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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slavonik Powarenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Korny Kornflake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kornflake is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Killing time. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slavonik Powarenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Korny Kornflake!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powarenko shoots in and bounces Kornflake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Powarenko wants to control from the top but Kornflake keeps moving.
Powarenko slips nicely into half guard.
Powarenko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kornflake defends it well.
Kornflake looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powarenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kornflake pushes Powarenko off looking to stand but Powarenko dives back in and keeps control.
Powarenko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kornflake is looking to escape.
Powarenko trying to control the action but Kornflake is working from the bottom.
Powarenko has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kornflake defend it? Powarenko steps over the head and cranks it - Kornflake is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Powarenko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Slavonik Powarenko!
In defeat, Korny Kornflake stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bah, he was lucky.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reuben Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjj Pro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjj Pro is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reuben Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bjj Pro!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pro shoots in but no luck this time.
Cox missing with a left hand there. Pro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice takedown defense from Cox. No joy for Pro on that attempt.
Pro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pro feints and as Cox raises his hands in defense, Pro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cox is trying to keep Pro in close.
Pro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pro passes Cox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pro is thwarting Cox's attempts to control the position.
Cox won't allow Pro to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pro stalling.
Cox is trying to maintain the position but Pro is very close to passing his half guard.
Pro is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bjj Pro was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reuben Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Pro.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cox.
Cox throws a body shot but no joy.
Cox misses with a body kick.
Cox connects with an inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cox.
Pro looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cox misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cox catches Pro napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Pro to the canvas!
Pro is rocked!
Cox slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pro is still in real trouble! Can Cox finish him?
Cox in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Pro is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reuben Cox!
Reuben Cox seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pope Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernie Bezoink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bezoink has chosen Fuel as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pope Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernie Bezoink!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bezoink's calf.
Bezoink misses the jab.
Bezoink tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fish paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bezoink throws a sloppy head kick and Fish moves out of range easily.
Bezoink has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fish works the jab nicely.
Fish scores with a nice head shot.
Bezoink walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fish.
Bezoink changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fish looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bezoink wants to stand but Fish has his arm trapped.
Bezoink moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bezoink tries to stand but Fish is controlling his head.
Fish wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bezoink working the strikes but Fish uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Fish has one foot on Bezoink's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bezoink takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fish thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bezoink if he has to take too many more of those.
Some wild striking there from Bezoink.
A head kick misses from Bezoink.
Bezoink avoids the head kick by Fish.
Bezoink throws a hook to the side of Fish's head but Fish sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pope Fish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fish lands a two punch combo.
Bezoink lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fish takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bezoink checks a low kick from Fish.
Fish throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bezoink tries to clinch there but Fish circles away.
Fish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bezoink.
Bezoink rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bezoink checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bezoink rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fish pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bezoink connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fish. Fish circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bezoink with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fish to score with a decent uppercut.
Fish throws a hook to the side of Bezoink's head but Bezoink sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fish misses with a leg kick.
Fish throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bezoink moves out of range of the body kick from Fish.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but Bezoink is just out of range.
Bezoink tries to clinch up but Fish circles away and keeps his distance.
Fish is looking to score with low kicks.
Bezoink connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish tries to work over Bezoink's front leg with a kick but Bezoink checks it.
Bezoink throws a body kick that misses.
Bezoink shoots for a takedown but Fish saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fish connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good standup being displayed there by Fish as he connects with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bezoink 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 Fish has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fish and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bezoink tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fish, right into the meat.
Nice straight punches there by Fish. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fish.
Fish takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fish moves out of range of the strikes.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but Bezoink is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fish 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 Bezoink has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bezoink and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bezoink lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bezoink tries a low kick but Fish avoids it.
Fish throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A punch combination from Bezoink misses.
Fish connects with an inside leg kick.
Bezoink fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fish manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Fish blocks the low kick.
Fish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bezoink was well out of range. Poor timing from Fish.
Bezoink lands a really nice looking cross but Fish seems unphased.
