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Tradition XXXIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Titan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zeus Titan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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213 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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210 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeus Titan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Shark!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titan darts in trying to clinch
and Shark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Titan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shark rushes Titan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shark with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Titan is rocked!
It looks like Zeus Titan has been cut.
Shark throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Shark.
Titan is breathing heavily.
Shark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Titan blocks it with crossed arms.
Titan misses with a knee strike.
Shark unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked Titan out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted Titan off his feet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). James Shark!
James Shark was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amber Ale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Alonso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Amber Ale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Alonso!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ale with a poor takedown
and Alonso counters with a one-two to the body.
Alonso cracks Ale with an open hand slap.
Ale is rocked!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ale.
Oh Ale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ale wants to clinch but Alonso slips to the side
and Alonso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alonso's waist but Alonso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ale off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alonso! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amber Ale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ale wants to clinch.
Alonso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ale shoots and misses
and Alonso counters with a nice uppercut.
Alonso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Alonso does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alonso slaps away a takedown attempt from Ale, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alonso 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.
Ale misses with a takedown attempt - Alonso sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ale doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alonso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ale is breathing heavily.
Ale shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alonso counters with a right hand to the body.
Alonso lands a nice shot to the body.
Ale has his takedown stuffed
and Alonso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ale has his takedown stuffed
and Alonso counters with a huge left! Ale is in big trouble! He's backing up but Alonso isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ale from any more damage. A dominating finish by Alonso!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Alonso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kari Tenhunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sutherland has chosen 2Pac - Keep Ya Head Up as his entrance music. Joe Sutherland has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kari Tenhunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Sutherland!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tenhunen 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.
Sutherland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tenhunen pushing down on Sutherland's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sutherland is not content to let Tenhunen control the position.
Tenhunen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sutherland with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Tenhunen there.
Tenhunen thows a huge punch but Sutherland dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenhunen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tenhunen works his way into side control.
Sutherland is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tenhunen looks up at the clock and then as Sutherland takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tenhunen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenhunen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tenhunen throws an elbow but Sutherland slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sutherland takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tenhunen misses with the ground and pound.
Tenhunen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sutherland taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ground and pound from Tenhunen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tenhunen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sutherland tries to buck Tenhunen off but Tenhunen is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tenhunen.
Tenhunen throws an elbow but Sutherland slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tenhunen lands some shots froms side control.
Tenhunen lands a strong strike to the head of Sutherland. That's dazed him! Tenhunen looking to finish here. Sutherland is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Tenhunen lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kari Tenhunen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bomb Bombs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomb Bombs had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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245 lbs
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221 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bomb Bombs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombs has Marciano up against the cage in a clinch.
Bombs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marciano or not.
Marciano tries to stall but Bombs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bombs lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bombs.
Bombs is leaning against Marciano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marciano looks winded!
Come on Bombs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Marciano should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Marciano is trying to pull guard but Bombs has him pressed against the cage.
Bombs pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bombs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marciano backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombs lands a body shot.
Bombs lands a nice shot to the body.
Bombs lands with a right to the head.
Bombs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcianos head.
Marciano is rocked!
Bombs unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Marciano! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bombs is unloading with more strikes now! Marciano drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bomb Bombs!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fook Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fook Man!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Man!
Summers blocks a head kick by Man.
As Man backs away, Summers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Summers goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Fook Man has been cut.
Summers throws a head kick that misses.
Man misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Man, as that shot connected.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man scores with a leg kick.
Man tries to clinch but Summers moves out of range.
Summers lands a leg kick that knocks Man off balance momentarily.
Summers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Man misses with a head kick.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Summers moves away.
Man clobbers Summers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Summers.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Summers scores with a kick to the body.
We've been informed that Man has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fook Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man misses with a body kick.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Summers throws a leg kick
and Man counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man wants to land a leg kick but Summers is out of range.
Summers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man.
Summers throws a big counter combination but Man scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Man chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Summers can pounce on him.
Summers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Man is able to avoid easily.
Man throws a lazy head kick
and Summers counters with a good low kick that Man was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man misses the shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Man
and Summers counters with a good low kick that Man was not able to check.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man takes the fight into the clinch.
Man tries a body shot but Summers blocks it.
Summers tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Summers back against the cage.
Summers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Summers is looking to break free of the clinch but Man has double underhooks.
Man prevents a body shot from Summers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Summers struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Summers tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Summers misses with some punches.
