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MFN 76: Welterweight War PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antoine De La Morte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johannes Maanpohja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De La Morte's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Prodigy - Spitfire . 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antoine De La Morte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johannes Maanpohja!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maanpohja dives in and grabs De La Morte's left leg, looking for a takedown. De La Morte pushes down on Maanpohja's head and hops out.
De La Morte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maanpohja.
De La Morte misses with a looping right.
De La Morte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maanpohja manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maanpohja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De La Morte tries to avoid it but Maanpohja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De La Morte to the ground. De La Morte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Antoine De La Morte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
De La Morte jabs Maanpohja right on the nose. Maanpohja blinks but takes it well.
Maanpohja slips under a jab.
Horrible takedown by Maanpohja or perhaps it was just good defense by De La Morte which made him look bad.
De La Morte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maanpohja in his tracks.
Nice shot by De La Morte.
De La Morte throws a body punch but Maanpohja moves out of range.
De La Morte lands with a good body shot.
Maanpohja has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De La Morte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De La Morte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De La Morte scores with a hook to the body. Maanpohja takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johannes Maanpohja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maanpohja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maanpohja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maanpohja takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De La Morte tests Maanpohja's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maanpohja shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De La Morte manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
De La Morte looking for a guillotine here but Maanpohja defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maanpohja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De La Morte is keeping the position for now.
Maanpohja gets to his feet. De La Morte looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
De La Morte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De La Morte thows a body shot but no joy.
Maanpohja has his takedown stuffed
and De La Morte counters with a nice body shot.
Maanpohja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and De La Morte counters with a nice body shot.
Maanpohja with a lazy takedown attempt
and De La Morte counters with a nice uppercut.
De La Morte misses with an uppercut. Maanpohja saw that one coming.
De La Morte swings for the body but Maanpohja moves out of range.
De La Morte thows a left - swing and a miss!
De La Morte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
De La Morte gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maanpohja to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maanpohja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maanpohja got a little sloppy there for a moment and De La Morte has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maanpohja has managed to get both his arms back between De La Morte's legs - danger averted.
De La Morte is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maanpohja defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maanpohja gets to his feet - De La Morte follows without any prompting.
De La Morte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice shot lands for De La Morte.
De La Morte throws a lazy right hand but Maanpohja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De La Morte lands a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from De La Morte as Maanpohja shoots in.
A big left from De La Morte misses.
De La Morte throws a big shot that misses.
Maanpohja closes the distance and clinches up with De La Morte, looking for a takedown. Maanpohja pushes De La Morte against the cage but De La Morte circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maanpohja shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maanpohja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De La Morte scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from De La Morte.
De La Morte stuffs the takedown.
De La Morte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maanpohja momentarily.
De La Morte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maanpohja has his takedown stuffed
and De La Morte counters with a stiff right hand.
Maanpohja looks winded!
De La Morte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De La Morte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maanpohja at a distance.
A jab lands there for De La Morte.
De La Morte jabs at Maanpohja's body.
De La Morte with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maanpohja takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maanpohja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De La Morte defends well and Maanpohja ends up having to push De La Morte into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
De La Morte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De La Morte.
Maanpohja is rocked!
De La Morte stops a takedown attempt from Maanpohja.
Maanpohja is still on wobbly legs! Can De La Morte finish him?
Maanpohja wants to take the fight to the mat but De La Morte manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maanpohja seems to have recovered his senses.
De La Morte struggles to land a body shot inside as Maanpohja controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
De La Morte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown. No joy.
De La Morte stops a takedown attempt from Maanpohja.
A nice left hand lands by De La Morte.
De La Morte lands a body shot in the clinch.
De La Morte lands with a right to the head.
De La Morte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De La Morte cracks Maanpohja with a good jab.
Maanpohja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De La Morte is fending him off so far but Maanpohja persists. Nope, De La Morte circles away and we're back to standing.
De La Morte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De La Morte 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.
De La Morte lands with an overhand left.
De La Morte connects with the punch.
De La Morte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maanpohja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but De La Morte defends well and Maanpohja ends up having to push De La Morte into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maanpohja wants a takedown.
De La Morte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De La Morte tries a body shot but Maanpohja blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine De La Morte dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De La Morte as he avoids it easily.
Antoine De La Morte is winning the standup battle so far.
De La Morte misses with a looping left.
Maanpohja takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from De La Morte. Maanpohja does a little dance to reset his feet.
De La Morte misses with a looping left.