Fish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fish fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bezoink looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bezoink looks to land a combination but Fish avoids it well.
Bezoink keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bezoink tries to clinch but Fish moves out of range.
Fish avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bezoink tries a head kick but it misses.
Bezoink takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fish throws a head kick that half lands.
Fish blocks the body kick.
Bezoink rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but Bezoink is just out of range.
Bezoink works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pope Fish 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.
Bezoink tries to close the distance and clinch but Fish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bezoink on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bezoink scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pope Fish is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Fish.
Bezoink tries to work over Fish's front leg with a kick but Fish checks it.
Bezoink digs a good hook to Fish's body.
Bezoink misses with a few strikes there.
Bezoink takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bezoink throws a head kick that misses.
Fish connects with an inside leg kick.
Fish pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bezoink avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bezoink tries to clinch there but Fish circles away.
Bezoink fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but Bezoink is just out of range.
Fish misses with an attempted mid 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!
Bezoink dives in and grabs Fish's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fish pushes down on Bezoink's head and hops out.
Fish scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bezoink throws a body punch but Fish moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Fish.
Fish is looking to wear down Bezoink with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fish chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bezoink doesn't manage to clinch there - Fish circles away.
Fish bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fish connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bezoink is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fish.
Fish lands a leg kick that knocks Bezoink off balance momentarily.
Bezoink tries to clinch but Fish is having none of it.
Fish scores with a leg kick.
Fish has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fish misses with a body kick.
Fish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fish. Bezoink does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ernie Bezoink is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fish looks to land a body kick but Bezoink moved away.
Fish keeps the fight on the outside.
Bezoink throws a leg kick but Fish sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fish.
Bezoink lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bezoink doesn't manage to clinch there - Fish circles away.
Bezoink misses with a hook.
Fish swats away the attempt to clinch by Bezoink.
Fish misses with a wild body shot.
Bezoink misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fish.
Fish is looking to score with low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bezoink looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bezoink shoots in for a takedown but Fish shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bezoink gets a clinch.
Fish breaks from the clinch.
Fish throws a big shot that misses.
Bezoink takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bezoink connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bezoink takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink stalks Fish and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fish's face. Fish staggers backwards, shaken.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fish checks a leg kick.
Bezoink tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fish connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bezoink momentarily.
Bezoink lands a body shot.
Fish works Bezoink's body with a nice hook.
Bezoink's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fish checks a low kick from Bezoink.
Bezoink misses the shot to the body.
Bezoink is breathing heavily.
Bezoink on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fish lands a nice shot that snaps Bezoink's head back.
Bezoink misses with a hook
and Fish counters with a right hand to the body.
Bezoink has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bezoink throws a right and a left that Fish avoids nicely.
Fish pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bezoink is out of range and Fish settles back down.
That kick from Fish tenderised Bezoink's leg. Bezoink is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bezoink takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fish moves out of range as Bezoink strikes.
Fish lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Fish blocks the leg kick.
Fish fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fish stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fish wants it to stay on the feet.
Pope Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernie Bezoink.
Bezoink misses with a leg kick.
Fish with a jab.
Fish scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fish connects with a solid leg kick.
Fish scores with a leg kick.
Fish lands a lovely overhand right.
Fish scores with a shot to the body.
Fish connects with an inside leg kick.
Bezoink moves in looking to clinch but Fish pushes him off.
Fish misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fish moves out of range as Bezoink throws a body kick.
Fish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bezoink dodges the punch combination from Fish.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bezoink.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pope Fish dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fish throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bezoink misses with a body shot.
Bezoink with a jab.
Bezoink fails to land with a series of punches.
Fish ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bezoink shoots in for a takedown but Fish shows good takedown defense.
Fish checks the leg kick.
A head kick from Fish lands but Bezoink takes it in his stride.
Bezoink takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bezoink is looking to chop away at Fish's legs.
Some wild striking there from Fish.