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Summers connects with an inside leg kick.
Man will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Summers avoids the head kick by Man.
It looked like Summers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Man wants to land a leg kick but Summers is out of range.
Summers moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
Man keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Man motions for Summers to come forward. Man throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a leg kick
and Summers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Summers.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by Summers.
A bone on bone clash there as Man blocks the leg kick.
Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Summers checks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man motions for Summers to come forward. Man throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man with a jab.
Man dodges the punch combination from Summers.
Man lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fook Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fook Man's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Summers slips a jab from Man.
Summers throws a low kick but Man avoids it.
Summers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Summers is looking to counter punch.
Summers throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Man counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Man.
A swing and a miss from Man.
Summers motions for Man to come forward. Summers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man misses the body punch
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Summers.
Man throws a leg kick that is checked
and Summers counters with a leg kick.
Summers checks a low kick from Man.
Summers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Summers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man misses with a hook
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Summers thuds a left hand into Man's body.
Man drives through and clinches with Summers against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
Man lands with a left to the head.
Summers misses with a punch on the inside.
Summers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Summers misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Man.
Man's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Man slows down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
Man breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a leg kick but Summers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Man cracks the inside of Summers's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Man.
Summers throws a head kick but Man moves out of range.
Man wants to counter the offense by Summers and move into the clinch position.
Man scores with a nice head shot.
Man throws a nice inside leg kick.
Man throws a head kick but Summers moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Man misses the target.
Summers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Summers wants to slow Man down by chopping away at his legs.
Summers backing away here, and Man unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Man darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Summers.
Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Summers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a leg kick
and Summers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Man in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good work by Man as he checks the leg kick.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Summers half committed to a counter leg kick.
Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses Summers's sensitive parts.
Summers tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
As Man looks to move away, Summers throws a big counter combo bu Man just gets out of the way.
Man looks to throw a body kick
and Summers counters with a low kick, right behind Man 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers lands a nice shot that snaps Man's head back.
Summers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
Summers looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Man looks to land a right hand but Summers moved out of range.
Man looks for the body kick but Summers saw that one coming.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Summers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Summers checks a low kick from Man.
Summers throws a big counter combination but Man scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Man tries to work over Summers's front leg with a kick but Summers checks it.
Summers is looking to counter with head kicks.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Summers looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Man scoring well with a low kick there.
Fook Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man takes a swing at Summers's ribcage but misses.
Man throws a poor cross that misses
and Summers counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fook Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fook Man's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Summers looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Man takes one to the chin there.
Summers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Man. That one must have hurt.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Summers counters with an outside leg kick.
Summers moves out of range as Man strikes.
Summers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Summers throws a nice inside leg kick.
No joy there for Summers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Man catches Summers right on the button with a cross.
Man throws a jab when Summers was well out of range.
Man misses with a body kick.
Summers is looking to counter with head kicks.
Summers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Summers.
Man 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.
Summers throws a quick counter kick to the body but Man avoids it.
Man misses with a lunging right hand
and Summers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man clinches.
Man working aggressively here.
Summers tries to break free but Man pushes him back against the cage.
Summers working hard to break the clinch.
Summers working hard to break the clinch.
Fook Man seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Summers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Summers backwards.
Man prevents a body shot from Summers.
Man lands a left hand.
Summers working aggressively here.
Summers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Man.
Man presses Summers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man lands with a right to the head.
Man lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Summers or not.
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man misses with a straight right.
Man lands with a kick to the ribs.
Man forces Summers back against the cage and clinches.
Man lands with a left to the head.
Man blocking some punches.
Man breaks the clinch.
Summers takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers throws the kick towards the body but Man avoids it.
A solid body kick from Man.
A head kick misses from Man.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Man.
Man tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Summers is able to avoid easily.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Summers is just out of range.
Man swings for the body but Summers moves out of range.
Summers moves away from the strike by Man.
It looks like Summers has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Summers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Man throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alex Summers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with a low kick as Summers jumps back.
Summers throws a quick counter head kick but Man was just out of range.
Man throws a leg kick that is checked
and Summers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man scores with a head kick.
Summers motions for Man to come forward. Summers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Summers scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Summers moves out of range of the leg kick from Man.
Summers half committed to a counter leg kick.
Summers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Summers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Summers slips a jab from Man.
Summers tried to counter with a leg kick but Man avoided it.
Man misses with a low kick as Summers jumps back.
Summers looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fook Man is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Summers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fook Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Man has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fook Man!
