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Highland Games 88 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between MT Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Strazas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts comes to the cage accompanied by Rockstar. MT Roberts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, MT Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcelo Strazas!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strazas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roberts avoids the head kick by Strazas.
Strazas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roberts.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Roberts has Strazas pressed against the cage, preventing Strazas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roberts lands an elbow just above Strazas 's eye.
It looks like Marcelo Strazas has been cut.
Strazas is trying to break free.
Strazas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Roberts lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Roberts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts drags the fight down to the ground.
Strazas is looking to stand up but Roberts won't let him.
Roberts seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Roberts controls Strazas momentarily but Strazas frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roberts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roberts is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Strazas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Roberts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strazas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strazas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roberts has a closed guard, preventing Strazas from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strazas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strazas wants it to stay on the feet.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Strazas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MT Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strazas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts tries to counter with a takedown but Strazas is quick to defend against it.
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Roberts tries to clinch there but Strazas circles away.
Strazas throws out a counter right but Roberts avoids it with no problem.
Strazas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Strazas throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts takes the fight into the clinch.
Strazas looking to stall.
Roberts breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick from Strazas.
Strazas lands a lovely overhand right.
Roberts takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strazas throws a head kick that half lands.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Strazas.
Roberts moves out of range of the strikes.
Roberts misses with an uppercut
and Strazas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strazas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roberts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strazas avoids it really well and circles away.
Roberts has closed the distance and engaged Strazas in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws a knee to the head but misses.
Strazas is trying to maintain a safe position but Roberts gets an underhook and turns Strazas into the cage.
Strazas is trying to push Roberts away but Roberts has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Strazas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strazas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Strazas working aggressively here.
Roberts scores with a knee to the head.
Strazas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Strazas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Roberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strazas connects with a solid leg kick.
Strazas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jab from Strazas.
Strazas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Roberts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Strazas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcelo Strazas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Roberts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Roberts moves out of range of the body kick from Strazas.
A head kick misses from Strazas.
Strazas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marcelo Strazas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts ducks under a wild hook from Strazas.
The crowd cheers as Strazas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roberts doesn't seem phased though.
Strazas connects with a high kick.
Roberts walks forward, straight into a front kick from Strazas.
Strazas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Roberts tries to clinch but Strazas is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strazas throws a looping overhand right but Roberts ducks down to avoid it.
Roberts shoots in but Strazas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strazas throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Strazas counter with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Roberts or perhaps it was just good defense by Strazas, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MT Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Strazas.
Strazas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Strazas's corner calls for a 1-2. Strazas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Strazas shows good takedown defense.
Strazas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MT Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strazas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strazas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Strazas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Strazas misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strazas as he jumps to the side.
Strazas connects with a high kick.
Strazas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roberts closes the distance and clinches.
Roberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roberts slips a straight right by Strazas.
Marcelo Strazas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Strazas slaps away a takedown attempt from Roberts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roberts tries to clinch but Strazas is having none of it.
Strazas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roberts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strazas is fending him off so far but Roberts persists. Nope, Strazas circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts takes a kick to the side of the head.
Roberts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strazas pinned against the cage. Strazas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Strazas throws a head kick that misses.
Strazas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Roberts gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strazas misses with a head kick.
Roberts wants to clinch.
Strazas looks to land a combination. Roberts sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Roberts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strazas avoids it really well and circles away.
Strazas lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Strazas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcelo Strazas's cut.
That's time! Roberts'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!
Strazas keeps Roberts at a distance using the push kick.
Roberts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strazas throws a head kick that Roberts semi-blocks.
Strazas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A good leg kick by Strazas.
Good leg kick by Strazas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Strazas counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strazas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts is looking to counter the offense by Strazas and move into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strazas. That's going to slow Roberts down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strazas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts tries to clinch there but Strazas circles away.
Strazas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roberts wants to clinch.
Strazas looks to land a left hand but Roberts moved out of range nicely.
Strazas scores with a head kick.
Roberts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Strazas avoids it really well and circles away.
Strazas throws out a counter right but Roberts avoids it with no problem.
Strazas connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Strazas.