Fish on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bezoink. Bezoink obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bezoink manages to avoid it.
Fish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bezoink manages to avoid it.
Fish throws a leg kick
and Bezoink counters by moving into the clinch.
Fish breaks the clinch.
Nice jab there from Bezoink.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bezoink tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fish sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bezoink somewhat.
Fish throws a leg kick but Bezoink sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bezoink takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bezoink has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fish.
Bezoink tries to clinch but Fish is having none of it.
Bezoink throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fish throws a head kick that misses.
Fish throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bezoink swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fish lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bezoink manages to avoid it.
A combination from Bezoink does no damage.
Bezoink takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fish throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bezoink misses with a wild combination.
Bezoink lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezoink is looking to clinch.
Fish displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bezoink throws out the jab.
Bezoink avoids a kick to the body.
Fish goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bezoink on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fish looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fish connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Bezoink misses.
Fish thumps Bezoink with a low kick.
Bezoink moves in looking to clinch but Fish pushes him off.
Fish lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bezoink takes a step back to recover.
Bezoink ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fish connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Fish.
Fish keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bezoink tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fish feints and then cracks Bezoink's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bezoink down.
Bezoink misses with a wild combination.
Bezoink wants to land a leg kick but Fish is out of range.
Fish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bezoink.
Fish just misses with a punch to the body.
Fish digs a good body shot into Bezoink's ribs.
Fish looks to land a combination but Bezoink avoids it well.
Fish throws a head kick that misses.
Bezoink looks to clinch
and Fish counters with a thumping low kick.
Bezoink misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bezoink fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fish manages to avoid it.
Bezoink moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bezoink tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Fish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Fish blocks the low kick.
A slow jab from Fish misses its intended target.
Fish needs to keep his hands up - Bezoink had a free shot at his head there.
Fish takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fish avoids the head kick by Bezoink.
Fish jabs Bezoink to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bezoink avoids the head kick by Fish.
Fish blocks a jab.
A combination from Fish does no damage.
Fish throws a body shot but no joy.
Ernie Bezoink has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bezoink is defended easily by Fish.
Pope Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernie Bezoink.
Bezoink misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bezoink ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fish moves away.
A head kick misses from Bezoink.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pope Fish showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fish, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pope Fish!
Pope Fish managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Olynyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olynyk kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jag - Versace. The key to victory for Kelly Olynyk has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kelly Olynyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Adrian Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olynyk moves into range and clinches up with Lewis.
Lewis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Olynyk prevents it.
Lewis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Olynyk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lewis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Olynyk pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kelly Olynyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Lewis.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lewis has a takedown stuffed.
Lewis closes the distance and clinches up with Olynyk, looking for a takedown. Lewis pushes Olynyk against the cage but Olynyk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Olynyk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lewis, pushing him back against the cage.
Olynyk breaks from the clinch.
Olynyk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Olynyk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lewis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Olynyk prevents it.
Olynyk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olynyk gets a clinch.
Olynyk lands a nice knee to the body.
Olynyk stops a takedown attempt from Lewis.
Lewis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Olynyk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olynyk drives through and clinches with Lewis against the cage.
Olynyk manages to break the clinch.
Lewis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown but Olynyk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lewis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Olynyk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis shoots in and drives through. Olynyk sprawls well.
Olynyk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lewis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olynyk darts in and clinches Lewis up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Olynyk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lewis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olynyk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lewis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Olynyk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lewis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Olynyk is fending him off so far but Lewis persists. Nope, Olynyk circles away and we're back to standing.
Lewis looks winded!
Lewis gets tackled into the cage by Olynyk. Olynyk maintains the clinch.
Olynyk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Olynyk leaning against his opponent.
Lewis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Olynyk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lewis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Olynyk is defending well.
Olynyk gets underhooks to prevent Lewis's takedown attempt.
Lewis wants a takedown.
Olynyk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Olynyk manages to break the clinch.
Olynyk pushes Lewis up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Olynyk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Olynyk gets underhooks to prevent Lewis's takedown attempt.
