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Highland Games 133 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Papa Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tim Woods enters the cage!
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154 lbs
12 - 9 - 1 |
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Papa Shango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Tim Woods!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shango ducks under a wild hook from Woods.
Woods throws an off balance right hand
and Shango counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shango.
Shango pushing down on Woods's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Woods won't allow Shango to pass to mount.
Shango is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shango moves nicely into side control.
Shango is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Woods is trying to escape and Shango transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Woods is forced to tap! Nice work there by Shango! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Papa Shango!
After winning the bout, Papa Shango 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 Rodrigo Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rojas comes to the cage accompanied by Apaga Mas Não Bate. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodrigo Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Grant Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rojas doesn't seem bothered though.
Morrison lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Morrison lands a right hook to the body.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas slips under a jab from Morrison.
Rojas gets a double leg takedown into Morrison's guard.
Rojas is fighting to break Morrison's control of his arms but Morrison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rojas won't allow Morrison to sweep him here.
Morrison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rojas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rojas wants to pass the guard but Morrison is keeping the position.
Morrison is pulling down on Rojas's head. It's preventing any offense from Rojas, at least for the moment.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Rojas from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas preventing the sweep.
Morrison is controlling Rojas's posture.
Rojas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rojas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rojas being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Rojas shoots in looking for a takedown. Morrison tries to sprawl out of it but Rojas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morrison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rojas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morrison defends well and Rojas ends up having to push Morrison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rojas goes for a double leg but Morrison avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morrison continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrigo Rojas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas darts in and clinches Morrison up against the cage.
Morrison lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Morrison scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morrison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rojas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Morrison to keep the fight standing.
Morrison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rojas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Morrison lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rojas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Morrison to keep the fight standing.
Rojas misses with the head strike.
Rojas is trying to pull guard but Morrison has him pressed against the cage.
Rojas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morrison just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morrison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Rojas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rojas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Morrison jabs at Rojas's body.
Rojas is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Morrison.
Morrison darts in and clinches Rojas up against the cage.
Morrison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morrison putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rojas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Morrison lands with a light punch inside.
Morrison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morrison tries to land a knee to the head but Rojas blocks with his arms.
Morrison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rojass head.
A nice left hand lands by Morrison.
Morrison tries a knee to the head but Rojas blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas jumps guard but Morrison stands there with Rojas around his waist. Rojas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morrison lands a hook that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Morrison presses Rojas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rojas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rojas is trying to pull guard but Morrison has him pressed against the cage.
Morrison tries a knee to the head but Rojas blocks it.
Morrison misses with a knee to the head.
Rojas jumps guard but Morrison turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rojas tries to throw a body punch but Morrison avoids it by throwing Rojas back against the cage.
Morrison scores with a shoulder strike.
Rojas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morrison just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morrison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rojas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rojas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Morrison lands a nice knee to the body.
Rojas trying to stall but Morrison improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Morrison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Morrison.
Morrison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morrison lands with a left to the head.
Morrison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rojas is rocked!
Morrison throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morrison is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rojas rather than just go for the knockout.
Morrison scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Morrison dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morrison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morrison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morrison scores with a shot to the side of Rojas's head.
Morrison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morrison lands a knee to the body.
Morrison scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Morrison on the inside.
Oh Rojas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morrison.
Morrison unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rojas! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Morrison is unloading with more strikes now! Rojas drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Morrison!
After the fight, Grant Morrison was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quintonio Vazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Cano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Quintonio Vazquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edgar Cano!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cano closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vazquez to the mat! Vazquez manages to get full guard.
Vazquez can't keep his opponent in guard - Cano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vazquez defends it well.
Cano is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cano with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cano is working for a guillotine from mount but Vazquez frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez working to try and regain half guard.
Cano is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vazquez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vazquez has given up his back. Will we see Cano going for some submissions?
Well, with Cano on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Vazquez is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Cano working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Vazquez really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Cano's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Vazquez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cano looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Vazquez taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edgar Cano!