Roberts manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Strazas on his heels. He'll look to pass Strazas's guard now, I'm sure.
We've been hearing that Roberts has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Strazas keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roberts throws a big elbow that misses.
Roberts stopping the sweep attempt from Strazas.
Strazas wants to stand and escape but Roberts is having none of it.
Strazas keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Strazas controlling Roberts's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strazas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Strazas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roberts will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A jab lands there for Strazas.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Strazas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Roberts working away.
Strazas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roberts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roberts cracks Strazas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Strazas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roberts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strazas, who protects the arm well.
Roberts trying to control the action but Strazas is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strazas is looking for a sweep.
Roberts is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Strazas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Strazas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roberts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Strazas struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strazas tries to buck Roberts off but Roberts is having none of it.
MT Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcelo Strazas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Strazas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strazas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Strazas!
In defeat, MT Roberts stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tonight, he was the better fighter. I will be back better than either. Thank you all for the support!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calixtro Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calixtro Guerrero will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renato Sobral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Calixtro Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral swings for the body but Guerrero moves out of range.
Guerrero instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Guerrero lands a body shot in the clinch.
Guerrero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sobral backwards.
Guerrero lands with a short shot to the head.
Guerrero lands an uppercut.
Guerrero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sobral backwards.
Guerrero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sobral is breathing heavily.
Guerrero lands a hook that snaps the head of Sobral backwards.
Guerrero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Guerrero lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerrero pushes Sobral back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Guerrero.
A shot in the inside from Guerrero.
Guerrero lands with a left to the head.
Guerrero lands a right hand.
Guerrero will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sobral up against the cage.
Guerrero pushes Sobral back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Guerrero.
Sobral takes a shot to the head.
Guerrero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Guerrero pushes Sobral back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Guerrero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sobral backwards.
Guerrero scores with a shoulder strike.
Guerrero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sobral backwards.
A short uppercut from Guerrero.
Guerrero creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sobral's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sobral drops to his knees and Guerrero pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calixtro Guerrero!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angel Adriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angel Adriel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angel Adriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Bourne!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adriel cracks Bourne with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bourne looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Adriel finish him?
Bourne is rocked!
It looks like Liam Bourne has been cut.
Bourne drops his hands momentarily. Adriel doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Bourne staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Bourne doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Angel Adriel!
Angel Adriel gave a mention to Big Bear Nutrition 160Q in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bratt Nardello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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267 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bratt Nardello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Collins!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nardello to score with a decent uppercut.
Collins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Collins throws a combination. Nardello tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Collins jabs Nardello right on the nose. Nardello blinks but takes it well.
Collins is looking to clinch.
Nardello went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice body punch from Nardello.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nardello avoids the body shot from Collins.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Nardello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Nardello was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nardello misses with a jab to the body
enabling Collins to counter with a crisp jab.
Collins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nardello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.
Collins is looking for the big counter here.
Nardello throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Collins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nardello throws a right hand that misses
and Collins counters with a nice body shot.
Nardello throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Collins to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Collins catches Nardello right on the button with a cross.
Collins digs a good hook to Nardello's body.
Nardello seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Collins has knocked Nardello down with a huge combo! Collins steps away and waves a wobbly Nardello back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Nardello is rocked!
It looks like Bratt Nardello has been cut.
Collins throws a monster overhand right that drops Nardello! Collins follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Collins!
A very excited looking Brian Collins rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Tuomiola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Castillo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Juhani Tuomiola!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuomiola misses with a low kick.
Castillo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tuomiola manages to circle out of the way.
Tuomiola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castillo.
An attempted straight right counter from Castillo misses the target.
Castillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castillo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tuomiola looks to score with a jab to the body but Castillo is just out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tuomiola has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tuomiola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tuomiola.
Castillo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tuomiola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castillo moves away.
Castillo is looking to counter punch.
Tuomiola takes a swing at Castillo's ribcage but misses.
Tuomiola scores with a takedown into Castillo's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo controls Tuomiola momentarily but Tuomiola frees himself.
Tuomiola working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuomiola is looking to work some ground and pound but Castillo has wrist control.
