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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Stenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stenner might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Volbeat - Mary Ann's Place. Chris Harrington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



190 cm
27
205 lbs
1 - 6 - 0
195 cm
29
211 lbs
8 - 10 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Stenner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Harrington!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harrington closes the distance and clinches.
Stenner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenner takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Chris Stenner has been cut.
Stenner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harrington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Harrington scores with a knee to the head.

Stenner is rocked!
Harrington putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stenner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harrington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stenner has a couple of punches blocked by Harrington.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrington has Stenner pressed against the cage, preventing Stenner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harrington prevents Stenner from breaking the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Harrington obliges.
Stenner is breathing heavily.
Harrington connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stenner's face.
Oh Stenner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harrington has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Stenner - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Harrington, and another! Stenner is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Chris Harrington!
An out of breath Chris Harrington thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodger Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ROCK THE NIGHT. 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.



187 cm
27
220 lbs
9 - 3 - 0
225 cm
28
280 lbs
4 - 1 - 0
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful


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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichabod Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rodger Crowe!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe tests Crane's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Ichabod Crane has been cut.
Crowe swats away the attempt to clinch by Crane.
Crowe misses with a two punch combination.
Crane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crowe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crane moves away from the strike by Crowe.
Crowe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crowe looks to land a left hand but Crane moved out of range nicely.
Crowe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Crowe throws a series of punches but Crane avoids them all with ease.
Crowe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Crowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crowe takes a swing at Crane's ribcage but misses.
Crowe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crane.
Crane wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane defending well as Crowe loads up on a big left hand.
Crane avoids the body shot from Crowe.
Crane thuds his right hand into Crowe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crowe moves out of range as Crane strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Crane.

Crane darts in and clinches Crowe up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crane.
We've been hearing reports that Crane has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Crane swings wildly with an uppercut but Crowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crane misses with a hook to the ribs.

Crowe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Crane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Crowe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A jab from Crane finds it's way through Crowe's defenses.
Crowe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crowe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crane misses with a body shot.
Crowe throws out a loose jab but Crane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Crowe misses the target.
Crane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodger Crowe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Crane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowe.
Crowe wants to get back to striking at distance but Crane won't allow it.
Crowe blocks a body shot from Crane.
Crane lands with a light punch inside.
Crowe working hard to break the clinch.
Crane throws a head punch that misses.
Crowe is trying to break free.
Crowe is trying to break free.
Crane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crowe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crowe tries to throw a body punch but Crane avoids it by throwing Crowe back against the cage.
Crane swings wildly with an uppercut but Crowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crowe is trying to push Crane away but Crane has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crane tries to throw a body punch but Crowe avoids it by throwing Crane back against the cage.
Crane tries a body shot but Crowe blocks it.
Crane pushes Crowe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crane working aggressively here.
Crowe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Crane.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crowe.
A head punch on the inside from Crowe fails to land.
Crowe prevents a body shot from Crane.
Crane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crane has a couple of punches blocked by Crowe.
Crowe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crowe tries to throw a body punch but Crane avoids it by throwing Crowe back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rodger Crowe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ichabod Crane's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!


Crowe looks to land a left hand but Crane moved out of range nicely.
Crane misses with a hook.
Rodger Crowe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crowe swinging wildly here.
Crowe throws a poor cross that misses

and Crane moves into the clinch.
Crowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crane can't find room to land a body shot as Crowe controls the action.
Crowe can't break the clinch.
Crowe wants to break free but Crane has control.
Crane tries to throw a body punch but Crowe avoids it by throwing Crane back against the cage.
Crane digs a right hand into Crowe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crowe's gas tank.
Crowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crane's elbow.
Crowe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crane lands a hook that snaps the head of Crowe backwards.
Crane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crane lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Crane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crowe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane tries a body shot but Crowe blocks it.
Crane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crowe's elbow.
Crane works on Crowe's body with a couple of short punches.
Crane misses with a punch to the body.
Crane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crowe's elbow.
Crane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crowe's elbow.
Crane scores with a shot to the side of Crowe's head.

Crowe breaks the clinch.