Edgar Cano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuta Wakabayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and IB Strokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wakabayashi comes to the cage accompanied by vvotaro - Noi. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuta Wakabayashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, IB Strokin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strokin gets tackled into the cage by Wakabayashi. Wakabayashi maintains the clinch.
Strokin lands with a short shot to the head.
Strokin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Strokin blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Strokin lands a body shot.
Strokin lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strokin.
Strokin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Strokin prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuta Wakabayashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Strokin.
Strokin gets through Wakabayashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strokin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wakabayashi has Strokin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strokin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wakabayashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wakabayashi wants to take the fight to the mat but Strokin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wakabayashi tries a body shot but Strokin blocks it.
Good body shot from Strokin.
Wakabayashi is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strokin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Strokin as the two fighters clinch.
Strokin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strokin lands a hook that snaps the head of Wakabayashi backwards.
Strokin digs a right hand into Wakabayashi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wakabayashi's gas tank.
Strokin lands a right hand.
Strokin lands a left hand.
Strokin lands with a short shot to the head.
Strokin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strokin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strokin lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Yuta Wakabayashi has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strokin lands a shoulder strike.
Strokin cracks Wakabayashi with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strokin.
Strokin lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Strokin.
Strokin scores with a hook to the body.
Strokin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wakabayashi up against the cage.
Wakabayashi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wakabayashi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Strokin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Strokin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wakabayashi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Strokin lands a shoulder strike.
Strokin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wakabayashi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Strokin is defending well.
Strokin lands a right hand.
Strokin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strokin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strokin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strokin lands a body punch.
Strokin scores with a shot to the side of Wakabayashi's head.
Nice body punch from Strokin.
Strokin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wakabayashi backwards.
Strokin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wakabayashi or not.
Strokin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wakabayashi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strokin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strokin.
A shot in the inside from Strokin.
Strokin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strokin pushes Wakabayashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strokin lands a left hand.
Wakabayashi is rocked!
Wakabayashi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strokin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Strokin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Wakabayashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strokin lands a shoulder strike.
Strokin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strokin lands a right hand.
Strokin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wakabayashi backwards.
A hook to the body from Strokin.
Strokin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wakabayashi or not.
Strokin throws a big uppercut that drops Wakabayashi! More strikes from Strokin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wakabayashi lies dazed against the cage as Strokin celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). IB Strokin!
IB Strokin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Wad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaly Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karelin has chosen Russian National Anthem as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vitaly Karelin enters the cage!
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Wad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitaly Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Wad finds it's target.
Wad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karelin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karelin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wad manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wad. Karelin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karelin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Karelin feints and as Wad raises his hands in defense, Karelin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Karelin controlling from the top position.
Wad pulls Karelin in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wad is trying to hold Karelin in close to prevent damage but Karelin has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin moves into full mount! Wad won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wad tries to lock up and control but Karelin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wad is looking to improve his position but Karelin isn't that keen on the idea.
Karelin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wad tries to lock up and control but Karelin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Karelin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Karelin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wad because Karelin loaded up on that one.
Wad tries to hold on but Karelin postures up.
Wad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wad wants to hold on but Karelin pushes him away.
Wad avoids a series of strikes thrown by Karelin.
Karelin punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wad wants to hold on but Karelin pushes him away.
Karelin lands a big shot there that rocks Wad but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Karelin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wad is wriggling around trying to escape.
Karelin looking to finish with strikes here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wad bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Karelin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Karelin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Karelin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karelin wants to control from the top but Wad keeps moving.
Karelin preventing the sweep.
Karelin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karelin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there.
Wad has momentary wrist control but Karelin slips an elbow through the middle.
Karelin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karelin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Karelin trying to control the position but Wad is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wad is trying to improve his position.
Wad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Karelin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karelin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wad defending well though.
Wad tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
Karelin is trying to control. Wad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karelin on the ground.
Wad tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.
Karelin working Wad over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Karelin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wad shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Karelin's guard.