Tuomiola chips away with some ground and pound.
Tuomiola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Castillo wants to stand up but Tuomiola is controlling him.
Castillo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tuomiola preventing the sweep.
Tuomiola is working Castillo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tuomiola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tuomiola cracks Castillo with a solid left hand.
Castillo wants to sweep but no luck.
Tuomiola is working Castillo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tuomiola throws an elbow that misses. Castillo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tuomiola's guard. Nice move by Castillo!
Castillo prevents Tuomiola from getting back to his feet.
Castillo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Castillo wants to control from the top but Tuomiola keeps moving.
Tuomiola wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tuomiola trying to strike off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuomiola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Castillo at a distance.
Castillo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Castillo wants to clinch up but Tuomiola keeps it at a distance.
Tuomiola digs a good hook to Castillo's body.
Tuomiola lands with a good body shot.
Castillo slips under a jab.
Tuomiola changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Castillo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Castillo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tuomiola staying calm.
Tuomiola working away.
Castillo is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo is not content to let Tuomiola control the position.
Tuomiola working the ground and pound from side control.
Tuomiola scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuomiola working the head and body with strikes.
Tuomiola in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Castillo is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castillo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tuomiola working the head with strikes.
It looks like Joe Castillo has been cut.
Castillo taking a bit of punishment here - Tuomiola scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juhani Tuomiola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Castillo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tuomiola connects with a body shot.
Tuomiola throws a body punch but Castillo moves out of range.
Castillo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tuomiola manages to circle out of the way.
Tuomiola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tuomiola swats away the attempt to clinch by Castillo.
Tuomiola scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Castillo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tuomiola scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tuomiola is taking a breather. Castillo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuomiola looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Castillo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tuomiola wants to free his trapped foot but Castillo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo trying to hold on to Tuomiola's head to control him but Tuomiola postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuomiola working over Castillo with some ground and pound. Castillo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Joe Castillo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tuomiola is taking a breather. Castillo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tuomiola lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jeez, Joe Castillo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joe Castillo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Juhani Tuomiola!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Wilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christopher Wilt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bob Simpson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Christopher Wilt!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilt misses with a kick to the body.
Simpson throws a body punch but Wilt moves out of range.
Simpson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simpson loads up on a big right hand but Wilt slips the punch.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilt with the counter takedown but Simpson avoids it easily.
Bob Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Wilt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Simpson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wilt counters with a takedown into side control.
Simpson is looking to regain half guard here but Wilt keeps moving and retains side control.
Wilt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wilt is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilt is putting a hurting on Simpson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Simpson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wilt throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wilt prevents Simpson from escaping the position.
Wilt works to advance to full mount. Simpson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wilt throws some wild stikes that Simpson manages to avoid easily.
Wilt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilt looking to control but Simpson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simpson tries to hold on but Wilt pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilt jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Simpson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wilt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simpson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilt trying to control the action but Simpson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilt has hold of Simpson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Simpson seems comfortable defending it but Wilt has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Simpson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Simpson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wilt couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christopher Wilt!
A very excited looking Christopher Wilt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chiyono Fuji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Marduk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marduk has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It's A Fight as his entrance music. The key to victory for Chiyono Fuji has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chiyono Fuji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Marduk!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marduk wants to clinch.
Marduk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fuji throws a body punch but Marduk moves out of range.
Marduk tries to counter with a clinch but Fuji shakes him off and moves away.
Marduk tries to clinch but Fuji is having none of it.
A punch lands to the side of Marduk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fuji looks to score with a jab to the body but Marduk is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuji looks to land a left hand but Marduk moved out of range nicely.
Fuji misses with a straight right.
Marduk wants to clinch
letting Fuji counter with a right hand.
It looks like Craig Marduk has been cut.
Marduk wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuji throws a series of punches but Marduk avoids them all with ease.
Marduk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fuji circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marduk slips a straight right by Fuji.
Marduk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marduk moves in looking to clinch but Fuji pushes him off.
