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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martez Cortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Slyker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slyker has chosen It's Amazing by Kanye West as his entrance music. Cain Slyker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Martez Cortega's chin.
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martez Cortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cain Slyker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cortega walks into a straight right hand from Slyker.
Slyker fails with the takedown.
The fighters circling - Cortega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cortega darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Slyker manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Slyker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cortega pushes Slyker off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slyker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No luck for Cortega with that takedown attempt.
Slyker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cortega is trying to control the position but Slyker postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortega wants to get back to his feet but Slyker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slyker throws a big elbow that misses.
Cortega is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cortega is pulling down on Slyker's head. It's preventing any offense from Slyker, at least for the moment.
Cortega preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slyker postures up in Cortega's guard and throws a big left but Cortega blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slyker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slyker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slyker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slyker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cortega has his feet on Slyker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cortega clinches up with Slyker and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slyker decides to pull guard.
Cortega is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slyker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cortega is one step ahead there.
Cortega pushing down on Slyker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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!
Cortega looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Slyker trying to control from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Cortega's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cortega missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortega stands up from half guard.
Slyker slaps away a takedown attempt from Cortega, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cortega shoots in for a takedown but Slyker shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martez Cortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortega slips a jab and a cross from Slyker.
Cortega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Slyker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slyker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cortega stuffs the takedown.
Cortega seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Slyker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slyker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Slyker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cortega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slyker has Cortega up against the cage in a clinch.
Slyker can't break the clinch.
Slyker is trying to pull guard but Cortega turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortega has Slyker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cortega pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Slyker tumbling to the mat - Cortega dives into Slyker's guard.
Cortega in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slyker keeping moving, preventing Cortega from controlling successfully.
Cortega stops Slyker from standing up.
Cortega is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cortega is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Martez Cortega will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Slyker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slyker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cortega on the side of the head.
Cortega doesn't manage to clinch there - Slyker circles away.
Slyker swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Cortega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cortega has a takedown stuffed.
Slyker throws a right hand that Cortega ducks under and follows up with a left that Cortega also avoids with ease.
Slyker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Slyker.
Slyker looks to land a combination but Cortega avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slyker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice cross by Slyker.
Cortega closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slyker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cortega wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martez Cortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortega is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slyker is defending well.
Slyker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cain Slyker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slyker tries to clinch there but Cortega circles away.
Cortega looks to land a left hand but Slyker moved out of range nicely.
Slyker fails to land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slyker.
Slyker fails to land with a series of punches.
Cortega rushes Slyker and presses him up against the cage.
Slyker jumps guard but Cortega stands there with Slyker around his waist. Slyker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Slyker misses with a body punch.
Slyker can't get the takedown.
Slyker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cortega backwards.
Slyker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortega shoots in and gets a takedown into Slyker's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortega wants to control from the top but Slyker keeps moving.
We've been informed that Slyker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cortega content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cortega is working Slyker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cortega stands and steps away. Slyker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Slyker looks to land a combination but Cortega avoids it well.
Slyker darts in trying to clinch
and Cortega counters with a shoot takedown. Slyker fights it but they end up in guard.
Slyker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Slyker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortega throws a big right hand that misses.
Cortega prevents Slyker from getting back to his feet.
Cortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Slyker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cortega stands up from Slyker's guard - Cortega perhaps looking for a knockout.
Slyker throws a right and a left that Cortega avoids nicely.
Cortega attempts a counter takedown but Slyker avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Cortega with that takedown attempt.
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.
Slyker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cortega shoots for a double leg takedown but Slyker sprawls well. He's pushed Cortega's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Slyker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slyker misses with a few strikes there.
Slyker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Slyker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cortega just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slyker tries to pull guard but Cortega won't allow it.
Slyker is breathing heavily.
Slyker tries to pull guard but Cortega won't allow it.
Cortega breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slyker tries to pull guard but Cortega forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slyker tries to score a body lock takedown but Cortega shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slyker manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Slyker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Slyker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cortega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slyker looks to land a combination but Cortega avoids it well.