Karelin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karelin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wad tries to stand but Karelin is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wad won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
Wad wants to stand but Karelin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wad wants to stand and escape but instead Karelin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Karelin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karelin won't allow Wad to sweep him here.
Wad working a defensive guard here.
Wad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wad preventing the sweep.
Karelin trying to keep a closed guard but Wad is proving a slippery customer.
Wad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Karelin's guard.
Karelin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Wad trying to stand up but can't free himself from Karelin's guard.
Wad won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
Wad wants to stand but Karelin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karelin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wad bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wad tries to stand but Karelin is controlling his head.
Karelin holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Karelin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wad wants to stand but Karelin has his arm trapped.
Vitaly Karelin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karelin fails with the takedown.
Wad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karelin throws a series of punches but Wad moves out of range.
Karelin looks for a takedown but Wad sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karelin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wad holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Wad dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Karelin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Karelin.
Wad lands a slapping body shot.
Wad scores with a shot to the body.
Wad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karelin.
Karelin misses with a hook.
Wad is looking to counter punch.
Wad misses with a body shot.
Karelin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been told by Wad's head coaches at The Highland Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wad takes a swing at Karelin's ribcage but misses.
Wad sizes up Karelin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wad tries to close the distance and clinch but Karelin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karelin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wad.
Wad scores with a jab. Karelin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Karelin misses with a takedown attempt - Wad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karelin lands a jab to Wad's midsection.
Karelin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wad to the ground. Karelin is now in Wad's guard.
Wad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wad tries to get out of the position.
Wad has Karelin pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking to work some ground and pound but Wad has wrist control.
Karelin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karelin pushes down on Wad's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wad is not content to let Karelin control the position.
Karelin passes to side control.
Wad tries to control but Karelin manages to take his back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
You can see the frustration on Wad's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wad trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin has the hooks in. Wad is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Karelin has Wad flattened out and is raining down punches.
Karelin throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Karelin trying to control momentarily.
Karelin is not going to allow Wad to sit and survive in this position.
Wad is in bad spot here.
Wad covering up well and avoiding damage.
Karelin punishes Wad with strikes from the back mount.
Wad turns into Karelin and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wad wants to stand and escape but instead Karelin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Karelin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Karelin is working Wad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wad wants to sweep here but Karelin controlling him for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wad is pulling down on Karelin's head. It's preventing any offense from Karelin, at least for the moment.
Wad keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karelin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitaly Karelin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karelin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitaly Karelin!
Vitaly Karelin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Highland Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jet Hemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Longworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemi comes to the cage accompanied by Satyricon - Fuel For Hatred. Vinnie Longworth has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jet Hemi's chin.
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30
140 lbs
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30
145 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jet Hemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinnie Longworth!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Longworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Longworth lands a jab to Hemi's midsection.
Hemi slips a straight right by Longworth.
Hemi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Longworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Longworth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hemi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hemi wants it to stay on the feet.
Hemi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Longworth.
Hemi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longworth.
Hemi avoids the body shot from Longworth.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longworth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Longworth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hemi wants to control but Longworth postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemi is not content to let Longworth control the position.
You can see the frustration on Hemi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Longworth in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Longworth working the strikes but Hemi uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Longworth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Longworth working his ground and pound in the gym.
Longworth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Longworth prevents Hemi from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hemi keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemi taking some punishment here, with Longworth in his half guard.
Hemi is not content to let Longworth control the position.
Longworth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hemi's head.
Longworth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hemi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Longworth is looking to advance position but Hemi won't allow it.
Longworth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hemi defending well though.
Hemi wants to improve his position but Longworth is controlling well.
Longworth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hemi defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth is trying to control the action in half guard but Hemi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Longworth lands strikes from half guard.
Longworth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Longworth is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Longworth is looking to take a break and control but Hemi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Longworth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Longworth looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Longworth prevents Hemi from improving his position.
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.
Longworth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hemi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hemi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Longworth.
Longworth wants to control but Hemi is keeping him busy.