Maanpohja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De La Morte tries to avoid it but Maanpohja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De La Morte to the ground. De La Morte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maanpohja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De La Morte avoids it really well and circles away.
Antoine De La Morte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
De La Morte throws a body punch but Maanpohja moves out of range.
De La Morte with a nice cross.
De La Morte misses with a wild combination.
De La Morte lands a lovely overhand right.
De La Morte digs a good hook to Maanpohja's body.
De La Morte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maanpohja has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De La Morte looks to score with a jab to the body but Maanpohja is just out of range.
De La Morte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De La Morte wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Maanpohja with that takedown attempt.
Maanpohja is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maanpohja moves forwards but De La Morte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Morte scores with a punch to the head.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De La Morte as he jumps to the side.
De La Morte scores with a nice strike.
De La Morte throws a hook but Maanpohja blocks it.
Maanpohja decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
De La Morte wants to control but Maanpohja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. De La Morte manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De La Morte bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maanpohja's guard.
Maanpohja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De La Morte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De La Morte manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maanpohja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De La Morte stands up and waves to Maanpohja to follow him.
De La Morte lands a nice hook to Maanpohja's body. Maanpohja takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De La Morte jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maanpohja takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De La Morte throws a series of punches but Maanpohja moves out of range.
Maanpohja takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De La Morte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maanpohja's head backwards.
Antoine De La Morte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De La Morte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De La Morte swinging wildly here.
De La Morte lands with a nice body punch.
Maanpohja moves out of range of the strikes.
Maanpohja's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De La Morte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maanpohja scrambles back to his feet.
Maanpohja fails with the takedown
and De La Morte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De La Morte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De La Morte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maanpohja drops his hands momentarily and De La Morte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De La Morte as he jumps to the side.
De La Morte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab lands there for De La Morte.
De La Morte lands a really nice looking cross but Maanpohja seems unphased.
De La Morte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maanpohja can do to turn this around?
De La Morte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maanpohja darts in looking for a takedown but De La Morte gets double underhooks and turns Maanpohja into the cage.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maanpohja tries to score a body lock takedown but De La Morte shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De La Morte lands a body punch.
De La Morte throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De La Morte lands a nice shot to the body.
De La Morte really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De La Morte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danga de danga de dang - De La Morte scores with a four punch combination!
Maanpohja with a lazy takedown attempt
and De La Morte scores with a counter punch that sends Maanpohja to the canvas! De La Morte smells blood - he's punishing Maanpohja with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Maanpohja has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoine De La Morte!
Our winner, Antoine De La Morte, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan The Drunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zu Korov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zu Korov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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177 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan The Drunk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zu Korov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Drunk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Dan The Drunk has been cut.
Korov lands with a slapping head kick.
Korov throws a head kick but The Drunk moves out of range.
Korov tries a head kick but it misses.
Korov connects with a solid leg kick.
Korov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Drunk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Korov lands with a kick to the temple. The Drunk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The Drunk is rocked!
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!
Korov lands a head kick. The Drunk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oh The Drunk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Korov throws a sloppy head kick and The Drunk moves out of range easily.
Korov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Korov misses with a head kick.
Korov lands a brutal head kick. The Drunk looks out on his feet and Korov throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Zu Korov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Warren G Benz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shnashnushni Shnanknerabner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benz comes to the cage accompanied by Gaff's Eulogy by Andrew Bayer. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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183 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Warren G Benz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shnashnushni Shnanknerabner!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benz misses with an uppercut.
Benz staying out of range there.
Benz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been told by Benz's head coaches at ROCK-A-FELLA FIGHT CLUB that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benz throws a lazy uppercut
and Shnanknerabner counters with a stiff right hand.
Benz looks to land a left hand but Shnanknerabner moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Shnanknerabner.
Benz lands a slapping body shot.
Shnanknerabner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Benz.
Benz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shnanknerabner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benz.
Shnanknerabner jabs Benz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shnanknerabner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Warren G Benz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benz connects with a looping right hand.
Benz misses with a lunging right hand
and Shnanknerabner counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Shnanknerabner misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shnanknerabner slips a straight right by Benz.
Benz misses with a hook. Shnanknerabner ducked under it nicely.
Shnanknerabner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Benz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shnanknerabner.
Shnanknerabner misses the jab.
Shnanknerabner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benz misses with an uppercut.
Shnanknerabner ducks under a wild hook from Benz.
Benz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Benz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shnanknerabner.
Shnanknerabner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benz slips a jab from Shnanknerabner.
Shnanknerabner connects with a right hand. Benz shakes it off.