Cortega looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cortega is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cortega stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cortega scores with a takedown into Slyker's guard.
Cortega slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cortega trying to control the position but Slyker is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slyker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slyker dodges the ground and pound from Cortega.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortega decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Slyker. Those never looked like landing.
Cortega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slyker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cortega connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Cain Slyker has been cut.
Slyker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slyker is rocked!
Cortega closes the distance looking for a takedown. Cortega picks Slyker up and slams him brutally to the floor. Slyker is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Martez Cortega!
A very excited looking Martez Cortega made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by Ambitionz Az A Ridah. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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202 lbs
24 - 17 - 1 |
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220 lbs
35 - 45 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 45 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
Rogers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
Hardy gets caught napping as Rogers dives in and scores a takedown. Hardy manages to retain guard.
Rogers wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Rogers is stalling in the full guard.
Hardy looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardy, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy is trying to control the position but Rogers postures up.
Hardy pulls Rogers in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardy is retaining full guard.
Hardy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Hardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rogers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy is looking for a counter combo.
Hardy connects with a right hand. Rogers shakes it off.
A combination from Rogers does no damage.
Hardy 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.
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Hardy moves out of range.
Rogers looks for a takedown but Hardy sprawls well.
Rogers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hardy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hardy being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy 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.
Rogers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Rogers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rogers is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there.
Hardy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rogers is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Rogers breaks from the clinch.
Rogers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardy as he jumps to the side.
Andre Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Rogers feints and as Hardy raises his hands in defense, Rogers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hardy wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andre Hardy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Some wild striking there from Hardy.
Rogers misses with a double jab
and Hardy counters with a nice body shot.
Steve Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rogers is fending him off so far but Hardy persists. Nope, Rogers circles away and we're back to standing.
Rogers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hardy is out of range and Rogers settles back down.
Rogers has his takedown stuffed
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
Hardy takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
Rogers throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers needs to keep his hands up - Hardy had a free shot at his head there.
Rogers throws a jab when Hardy was well out of range.
Hardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rogers doesn't seem bothered though.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Rogers avoids nicely.
Rogers shoots in but no luck this time.
Hardy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hardy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Andre Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Hardy moves away from the strike by Rogers.
Rogers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers misses with a takedown
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rogers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardy's waist but Hardy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rogers off to one side.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Hardy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rogers.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rogers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andre Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hardy defends well and Rogers ends up having to push Hardy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A left and a right from Rogers both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt - Hardy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hardy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rogers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardy swivels and escapes.
Rogers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardy's waist but Hardy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rogers off to one side.
Hardy dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
Jab from Hardy.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogers gets a clinch.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Hardy manages to get underhooks.
Rogers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rogers.
Rogers throws an off balance right hand
and Hardy counters with a right hand to the body.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hardy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rogers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hardy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hardy is staying tight to Rogers's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Andre Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardy trying to control the action but Rogers is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Rogers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Hardy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rogers tries to clinch up.
Rogers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Hardy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Rogers works over Hardy's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Rogers shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardy tries to sprawl out of it but Rogers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Hardy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rogers shoots in but no luck this time.
Andre Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
No luck for Rogers with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Hardy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rogers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers has Hardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy keeps control of Rogers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogers throws a combination that misses
and Hardy counters with a two punch combo.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardy lands with a shot to the body.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Rogers is looking for the big counter here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a double jab
and Hardy counters with a two punch combo.
Rogers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hardy counters with a left to the body.
Andre Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers gets the takedown into side control.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy is trying to get back to half guard.
Hardy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hardy trying to hold on to Rogers's head to control him but Rogers postures up.
Rogers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rogers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is looking to escape.
Hardy controlling the position for now.
Hardy wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy.
Rogers slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hardy misses with a low kick as Rogers jumps back.