Longworth is thwarting Hemi's attempts to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hemi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Longworth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hemi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Longworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Longworth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Longworth takes a swing at Hemi's ribcage but misses.
Hemi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Longworth throws a looping overhand right but Hemi ducks down to avoid it.
Longworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hemi throwing a counter right hand but Longworth manages to avoid it.
Longworth misses with a double jab
and Hemi counters with a series of strikes. Longworth will be more careful next time no doubt.
Longworth misses with a takedown
and Hemi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Longworth misses with a body punch
and Hemi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hemi manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hemi to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Longworth, as that shot connected.
Hemi feints a jab promting Longworth to slip. Hemi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Longworth slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hemi lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hemi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Longworth with a lazy takedown attempt
and Longworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Longworth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hemi doesn't seem phased though.
Hemi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longworth.
A counter left hand to the body from Hemi misses its target.
Longworth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hemi defends it nicely.
Hemi tried to counter with a leg kick but Longworth avoided it.
Jet Hemi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Longworth.
Hemi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Longworth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hemi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Longworth tries for a takedown but Hemi circles away easily
and Hemi counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemi lunges at Longworth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Longworth's hand.
Longworth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Hemi counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Longworth coming out on top.
Longworth scores with a hook.
Jet Hemi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hemi jabs Longworth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Longworth misses with a right hand
and Hemi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Hemi's head coaches at Martial Arts Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Longworth connects with a single shot there.
Hemi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longworth.
Hemi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Longworth throws a right hand that Hemi ducks under and follows up with a left that Hemi also avoids with ease.
Hemi is looking for a counter combo.
Longworth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Longworth.
Longworth shoots in but no luck this time.
Longworth throws a hook but Hemi blocks it.
Hemi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hemi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Longworth.
Hemi connects with a right hand. Longworth shakes it off.
Longworth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Longworth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Longworth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longworth swings around for an armbar but Hemi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Longworth's guard.
Hemi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longworth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Longworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Longworth.
Nice shot by Longworth.
Hemi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Longworth throws out a loose jab but Hemi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longworth throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hemi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jet Hemi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Longworth walks into a stiff left hand from Hemi.
Hemi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Longworth jabs Hemi right on the nose. Hemi blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longworth has his takedown stuffed
and Hemi counters with a left and a right that stings Longworth.
Jet Hemi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Longworth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jet Hemi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hemi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longworth throws out the jab.
Longworth misses with a looping right.
Longworth misses with a left hand
and Hemi counters with a nice uppercut.
Longworth tries for a takedown but Hemi circles away easily
and Hemi counters with a stiff right hand.
Longworth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hemi counters with a straight right hand.
Longworth misses with a combination
and Hemi counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hemi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Longworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hemi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Longworth falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hemi counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth shoots and misses
and Hemi counters with a series of strikes. Longworth will be more careful next time no doubt.
Longworth is rocked!
Jet Hemi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Longworth.
Longworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Longworth with a poor takedown
and Hemi counters with a right hand to the body.
Longworth is still on wobbly legs! Can Hemi finish him?
Hemi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Longworth misses with a hook
and Hemi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Longworth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hemi's waist but Hemi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Longworth off to one side.
Hemi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hemi lands a slapping body shot.
Longworth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hemi counters with a good low kick that Longworth was not able to check.
Longworth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hemi jabs Longworth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longworth tries for a takedown but Hemi circles away easily
and Hemi counters with a left and a right... And another left! Longworth is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jet Hemi!
After winning the bout, Jet Hemi 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Askren has chosen wave after wave mr probs as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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270 lbs
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274 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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
11 - 1 - 2, fighting out of London, Johnny Owens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Askren!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren wants to land a leg kick but Owens is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Owens.
Owens tries to counter by clinching up but Askren breaks away and moves out of range.
Askren darts in and clinches Owens up against the cage.
Owens gets through Askren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Askren pushes Owens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Owens misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Owens fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Owens fails to land.
Owens lands a body shot in the clinch.
Owens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Owens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
Askren misses with a body punch.