Marduk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fuji throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marduk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fuji dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marduk tries to clinch
and Fuji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fuji throws a nice looking combination but Marduk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Fuji has knocked Marduk down with a huge combo! Fuji steps away and waves a wobbly Marduk back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Marduk is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marduk tries to get into range but Fuji steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Marduk! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Fuji scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chiyono Fuji!
Chiyono Fuji decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teuvo Loman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Teuvo Loman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigo Gracie !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loman slips under a jab from Gracie .
As Gracie tries to get set, Loman tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie manages to avoid the attempt.
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Loman sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie moves nicely into side control.
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Loman blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has hold of Loman's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Loman seems comfortable defending it but Gracie has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Loman is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Loman is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gracie couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Gracie !
A victorious Rodrigo Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludko Struja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Struja kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is HIJACK - THE BADMAN IS ROBBIN. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ludko Struja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struja lands a slapping body shot.
Balboa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Struja misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Struja misses.
Struja moves into range and clinches up with Balboa.
Struja has Balboa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Balboa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Balboa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balboa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Struja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Struja scores with a hook to the body. Balboa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Struja cracks Balboa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Balboa slips a jab and a cross from Struja.
Balboa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Struja throws a low kick but it's checked well by Balboa.
Jab from Balboa.
Balboa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa tries to keep at a distance but Struja has taken the fight into the clinch.
Balboa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Struja pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Balboa can't find room to land a body shot as Struja controls the action.
Struja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Left hook, right uppercut from Struja.
It looks like Rocky Balboa has been cut.
Balboa ducks straight into an uppercut from Struja and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Balboa manages to regain guard straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struja lands a couple of digs.
Balboa is rocked!
Struja with a flurry of punches that miss.
Balboa can't keep his opponent in guard - Struja advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Struja is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Balboa is defending against the submission attempts here by Struja.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Balboa's head.
Struja uses his free foot to push down on Balboa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Balboa.
Struja lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Balboa is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Struja lands a big shot there that rocks Balboa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Struja can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balboa is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struja with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Balboa taking shots to the head.
Struja controlling from the full mount.
Struja can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balboa is looking to escape.
Balboa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Struja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struja raining down shots from the mount!
Struja prevents Balboa from getting the reversal.
Struja raining down shots from the mount!
Balboa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Struja cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Struja.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struja lands a heavy elbow.
Struja working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludko Struja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Balboa's cut.
That's time! Struja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Struja misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Struja is defended easily by Balboa.
A little jabbing left from Balboa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Struja's jab looks to have found its range, popping Balboa under the eye.
Struja walks into a stiff left hand from Balboa.
Ludko Struja is winning the standup battle so far.
Balboa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Struja throws a body punch but Balboa moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Struja finds it's way through Balboa's defenses.
Struja moves forwards but Balboa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Struja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Struja throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Balboa on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struja listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Balboa is still on wobbly legs! Can Struja finish him?
Struja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balboa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Balboa seems to have recovered his senses.
Balboa leaves Struja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Balboa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Struja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balboa defends it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Balboa misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludko Struja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa misses with a looping left.
Struja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balboa as he avoids it easily.
Balboa throws out a counter right but Struja avoids it with no problem.
Balboa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Struja moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Struja misses with a looping right.
Struja throws a wild body kick that Balboa sees coming a mile off.
Struja looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Struja. Those never looked like landing.
Struja throws a half hearted mid kick.
Balboa throws out a counter right but Struja avoids it with no problem.
Struja misses with a low kick as Balboa jumps back.
Balboa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balboa moves out of range as Struja throws a body kick.
Balboa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Balboa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Struja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balboa.
Struja dives in and grabs Balboa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Balboa pushes down on Struja's head and hops out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Struja takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Struja tries to land a leg kick but Balboa saw it coming and moves away.
Struja has taken the fight to the clinch.
Balboa scores with a shot to the side of Struja's head.
Struja lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Struja has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Balboa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Balboa managing to block the knees to the body from Struja.
Struja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Struja closes the distance and clinches.
Balboa stalling in the clinch but Struja improves position.
Balboa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Balboa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Struja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struja tries for a takedown but Balboa manages to get underhooks.