Lewis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Olynyk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lewis is trying to pull guard but Olynyk has him pressed against the cage.
Olynyk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Olynyk breaks from the clinch.
Kelly Olynyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olynyk moves into the clinch.
Olynyk scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olynyk lands a shoulder strike.
Lewis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Olynyk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Olynyk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lewis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Olynyk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lewis is working for takedown but Olynyk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Olynyk breaks from the clinch.
Olynyk moves into range and clinches up with Lewis.
Olynyk stalls.
Olynyk prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Olynyk scores a nice knee to the body.
Lewis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Olynyk can't fight it off and eventually Lewis manages to take the fight to the floor. Olynyk looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Olynyk is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Olynyk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Olynyk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Olynyk rushes Lewis and presses him up against the cage.
Olynyk stalling against the cage.
Lewis jumps guard but Olynyk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lewis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Olynyk to keep the fight standing.
Olynyk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Olynyk breaks from the clinch.
Olynyk rushes Lewis and presses him up against the cage.
Lewis is trying to pull guard but Olynyk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kelly Olynyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Lewis.
Olynyk effectively controlling the action here.
Lewis is working for takedown but Olynyk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Olynyk has Lewis pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Olynyk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Olynyk missing with knees to the body.
Olynyk pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Olynyk as the two fighters clinch.
Olynyk stops a takedown attempt from Lewis.
Lewis goes for a takedown attempt but Olynyk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Olynyk closes the distance and pushes Lewis back into the cage.
Lewis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Olynyk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A body shot lands from Olynyk.
Olynyk breaks from the clinch.
Kelly Olynyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Olynyk pushes Lewis up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Olynyk.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Lewis letting Olynyk take a breather here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olynyk gets underhooks to prevent Lewis's takedown attempt.
Lewis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Olynyk prevents it.
Olynyk has Lewis pushed against the cage.
Olynyk gets underhooks to prevent Lewis's takedown attempt.
Olynyk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Olynyk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kelly Olynyk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Olynyk lands with a short shot to the head.
Olynyk digs a right hand underneath Lewis's ribcage. Lewis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Olynyk.
Olynyk stops a takedown attempt from Lewis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olynyk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Olynyk is looking to clinch.
Olynyk tries to clinch
and Lewis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Olynyk's guard.
Lewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olynyk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Olynyk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Olynyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Adrian Lewis hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Olynyk has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olynyk breaks from the clinch.
Lewis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Olynyk. Olynyk obviously looking to wear him down.
Olynyk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown but Olynyk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lewis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lewis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Olynyk counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis gets tackled into the cage by Olynyk. Olynyk maintains the clinch.
Lewis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Olynyk smiles and moves away.
Olynyk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Olynyk dominated that second round.
That's time! Olynyk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Olynyk moves into the clinch.
Lewis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Olynyk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lewis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lewis tries to pull guard but Olynyk won't allow it.
Kelly Olynyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Lewis.
Olynyk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Olynyk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt.
Olynyk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Olynyk duly obliges.
It looks like Adrian Lewis has been cut.
Olynyk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis can do to turn this around?
Lewis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olynyk swinging wildly here.
Nice takedown defense from Olynyk. No joy for Lewis on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis fails with the takedown
and Olynyk counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Lewis falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kelly Olynyk!
Kelly Olynyk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daiki Tanimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Mcdevett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcdevett is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Walk Alone - Saliva. Stan Mcdevett will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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192 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daiki Tanimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Mcdevett!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanimoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcdevett throws a right and a left that Tanimoto avoids nicely.
A jab from Mcdevett misses.
Tanimoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcdevett.
No joy there for Mcdevett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcdevett throws an overhand right that lands on Tanimoto's shoulder, as Tanimoto tries to avoid the shot.
Mcdevett blocks a head kick by Tanimoto.
Mcdevett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tanimoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Mcdevett finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mcdevett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tanimoto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tanimoto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mcdevett controls the pace.