Askren tries to work over Owens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Owens on the inside.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Owens scores with a shoulder strike.
Askren blocking some punches.
Owens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Askren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Owens misses with the head strike.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Askren looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
Owens misses with the head strike.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Owens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Owens misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Owens fails to land.
Owens misses with some punches.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Johnny Owens has been cut.
Owens throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
Owens misses with a punch on the inside.
Owens swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askren tries a body shot but Owens blocks it.
Askren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Owens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Owens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Askren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Owens misses with a body punch.
Askren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Owens lands a hook that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Owens.
Owens lands a nice uppercut.
Owens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Owens.
Owens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Owens misses with a punch on the inside.
Owens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Askren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Askren lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Owens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
Owens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Owens throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
A short right from Owens.
Owens misses with a body punch.
Owens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Owens misses with a punch on the inside.
Owens lands a body punch.
Askren misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Owens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Owens tries a body shot but Askren blocks it.
Owens pushes Askren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askren pushes off an throws an elbow but Owens leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Owens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Owens blocks a body shot from Askren.
Owens stalling in the clinch but Askren improves position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Askren.
Owens swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Owens misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Owens.
Owens blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Owens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Owens's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Askren clinches.
Askren throws an elbow that misses.
Owens wants to stall.
Owens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?
Owens misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Owens.
Owens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Owens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Askren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Askren lands an elbow inside.
Owens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnny Owens has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Owens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Askren tries to throw a body punch but Owens avoids it by throwing Askren back against the cage.
Owens blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Owens.
Owens avoids a wild elbow strike from Askren.
Owens working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Askren as Owens tries to tie him up.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
Askren blocking some punches.
Owens working aggressively here.
Askren misses with some punches.
Askren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Owens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Askren blocking some punches.
Owens misses with a punch on the inside.
Owens throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Askren digs a right hand into Owens's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Owens's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Askren pushes Owens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Askren throws an elbow but misses.
Askren blocks a body shot from Owens.
Askren digs a right hand underneath Owens's ribcage. Owens let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
Askren lands an elbow inside that Owens shrugs off.
Owens misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Owens.
Askren throws an elbow but it misses.
Owens has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
Askren throws an elbow that misses.
Askren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Owens backwards.
Askren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnny Owens's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens working aggressively here.
Owens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Askren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Askren.
Owens scores with a hook to the body.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Owens fails to land.
Askren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Owens backwards.
Owens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Askren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Askren has a couple of punches blocked by Owens.
Owens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Owens dodges an elbow strike from Askren.
A head punch on the inside from Owens fails to land.
Askren lands a damaging elbow.
Johnny Owens's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren blocking some punches.
Askren blocking some punches.
Owens misses with the head strike.
Askren lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren misses with an elbow over the top.
Owens lands a nice uppercut.
Owens misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Owens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Owens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Askren blocking some punches.
Owens misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Owens.
Askren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jeez, Johnny Owens's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Owens misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Benny Askren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johnny Owens's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Askren fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Owens checks it well.
Owens clinches with his opponent.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Owens trying to stall but Askren improves his position.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Owens misses with some punches.
Owens digs a right hand underneath Askren's ribcage. Askren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Owens on the inside.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Owens fails to land.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens misses with a punch on the inside.
Owens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Owens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Owens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Owens dodges an elbow strike from Askren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
Askren misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Owens.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as Owens controls his hands.
Askren throws an elbow that misses.
Owens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Askren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Owens can't find room to land a body shot as Askren controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Owens.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Owens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Owens.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
A right handed body shot lands from Owens.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Owens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Owens scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens lands with a left to the head.
Owens digs a right hand into Askren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Askren's gas tank.
Owens throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens lands a hook to the side of the head.
Owens is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Askren is keeping busy.
Owens effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Owens fails to land.
Owens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Askren.
Owens pushes Askren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Owens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Owens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Owens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren can't find room to land a body shot as Owens controls the action.