Benz moves out of range of the strikes.
Shnanknerabner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benz throws a hook but Shnanknerabner avoids it easily.
Benz slips a straight right by Shnanknerabner.
Benz takes a swing at Shnanknerabner's ribcage but misses.
Benz misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benz jabs Shnanknerabner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shnanknerabner throws a hook to the side of Benz's head but Benz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shnanknerabner on the side of the head.
Benz throws out a loose jab but Shnanknerabner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shnanknerabner throws a hook to the side of Benz's head but Benz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shnanknerabner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benz's waist but Benz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shnanknerabner off to one side.
Warren G Benz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benz misses with an uppercut. Shnanknerabner saw that one coming.
Benz throws the left hand but Shnanknerabner avoids the punch easily.
Benz loads up on a big right hand but Shnanknerabner slips the punch.
Benz throws the left hand but Shnanknerabner avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Benz as he connects with a hook.
Benz throws a big shot that misses.
Benz looks to throw the jab but Shnanknerabner is out of range.
Benz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shnanknerabner misses with a hook
and Benz counters with a nice right hand that sends Shnanknerabner toppling to the canvas! Shnanknerabner scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Benz finish him?!
Shnanknerabner is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Shnanknerabner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benz doesn't seem phased though.
Shnanknerabner is still on wobbly legs! Can Benz finish him?
Benz throws a hook to the side of Shnanknerabner's head but Shnanknerabner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shnanknerabner ducks under a wild hook from Benz.
Shnanknerabner seems to have recovered his senses.
Shnanknerabner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Benz's guard.
Shnanknerabner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Benz dives on top into guard.
Shnanknerabner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shnanknerabner wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benz wants to stand but Shnanknerabner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shnanknerabner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shnanknerabner has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Benz 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 Shnanknerabner.
Shnanknerabner looks winded!
Benz stands up and beckons Shnanknerabner to his feet.
Benz throws the left hand but Shnanknerabner avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benz takes one to the chin there.
A punch combination from Benz misses.
Shnanknerabner throws an off balance right hand
enabling Benz to counter with a crisp jab.
Benz lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren G Benz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Benz misses with a right hand
enabling Shnanknerabner to counter with a crisp jab.
Benz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shnanknerabner slips under a jab from Benz.
Shnanknerabner slips a jab from Benz.
Benz looks to land a left hand but Shnanknerabner moved out of range nicely.
Benz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benz lands with a hook. Shnanknerabner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shnanknerabner throws a jab when Benz was well out of range.
Shnanknerabner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shnanknerabner throws a jab but it's blocked by Benz.
Shnanknerabner just misses with a punch to the body.
Shnanknerabner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benz lands a big uppercut and Shnanknerabner crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shnanknerabner looks OK. Benz waves Shnanknerabner back to his feet!
Warren G Benz is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benz looks to land a left hand but Shnanknerabner moved out of range nicely.
Benz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shnanknerabner.
Shnanknerabner missing with a left hand there. Benz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benz lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Shnanknerabner - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Benz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Warren G Benz!
After winning the bout, Warren G Benz 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Trump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lasse Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo throws a right and a left that Trump avoids nicely.
Trump closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Trump is trying to work for a kimura but Kongo is defending well.
Trump is working for a kimura but Kongo is defending it quite comfortably.
Kongo trying to control from the bottom.
Kongo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kongo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trump thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trump landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Trump trying to work for an americana but Kongo has managed to regain full guard.
Kongo wants to stand up but Trump is controlling him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kongo is wriggling around but Trump manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump working Kongo over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Trump there.
Trump is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kongo sees it coming and defends easily.
Kongo tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg.
Trump has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kongo is trying to stand.
Trump sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kongo defending well though.
Kongo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trump.
Trump is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kongo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kongo is defending against the submission attempts here by Trump.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trump drops an elbow to the side of Kongo's head.
Trump lands strikes from half guard.
Trump working the head and body with strikes.
Kongo taking some punishment here, with Trump in his half guard.
Kongo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trump thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trump wants to work for an arm triangle but Kongo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Trump throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trump is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kongo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trump is nestled in close to Kongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump wants to work for an arm triangle but Kongo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Trump missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trump looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kongo gets full guard.
Kongo has momentary wrist control but Trump slips an elbow through the middle.
Trump scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trump thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Trump with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trump postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kongo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Trump has passed into side control.
Trump tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trump has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kongo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Trump scores with a couple of short elbows.
Trump working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kongo pushes Trump away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Trump gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kongo is breathing heavily.