Tanimoto looking for a guillotine here but Mcdevett defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdevett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stan Mcdevett has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A good leg kick by Tanimoto.
Mcdevett avoids the head kick by Tanimoto.
Mcdevett fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcdevett misses with a hook. Tanimoto ducked under it nicely.
Tanimoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcdevett 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.
Mcdevett blocks a head kick by Tanimoto.
Mcdevett throws a combination that misses
and Tanimoto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tanimoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mcdevett wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tanimoto drops back looking for a leg! Mcdevett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcdevett manages to kick Tanimoto off! Tanimoto jumps back into Mcdevett's guard.
Mcdevett 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.
Mcdevett pulls Tanimoto in close to his closed guard and prevents Tanimoto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tanimoto stopping the sweep attempt from Mcdevett.
Mcdevett is trying to control the position but Tanimoto postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stan Mcdevett has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tanimoto slips under a jab from Mcdevett.
Tanimoto slips under a jab from Mcdevett.
Mcdevett moves out of range of the body kick.
Tanimoto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some wild striking there from Mcdevett.
Tanimoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mcdevett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcdevett lands a two punch combo.
Tanimoto closes the distance and clinches.
Tanimoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mcdevett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daiki Tanimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanimoto looking for a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcdevett lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mcdevett pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mcdevett has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tanimoto regains guard immediately.
Tanimoto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcdevett is aware though and is defending well.
Tanimoto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tanimoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcdevett manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanimoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tanimoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcdevett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcdevett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcdevett pulls Tanimoto in close to prevent any damage.
Mcdevett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tanimoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tanimoto postures up in Mcdevett's guard and throws a big left but Mcdevett blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tanimoto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tanimoto throwing strikes but missing.
Tanimoto throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcdevett controlling the position.
Tanimoto 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.
Mcdevett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stan Mcdevett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mcdevett tests Tanimoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tanimoto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcdevett tries to avoid it but Tanimoto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcdevett to the ground. Mcdevett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tanimoto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mcdevett wants the takedown. Tanimoto is fighting it off but Mcdevett persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tanimoto's guard against the cage.
Mcdevett wants to stand but Tanimoto is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tanimoto is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mcdevett frees his head nicely. Oh but Tanimoto has switched to an armbar! Mcdevett is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Daiki Tanimoto!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Daiki Tanimoto waved his t-shirt featuring Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Army (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Aragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Army comes to the cage accompanied by Tiger Army - Incorporeal. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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200 lbs
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195 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiger Army!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Aragon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Army on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Aragon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good leg kick by Army there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Army thumps Aragon with a low kick.
We've been hearing reports that Army has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Aragon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aragon throws a lazy head kick
and Army counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aragon's guard now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Army preventing the sweep.
Aragon controls Army momentarily but Army frees himself.
Army wants to pass the guard but Aragon is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Army thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Army trying to control the position from guard on top but Aragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aragon pulls Army in to control the position.
Army looking to sit in guard and control but Aragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Army preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Army wants to control but Aragon passes easily into half guard.
Army is looking for a sweep. Aragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aragon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Army knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army is trying to get back to full guard.
Aragon is looking to take a break and control but Army is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Army is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aragon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Army manages to get to full guard.
Army is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army is trying to keep Aragon in close.
Aragon wants to pass the guard but Army is keeping the position.
Aragon throwing strikes from guard but Army blocks nicely.
Aragon distracts Army with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Army manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aragon manages to get himself to full guard.
Aragon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Army controls the pace.
Aragon wants to sweep here but Army controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon wants to hit a switch here but Army passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aragon there!
Army wants to control the pace but Aragon is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Army dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Army fails with a takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Army, right into the meat.
Army throws the left hand but Aragon avoids the punch easily.
Aragon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Army scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aragon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Army stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aragon.
Aragon misses with a body kick.
Army takes one to the chin there.
Army scoring well with a low kick there.
Army fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aragon is out of range.
Army on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aragon. Aragon obviously looking to wear him down.