Crane moves into range and clinches up with Crowe.
A short uppercut from Crane.
Crane misses with a body punch.
A short left from Crane.
Crowe blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crowe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crowe lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane misses with a punch to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Crane here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Crowe trying to control the position but instead, Crane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crowe into the cage.
Crane has a couple of punches blocked by Crowe.
Crowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crane's elbow.
Crane lands a left hand.
Crane works on Crowe's body with a couple of short punches.
Crane lands a body shot.
Crowe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crowe is trying to break the clinch but Crane has him pressed against the cage.
Crane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crowes head.
Crowe is trying to break free.
Crowe can't break the clinch.
Crowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Crane.

Crowe manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe misses with a wild body shot.
Crowe lands a nice shot that snaps Crane's head back.
Crane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crane wants to clinch but Crowe slips to the side
and Crowe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crane looks to throw the jab but Crowe is out of range.
Crowe throws a left and a right that both miss

and Crane counters by moving into the clinch.
Crowe tries to break the clinch but Crane is controlling the position.
Crane swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Crowe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crane is looking for a sweep. Crowe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crane trying to hold on to Crowe's head to control him but Crowe postures up.
Crane is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crane seems keen to control Crowe's posture.
Crane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crowe trying to control but Crane is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichabod Crane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ichabod Crane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!


Crane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Crowe forces Crane back against the cage and clinches.
Crowe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crowe tries to break the clinch but Crane is controlling the position.

Crowe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crane jabs Crowe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Crowe misses.
Crane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crowe throws a good cross that connects.
Crane tries to close the distance and clinch but Crowe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crowe lands with a hook. Crane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Crowe misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe walks into a left hand.
Crowe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crowe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Crane back to the cage. Crowe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Crane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crowe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crowe slaps away a takedown attempt from Crane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crane throws a lazy right hand but Crowe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crowe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crowe pinned against the cage. Crowe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crowe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crowe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowe misses with a body shot

and Crane counters by moving into the clinch.
Crowe is trying to force a seperation but Crane has the dominant position.
Crowe wants to get back to striking at distance but Crane won't allow it.
Crane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crowe's elbow.
Crowe working aggressively here.
Crowe is looking to break free of the clinch but Crane has double underhooks.
Crowe is trying to break the clinch but Crane has him pressed against the cage.
Crowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Crowe.
Crane can't find room to land a body shot as Crowe controls the action.
A short right from Crane on the inside.
Crane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crane has a couple of punches blocked by Crowe.
Crane misses with a body punch.
Crane misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe tries to throw a body punch but Crane avoids it by throwing Crowe back against the cage.
Crowe misses with some punches.
Crane tries to work over Crowe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crowe's elbow.
Crowe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crane working aggressively here.
Crowe is trying to break the clinch but Crane is controlling him.
Crane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crowe backwards.
Crowe has a couple of punches blocked by Crane.
Crowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ichabod Crane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crowe prevents a body shot from Crane.
Crane prevents Crowe from breaking the clinch.
Crowe tries to circle away but Crane has him pinned against the cage.
Crane scores with a shot to the side of Crowe's head.
Crane lands a left hand.
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!
Crowe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe can't break the clinch.
Crane presses Crowe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Crowe tightens his grip and picks Crane up, before dumping him to the ground. Crane manages to land in guard.
Crowe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Crane looking for a sweep. Not yet Crane, not yet.

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 Ichabod Crane.
I think Crane 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichabod Crane!

Post fight, an emotional Ichabod Crane said 'I have one fight left on my current contract and from the sounds of it, this company may not renew in favor of younger fighters. So how about the champ next? Rutger Crax I'm calling you out because I know I can beat you and, hey, free championship belt right?'.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Pavil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Sappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sappe's choice of entrance music: Django by Luis Bacalov. Marcos Pavil has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.



225 cm
28
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0
190 cm
26
275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcos Pavil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Sappe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Pavil. Beautiful body shot.
Sappe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pavil.
Pavil throws a hook but Sappe avoids it easily.
Pavil lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

It looks like Bob Sappe has been cut.
Sappe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pavil connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sappe shoots in looking for a takedown but Pavil manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sappe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pavil is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sappe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pavil finds it's way round the side to connect with Sappe's head.
Pavil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sappe.
Good standup being displayed there by Pavil as he connects with a hook.

That has opened up Bob Sappe's cut even more.
Sappe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Pavil drops Sappe with a beautiful combination! Sappe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pavil is looking for the KO!

Sappe is rocked!
Pavil really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pavil darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Sappe's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Pavil before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcos Pavil!
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Potatos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan McAlister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McAlister has chosen Ylvis - The Fox 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.