Trump wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kongo, who protects the arm well.
Trump is trying to get an arm triangle but Kongo is defending well.
Kongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trump on the ground.
Kongo taking a bit of punishment here - Trump scoring with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trump thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trump dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Trump fails with a takedown attempt.
Lasse Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kongo shoots and misses
and Trump decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kongo's guard.
Trump throws a big right hand that misses.
Trump postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Trump scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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!
Trump scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trump passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Ground and pound from Trump.
Kongo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kongo wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
Trump looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo is trying to maintain the position but Trump is very close to passing his half guard.
Trump is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kongo is trying to control but can't.
Kongo tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trump landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Trump takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kongo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Trump looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trump is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kongo sees it coming and defends easily.
Trump takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kongo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donald Trump!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Dapalong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Gates has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Gates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Dapalong!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dapalong scores with a jab.
Gates will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dapalong clobbers Gates with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dapalong throws a jab but it's blocked by Gates.
Dapalong lands with a good body shot.
Dapalong lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gates takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dapalong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gates closes the distance and clinches up with Dapalong, looking for a takedown. Gates pushes Dapalong against the cage but Dapalong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dapalong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gates shoots in looking for a takedown. Dapalong tries to sprawl out of it but Gates keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dapalong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Gates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Dapalong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dapalong fails to land with a series of punches.
Dapalong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dapalong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Danga de danga de dang - Dapalong scores with a four punch combination!
Vincent Dapalong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gates is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dapalong's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gates perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gates seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dapalong tries to roll over but Gates keeps him under control.
Gates has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gates is trying to work for a kimura but Dapalong is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gates is working for a submission of some sort.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gates in particular looking to stall.
Gates is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gates thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dapalong is just riding it out for now. Gates eventually gives up the hold.
Dapalong wants to get back to full guard.
Gates controlling the pace.
Gates has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gates is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gates is controlling the pace.
Gates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dapalong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gates tries to pass to full mount but Dapalong defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gates is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Dapalong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gates drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gates passes Dapalong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gates not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gates throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gates 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.
Gates working Dapalong over with strikes.
Gates throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates is looking for a kimura but Dapalong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gates to get the leverage.
Gates slips a nice elbow through Dapalong's hands, connecting with Dapalong's forehead.
Gates is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gates wants to work for an arm triangle but Dapalong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gates not doing much here.
Dapalong moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gates forces his way into half guard.
Gates moves into full mount! Dapalong won't be happy about that!
Gates lands a big 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!
Gates working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gates can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dapalong is looking to escape.
Gates swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Gates!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ma Hung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmund Dorrance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dorrance has chosen Thou Shalt Always Kill as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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180 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ma Hung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edmund Dorrance!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorrance bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dorrance.
Dorrance throws an overhand right that lands on Hung's shoulder, as Hung tries to avoid the shot.
Hung ducks under a wild hook from Dorrance.
Dorrance throws a right hand that misses
and Hung moves into the clinch.
Hung missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dorrance wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hung is stalling here.
Hung tries to land a knee to the head but Dorrance blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorrance wants to get back to striking at distance but Hung won't allow it.
Hung lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hung lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hung throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dorrance blocks it with crossed arms.
Hung lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Edmund Dorrance has been cut.
Dorrance has a couple of punches blocked by Hung.
Dorrance fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dorrance throws a head punch that misses.
Hung scores with a hook to the body.
Hung lands with a left to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Hung has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hung lands a hook that snaps the head of Dorrance backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance misses with a punch to the body.
Hung scores with a knee to the head.
Dorrance tries to throw a body punch but Hung avoids it by throwing Dorrance back against the cage.
Hung utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hung creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dorrance's defenses.
Hung tries a knee to the head but Dorrance blocks it.
Dorrance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Hung - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hung keeps control of Dorrance as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hung is working Dorrance over against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hung obliges.
Dorrance wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hung is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hung tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hung lands an elbow inside.
Hung misses with a knee to the head.
Hung tries to land knees in the clinch but Dorrance avoids the damage to the body.
Hung lands a body punch.
Hung lands an elbow inside.
Dorrance is trying to push Hung away but Hung has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hung cracks Dorrance with a nice body shot.
Hung unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dorrance goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hung landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dorrance throws a head punch that misses.
Hung lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dorrance is trying to push Hung away but Hung has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short left from Hung.
Hung tries to land a knee to the head but Dorrance blocks with his arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorrance wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hung has him pressed against the cage.