Army tries to clinch up.
Army swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aragon scores with a head kick. Army tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army connects with a solid leg kick.
Aragon throws a leg kick that misses.
Army doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Army uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aragon.
Aragon scores with a head kick.
It looks like Tiger Army has been cut.
Army lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aragon circles away quickly and effectively.
Army closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aragon's guard.
Aragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aragon wants to sweep here but Army controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Army drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aragon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Army has Aragon in his guard.
Tiger Army overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Army is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aragon defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Army looking for a sweep. Not yet Army, not yet.
Army trying to control the position.
Aragon trying to control but Army is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon stopping the sweep attempt from Army.
Army looking for a guillotine here but Aragon defends easily.
Army lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Army pushes down on Aragon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Army is looking for submissions but instead, Aragon has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army trying to control but Aragon is working from the bottom.
Aragon wants to sweep but no luck.
Aragon trying to keep a closed guard but Army is proving a slippery customer.
Army preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aragon trying to keep a closed guard but Army is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tiger Army will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tiger Army's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Aragon cracks Army with a good jab.
Aragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Army.
Aragon throws a head kick but Army moves out of range.
Aragon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Army is out of range and Aragon settles back down.
Aragon misses with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aragon.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aragon, right into the meat.
Army throws a leg kick but Aragon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Army fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diego Aragon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Army thuds a left hand into Aragon's body.
Army throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aragon counters with a body kick that stops Army in his tracks momentarily.
Aragon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Army lands with a nice body kick.
Army ducks under a wild hook from Aragon.
Army blocks a head kick by Aragon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army lands a nice hook to Aragon's body. Aragon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aragon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Army fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good work by Aragon as he checks the leg kick.
Army goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aragon tests Army's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aragon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Army.
Army swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aragon scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Aragon misses.
Army shoots in looking for a takedown. Aragon tries to sprawl out of it but Army keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aragon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Army thumps Aragon with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aragon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragon scores with a body shot.
Army is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Army gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aragon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aragon cracks Army with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Army tried to score with a low kick but Aragon checks it.
Aragon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego Aragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aragon swats away the attempt to clinch by Army.
Aragon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Army. That did some damage!
Army takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aragon is looking to slow Army down with leg kicks.
Aragon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aragon swings for the body but Army moves out of range.
Aragon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Army throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Army throws out a loose jab but Aragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aragon checks a leg kick.
Army shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiger Army. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aragon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Army misses with an uppercut. Aragon saw that one coming.
Aragon blocks a jab.
Diego Aragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aragon throws out a leg kick but Army moves out of range and Aragon only half commits.
Army throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Army checks the leg kick.
Army throws a jab but it's blocked by Aragon.
Army blocks the body kick.
Army clobbers Aragon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aragon slips a jab from Army.
Aragon moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Army misses with a low kick as Aragon jumps back.
Army lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aragon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Aragon looks to land a body kick but Army moved away.
Army lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aragon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Army's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aragon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Army moves out of range as Aragon throws a body kick.
Aragon throws a body punch but Army moves out of range.
Army moves out of range of the body kick.
Aragon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Army.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Army has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aragon.
Nice defenses there by Army.
Tiger Army is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aragon throws a wild body kick that Army sees coming a mile off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Aragon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Army has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arkady Balagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurtis Couturier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couturier comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Forever Angel kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arkady Balagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurtis Couturier!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balagan fails with a takedown attempt.
Balagan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Balagan throwing strikes from guard but Couturier blocks nicely.
Balagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Couturier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Couturier controlling Balagan's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couturier keeping moving, preventing Balagan from controlling successfully.
Balagan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Couturier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kurtis Couturier was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Couturier throws a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Balagan.
A swing and a miss from Couturier.
Couturier misses with a hook.
Kurtis Couturier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Balagan with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arkady Balagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Couturier as Balagan shoots in.
Balagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couturier manages to avoid it.
Balagan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Balagan throwing strikes from guard but Couturier blocks nicely.