A very excited looking Fook Man 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Julian Eduardo Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Yuudai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Eduardo Demaestri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takeshi Yuudai!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuudai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Demaestri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yuudai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Demaestri somewhat.
Demaestri fails with the takedown.
Yuudai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yuudai connects with a leg kick. Demaestri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yuudai thuds a left hand into Demaestri's body.
Yuudai lands with an overhand left.
Both fighters circling a little - Yuudai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Demaestri has his takedown stuffed
and Yuudai counters with a series of strikes. Demaestri will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Eduardo Demaestri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demaestri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Demaestri has his takedown stuffed
and Yuudai counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuudai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yuudai thuds his right hand into Demaestri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Demaestri takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri gets the takedown into side control.
Yuudai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yuudai is trying to control Demaestri's posture but Demaestri avoids it.
Demaestri trying to control the position but Yuudai is working away.
The ground and pound from Demaestri seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Yuudai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Demaestri's best efforts.
Demaestri is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yuudai defends it well.
Yuudai works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai trying to control the position.
Yuudai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Demaestri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yuudai looking to pass the guard.
Demaestri looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yuudai passes into side control.
Demaestri sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Yuudai wants to take a breather but Demaestri is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Yuudai seems content to control.
Demaestri is refusing to be controlled, as Yuudai sits in half guard.
Demaestri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demaestri wants to control but Yuudai is keeping busy.
Yuudai works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Demaestri is trying to get back to half guard.
Demaestri is working hard here to advance position.
Yuudai tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Demaestri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yuudai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yuudai is looking to take a break and control but Demaestri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yuudai just content to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Yuudai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Demaestri shoots and misses
and Yuudai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yuudai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yuudai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Demaestri.
Demaestri fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Eduardo Demaestri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuudai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yuudai feints and then cracks Demaestri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Demaestri down.
Yuudai lands a lovely overhand right.
Demaestri needs to keep his hands up - Yuudai had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Julian Eduardo Demaestri has been cut.
Yuudai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Demaestri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Demaestri tries for a takedown but Yuudai circles away easily
and Yuudai counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Yuudai tenderised Demaestri's leg. Demaestri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yuudai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Demaestri in his tracks.
Demaestri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Demaestri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yuudai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yuudai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yuudai avoids it really well and circles away.
Yuudai thinks about the counter body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yuudai lands a nice shot that snaps Demaestri's head back.
Yuudai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yuudai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Demaestri shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yuudai napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yuudai sneaks back into half guard.
Yuudai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Demaestri.
Julian Eduardo Demaestri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yuudai keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Yuudai tries to get to full guard but Demaestri has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai trying to hold on to Demaestri's head to control him but Demaestri postures up.
Yuudai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Demaestri stands up over Yuudai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yuudai has Demaestri pulled in close to control his posture.
Yuudai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yuudai is adopting a defensive guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Demaestri manages to get himself to full guard.
Demaestri throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Demaestri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yuudai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yuudai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yuudai won't allow Demaestri to sweep him here.
Demaestri is trying to control the position but Yuudai postures up.
Yuudai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yuudai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Demaestri keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Demaestri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yuudai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yuudai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yuudai scores with a nice strike.
Demaestri throws a head kick that misses
and Yuudai counters with a thumping low kick.
Demaestri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Demaestri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yuudai clinches up with Demaestri and pushes him back against the cage.
Yuudai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Demaestri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yuudai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yuudai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yuudai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Demaestri backwards.
Demaestri is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Yuudai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julian Eduardo Demaestri's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Demaestri.
Yuudai lands a nice hook to Demaestri's body. Demaestri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yuudai scores with a decent looking hook.
Oh Demaestri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yuudai lands an uppercut, right on the button! Demaestri tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takeshi Yuudai!
An out of breath Takeshi Yuudai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fourth Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pascual Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez has chosen Another One Bites The Dust as his entrance music. Pascual Perez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fourth Fist's chin.
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180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fourth Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pascual Perez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Perez crashing down! Perez tries to stagger back to his feet but Fist just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Perez asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fourth Fist!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Fourth Fist made sure he mentioned Underworld Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fredrik Stenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Colston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fredrik Stenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Colston!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stenberg moves away.
Stenberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stenberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colston. Stenberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colston moves out of range of the strikes.
Stenberg misses the shot to the body.
Colston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenberg attempts a counter takedown but Colston avoids it well and moves away.