Dorrance takes an elbow to the temple.
Dorrance misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Hung.
Hung scores with a knee to the head.
Dorrance misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ma Hung dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edmund Dorrance's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dorrance defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hung.
Dorrance listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hung gets a clinch.
Hung keeps control of Dorrance as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hung is leaning against Dorrance and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hung pushes Dorrance back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hung struggles to land a body shot inside as Dorrance controls his hands.
Hung lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dorrance wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hung lands an elbow that stopped Dorrance in his tracks for a moment.
Dorrance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Hung.
Hung putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dorrance in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hung misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dorrance.
Dorrance throws a punch but it's blocked by Hung.
Hung blocking some punches.
Hung will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dorrance up against the cage.
Hung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dorrance working hard to break the clinch.
Hung trying to land knees to the body.
Dorrance is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hung scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hung stalling.
Dorrance wants to get back to striking at distance but Hung won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hung works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hung misses with a knee to the head.
Hung prevents a body shot from Dorrance.
Dorrance looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hung is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hung stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dorrance throws a punch but it's blocked by Hung.
Hung utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Hung.
Hung lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dorrance has had enough of the clinch but Hung keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hung lands a hook that snaps the head of Dorrance backwards.
Hung lands a nice elbow.
Hung missing with knees to the body.
Dorrance tries a body shot but Hung blocks it.
Nice body punch from Hung.
Dorrance managing to block the knees to the body from Hung.
Hung lands a nice elbow.
Dorrance takes an elbow to the temple.
Hung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dorrance wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dorrance misses with a punch on the inside.
Hung struggles to land a body shot inside as Dorrance controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dorrance tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hung's elbow.
Ma Hung has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hung lands an elbow inside that Dorrance shrugs off.
Dorrance is trying to push Hung away but Hung has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dorrance wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dorrance fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dorrance is trying to push Hung away but Hung has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dorrance misses with some punches.
Hung digs a right hand into Dorrance's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dorrance's gas tank.
Hung landing knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dorrance throws a punch but it's blocked by Hung.
Hung cracks Dorrance with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorrance wants to break free but Hung has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ma Hung dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edmund Dorrance's cut.
That's time! Hung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hung moves into range and clinches up with Dorrance.
Dorrance takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hung throws an elbow but it misses.
Hung pushes off an throws an elbow but Dorrance leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dorrance has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dorrance misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dorrance misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hung keeps control of Dorrance as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hung is struggling to control the position.
Hung lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hung lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Hung.
Dorrance misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hung utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hung is working Dorrance over against the cage.
Hung misses with an elbow strike.
Hung digs a right hand underneath Dorrance's ribcage. Dorrance let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hung lands a nice elbow.
Hung comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hung gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hung is struggling to control the position.
Hung lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dorrance backwards.
Edmund Dorrance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hung presses Dorrance against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dorrance working aggressively here.
Dorrance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dorrance fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hung lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hung lands an elbow inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hung takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
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!
Hung unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dorrance lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hung lands a knee to the body.
Dorrance takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hung blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hung lands an elbow inside.
Hung stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hung digs a right hand underneath Dorrance's ribcage. Dorrance let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hung throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hung throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dorrance takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hung lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dorrance backwards.
Dorrance can't find room to land a body shot as Hung controls the action.
Dorrance takes an elbow to the temple.
Hung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dorrance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dorrance has had enough of the clinch but Hung keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance is trying to push Hung away but Hung has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dorrance tries to work over Hung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dorrance misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hung landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dorrance takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hung creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dorrance's defenses.
Dorrance has had enough of the clinch but Hung keeps him there for the moment.
Hung is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Hung.
Dorrance tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hung's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hung gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hung presses Dorrance against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hung prevents a body shot from Dorrance.
Ma Hung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right handed body shot lands from Hung.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ma Hung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hung, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ma Hung!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Damage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Lowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damage comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ysdbj-WzvI. Ultimate Damage could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nicky Lowe's chin.
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26
185 lbs
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26
183 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Damage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicky Lowe!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowe drives through with a takedown into Damage's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lowe stands and throws Damage's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Damage parries the strikes from Lowe easily there. Lowe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Damage to escape.
My spies in McGarrys plant works inform me that Lowe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lowe tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lowe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Damage is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Lowe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damage is looking for a sweep.
Lowe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Check out the look on Lowe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lowe tries to score with some ground and pound. Damage controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Damage prevents Lowe from improving position.
Lowe is chipping away with strikes.