Hardy shoots in for a double leg but Rogers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rogers shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
Hardy throws a nice looking combination but Rogers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a double jab
and Hardy counters with a left to the body.
Rogers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rogers is trying to force a seperation but Hardy has the dominant position.
Rogers breaks from the clinch.
Hardy throws a low kick but Rogers avoids it.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Steve Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!
Hardy sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hardy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Hardy!
During a confident post fight interview, Andre Hardy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nycky Downtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Elastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Downtime's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bring It. Elastinen has chosen Cascada - Dangerous as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
34 - 33 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 36 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Nycky Downtime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Elastinen!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Downtime there.
Downtime throws a leg kick but Elastinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Downtime misses with a series of wild punches.
Elastinen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Downtime on his heels. He'll look to pass Downtime's guard now, I'm sure.
Elastinen stopping the sweep attempt from Downtime.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Elastinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Elastinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Elastinen trying to control but Downtime is working from the bottom.
Downtime has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downtime utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Downtime being controlled here, momentarily.
Elastinen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Downtime will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Downtime smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Downtime tries to land a leg kick but Elastinen saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Downtime throws a left and a right that both miss
and Elastinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Nycky Downtime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downtime throws a body shot but no joy.
Downtime closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Elastinen to the mat! Elastinen manages to get full guard.
Elastinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Elastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Downtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elastinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen pushes down on Downtime's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Elastinen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Elastinen prevents Downtime from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Elastinen is trying to work for a kimura but Downtime is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elastinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Elastinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Downtime is just riding it out for now. Elastinen eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elastinen trying to control the action but Downtime is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erkki Elastinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Elastinen staying out of range there.
Elastinen misses with a takedown
and Downtime cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Elastinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Downtime, which made it look bad.
A head kick misses from Downtime.
Downtime scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Elastinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Downtime.
Elastinen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Downtime keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downtime trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen trying to control the action but Downtime is working from the bottom.
Elastinen seems to be looking for submissions.
Downtime wants to control but Elastinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Elastinen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Elastinen stalling away here and it's allowed Downtime to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Elastinen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Downtime is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Downtime lands with a cross.
Elastinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Downtime.
Elastinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Elastinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nycky Downtime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Downtime misses with a straight right.
A head kick from Downtime lands but Elastinen takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen ducks under a wild hook from Downtime.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Downtime keeping full guard, as Elastinen tries to pass.
Downtime is pulling down on Elastinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Elastinen, at least for the moment.
Elastinen postures up in Downtime's guard and throws a big left but Downtime blocks it.
Erkki Elastinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Downtime keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
Elastinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downtime controls Elastinen momentarily but Elastinen frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Elastinen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Downtime tries to work over Elastinen's front leg with a kick but Elastinen checks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Downtime leaves Elastinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Downtime throws a poor cross that misses
and Elastinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Elastinen.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Downtime is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nycky Downtime dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Downtime throws a half hearted mid kick.
Elastinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Elastinen is taking a breather. Downtime says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Elastinen trying to control the action but Downtime is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downtime moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Elastinen trying to control but Downtime is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen is looking to advance position but Downtime has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Downtime trying to control but Elastinen is having none of it.
Elastinen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Downtime is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Elastinen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Downtime swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Elastinen is now in Downtime's guard. A big mistake from Downtime there, giving up the dominant position!
Downtime working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downtime utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elastinen throwing strikes from guard but Downtime blocks nicely.
Elastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Downtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Downtime controls Elastinen momentarily but Elastinen frees himself.
Elastinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtime keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
Elastinen preventing the sweep.
Elastinen trying to control but Downtime is working from the bottom.
Elastinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Downtime trying to control the position.
Downtime keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Downtime tries to work over Elastinen's front leg with a kick but Elastinen checks it.
Elastinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Elastinen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Downtime wants to control but Elastinen is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elastinen 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Erkki Elastinen.
I think Elastinen 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darwin Strapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nando De Leeuw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darwin Strapp could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nando De Leeuw 's chin.