197 cm
33
260 lbs
25 - 15 - 0
210 cm
32
286 lbs
24 - 19 - 2
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
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 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Potatos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Duncan McAlister!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potatos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Potatos tries to move into range but McAlister moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Potatos throws a head kick but McAlister moves out of range.
Potatos throws out a loose jab but McAlister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potatos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McAlister has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Potatos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McAlister checks the leg kick.

Potatos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McAlister is looking to improve his position.
McAlister works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McAlister controlling the position.
Potatos won't allow McAlister to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potatos throws a big right hand that misses.
McAlister looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potatos is one step ahead there.
Potatos throws a big right hand that misses.
McAlister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McAlister is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

McAlister is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Potatos defends it well.
McAlister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Potatos keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Potatos trying to control from the bottom.
McAlister tries to pass to full mount but Potatos defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potatos pushes McAlister off looking to stand but McAlister dives back in and keeps control.
McAlister tries to stand but can't do so whilst Potatos controls his leg.
Potatos is doing well to control the position and prevent McAlister from advancing to side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McAlister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McAlister misses with a body shot.
Potatos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McAlister keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Duncan McAlister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McAlister ducks under a wild hook from Potatos.
Potatos throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McAlister counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Potatos throws a body kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potatos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McAlister takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've been told by Potatos's head coaches at Hilo Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McAlister ducks under a wild hook from Potatos.
McAlister misses with a wild body shot.
Potatos scores with a kick to the midsection.
McAlister tries to clinch there but Potatos circles away.
Potatos swings for the body but McAlister moves out of range.
Potatos throws a sloppy head kick and McAlister moves out of range easily.
McAlister punishes Potatos's body with a nice straight punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Potatos.
Potatos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McAlister's waist but McAlister gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Potatos off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Potatos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potatos is breathing heavily.
Potatos throws a nice inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Potatos misses
and McAlister cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack Potatos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potatos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAlister ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Potatos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McAlister sprawls well. McAlister wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Potatos gets slowly back to his feet.
McAlister tries to clinch up but Potatos circles away and keeps his distance.
McAlister misses with a wild body shot.
McAlister uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Potatos throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting McAlister counter with a right hand.
McAlister is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McAlister slips under a jab.
Potatos throws a head kick but McAlister moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Potatos moves out of range of the leg kick from McAlister.
Potatos shoots for a double leg takedown but McAlister sprawls well. He's pushed Potatos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McAlister has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

McAlister moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duncan McAlister dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


Potatos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McAlister throws a leg kick but Potatos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Potatos moves out of range of the strikes.
McAlister takes one to the chin there.
Potatos misses with a looping left.
Potatos misses with a leg kick

and McAlister counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

McAlister manages to break the clinch.
McAlister pivots, looking for a leg kick but Potatos is out of range and McAlister settles back down.
McAlister closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McAlister takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Potatos ducks under a wild hook from McAlister.
McAlister lands with an overhand left.
McAlister has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Potatos thows a body kick. McAlister tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Potatos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Potatos lands but McAlister takes it in his stride.
Potatos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McAlister checks the leg kick nicely there.

Potatos drives through and clinches with McAlister against the cage.
Potatos lands a nice uppercut.
McAlister doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McAlister is trying to push Potatos away but Potatos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Potatos prevents McAlister from breaking the clinch.
Potatos is looking to take this one to the mat.

Potatos manages to break the clinch.
Potatos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Potatos misses with a low kick.
Potatos throws a head kick but McAlister moves out of range.
A punch combination from Potatos misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Potatos throws a head kick but McAlister moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potatos throws a lazy head kick
and McAlister counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McAlister looks to land a right hand but Potatos moved out of range.
Potatos moves out of range of the strikes.
McAlister slips a straight right by Potatos.
McAlister wants to clinch.
Potatos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McAlister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Potatos.
McAlister smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Potatos misses with a leg kick
and McAlister cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duncan McAlister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McAlister blocks a jab.
McAlister scores with a sloppy right hand. Potatos should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Potatos.
A telegraphed right hand from Potatos misses the target.
Potatos just misses with a punch to the body.
McAlister steps in with a hook that catches Potatos right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! McAlister follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Potatos looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duncan McAlister!
Duncan McAlister 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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pop
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RATING
59%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Adama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Solmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for William Adama has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.