Balagan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Couturier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Couturier pulls Balagan in close to prevent any damage.
Balagan 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.
Balagan lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balagan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Couturier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Couturier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balagan is looking to work some ground and pound but Couturier has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couturier working a defensive guard here.
Balagan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Couturier seems keen to control Balagan's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Balagan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kurtis Couturier wasn't active enough on the ground.
Couturier misses with a looping left.
Balagan misses with a body shot.
Couturier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balagan.
Couturier scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot lands for Couturier.
Couturier looks to score with a jab to the body but Balagan is just out of range.
Couturier missing with a left hand there. Balagan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balagan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Couturier as he jumps to the side.
Couturier moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balagan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Couturier clinches up against the cage.
Couturier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Balagan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Couturier working a defensive guard here.
Balagan throwing strikes from guard but Couturier blocks nicely.
Balagan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Balagan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Couturier wants to control but Balagan postures up.
Balagan lands a few punches from side control.
Balagan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Couturier some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couturier managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Balagan.
Couturier is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balagan is putting a hurting on Couturier here, landing some big shots from side control.
Balagan lands an elbow.
Couturier is not content to let Balagan control the position.
Balagan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Couturier struggling a bit here.
Couturier trying his best to control but Balagan has mounted him.
Couturier just holding on.
Balagan looking to secure an arm triangle but Couturier defends it well.
Couturier is in a horrible position here. Balagan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Couturier is squirming around, avoiding Balagan's attempts to control the action.
Balagan with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arkady Balagan 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.
Balagan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Couturier manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Couturier has Balagan pulled in close to control his posture.
Balagan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Couturier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Balagan trying to control but Couturier is working from the bottom.
Arkady Balagan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Balagan throwing strikes but missing.
Couturier keeping full guard, as Balagan tries to pass.
Couturier will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Couturier working a defensive guard here.
Balagan trying to control but Couturier is working from the bottom.
Couturier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kurtis Couturier.
Couturier has closed the distance and engaged Balagan in a clinch.
Balagan is trying to pull guard but Couturier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balagan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Couturier walks away with a smile on his face. Balagan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Couturier rushes Balagan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Couturier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Balagan jumps guard but Couturier stands there with Balagan around his waist. Balagan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arkady Balagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balagan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balagan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Couturier smiles and moves away.
A big left from Couturier misses.
Balagan ducks under a wild hook from Couturier.
Couturier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Balagan fails to pull guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Couturier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Couturier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Couturier pushes Balagan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couturier lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balagan is trying to pull guard but Couturier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Balagan being controlled against the cage.
Couturier scores with a shot to the side of Balagan's head.
Couturier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Couturier.
Balagan tries to pull guard but Couturier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Couturier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couturier has a couple of punches blocked by Balagan.
Balagan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Couturier lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Couturier.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Couturier.
Couturier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Couturier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Couturier lands with a short shot to the head.
Balagan jumps guard but Couturier stands there with Balagan around his waist. Balagan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Couturier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Couturier scores with a shot to the side of Balagan's head.
Balagan jumps guard but Couturier stands there with Balagan around his waist. Balagan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Balagan jumps guard but Couturier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Couturier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Couturier holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Balagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couturier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couturier taking a breather.
Couturier lands a shoulder strike.
Balagan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Couturier tries to throw a body punch but Balagan avoids it by throwing Couturier back against the cage.
Balagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Couturier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balagan's elbow.
Balagan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Couturier to keep the fight standing.
Couturier lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Couturier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Balagan tries to pull guard but Couturier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Balagan takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurtis Couturier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Couturier is looking to clinch but Balagan is avoiding it.
Couturier misses with an uppercut. Balagan saw that one coming.
Balagan shoots in for a takedown but Couturier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Couturier throws a nice looking combination but Balagan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Balagan slips under a jab from Couturier.
Balagan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Couturier missing with a left hand there. Balagan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balagan takes one to the chin there.
Balagan misses with a body shot.
Couturier throws a jab but it's blocked by Balagan.
