
Stalker throws a front kick that sends Turnbull stumbling back into the cage.
Turnbull throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stalker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Jack Turnbull has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnbull avoids the head kick by Stalker.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turnbull, right into the meat.
Stalker throws a lazy body kick
and Turnbull counters with a good low kick that Stalker was not able to check.
Turnbull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stalker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turnbull to score with a decent uppercut.
Stalker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turnbull is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stalker. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turnbull walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stalker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turnbull chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turnbull scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No luck for Turnbull with that takedown attempt.
Stalker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turnbull's hands.
Turnbull slips under a jab from Stalker.
Stalker delivers a nice body kick.
Turnbull blocks a head kick by Stalker.
Stalker misses with a low kick.
Stalker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turnbull counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stalker's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalker has Turnbull pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull won't allow Stalker to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stalker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Turnbull is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turnbull keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stalker's head.
Stalker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turnbull in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turnbull is stalling in the full guard.
Stalker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turnbull is aware though and is defending well.
Stalker wants to improve his position but instead Turnbull has moved into half guard.
Stalker wants to control but Turnbull is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stalker is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turnbull is working away from the top position though.
Turnbull wants to pass to mount but Stalker is defending the position.
Stalker wants to control but Turnbull is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Johnnie Stalker wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stalker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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 Jack Turnbull will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Turnbull's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stalker wants to slow Turnbull down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turnbull.
Turnbull blocks the body kick.
Johnnie Stalker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turnbull walks into a jab.
Stalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turnbull moves away.
Stalker throws a leg kick which misses Turnbull's front leg but catches the back leg as Turnbull tries to avoid it.
Stalker scores with a hook.
Stalker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Turnbull throws a sloppy head kick
and Stalker counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Turnbull finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stalker is looking to score with low kicks.
Turnbull lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stalker will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turnbull fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stalker is out of range.
Stalker scoring well with a low kick there.
Turnbull throws a low kick but Stalker avoids it.
Stalker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turnbull.
Stalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turnbull is looking to chop away at Stalker's legs.
Stalker throws a leg kick but Turnbull sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turnbull sizes up Stalker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stalker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jack Turnbull's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnbull moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turnbull avoids the head kick by Stalker.
Stalker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turnbull's hands.
Stalker moves forwards but Turnbull connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turnbull slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turnbull.
Turnbull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stalker.
Stalker throws out a leg kick but Turnbull moves out of range and Stalker only half commits.
Stalker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stalker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalker swings widly with a right hand
and Turnbull counters with a nice body kick.
Turnbull chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stalker can pounce on him.
Turnbull attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stalker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turnbull uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stalker.
Turnbull shoots in and bounces Stalker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Turnbull with a nice head shot there.
Stalker has his foot on Turnbull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turnbull works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Stalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Turnbull postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jack Turnbull overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stalker working a defensive guard here.
Turnbull slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turnbull slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnnie Stalker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Turnbull's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Turnbull lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turnbull throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stalker.
Turnbull tries to score with a low kick but Stalker moves his leg out of the way.
Turnbull takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stalker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnnie Stalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnbull chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stalker can pounce on him.
Stalker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stalker blocks a jab.
Turnbull blocks a head kick by Stalker.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turnbull.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker lands an overhand right.
Turnbull throws a lazy right hand but Stalker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stalker connects with a crisp jab.
Jack Turnbull's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stalker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turnbull.
Stalker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stalker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turnbull. Turnbull obviously looking to wear him down.
Turnbull is looking to slow Stalker down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnbull blocks a head kick by Stalker.
Turnbull looks to throw a body kick
and Stalker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Turnbull on the inside.
A short uppercut from Turnbull.
Turnbull tightens his grip and picks Stalker up, before dumping him to the ground. Stalker manages to land in guard.
Stalker keeping moving, preventing Turnbull from controlling successfully.
Turnbull tries to free his leg and advance position but Stalker is retaining full guard.
Stalker wants to sweep but no luck.
Stalker is looking for a triangle here but Turnbull uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Turnbull trying to control the position but Stalker is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turnbull wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stalker taking punishment in the form of punches.
Turnbull working the strikes but Stalker uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Turnbull is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Turnbull wants to take a breather but Stalker is having none of it.
Stalker wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull trying to mount his opponent but Stalker defends it.
Turnbull is looking to stall here but Stalker recovers full guard.
Turnbull looking to sit in guard and control but Stalker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stalker throws a strike but Turnbull rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turnbull wants to pass the guard but Stalker is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Turnbull showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turnbull has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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