180 cm
21
195 lbs
6 - 3 - 0
175 cm
22
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong
TWGC Champion
Basic striking
Very confident


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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Adama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Simo Solmu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Solmu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Adama napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Adama stops Solmu from passing to mount.

Solmu tries for a kimura but Adama is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Solmu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Solmu advances nicely into full mount.

Solmu wants to finish this one by submission but Adama is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Solmu.
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!
Solmu controlling the pace for now.

Solmu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Adama has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Solmu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Adama has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Solmu looking to control but Adama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Adama avoids a series of strikes thrown by Solmu.
Solmu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Adama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adama tries to get out of the position.

Solmu working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Adama looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Solmu! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Simo Solmu!
A relieved looking Simo Solmu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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RATING
47%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jared Cowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pearson has chosen tom petty - i won't back down as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



198 cm
25
215 lbs
7 - 3 - 0
185 cm
22
220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank


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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jared Cowen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayne Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cowen tries to clinch up.
Pearson scores with a jab to the body.
Cowen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pearson throws out the jab.
Pearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cowen.
Cowen staying out of range there.
Cowen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pearson misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Pearson misses its intended target.
Pearson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cowen eats them both and turns towards Pearson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Some wild striking there from Pearson.
Cowen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pearson scores with a shot to the body.
Cowen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown by Cowen or perhaps it was just good defense by Pearson which made him look bad.
Cowen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cowen moves away from the strike by Pearson.
Wayne Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson misses with a double jab
and Cowen counters with a head kick.
Pearson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cowen was well out of range. Poor timing from Pearson.
Cowen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pearson.

It looks like Wayne Pearson has been cut.
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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cowen.
Pearson lands with a straight right. Cowen didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Pearson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cowen misses with a leg kick.
Pearson throws a hook to the side of Cowen's head but Cowen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wayne Pearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pearson lands with a hook. Cowen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cowen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pearson is out of range.
Cowen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pearson.
Pearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pearson throws a hook but Cowen blocks it.
Pearson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cowen back to the cage. Pearson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Cowen drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cowen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pearson's guard.

Cowen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cowen seems to be working for a kimura but Pearson defends the submission attempt.
Cowen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cowen stops Pearson from getting back to his feet.

Cowen wants to work for an arm triangle but Pearson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cowen seems to be working for a kimura but Pearson defends the submission attempt.

Cowen wants to work for an arm triangle but Pearson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cowen prevents Pearson from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wayne Pearson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wayne Pearson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


A punch combination from Pearson misses.
Pearson misses with a straight right.
Pearson cracks Cowen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cowen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cowen.
Pearson misses with a wild body shot.
Cowen tries a head kick but it misses.
Cowen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson lands a jab to the head.
Cowen slips a straight right by Pearson.
Pearson connects with a single shot there.
Cowen avoids the body shot from Pearson.
Cowen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pearson throws out the jab.
Pearson swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowen tries to move into range but Pearson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pearson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cowen can pounce on him.
Pearson throws an off balance right hand
and Cowen counters with an inside leg kick.
Pearson scores with a hook.
Cowen tries to clinch but Pearson moves out of range.
Cowen moves away from the strike by Pearson.
Pearson thows a body shot but no joy.
Cowen tries a head kick but it misses.
Pearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cowen moves away.
Pearson throws a right and a left that Cowen avoids nicely.
Pearson scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson thows a body shot but no joy.

Cowen rushes Pearson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cowen as Pearson tries to tie him up.
Pearson letting Cowen take a breather here.
Cowen lands a nice uppercut.
Pearson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cowen keeps control of Pearson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cowen has Pearson pressed against the cage.
Pearson tries to circle away but Cowen has him pinned against the cage.
Cowen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pearson walks away with a smile on his face. Cowen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cowen throws a jab when Pearson was well out of range.
Cowen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cowen manages to avoid it.
Cowen wants to clinch up but Pearson keeps it at a distance.
Cowen wants to land a leg kick but Pearson is out of range.
Pearson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cowen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cowen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cowen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pearson moves out of range as Cowen strikes.
A big left from Pearson misses.
Cowen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pearson throws a hook but Cowen blocks it.
Cowen staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson throws a hook but Cowen avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson looks to land a right hand but Cowen moved out of range.
A shot to the body from Pearson misses
letting Cowen counter with a right hand.
Pearson just misses with a punch to the body.
Cowen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pearson swings widly with a right hand

and Cowen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pearson's guard.
Pearson is looking to stand up but Cowen isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cowen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pearson dives on top into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Cowen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pearson stacks Cowen 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 Pearson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wayne Pearson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wayne Pearson's cut.
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!