Fredrik Stenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Colston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Colston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Stenberg.
Stenberg looks to land a combination. Colston sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Mike Colston has been cut.
Stenberg misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenberg swings for the body but Colston moves out of range.
Stenberg swings widly with a right hand
and Colston counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Colston thows a huge punch but Stenberg dodges it nicely.
Stenberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colston is looking to work some ground and pound but Stenberg has wrist control.
Colston looking to pass the guard.
Stenberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Colston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Colston trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colston is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colston throws a strike but Stenberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stenberg trying to control but Colston is working from the bottom.
Colston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stenberg manages to get himself to full guard.
Colston throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colston throws a strike but Stenberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenberg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stenberg trying to control but Colston is working from the bottom.
Colston is looking to sweep but instead, Stenberg has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colston trying to hold on to Stenberg's head to control him but Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg trying to control the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stenberg prevents Colston from improving his position.
Stenberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Colston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Colston wants to improve his position but Stenberg is controlling well.
Stenberg thows a huge punch but Colston dodges it nicely.
Stenberg is trying to control. Colston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stenberg is working for a submission of some sort.
Stenberg prevents Colston from improving his position.
Stenberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Colston!
Stenberg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stenberg tries to control but Colston wriggling away.
Colston bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Colston stopping the sweep attempt from Stenberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Colston's cut.
That's time! Stenberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stenberg misses with a straight right.
Colston darts in looking for a takedown but Stenberg gets double underhooks and turns Colston into the cage.
Stenberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenberg jabs Colston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Colston misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Stenberg as Colston shoots in.
Stenberg misses the shot to the body.
Colston bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stenberg's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stenberg.
Stenberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Colston counters with a single leg into guard. Stenberg didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stenberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenberg looking to pass the guard.
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Colston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenberg advances to half guard.
Stenberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Colston wants to improve his position but Stenberg is controlling well.
Colston is staying active underneath Stenberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Colston is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mike Colston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Colston preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Colston is trying to get back to full guard.
Stenberg is working for a submission of some sort.
Stenberg prevents Colston from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Colston landing rabbit punches to the side of Stenberg's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Colston works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Colston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenberg passes Colston's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Colston is trying to get back to full guard.
Stenberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Colston can do anything to dispel that myth.
Colston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stenberg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stenberg content just to control the position here.
Stenberg tries to control but Colston wriggling away.
Colston tries to hold on but Stenberg postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stenberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Colston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Colston fails with a takedown attempt.
Stenberg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Colston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Colston moves out of range of the strikes.
Stenberg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Colston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Stenberg controls Colston momentarily but Colston frees himself.
Colston with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenberg pulls Colston in close to prevent any damage.
Colston throws a big elbow that misses.
Colston trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Colston preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Colston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stenberg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Colston dodges the punch combination from Stenberg.
Mike Colston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg loads up on a big right hand but Colston slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Stenberg.
Stenberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colston tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stenberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Fredrik Stenberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Stenberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Colston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stenberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Colston scrambles back to his feet.
Colston shoots in for a takedown but Stenberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stenberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Colston counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stenberg!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colston working the strikes but Stenberg uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Fredrik Stenberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stenberg is looking to control Colston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stenberg avoid being mounted?
Colston throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stenberg to regain full guard.
Stenberg trying to control the position.
Colston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Colston throws a big right hand that misses.
Colston throws a big right hand that misses.
Colston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Colston is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stenberg throws out a powerful jab.
Colston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Colston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stenberg rather than just go for the knockout.
Stenberg lands a jab to the nose.
Stenberg gets caught napping as Colston dives in and scores a takedown. Stenberg manages to retain guard.
Colston throws an elbow that misses. Stenberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Colston's guard. Nice move by Stenberg!
Stenberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stenberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Colston.
I think Stenberg 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrik Stenberg!
Fredrik Stenberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, MMA Entrance Theme . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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3 - 1 - 0 |
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146 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Steel!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel misses with a straight right.
Washington cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Washington getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Washington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Washington's head coaches at Platinum MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Steel misses with a hook
and Washington counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel slips a jab and a cross from Washington.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel goes for a double leg but Washington avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Washington continues to drive forward.
Steel closes the distance but Washington moves to the side
letting Washington counter with a right hand.
Washington stuns Steel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington tries to bum rush Steel with a series of wild strikes but Steel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Washington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steel.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Steel takes one on the button.