Struja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Balboa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Struja drops down looking for an ankle pick but Balboa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ludko Struja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Struja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balboa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Balboa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Struja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Balboa defends well and Struja ends up having to push Balboa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Struja clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Balboa fails to land.
Struja lands a hook that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Struja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Struja throws a right hand that Balboa ducks under and follows up with a left that Balboa also avoids with ease.
Struja avoids the body shot from Balboa.
Struja moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Struja.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludko Struja dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Balboa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down 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.
Struja defending well as Balboa loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Struja. Balboa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balboa wants to counter with a clinch but Struja pushes him away.
Struja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balboa.
Struja ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Struja misses with a straight right.
Struja scores with a body shot.
Balboa misses with an uppercut.
Struja drops down looking for a counter takedown but Balboa sprawls and moves away.
Struja misses with a kick to the body.
Struja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja scores with a jab to the jaw.
Struja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Struja throws a left that rocks Balboa and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Struja dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Balboa regain composure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Struja misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Balboa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balboa parries the strikes from Struja easily there. Struja is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Balboa to escape.
Struja working the ground and pound from side control.
Balboa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Struja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Struja lands a decent elbow from side control.
Struja lands a huge shot from side control! Balboa is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ludko Struja!
Ludko Struja managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Mohito Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thresh Whiteman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Askren comes to the cage accompanied by wave after wave mr probs. Benny Askren has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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289 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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275 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thresh Whiteman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whiteman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whiteman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Askren pushes off an throws an elbow but Whiteman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Askren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whiteman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Askren avoids it.
Whiteman lands a knee to the body.
Askren dodges an elbow strike from Whiteman.
Askren lands a shoulder strike.
Askren managing to block the knees to the body from Whiteman.
Whiteman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Whiteman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Whiteman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiteman lands an elbow that stopped Askren in his tracks for a moment.
Whiteman tries to land knees in the clinch but Askren avoids the damage to the body.
Askren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Whiteman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whiteman leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whiteman scores a nice knee to the body.
Whiteman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Askren lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Whiteman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Whiteman throws an elbow but it misses.
Whiteman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Whiteman.
Whiteman misses with a knee to the head.
Whiteman tries to land knees in the clinch but Askren avoids the damage to the body.
Askren has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
With the fighters up against the cage, Whiteman throws an elbow but misses.
Askren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Whiteman.
Askren throws a punch but it's blocked by Whiteman.
Whiteman pushes off an throws an elbow but Askren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Askren misses with an elbow strike.
Whiteman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Whiteman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Whiteman tries a knee to the head but Askren blocks it.
Whiteman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Askren up against the cage.
Askren lands an elbow inside that Whiteman shrugs off.
It looks like Thresh Whiteman has been cut.
Askren pushes off an throws an elbow but Whiteman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Askren avoids a wild elbow strike from Whiteman.
Askren blocks the elbow strike.
Whiteman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Askren seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Whiteman can turn it around.
Whiteman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Askren blocks it with crossed arms.
Askren is leaning against Whiteman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Whiteman misses with a knee to the head.
Askren tries to work over Whiteman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Askren blocks an elbow strike from Whiteman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiteman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Whiteman tries a knee to the head but Askren blocks it.
Askren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice elbow from Askren.
Askren lands a nice elbow.
Askren throws a head punch that misses.
Whiteman tries to land knees in the clinch but Askren avoids the damage to the body.
Whiteman blocks a body shot from Askren.
Askren lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Thresh Whiteman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Whiteman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Whiteman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Whiteman throws an elbow but it misses.
Whiteman tries to land a knee to the head but Askren blocks with his arms.
Whiteman throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Askren throws an elbow but misses.
Askren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whiteman takes an elbow to the temple.
Thresh Whiteman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Whiteman.
Askren blocks an elbow strike.
Whiteman just leaning against Askren, taking a breather.
Whiteman is trying to stall.
Whiteman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Whiteman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Whiteman misses with a knee to the head.
Whiteman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Askren blocks it with crossed arms.
Whiteman misses with an elbow over the top.
Whiteman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Askren avoids it.
Whiteman crunches a lovely knee into Askren's ribcage.