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191 lbs
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Darwin Strapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nando De Leeuw !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strapp drops De Leeuw with a beautiful combination! De Leeuw stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Strapp is looking for the KO!
De Leeuw is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strapp, right into the meat.
De Leeuw is still on wobbly legs! Can Strapp finish him?
Strapp fakes the body blow, causing De Leeuw to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! De Leeuw goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darwin Strapp!
Darwin Strapp decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nir Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugo Lewis has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nir Sosa!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lewis won't be happy with that.
Sosa trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis is pushing Sosa's head away, looking to escape. Sosa manages to hold on to the position though.
Sosa content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lewis is trying to buck Sosa off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lewis throws a leg kick
and Sosa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lewis pushes Sosa off but Sosa dives into side control.
Lewis pushes Sosa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sosa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sosa is staying tight to Lewis's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Lewis is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Sosa off. It looks like it's working - Sosa slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Lewis displaying calm under pressure there.
Lewis tries to clinch up
and Sosa counters with a shoot takedown. Lewis fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sosa prevents Lewis from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lewis throws a wild body kick that Sosa sees coming a mile off.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Lewis avoids it easily.
Sosa checks a low kick from Lewis.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lewis defends it well.
Lewis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sosa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sosa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lewis.
An inside leg kick lands from Lewis.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hugo Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis rushes Sosa and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hugo Lewis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lewis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lewis defends it well.
Lewis moves in looking to clinch but Sosa pushes him off.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
Sosa staying out of range there.
Lewis moves in looking to clinch but Sosa pushes him off.
Lewis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sosa will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis throws a push kick but Sosa slaps the foot to one side.
Lewis lands a high kick!
Nir Sosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
Lewis lands with an uppercut that bounces Sosa off the cage and back into range.
Sosa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lewis throws a hook but Sosa avoids it easily.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sosa can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Lewis misses.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lewis misses with a body kick.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lewis throws a low kick, looking for Sosa's leg but Sosa calmly moves out of range.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lewis defends it well.
Lewis misses with a looping right.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lewis throws a jab when Sosa was well out of range.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Lewis avoids it easily.
Lewis throws a jab but it's blocked by Sosa.
Lewis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sosa is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Lewis misses.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lewis defends it well.
Hugo Lewis is winning the standup battle so far.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lewis defends it well.
Lewis wants to clinch up but Sosa keeps it at a distance.
Lewis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lewis throws the kick towards the body but Sosa avoids it.
Sosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a lazy right hand but Sosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lewis tries to clinch up but Sosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lewis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lewis misses with a low kick as Sosa jumps back.
Lewis throws a leg kick but Sosa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewis throws a leg kick but Sosa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lewis throws the left hand but Sosa avoids the punch easily.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Lewis dominated that second round.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sosa checks a leg kick.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lewis tries to clinch but Sosa moves out of range.
Sosa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lewis throws a solid leg kick but Sosa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lewis.
Lewis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
Lewis fakes the leg kick and cracks Sosa in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis misses with a hook. Sosa ducked under it nicely.
Sosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lewis lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis keeps Sosa at a distance using the push kick.
Lewis misses with a hook. Sosa ducked under it nicely.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
Lewis tries to work over Sosa's front leg with a kick but Sosa checks it.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Lewis avoids it easily.
Sosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lewis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sosa's sensitive parts.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch but Sosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lewis does it's job there.
Sosa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lewis.
Lewis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
Lewis misses with a body kick.
Sosa feints the counter takedown.
Lewis lands a nice shot that snaps Sosa's head back.
Lewis looks to land a left hand but Sosa moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lewis defends it well.
Lewis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sosa with the counter takedown but Lewis avoids it easily.
Lewis throws the left hand but Sosa avoids the punch easily.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Sosa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sosa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lewis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lewis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
Lewis misses with a low kick.
Sosa blocks a low kick nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewis lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nir Sosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lewis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Lewis!