Couturier rushes Balagan and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Couturier.
A shot in the inside from Couturier.
Balagan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Balagan tries to pull guard but Couturier won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arkady Balagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couturier lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Couturier.
Couturier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balagans head.
Couturier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Balagan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Couturier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balagan slips a jab from Couturier.
Couturier lands with an uppercut that bounces Balagan off the cage and back into range.
Couturier lands a really nice looking cross but Balagan seems unphased.
Balagan shoots for a double leg takedown but Couturier sprawls well. He's pushed Balagan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Couturier throws out a loose jab but Balagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Couturier clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Couturier lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Couturier.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Couturier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A left hand lands to the body for Couturier.
Kurtis Couturier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balagan takes a shot to the head.
Couturier misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Couturier to work.
Balagan is trying to pull guard but Couturier has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Couturier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Couturier tries to throw a body punch but Balagan avoids it by throwing Couturier back against the cage.
Couturier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Couturier misses with some punches.
Balagan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Balagan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Couturier smiles and moves away.
Couturier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balagan looking to score a takedown here. Couturier is defending well but Balagan drives through and ends up in Couturier's guard.
Balagan throws a big elbow that misses.
Balagan lands a couple of elbows.
Couturier looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Couturier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Couturier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Balagan is aware though and is defending well.
Couturier is trying to control the position but Balagan postures up.
Balagan postures up and lands a big shot to Couturier's brow.
Balagan trying to control but Couturier is working from the bottom.
Balagan is looking to work some ground and pound but Couturier has wrist control.
Balagan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Couturier's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Balagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Couturier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balagan postures up.
Couturier looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Balagan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Couturier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Balagan has managed to get both his arms back between Couturier's legs - danger averted.
Balagan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Balagan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Balagan throws a big elbow that misses.
Balagan postures up and lands a big shot to Couturier's brow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Couturier keeping moving, preventing Balagan from controlling successfully.
Couturier looking to control.
Couturier has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Balagan postures up in Couturier's guard and throws a big left but Couturier blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurtis Couturier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Couturier has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurtis Couturier!
Our winner, Kurtis Couturier, 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chase Rouch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Stapleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rouch comes to the cage accompanied by Can I. Stapleton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stick To Your Guns - Against Them All kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Chase Rouch could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeremy Stapleton's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chase Rouch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Stapleton!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stapleton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rouch back to the cage. Stapleton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed right hand from Stapleton misses the target.
Stapleton misses the shot to the body.
Stapleton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rouch was well out of range. Poor timing from Stapleton.
Stapleton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch combination from Stapleton misses.
Rouch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stapleton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rouch tries to score with a low kick but Stapleton moves his leg out of the way.
Rouch doesn't manage to clinch there - Stapleton circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rouch slips under a jab from Stapleton.
Rouch slips under a jab.
Stapleton misses with an uppercut.
Rouch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stapleton scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rouch throws a body kick that misses.
Rouch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stapleton misses with a series of wild punches.
Stapleton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stapleton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stapleton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stapleton just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stapleton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rouch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stapleton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rouch was well out of range. Poor timing from Stapleton.
Stapleton lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stapleton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Stapleton misses its intended target.
Rouch moves out of range of the strikes.
Stapleton takes a swing at Rouch's ribcage but misses.
Jeremy Stapleton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stapleton throws a leg kick but Rouch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stapleton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rouch was well out of range. Poor timing from Stapleton.
Stapleton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stapleton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rouch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stapleton.
Stapleton just misses with a punch to the body.
Stapleton misses the shot to the body.
Rouch checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rouch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Stapleton misses the target.
Rouch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stapleton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stapleton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stapleton has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rouch is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rouch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stapleton.
Stapleton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rouch moves away.
Stapleton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Stapleton.
Rouch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Stapleton lands a body shot.
Stapleton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stapleton circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Rouch to the canvas! Rouch doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Stapleton keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Stapleton!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Stapleton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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pop
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RATING
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