Owens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Owens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Owens lands with a right to the head.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Owens blocks a body shot from Askren.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Owens working aggressively here.
Owens digs a right hand underneath Askren's ribcage. Askren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
Owens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Askren blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Owens.
Owens throws a head punch that misses.
Askren misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Owens.
Owens misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Owens.
A head punch on the inside from Owens fails to land.
A short uppercut from Owens.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Owens misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Owens.
Askren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
Owens tries to stall but Askren uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
A head punch on the inside from Owens fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Owens as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Owens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Owens 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Owens!
Johnny Owens decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Benny Askren stepped up to the mic, saying 'My chin is glass '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doyle Brunson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Munney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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260 lbs
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250 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
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Doyle Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Munney!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Munney misses
and Brunson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Munney! Brunson lets Munney back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like William Munney has been cut.
Munney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Munney is looking to clinch but Brunson is avoiding it.
Brunson misses with an uppercut. Munney saw that one coming.
A big right from Brunson misses.
Brunson darts in and clinches Munney up against the cage.
Munney tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brunson smiles and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunson closes the distance and pushes Munney back into the cage.
Brunson misses with an elbow strike.
Brunson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Brunson.
Brunson managing to block the knees to the body from Munney.
Munney dodges an elbow strike from Brunson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munney jumps guard but Brunson stands there with Munney around his waist. Munney gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brunson lands an elbow inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Munney blocks an elbow strike.
Brunson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Munney stalling in the clinch but Brunson improves position.
Munney has Brunson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brunson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Doyle Brunson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Munney.
Brunson throws an elbow that misses.
Brunson lands an uppercut.
Brunson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munney backwards.
Brunson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Munney misses with some punches.
Brunson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Munney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munney is trying to break the clinch but Brunson has him pressed against the cage.
Munney changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brunson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slow jab from Brunson misses its intended target.
Brunson closes the distance and clinches.
Brunson lands a left hand.
Brunson lands an elbow just above Munney 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunson lands a right hand.
Brunson lands with a left to the head.
Munney tries to pull guard but Brunson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Munney prevents a body shot from Brunson.
Brunson stops a takedown attempt from Munney.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munney manages to break the clinch.
Munney tries to bum rush Brunson with a series of wild strikes but Brunson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brunson moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Brunson as the two fighters clinch.
Nice elbow from Brunson.
Munney goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brunson prevents it.
Munney wants to stall.
Munney jumps guard but Brunson stands there with Munney around his waist. Munney gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brunson managing to block the knees to the body from Munney.
Munney wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brunson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunson scores with a hook to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brunson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Munney's brow.
Brunson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brunson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Munney.
Munney takes an elbow to the temple.
Brunson throws an elbow that misses.
Brunson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Munney avoids a wild elbow strike from Brunson.
Brunson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunson prevents Munney from breaking the clinch.
Munney tries to pull guard but Brunson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Munney holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doyle Brunson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Munney'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.
Munney ducks into an uppercut from Brunson and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doyle Brunson!
Doyle Brunson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Highland Clothing, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, William Munney stepped up to the mic, saying 'Mike Melton is a crybaby bitch! Also an ex-multi.. True story bro!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ferris Bueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bueller's entrance music is Twist And Shout. A fine choice. Krause has chosen Heart of a Champion as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ferris Bueller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Krause!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krause has a takedown stuffed.
Krause moves forwards but Bueller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like James Krause has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Krause 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.
Bueller lands a nice hook to Krause's body. Krause takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bueller drives through and clinches with Krause against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bueller.
Bueller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Krause is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bueller to keep the fight standing.
Bueller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bueller stalling.
Bueller scores with a shot to the side of Krause's head.
Krause tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ferris Bueller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Krause.
Bueller lands with a short shot to the head.
Bueller slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bueller lands with a short shot to the head.
Bueller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bueller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Krause tries to pull guard but Bueller won't allow it.
Bueller scores with a shoulder strike.
Bueller pushes Krause back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueller is working Krause over against the cage.