Hugo Lewis tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Klincko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18 - 19 - 1 |
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197 lbs
20 - 15 - 1 |
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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
18 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn Alliance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Klincko!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klincko looks to land a combination but Steel Penn Alliance avoids it well.
Klincko throws a right and a left that Steel Penn Alliance avoids nicely.
Steel Penn Alliance lands a high kick!
A lazy left from Klincko finds it's target.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to slow Klincko down with leg kicks.
Steel Penn Alliance blocks a head kick by Klincko.
Klincko swings for the body but Steel Penn Alliance moves out of range.
A low kick from Klincko misses
and Steel Penn Alliance cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel Penn Alliance avoids the body shot from Klincko.
Steel Penn Alliance takes one to the chin there.
Klincko misses with a low kick.
Klincko throws a shot from downtown. Steel Penn Alliance moves away and avoids it.
Klincko tries a low kick but Steel Penn Alliance avoids it.
Steel Penn Alliance has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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!
Steel Penn Alliance blocks a head kick by Klincko.
Steel Penn Alliance fires out a quick counter leg kick but Klincko just manages to avoid it.
Klincko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klincko misses with a kick to the body
and Steel Penn Alliance counters by moving into the clinch.
Klincko breaks the clinch.
Klincko throws a low kick but Steel Penn Alliance moves out of range easily.
Klincko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big left from Klincko misses.
Steel Penn Alliance went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Klincko throws a right hand that Steel Penn Alliance ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel Penn Alliance also avoids with ease.
Klincko looks to land a body kick but Steel Penn Alliance moved away.
Klincko throws out a leg kick but Steel Penn Alliance moves out of range and Klincko only half commits.
Dave Klincko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klincko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steel Penn Alliance checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Klincko misses with a low kick.
Klincko cracks Steel Penn Alliance with a good jab.
Klincko throws a right hand that Steel Penn Alliance ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel Penn Alliance also avoids with ease.
Klincko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steel Penn Alliance counters with a good low kick that Klincko was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klincko drops his hands momentarily and Steel Penn Alliance takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steel Penn Alliance slips a straight right by Klincko.
Steel Penn Alliance digs a good body shot into Klincko's ribs.
Klincko throws the kick towards the body but Steel Penn Alliance avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klincko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Klincko just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSteel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a sloppy head kick and Klincko moves out of range easily.
Steel Penn Alliance blocks a jab.
Dave Klincko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klincko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steel Penn Alliance.
Klincko throws a solid leg kick but Steel Penn Alliance takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Klincko.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klincko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klincko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klincko lands an overhand right.
Klincko misses with a body shot.
Steel Penn Alliance fires out a quick counter leg kick but Klincko just manages to avoid it.
Klincko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steel Penn Alliance.
Klincko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steel Penn Alliance drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Klincko wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance postures up.
Klincko tries to improve position but can't.
Klincko keeps trying to improve his position.
Steel Penn Alliance passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Klincko!
Klincko working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is stalling here but it's allowed Klincko to get half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steel Penn Alliance sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to mount his opponent but Klincko defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Klincko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Klincko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steel Penn Alliance looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Steel Penn Alliance is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Klincko.
Steel Penn Alliance looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klincko is fending him off so far but Steel Penn Alliance persists. Nope, Klincko circles away and we're back to standing.
Klincko throws a looping overhand right but Steel Penn Alliance ducks down to avoid it.
Klincko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel Penn Alliance moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klincko lands a nice looking body kick.
Dave Klincko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Klincko takes a swing at Steel Penn Alliance's ribcage but misses.
Klincko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steel Penn Alliance. That did some damage!
Klincko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Klincko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Penn Alliance was well out of range. Poor timing from Klincko.
Steel Penn Alliance half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steel Penn Alliance scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee asks Steel Penn Alliance politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Steel Penn Alliance prefers to stall for the moment though.
Klincko is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steel Penn Alliance staying calm.
Klincko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Steel Penn Alliance's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Steel Penn Alliance! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Klincko has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). The Steel Penn Alliance!