Damage regains half guard, as Lowe was trying to land strikes.
Lowe is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lowe tries to free his leg and advance position but Damage is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Damage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lowe throwing strikes from guard but Damage blocks nicely.
Damage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lowe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lowe throws an elbow that misses. Damage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lowe's guard. Nice move by Damage!
Lowe 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.
Lowe looking for a guillotine here but Damage defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damage preventing the sweep.
Lowe is still trying to improve position.
Lowe keeping moving, preventing Damage from controlling successfully.
Lowe wants to sweep here but Damage controlling him for the moment.
Damage wants to stand but Lowe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damage passes Lowe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Damage is keen to just control but Lowe is a slippery customer.
Lowe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lowe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lowe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Damage wants to control from the top but Lowe keeps moving.
Lowe looking for a sweep. Not yet Lowe, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lowe trying to keep a closed guard but Damage is proving a slippery customer.
Lowe wants to sweep here but Damage controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Lowe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lowe looks to land a left hand but Damage moved out of range nicely.
Lowe misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nicky Lowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lowe tries to land a front kick but Damage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Damage was well out of range. Poor timing from Lowe.
Lowe misses the body punch
and Damage counters with a one-two to the body.
Damage slips a jab from Lowe.
Lowe misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Damage slaps away a takedown attempt from Lowe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lowe looks to land a right hand but Damage moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lowe lands with a hook. Damage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Damage slips a jab and a cross from Lowe.
Lowe throws a jab when Damage was well out of range.
Lowe throws a hook but Damage avoids it easily.
Lowe misses with a double jab
and Damage counters with a low kick, right behind Lowe 's knee.
Some bone on bone action there as Damage checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lowe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Damage counters with an inside leg kick.
Ultimate Damage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lowe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Damage circles away quickly and effectively.
Lowe misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe misses with a left hand
and Damage counters with a leg kick.
Lowe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Damage counters with a left and a right that stings Lowe.
Lowe misses with a few strikes there.
Lowe throws a jab when Damage was well out of range.
Lowe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Damage defends well and Lowe ends up having to push Damage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lowe misses with some punches.
Lowe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lowe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Damage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Lowe.
Damage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Damage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lowe blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Damage.
Damage blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lowe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Damage gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ultimate Damage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Lowe.
Damage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Damage displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lowe up against the cage.
Lowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lowe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Damage just leaning against Lowe, taking a breather.
Damage blocks an uppercut.
Damage has Lowe pressed against the cage.
Lowe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lowe misses with an uppercut
and Damage makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lowe fails to land the takedown.
Lowe throws a lazy uppercut
and Damage counters with a good low kick that Lowe was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowe throws a lazy uppercut
and Damage counters with a two punch combo.
Damage moves out of range of the strikes.
Lowe misses with an uppercut
and Damage counters with a series of strikes. Lowe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lowe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Damage is just out of range.
Lowe throws a lazy uppercut
and Damage counters with a good, hard body kick but Lowe shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowe misses with a hook. Damage ducked under it nicely.
Lowe throws a right hand that misses
and Damage counters with a good low kick that Lowe was not able to check.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lowe tries to bum rush Damage with a series of wild strikes but Damage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lowe misses with an uppercut
and Damage counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Lowe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Damage avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lowe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lowe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Damage counters with a good low kick that Lowe was not able to check.
Lowe misses with a hook
and Damage counters with a good low kick that Lowe was not able to check.
Lowe throws a poor cross that misses
and Damage makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lowe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Damage blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Lowe.
Damage ducks under a wild hook from Lowe.
Lowe misses with a left hand
and Damage counters with a nice leg kick.
Nicky Lowe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Damage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lowe throws a poor cross that misses
and Damage counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lowe is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lowe misses with a left hand
and Damage counters with a one-two to the body.
Lowe throws a lazy uppercut
and Damage counters with a low kick, right behind Lowe 's knee.
Lowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lowe throws an overhand right that lands on Damage's shoulder, as Damage tries to avoid the shot.
Damage moves out of range of the strikes.
Lowe misses with a hook
and Damage counters with a three punch combo that has Lowe backing up. Lowe nods at Damage to acknowledge the strikes.
Lowe throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lowe throws an off balance right hand
and Damage counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lowe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lowe throws a right hand that misses
and Damage counters with a body kick.
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!
Lowe throws a lazy uppercut
and Damage counters with a thumping low kick.
Lowe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lowe misses with a right hand
and Damage counters with a leg kick.