Pearson thows a body shot but no joy.
Pearson cracks Cowen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cowen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pearson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cowen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Pearson misses.
Pearson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cowen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson swings for the body but Cowen moves out of range.
Pearson misses the body punch
and Cowen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cowen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pearson jabs Cowen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cowen ducks under a wild hook from Pearson.
Pearson swings widly with a right hand

and Cowen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pearson's guard now.
Cowen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pearson is keeping the position for now.

Cowen has gone for a leg lock! Pearson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cowen's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cowen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cowen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cowen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Cowen has an active guard here but Pearson has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowen manages to get to full guard.

Cowen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pearson preventing the sweep.
Jared Cowen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson wants to get up but he can't break Cowen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cowen wants to sweep here but Pearson controlling him for the moment.

Cowen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pearson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pearson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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 Jared Cowen.
I think Pearson 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Pearson!

A very excited looking Wayne Pearson 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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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
75%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henkka Reem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.



190 cm
23
193 lbs
12 - 1 - 0
185 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank


Fight Night Nutrition


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henkka Reem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ernesto Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reem gets the takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cruz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reem is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Reem missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz wants to control but Reem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reem stalling away here and it's allowed Cruz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Reem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reem has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reem is fighting to break Cruz's control of his arms but Cruz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reem looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Reem striking off his back but it's not causing Cruz any problems.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem looking for a sweep. Not yet Reem, not yet.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Reem is retaining full guard.
Reem looking to control.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
Reem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Reem looking for a guillotine here but Cruz defends easily.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Reem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reem's head.
Reem manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cruz wants to control but Reem is having none of it.
Reem unloading with bombs!
Cruz avoids a strike by Reem and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Reem's guard! Fantastic escape!
Cruz postures up in Reem's guard and throws a big left but Reem blocks it.
Cruz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Reem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Reem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Reem is retaining full guard.
Reem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Reem is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruz is aware though and is defending well.
Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.

Reem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Reem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reem's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reem's head.
Reem looking to control.

Cruz stands and steps away. Reem gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Reem has a takedown stuffed.
Cruz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Reem is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Reem misses the jab.
Reem just misses with a punch to the body.
Ernesto Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Reem misses.

Cruz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cruz lands an elbow.
Reem manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cruz keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Reem seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cruz is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ernesto Cruz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.


Cruz tries to clinch up but Reem circles away and keeps his distance.

Reem closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
What's Cruz going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Ernesto Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reem working the head with strikes.

Reem looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Reem thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Reem throwing strikes but Cruz manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cruz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz cracks Reem with a big elbow.
Cruz landing a few strikes.
Cruz landing a few strikes.
Cruz trying to control the action but Reem is working from the bottom.
Cruz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Reem down.

Reem is rocked!
Reem taking a bit of punishment here - Cruz scoring with strikes.
Oh Reem is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Cruz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reem.
Cruz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reem blocks a head kick by Cruz.
Reem misses the jab.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Reem circles away.
Cruz dodges the punch combination from Reem.

Cruz closes the distance looking for a takedown. Reem stuffs it but Cruz still has hold of him. Cruz picks Reem up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Cruz slams Reem to the floor and that's really hurt Reem - he doesn't know where he is! Cruz throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Cruz!
Ernesto Cruz is the new middleweight champion!
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Hoop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MC Hammerfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hammerfist's choice of entrance music: 2 legit 2 quit - MC Hammer. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



183 cm
22
212 lbs
5 - 0 - 0
179 cm
22
204 lbs
7 - 0 - 0
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank


Hellbent


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddy Hoop!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MC Hammerfist!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerfist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hammerfist lands a head kick. Hoop smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Eddy Hoop has been cut.
Hoop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hoop cracks the inside of Hammerfist's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eddy Hoop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hammerfist decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hammerfist tries to pass to full mount but Hoop defends it.