A very excited looking The Steel Penn Alliance 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Angel Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toney comes into the arena with Korn - Twisted Transistor blaring out of the sound system. Robinson has chosen Lift Me Up as his entrance music. Angel Toney has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
15 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Angel Toney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Allen Robinson !
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Toney moves away from the strike by Robinson .
Toney has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) in the buildup to the fight.
Toney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toney takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Toney.
Robinson lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson .
Robinson scores a nice knee to the body.
Toney is breathing heavily.
Robinson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Robinson lands a nice knee to the body.
Toney goes for a takedown attempt but Robinson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Robinson lands a left and a right that send Toney crashing to the mat, dazed. Robinson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Toney is rocked!
It looks like Angel Toney has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Robinson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Oh Toney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Toney sprawling to the canvas! Toney rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Robinson finish him?!
Robinson closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Toney out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Allen Robinson !
A very excited looking Allen Robinson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimroy Hoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper comes to the cage accompanied by s.mouse - slap my elbow. 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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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
25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kimroy Hoo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoo misses the body punch
and Cooper makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hoo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooper.
Hoo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hoo connects with a solid leg kick.
Cooper tries to clinch but Hoo is having none of it.
And Hoo responds with a good body kick, but Cooper manages to step out the way in time.
Hoo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cooper wants to clinch up but Hoo keeps it at a distance.
Hoo tries to work over Cooper's front leg with a kick but Cooper checks it.
Hoo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cooper avoids a kick to the body.
Hoo throws a leg kick but Cooper sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hoo tries to land a body kick
and Cooper counters by moving into the clinch.
Hoo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hoo blocks the elbow strike.
Hoo blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper taking a breather.
Cooper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hoo up against the cage.
Cooper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Kimroy Hoo has been cut.
I was talking to Cooper's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cooper lands an elbow that stopped Hoo in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hoo throws an elbow but misses.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Hoo.
Hoo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hoo takes an elbow to the temple.
Cooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cooper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hoo's defenses.
That has opened up Kimroy Hoo's cut even more.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hoo is working Cooper over against the cage.
Hoo blocks an elbow strike.
Cooper lands an elbow just above Hoo 's eye.
Hoo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cooper lands an elbow just above Hoo 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hoo.
Hoo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cooper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoo or not.
Hoo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short left from Hoo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hoo dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cooper fails to land.
Hoo blocks a body shot from Cooper.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Cooper lands an elbow inside.
Cooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cooper.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Cooper lands an elbow that stopped Hoo in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Kimroy Hoo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cooper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kimroy Hoo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kimroy Hoo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Charles Cooper!
Charles Cooper 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wooden Pencil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pencil has chosen Full Retard as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27 - 15 - 0 |
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Raven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wooden Pencil!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pencil needs to keep his hands up - Raven had a free shot at his head there.
Pencil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raven on the side of the head.
Raven misses with a head kick.
Jab by Pencil.
Raven throws a body kick that misses
and Pencil counters with a stiff right hand.
Raven throws a jab when Pencil was well out of range.
And Pencil tries to counter it with a takedown but Raven pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Raven thows a leg kick but Pencil checks it
and Pencil counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pencil has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pencil moves out of range of the body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Raven has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Raven looks to throw the jab but Pencil is out of range.
Pencil takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pencil lands with a kick to the temple. Raven shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pencil dips to his left and cracks Raven with an uppercut!
Pencil misses with a body kick.
Raven throwing a counter right hand but Pencil manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raven. Pencil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pencil tries to counter with a clinch but Raven shakes him off and moves away.
Raven tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pencil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raven connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thomas Raven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raven connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Raven.
Pencil avoids the body shot from Raven.
Pencil throws the kick towards the body but Raven avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Raven misses the target.
A punch combination from Raven misses.
Pencil steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Raven.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raven tries to close the distance and clinch but Pencil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raven slips under a jab from Pencil.
Raven scores with a jab to the head.
Pencil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raven defending well as Pencil loads up on a big left hand.