Damage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Damage slips a jab and a cross from Lowe.
Lowe just misses with a punch to the body.
Lowe misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick from Lowe is predictable there
and Damage counters with a low kick, right behind Lowe 's knee.
Lowe throws a hook but Damage blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Lowe misses the target.
Damage slips a straight right by Lowe.
Lowe throws the left hand but Damage avoids the punch easily.
Ultimate Damage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Damage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lowe.
Lowe throws a right hand that misses
and Damage finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ultimate Damage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicky Lowe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Damage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lowe.
Lowe dips to his left and cracks Damage with an uppercut!
A combination from Lowe does no damage.
Lowe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lowe fails to land the takedown.
Lowe lands with a nice combination. Damage backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowe misses with a kick to the body.
Damage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lowe.
Lowe throws a nice looking combination but Damage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lowe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lowe.
Ultimate Damage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Lowe.
Lowe looks to land a combination but Damage avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lowe dives in for a single leg takedown but Damage sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicky Lowe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lowe 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Lowe!
A very excited looking Nicky Lowe 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yamamoto Takiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stratton Hartford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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175 lbs
12 - 8 - 2 |
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170 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Yamamoto Takiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stratton Hartford!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartford tries to clinch but Takiyama is having none of it.
Hartford is looking to score with low kicks.
Hartford looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hartford seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takiyama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takiyama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Takiyama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hartford is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hartford trying to stand up but can't free himself from Takiyama's guard.
Hartford sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hartford lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Takiyama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hartford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hartford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hartford trying to control the position from guard on top but Takiyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hartford got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takiyama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hartford has managed to get both his arms back between Takiyama's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takiyama looking for a guillotine here but Hartford defends easily.
Hartford controls from within his opponent's guard.
Takiyama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hartford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hartford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hartford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hartford engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takiyama is looking for a triangle but Hartford pushes his legs off easily.
Takiyama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hartford defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartford lands a couple of digs.
Takiyama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hartford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takiyama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hartford wants to get up but he can't break Takiyama's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Takiyama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hartford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hartford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartford scoring with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takiyama is on top in guard.
Hartford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hartford prevents Takiyama from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartford content to control rather than advance.
Hartford prevents Takiyama from improving his position.
Takiyama actively working from the bottom here.
Hartford is trying to control. Takiyama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takiyama is trying to get back to full guard.
Hartford performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hartford seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takiyama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stratton Hartford wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hartford fails to land the takedown.
Hartford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takiyama as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takiyama's waist but Takiyama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hartford off to one side.
Yamamoto Takiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stratton Hartford.
Hartford shoots in looking for a takedown. Takiyama tries to sprawl out of it but Hartford keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takiyama manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hartford fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Takiyama sprawls well initially but Hartford persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hartford content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takiyama is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartford tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takiyama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Takiyama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takiyama tries to get to full guard but Hartford has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stratton Hartford dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hartford works Takiyama's body with a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takiyama lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hartford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hartford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stratton Hartford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takiyama tries to clinch there but Hartford circles away.
Hartford clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Takiyama throws an elbow but misses.
Takiyama trying to stall but Hartford improves his position.
Takiyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Hartford leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hartford blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartford is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
With the fighters up against the cage, Takiyama throws an elbow but misses.
Hartford displaying some good clinch control by pressing Takiyama up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stratton Hartford.
Hartford darts in trying to clinch
and Takiyama counters with a good low kick that Hartford was not able to check.
Takiyama is looking to chop away at Hartford's legs.
Hartford has closed the distance and engaged Takiyama in a clinch.
Takiyama misses with an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hartford.
Takiyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
I was talking to Takiyama's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Hartford.
Takiyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hartford avoids a wild elbow strike from Takiyama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stratton Hartford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Hartford or perhaps it was just good defense by Takiyama which made him look bad.
Hartford throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Takiyama was covering up waiting for the punch and Hartford finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stratton Hartford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takiyama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takiyama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hartford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takiyama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hartford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hartford is in close to Takiyama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Takiyama lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hartford!
Hartford felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Takiyama tries to control but Hartford wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartford is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Takiyama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Takiyama controlling the position easily from mount.
Hartford working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takiyama tries to control but Hartford wriggling away.
Hartford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Takiyama wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takiyama can't control as he wanted to and Hartford manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Takiyama wants to control but Hartford is keeping him busy.
Yamamoto Takiyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamamoto Takiyama has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hartford fails with the takedown
and Takiyama counters by moving into the clinch.