Steel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Steel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Washington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Washington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel tries a quick counter leg kick but Washington is wise to it.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Washington moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Washington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steel lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Washington as he avoids it easily.
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Washington misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Washington sets himself, and Steel steps forward looking for the clinch! Washington avoids it this time.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Washington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joe Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington's corner calls for a 1-2. Washington obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Washington getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Washington lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Steel backs up against the cage.
Steel is rocked!
Steel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Washington finish him?
Washington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steel 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.
Steel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steel seems to have recovered his senses.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Washington misses with a body shot.
Washington drops Steel with a beautiful combination! Steel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Washington is looking for the KO!
Steel scoring well with a low kick there.
Steel looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well.
Tyson Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Washington throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Washington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel throws a hook but Washington blocks it.
Washington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel dodges the punch combination from Washington.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington swinging wildly here.
Steel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Washington but Washington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joe Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Steel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel's corner calls for a 1-2. Steel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Steel throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Washington counter with a right hand.
Washington is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steel tries to score with a low kick but Washington moves his leg out of the way.
Some bone on bone action there as Washington checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steel tries to clinch up but Washington circles away and keeps his distance.
Washington cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington scores with a hook.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Washington lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Washington dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Washington misses.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Washington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Washington counters with a three punch combo that has Steel backing up. Steel nods at Washington to acknowledge the strikes.
Washington is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Washington misses with a wild combination.
Steel tries a quick counter leg kick but Washington is wise to it.
Steel scoring well with a low kick there.
Joe Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel throws a right hand that Washington ducks under and follows up with a left that Washington also avoids with ease.
Steel throws a jab when Washington was well out of range.
Washington moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Washington throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Washington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel lands a nice shot to the body.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Washington lands with a good body shot.
Washington tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steel lands a jab.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Washington looks to land a combination but Steel avoids it well.
Washington lands with a nice body punch.
Washington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A right-left combo lands from Washington.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Steel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Washington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
A slow jab from Washington misses its intended target.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Washington takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel misses with a combination
enabling Washington to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Washington.
Steel slips a jab and a cross from Washington.
Steel throws a low kick but Washington avoids it.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Washington works Steel's body with a nice hook.
Washington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Washington throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head.
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joe Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Washington blocks the body kick.
Steel throws a lazy head kick
and Washington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Washington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steel somewhat.
Joe Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Steel.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Washington throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.
Washington swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Steel lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Washington scores with a body shot.
Washington cracks Steel with an open hand slap.
Washington clobbers Steel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Donk. Steel catches Washington right on the button with a cross.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Washington has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steel.
Washington bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel's head.
Washington throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Washington jabs Steel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Washington misses with a body shot.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Washington dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Steel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body punch from Washington.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Steel moves out of range as Washington strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Steel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Washington has got the better of the exchanges.
A jab from Washington finds it's way through Steel's defenses.
Washington is pawing at Steel, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Steel's nose. Steel is badly hurt! Washington pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Steel tries desperately to hold on but Washington is relentless in his assault! As Steel receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Washington away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Washington!
After winning the bout, Joe Washington thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elvin Mays (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gold has chosen Ain't No Sunshine as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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187 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elvin Mays!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Gold!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mays walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab by Gold.
Mays tries for a takedown but Gold circles away easily
letting Gold counter with a right hand.
Mays closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gold struggling a bit here.
Gold looks to move to half guard but instead Mays has passed into mount! Damn!
Mays wants to control the pace but Gold is squirming around nicely.
Gold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mays lands a nice shot to the head.
Gold felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold can't escape the position.
Mays has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gold's face.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gold can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mays looking to finish Gold with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gold!
Mays scoring with strikes but Gold is staying in there.
Gold wants to hold on but Mays pushes him away.
Mays lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mays cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gold tries to lock up and control but Mays gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mays pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gold is looking to get to half guard.
Mays punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gold is rocked!
Mays controlling the pace for now.
Gold is still in real trouble! Can Mays finish him?
Gold is bucking up trying to escape but Mays cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gold is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mays. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mays working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gold tries to reverse the position but Mays maintains control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mays with shots to the head and body - Gold looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mays loads up with a big shot that hurts Gold! He's pulled Mays in close but Mays has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Gold survive? More strikes from Mays and Gold is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Elvin Mays!
Elvin Mays retains his middleweight title!
Elvin Mays managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KaotiK, into his post fight interview.
Danny Gold was interviewed post fight and said 'I want a rematch!'.
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