Pencil looks to land a body kick but Raven moved away.
Raven pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Pencil tries to counter it with a takedown but Raven pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pencil lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Raven has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raven and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
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!
Pencil with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raven throws an overhand right that lands on Pencil's shoulder, as Pencil tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raven scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Raven blocks a jab.
Raven is looking to score with low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pencil checks a leg kick.
Raven tries to land a leg kick but Pencil saw it coming and moves away.
Raven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pencil manages to avoid it.
Pencil tries to counter by closing the distance.
Raven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raven throws a lazy right hand but Pencil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pencil blocks a leg kick.
Pencil wants to counter with a clinch but Raven pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pencil.
Raven misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pencil avoids the body shot from Raven.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pencil! But no joy.
Pencil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pencil connects with a jab.
Raven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pencil.
Raven misses with a jab to the body
and Pencil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pencil throws an off balance right hand
and Raven counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pencil throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raven wants to land a leg kick but Pencil is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Raven will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Raven works Pencil's body with a nice hook.
Pencil takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pencil connects with a looping right hand.
Pencil avoids the body shot from Raven.
Raven throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Raven.
Pencil moves out of range of the body kick from Raven.
Pencil looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven thows a leg kick but Pencil checks it
and Pencil counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pencil throws a sloppy head kick
and Raven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raven misses with a low kick.
Wooden Pencil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pencil feints a counter leg kick.
Raven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pencil feints the counter takedown.
Pencil throws a body punch but Raven moves out of range.
Pencil slips under a jab.
Pencil changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Raven swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raven moves out of range as Pencil throws a body kick.
Raven was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raven looking to score a takedown here. Pencil is defending well but Raven drives through and ends up in Pencil's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Pencil manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Raven lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pencil backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raven tries a body shot but Pencil blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raven dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Raven tries to stall but Pencil uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Raven goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pencil tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pencil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pencil thuds his shin into the meat of Raven's side.
Raven throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pencil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pencil tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pencil ducks under a wild hook from Raven.
Pencil is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pencil looks to land a left hand but Raven moved out of range nicely.
Raven sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raven swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pencil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raven takes a kick to the side of the head.
Raven throws a solid leg kick but Pencil takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raven.
Raven takes one on the button.
Pencil fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Raven is out of range.
Raven works the jab nicely.
Pencil cracks Raven with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Raven moves away from the strike by Pencil.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pencil misses with a straight left.
Raven misses with a hook
and Pencil counters with an inside leg kick.
Raven misses with an uppercut
and Pencil counters with a good low kick that Raven was not able to check.
Pencil throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raven misses with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pencil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Raven has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pencil.
Pencil misses with a hook. Raven ducked under it nicely.
Raven tries to counter by clinching up but Pencil breaks away and moves out of range.
Raven misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Pencil tries to counter it with a takedown but Raven pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Raven looks to throw a body kick
and Pencil counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wooden Pencil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pencil goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Raven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pencil feints the counter takedown.
Raven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pencil closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooden Pencil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pencil lands with an uppercut that bounces Raven off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Raven throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pencil moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven slips under a jab from Pencil.
Pencil throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pencil takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven moves out of range of the body kick from Pencil.
Pencil ducks under a wild hook from Raven.
Pencil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pencil throws out the jab.
Pencil misses with a looping left.
Raven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pencil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pencil throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pencil swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raven is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raven misses the shot to the body.
Raven lands a nice shot to the body.
Raven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raven looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pencil scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Raven manages to mount him!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pencil is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raven looking to control but Pencil is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pencil blocking the ground and pound.
Pencil is squirming around, avoiding Raven's attempts to control the action.
Pencil wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Raven sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
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.
Pencil really wants to buck Raven off and get back to his feet.
Raven controlling the pace for now.
Raven looking to control but Pencil is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thomas Raven.
I think Raven 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thomas Raven!
Thomas Raven took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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