Bueller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bueller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bueller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Bueller.
Krause looks winded!
Bueller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krause backwards.
Bueller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Bueller.
Bueller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krause is rocked!
Bueller gets through Krause's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Krause is still on wobbly legs! Can Bueller finish him?
Krause tries to pull guard but Bueller holds him up against the cage and eventually Krause drops back down to his feet.
Bueller scores with a shot to the side of Krause's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bueller unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Krause! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bueller is unloading with more strikes now! Krause drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ferris Bueller!
Ferris Bueller is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Ferris Bueller 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.
James Krause spoke after the fight, saying 'I guess Ferris was the better man tonight. I hope we fight again soon. That title will be mine.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zadimus Delacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Stubb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zadimus Delacroix could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexander Stubb's chin.
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zadimus Delacroix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Stubb!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stubb throws a body punch but Delacroix moves out of range.
Delacroix gets tackled into the cage by Stubb. Stubb maintains the clinch.
Stubb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Delacroix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stubbs head.
Stubb is working Delacroix over against the cage.
Delacroix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stubb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stubb tries to move into range but Delacroix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Delacroix connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Delacroix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Delacroix takes one to the side of the head.
Stubb cracks a nice hook into Delacroix's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stubb swings for the body but Delacroix moves out of range.
Stubb looks to land a combination but Delacroix avoids it well.
Stubb lands a nice shot to the body.
Stubb swings for the body but Delacroix moves out of range.
Delacroix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stubb pushes Delacroix up against the cage in a clinch.
Stubb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delacroix tries to work over Stubb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Delacroix misses with a punch on the inside.
Stubb pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stubb is trying to stall.
Stubb blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stubb.
Delacroix cracks Stubb with a nice body shot.
Stubb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stubb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delacroix circles away quickly and effectively.
Stubb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Delacroix.
A swing and a miss from Stubb.
Stubb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delacroix.
Delacroix misses with a looping right.
Stubb throws out a loose jab but Delacroix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stubb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stubb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delacroix.
Stubb throws a sloppy body shot
and Delacroix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stubb lands a nice shot to the body.
Stubb takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delacroix throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stubb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stubb misses with a left hand
and Delacroix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Delacroix misses the shot to the body.
Delacroix ducks under a wild hook from Stubb.
Delacroix was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stubb misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Delacroix was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stubb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Stubb looks to move away, Delacroix throws a big counter combo but Stubb just gets out of the way.
Stubb moves into the clinch successfully.
Stubb takes a shot to the head.
Stubb lands a body punch in the clinch.
Delacroix misses with the head strike.
Stubb misses with a punch to the body.
Delacroix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stubb's elbow.
Delacroix gets through Stubb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Delacroix throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Delacroix.
Stubb is trying to stall.
Delacroix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stubb's elbow.
Delacroix gets through Stubb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stubb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Delacroix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stubb pressing his opponent against the cage.
Delacroix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stubb tries to throw a body punch but Delacroix avoids it by throwing Stubb back against the cage.
Delacroix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stubb backwards.
Stubb is pushing Delacroix up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stubb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Delacroix blocking some punches.
Stubb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Delacroix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Delacroix tries a body shot but Stubb blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delacroix misses with a punch on the inside.
Stubb tries to stall but Delacroix uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Delacroix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Delacroix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Delacroix has a couple of punches blocked by Stubb.
Delacroix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stubb blocks an uppercut.
Stubb blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Stubb fails to land.
Stubb is stalling here.
Delacroix misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stubb looking to stall.
Delacroix being controlled against the cage.
Stubb digs a right hand into Delacroix's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Delacroix's gas tank.
Stubb blocks a body shot from Delacroix.
Stubb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stubb stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Stubb will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stubb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Delacroix.
Stubb blocks a jab.
Stubb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Stubb.
Delacroix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Delacroix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stubb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stubb throws a shot from downtown. Delacroix moves away and avoids it.
Delacroix misses with a double jab.
Stubb lands with a shot to the body.