Hoop looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hoop manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist wants to pass the guard but Hoop is keeping the position.
Hammerfist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Hoop working for a triangle but Hammerfist defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoop is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoop is looking to sweep but instead, Hammerfist has passed into half guard.
Hammerfist trying to pass the guard but Hoop defending well.
Hammerfist missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hammerfist content to control rather than advance.

Hoop looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hoop manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Hoop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hammerfist defends well.
Hammerfist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hoop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammerfist doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hammerfist manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hoop keeping moving, preventing Hammerfist from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoop swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Hammerfist avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Hammerfist avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist distracts Hoop with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist landing some decent shots from guard.

Hoop looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hammerfist passes into half guard.
Hammerfist trying to control from half guard but Hoop is working away.
Hammerfist prevents Hoop from improving his position.
Hammerfist throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hoop tries to roll over but Hammerfist keeps him under control.
Hammerfist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Hoop looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Hammerfist.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoop gets back to full guard.

Hoop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoop is trying to keep Hammerfist in close.
Hoop is looking to sweep but instead, Hammerfist has passed into half guard.

Hammerfist is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hoop is just riding it out for now. Hammerfist eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MC Hammerfist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddy Hoop's cut.
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.


Hammerfist fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoop is out of range.
Hammerfist tries to work over Hoop's front leg with a kick but Hoop checks it.
Hammerfist drops his hands momentarily and Hoop takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hoop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoop misses with a body shot.
Hoop blocks a leg kick.
Hammerfist swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoop.
Hoop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammerfist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hammerfist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Hammerfist misses its intended target.
Hammerfist misses the jab.
Hammerfist connects with a nice looking jab.
Hoop misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Hoop. Those never looked like landing.
Hammerfist misses with a right hand
and Hoop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hammerfist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoop moves away.
Hoop throws a series of punches but Hammerfist avoids them all with ease.
Hammerfist scores with a jab to the head.
Hoop is looking to clinch but Hammerfist is avoiding it.
Hoop takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hoop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Hammerfist shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hoop napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hoop takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hoop tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoop trying to remain calm as Hammerfist controls from the top position.
Hammerfist working the head and body with strikes.
Hoop is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hammerfist stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hammerfist moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoop.
Hammerfist throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hammerfist throws a head kick but Hoop moves out of range.
Hoop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammerfist.
Hammerfist works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Hammerfist looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hoop!
Hammerfist wants to control but Hoop is keeping him busy.
Hoop stops Hammerfist from passing to mount.
Hoop gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoop is looking to control Hammerfist's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoop avoid being mounted?
Hoop wants to improve his position but Hammerfist is controlling well.
Hoop regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammerfist slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammerfist trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist wants to control from the top but Hoop keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

MC Hammerfist has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hammerfist lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hoop will feel that in the morning.
Hoop throws an overhand right that lands on Hammerfist's shoulder, as Hammerfist tries to avoid the shot.
Hoop moves out of range of the leg kick from Hammerfist.
Hammerfist scores with the left hand. Hoop knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Hoop lands a really nice looking cross but Hammerfist seems unphased.
Hammerfist connects with a solid leg kick.

Hoop gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammerfist working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammerfist stopping the sweep attempt from Hoop.
Hammerfist is in close to Hoop's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MC Hammerfist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddy Hoop's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.


Hammerfist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoop.
Hammerfist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hoop moves in looking to clinch but Hammerfist pushes him off.
Hoop throws a series of punches but Hammerfist avoids them all with ease.
Hoop lands a head shot.
Hoop moves out of range as Hammerfist strikes.
Hammerfist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoop.
Hammerfist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammerfist lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hoop takes a step back to recover.
Hammerfist throws a sloppy head kick and Hoop moves out of range easily.
Hammerfist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoop looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoop lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammerfist circles away quickly and effectively.

Hammerfist closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hoop did well to prevent Hammerfist getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hammerfist is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoop slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist with a nice head shot there.
MC Hammerfist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammerfist postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hoop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoop looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoop, not yet.
Hammerfist trying to control but Hoop is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist won't allow Hoop to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hoop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammerfist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist is in close to Hoop's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hammerfist connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hoop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hammerfist defends well.
Hoop lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hammerfist!
We've been hearing that Hoop has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hoop tries to control but Hammerfist wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist tries to hold on but Hoop pushes him away.
Hammerfist is looking to improve his position but Hoop isn't that keen on the idea.
Hammerfist 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.
Hammerfist is trying to maintain the position but Hoop is very close to passing his half guard.