Takiyama throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartford has Takiyama pressed against the cage.
Takiyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Takiyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Hartford leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hartford continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yamamoto Takiyama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hartford 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stratton Hartford!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Bengazzoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Benjamin Bengazzoni has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Bengazzoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Souza!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Souza tries for a takedown but Bengazzoni sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bengazzoni slaps away a takedown attempt from Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bengazzoni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Bengazzoni does it's job there.
Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Souza closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bengazzoni knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bengazzoni is trying to improve his position.
Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bengazzoni, who protects the arm well.
Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bengazzoni has escaped the position, nice work there.
Souza is looking to take a break and control but Bengazzoni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bengazzoni knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bengazzoni can't do much from the bottom here.
Souza swings around for an armbar but Bengazzoni sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Souza's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Souza holds on and takes a little breather.
Souza controls Bengazzoni momentarily but Bengazzoni frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Souza throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bengazzoni uses it to pass to side control.
Bengazzoni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souza keeps working.
Souza is looking for a sweep.
Bengazzoni slows the pace down.
Bengazzoni has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Souza has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Souza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bengazzoni is looking to take a break and control but Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bengazzoni, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Benjamin Bengazzoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Souza.
Souza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Souza will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bengazzoni's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Bengazzoni, looking for a takedown. Souza pushes Bengazzoni against the cage but Bengazzoni circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Bengazzoni.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bengazzoni as he avoids it easily.
Benjamin Bengazzoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Souza.
Bengazzoni feints and then cracks Souza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Souza down.
Souza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Souza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bengazzoni counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bengazzoni loads up on a big right hand but Souza slips the punch.
Souza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bengazzoni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Donk. Bengazzoni catches Souza right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Jake Souza has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bengazzoni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Souza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Souza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bengazzoni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bengazzoni cracks Souza with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bengazzoni has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Souza to stand back up!
Souza is rocked!
Bengazzoni lands a nice hook to Souza's body. Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Bengazzoni finish him?
Souza is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengazzoni connects with a single shot there.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bengazzoni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souza goes for a double leg but Bengazzoni avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bengazzoni continues to drive forward.
Souza seems to have recovered his senses.
Bengazzoni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bengazzoni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souza.
Jake Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bengazzoni throws a hook but Souza avoids it easily.
Bengazzoni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bengazzoni circles away.
Bengazzoni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Souza.
Benjamin Bengazzoni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Bengazzoni tries to sprawl out of it but Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bengazzoni manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bengazzoni connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bengazzoni.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bengazzoni counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bengazzoni lands an overhand right.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Bengazzoni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Souza momentarily.
Souza looks for a takedown but Bengazzoni sprawls well.
Bengazzoni scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Souza is defended easily by Bengazzoni.
Souza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bengazzoni scores with a sloppy right hand. Souza should have avoided that one.
Bengazzoni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bengazzoni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Souza under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bengazzoni. Bengazzoni obviously looking to wear him down.
Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bengazzoni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bengazzoni lands a right hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Bengazzoni.
A shot to the liver by Bengazzoni. Beautiful body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Bengazzoni there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bengazzoni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bengazzoni feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Souzas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Souza shoots in for a takedown but Bengazzoni shows good takedown defense.
Bengazzoni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Souza doesn't seem bothered though.
Bengazzoni cracks Souza with an open hand slap.
Bengazzoni sends Souza crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bengazzoni is motioning to the referee to let Souza up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Benjamin Bengazzoni is winning the standup battle so far.
Bengazzoni sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Souza's defenses. It connects perfectly with Souza's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Bengazzoni!
An out of breath Benjamin Bengazzoni thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Loiseau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Wagner!
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, Henry Loiseau!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loiseau throws a quick inside leg kick.
Loiseau throws the kick towards the body but Wagner avoids it.
Loiseau wants to clinch up but Wagner keeps it at a distance.
Wagner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wagner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Loiseau misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wagner loads up on a big right hand but Loiseau slips the punch.
Wagner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loiseau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wagner was well out of range. Poor timing from Loiseau.
Wagner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Loiseau.
A jab from Loiseau does it's job there.
Loiseau misses with a looping right.
Wagner throws a jab when Loiseau was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wagner. Loiseau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wagner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Loiseau's head.
A jab from Wagner misses.
Ryan Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner walks into a left hand.
Wagner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Loiseau is rocked!
Loiseau stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wagner.
Wagner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BOOM! Wagner lands a beautiful left hook that drops Loiseau. Loiseau tries to recover but Wagner is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Loiseau lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Wagner!
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