Whiteman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thresh Whiteman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thresh Whiteman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch but Whiteman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whiteman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Whiteman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whiteman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whiteman takes the fight into the clinch.
Whiteman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Askren avoids it.
Whiteman throws an elbow that misses.
Whiteman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Whiteman blocks an elbow strike.
Whiteman throws an elbow that misses.
Whiteman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Askren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiteman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Askren.
Whiteman dodges an elbow strike from Askren.
Whiteman misses with an elbow strike.
Whiteman lands an elbow just above Askren 's eye.
Thresh Whiteman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Whiteman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiteman misses with an elbow over the top.
Whiteman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Askren lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Askren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Askren blocks the elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Askren.
Whiteman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as Whiteman controls his hands.
Whiteman missing with knees to the body.
Askren avoids a wild elbow strike from Whiteman.
Whiteman lands a nice elbow.
Askren misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Askren throws an elbow but misses.
Askren takes an elbow to the temple.
Askren dodges an elbow strike from Whiteman.
Askren avoids a wild elbow strike from Whiteman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiteman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whiteman lands an elbow inside.
Whiteman landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Askren just misses with a elbow thrown towards Whiteman's brow.
Whiteman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Whiteman lands a nice elbow.
Whiteman blocks a body shot from Askren.
Askren misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Whiteman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Askren's brow.
Whiteman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Askren managing to block the knees to the body from Whiteman.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
Whiteman blocks a body shot from Askren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiteman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Whiteman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Askren throws an elbow but misses.
Askren presses Whiteman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
Whiteman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Askren dodges an elbow strike from Whiteman.
Whiteman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Askren.
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
Askren lands an elbow inside.
Askren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whiteman misses with an elbow over the top.
Whiteman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whiteman throws an elbow that misses.
Askren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Whiteman tries a knee to the head but Askren blocks it.
Whiteman lands an elbow that stopped Askren in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Benny Askren has been cut.
Askren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Whiteman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Whiteman blocks the elbow strike.
Whiteman pushes off an throws an elbow but Askren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askren blocks an elbow strike.
Askren avoids the elbow strike from Whiteman, against the cage.
Askren creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as Whiteman controls his hands.
Askren avoids a wild elbow strike from Whiteman.
Whiteman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thresh Whiteman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Askren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Whiteman takes the fight into the clinch.
Askren blocks the elbow strike.
Whiteman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Whiteman missing with knees to the body.
Whiteman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Askren takes a knee to the side of the body.
Whiteman pushes off an throws an elbow but Askren leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Whiteman misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren takes an elbow to the temple.
Whiteman tries to land a knee to the head but Askren blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Whiteman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Whiteman lands a nice elbow.
Whiteman stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiteman throws an elbow that misses.
Whiteman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Whiteman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Whiteman stalling the fight.
Whiteman throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Askren throws an elbow but misses.
Askren takes an elbow to the forehead.
Whiteman throws an elbow but it misses.
Whiteman missing with knees to the body.
Whiteman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Whiteman missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiteman misses with an elbow strike.
Whiteman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Askren avoids it.
Whiteman scores a nice knee to the body.
Whiteman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Benny Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Whiteman obliges.
Askren takes an elbow to the forehead.
Whiteman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Askren is defending well for now.
Askren blocks the elbow strike.
Whiteman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Askren blocks it with crossed arms.
Whiteman avoids a wild elbow strike from Askren.
Whiteman throws an elbow that misses.
Askren scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren blocks an elbow strike from Whiteman.
Askren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Askren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiteman misses with an elbow strike.
Whiteman throws an elbow that misses.
Whiteman lands a nice elbow.
Whiteman looking to throw knees to the head but Askren is blocking nicely.
Askren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Askren presses Whiteman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Askren blocks the elbow strike.
Whiteman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Askren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Whiteman or not.
Whiteman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Askren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whiteman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Whiteman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Whiteman throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiteman trying to land knees to the body.
Askren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Askren.
Askren lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thresh Whiteman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Benny Askren!
Post fight, Benny Askren took to the microphone: 'I would like to thank The owner of this org for making so fun to fight here ..'.
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