Hoop is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hammerfist has managed to free his arm - good work.

Hoop seems to be looking for submissions.
Hammerfist tries to roll over but Hoop keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hoop looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hammerfist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hammerfist keeping moving, preventing Hoop from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hammerfist is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist controls Hoop momentarily but Hoop frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MC Hammerfist really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddy Hoop's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.


Hammerfist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoop.
Hammerfist ducks under a wild hook from Hoop.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoop misses the target.
Hoop misses with a low kick.

Hammerfist drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hoop looking to control.

Hoop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hammerfist can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist content to stall in guard here.

Hammerfist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hammerfist has managed to get both his arms back between Hoop's legs - danger averted.

Hammerfist drops back looking for a leg! Hoop is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoop manages to kick Hammerfist off! Hammerfist jumps back into Hoop's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist is pushing down on Hoop's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hoop is fighting to maintain full guard but Hammerfist has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hammerfist lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hoop manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist trying to control but Hoop is working from the bottom.

Hoop working for a triangle but Hammerfist defends it easily.
Hoop wants to hit a switch here but Hammerfist passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hoop there!
Hammerfist prevents Hoop from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist landing punches.
Hoop takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Hammerfist connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Hammerfist connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hoop wants to hold on but Hammerfist pushes him away.
Hammerfist tries to control but Hoop wriggling away.
Hammerfist lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hammerfist raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hammerfist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoop is looking to escape.
Hammerfist working Hoop over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist controlling from the full mount.
Hammerfist landing strikes from the mount.
Hammerfist landing strikes from the mount and Hoop is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hammerfist cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hammerfist lands a couple of good shots and Hoop has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Hoop is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hammerfist gets his way!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hoop trying to control but not successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoop turns into Hammerfist and is now in his guard.
Hammerfist is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Our spies down at at *Nelson Fight Camp* 17 coaches inform us that Hammerfist has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hammerfist keeps trying to improve his position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hoop with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist keeping moving, preventing Hoop from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hoop!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammerfist lands a couple of good shots and Hoop has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MC Hammerfist dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Eddy Hoop's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!


Hammerfist slips under a jab from Hoop.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hammerfist - that will leave a mark!
MC Hammerfist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hammerfist.
Hoop stuffs the takedown.
A jab from Hoop misses.
Hoop with a nice cross.
Hammerfist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammerfist shoots for a takedown but Hoop saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hammerfist 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.
Hoop tests Hammerfist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoop misses with a low kick.
Hammerfist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hammerfist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hoop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammerfist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eddy Hoop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammerfist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoop.
Hoop misses with a straight left.
Hoop ducks under a wild hook from Hammerfist.
Hammerfist thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Hammerfist finds it's way through Hoop's defenses.
Hoop keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hammerfist shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hammerfist misses with a low kick.
Hammerfist moves out of range of the leg kick from Hoop.
Hoop lands a jab-cross combination.
Hammerfist lands with a slapping head kick.
Hammerfist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammerfist is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Hoop closes the distance and clinches.
Eddy Hoop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoop tries to work over Hammerfist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Hammerfist gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hoop is trying to maintain the position but Hammerfist is very close to passing his half guard.
Hoop is looking to improve his position.
Hammerfist missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hoop wants to improve his position but Hammerfist is controlling well.
Hoop regains full guard. Nicely done.

Hoop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hammerfist can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist controlling from the top position.
MC Hammerfist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoop looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hammerfist puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hammerfist is taking a breather. Hoop says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hammerfist wants to stand but Hoop has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hoop tries to get to full guard but Hammerfist has control of the leg.
Hammerfist controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hoop looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hammerfist decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Hammerfist checks a low kick from Hoop.
Hammerfist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Hammerfist.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoop throws a shot from downtown. Hammerfist moves away and avoids it.
Hoop takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hammerfist slips a jab and a cross from Hoop.
Hoop on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to MC Hammerfist.
I've got Hammerfist winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 45:50
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MC Hammerfist!

MC Hammerfist is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, MC Hammerfist 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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