Delacroix defending well as Stubb loads up on a big left hand.
Stubb drives through and clinches with Delacroix against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stubb.
Stubb lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Delacroix.
Stubb is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stubb has Delacroix pushed against the cage.
Stubb dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delacroix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Delacroix lands with a right to the head.
Delacroix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stubb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Delacroix is leaning against Stubb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stubb taking a breather.
Delacroix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stubb has a couple of punches blocked by Delacroix.
Delacroix blocks a body shot from Stubb.
Stubb has a couple of punches blocked by Delacroix.
Stubb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Delacroix struggles to land a body shot inside as Stubb controls his hands.
Stubb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Delacroix has a couple of punches blocked by Stubb.
A head punch on the inside from Stubb fails to land.
Stubb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Delacroix.
Delacroix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delacroix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stubb is working Delacroix over against the cage.
Zadimus Delacroix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Delacroix working aggressively here.
Stubb misses with a body punch.
Delacroix lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delacroix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stubb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
It looks like Delacroix has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stubb lands a nice hook to Delacroix's body. Delacroix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stubb slips a straight right by Delacroix.
Stubb clinches up with Delacroix and pushes him back against the cage.
Stubb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Delacroix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Delacroix on the inside.
Delacroix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stubb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stubb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stubb lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stubb loads up on a big right hand but Delacroix slips the punch.
Stubb with a hook.
Stubb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Delacroix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stubb has Delacroix up against the cage in a clinch.
Stubb struggles to land a body shot inside as Delacroix controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Delacroix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stubb is looking to control Delacroix's arms but Delacroix gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stubb has his back to the cage.
Stubb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stubb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Delacroix.
Stubb throws a poor cross that misses
and Delacroix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stubb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Delacroix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delacroix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stubb misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delacroix avoids the body shot from Stubb.
Stubb lands with a good body shot.
Delacroix throws a body punch but Stubb moves out of range.
Stubb throws a series of punches but Delacroix moves out of range.
Delacroix digs a good body shot into Stubb's ribs.
Stubb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stubb walks into a straight right hand from Delacroix.
Stubb swings for the body but Delacroix moves out of range.
Delacroix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stubb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stubb lands with a good body shot.
Stubb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stubb tries to clinch but Delacroix is having none of it.
Delacroix was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stubb. Delacroix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stubb misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Stubb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stubb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Delacroix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Delacroix throws a nice looking combination but Stubb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alexander Stubb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delacroix swats away the attempt to clinch by Stubb.
Delacroix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stubb connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Delacroix scrambles back to his feet.
Alexander Stubb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delacroix misses with a looping right.
Delacroix slips a straight right by Stubb.
Delacroix looks to land a combination but Stubb avoids it well.
Delacroix fails to land with a series of punches.
Stubb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stubb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stubb takes a swing at Delacroix's ribcage but misses.
Stubb rushes Delacroix and presses him up against the cage.
Stubb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stubb lands a hook that snaps the head of Delacroix backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stubb looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delacroix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stubb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stubb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Delacroix tries to work over Stubb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stubb is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Delacroix misses with some punches.
Stubb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Delacroix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stubb or not.
Delacroix struggles to land a body shot inside as Stubb controls his hands.
Stubb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stubb tries to circle away but Delacroix has him pinned against the cage.
Delacroix lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stubb blocking some punches.
Delacroix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Delacroix.
Delacroix struggles to land a body shot inside as Stubb controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stubb.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Delacroix has a couple of punches blocked by Stubb.
Delacroix throws a punch but it's blocked by Stubb.
Nice body punch from Stubb - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Stubb.
Delacroix tries a body shot but Stubb blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Delacroix fails to land.
Stubb blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Stubb.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Stubb.
Delacroix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stubb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Stubb.
Stubb catches Delacroix with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stubb throws out a powerful jab.
Delacroix is rocked!
Stubb cracks Delacroix with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Delacroix tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Stubb pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Delacroix is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Stubb!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alexander Stubb thanked Highland Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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