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VCL Champions: 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Ocheda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves has chosen Light 'Em Up as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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179 lbs
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175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Ocheda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Alves!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ocheda lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Alves can't keep his opponent in guard - Ocheda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ocheda trying to control from half guard but Alves is working away.
Alves won't allow Ocheda to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ocheda wants to take a breather but Alves is having none of it.
Ocheda wants to work for an arm triangle but Alves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ocheda wants to pass to mount but Alves is defending the position.
Ocheda is trying to control. Alves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ocheda moves into full mount! Alves won't be happy about that!
Ocheda has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Alves is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Ocheda!
Diego Ocheda took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Victory! Sports Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Szandor Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pantera - 5 Minutes Alone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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178 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Szandor Storm!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner lands a nice looking kick to the body. Storm takes a step back to recover.
Turner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Storm misses with a takedown attempt - Turner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've been told by Turner's head coaches at THC playhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Storm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner lands with a slapping head kick.
Storm blocks a head kick by Turner.
Turner thumps Storm with a low kick.
Storm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
A lazy body kick from Storm
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Turner lands a nice looking kick to the body. Storm takes a step back to recover.
Storm takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm shoots for a takedown but Turner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turner tried to counter with a leg kick but Storm avoided it.
Storm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.
Storm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Storm drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turner defends it well.
Turner connects with a high kick.
Storm fails with a takedown attempt.
Ben Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Szandor Storm.
Turner lands a head kick. Storm smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Storm shoots in looking for a takedown but Turner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Storm's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm is looking to clinch.
Storm avoids the head kick by Turner.
Turner lands a front kick.
Storm tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Turner scores with a push kick.
Turner throws a leg kick which misses Storm's front leg but catches the back leg as Storm tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner thumps Storm with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Storm avoids the head kick by Turner.
Storm with the counter takedown but Turner avoids it easily.
Storm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Storm's hands.
Turner thumps Storm with a low kick.
Storm throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Turner feints and then cracks Storm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Storm down.
Ben Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Storm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turner throws a leg kick which misses Storm's front leg but catches the back leg as Storm tries to avoid it.
Turner lands a nice looking kick to the body. Storm takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Storm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Turner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Storm's calf.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turner thows a body kick. Storm tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Turner lands a nice looking kick to the body. Storm takes a step back to recover.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Turner jabs Storm right on the nose. Storm blinks but takes it well.
Storm fails with a takedown attempt.
Turner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A solid body kick from Turner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Turner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turner.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Storm.
Storm with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Turner scores with a kick to the body.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It appears Turner was looking to counter with a kick there.
Turner throws a head kick that half lands.
Storm misses with a double jab
and Turner counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm jabs Turner right on the nose. Turner blinks but takes it well.
Storm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Turner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Storm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Storm will feel that in the morning.
Storm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Storm's head.
Turner scores with a push kick.
Storm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Storm can do to turn this around?
Turner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Storm will feel that in the morning.
Storm is breathing heavily.
Turner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Storm's calf.
Storm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Storm crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turner - the referee stops the clock and Storm gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turner. Storm manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Turner.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Storm moves out of range easily.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Storm takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Storm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Szandor Storm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Storm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Storm's head.
Storm drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Storm takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Turner.
Storm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Storm is trying desperately to land a takedown but Turner is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Storm.
Turner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Storm tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Turner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ben Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner lands a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Storm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Storm takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Storm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Storm goes for a double leg but Turner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turner continues to drive forward.
Ben Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Szandor Storm.
Storm tries for a takedown but Turner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Storm on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Storm down.
Storm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Storm with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Turner keeps Storm at a distance using the push kick.
Turner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Storm.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner thows a body kick. Storm tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Turner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Storm takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turner throws a head kick that half lands.
Storm wants to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turner.
Turner feints and then cracks Storm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Storm down.
Turner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Storm's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Turner dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
A low kick from Storm is predictable there
letting Turner counter with a right hand.
Storm tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Storm with a poor takedown
and Turner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Storm walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turner.
Storm shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turner pinned against the cage. Turner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
You can see that Storm has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Turner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Turner. Storm shrugs it off though.
Storm walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turner.
Storm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm takes a kick to the side of the head.
Turner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Turner lands but Storm takes it in his stride.
Storm walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Storm sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Storm tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Storm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ben Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Storm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner scores with a kick to the body.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner connects with a leg kick. Storm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Turner lands with a nice body kick.
Storm tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Storm tries to clinch
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Storm's hands.
Storm on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Turner.
Turner feints and then cracks Storm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Storm down.
Turner lands a head kick!
Storm is rocked!
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Storm is still on wobbly legs! Can Turner finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Storm seems to have recovered his senses.
Turner connects with a single shot there.
Turner delivers a nice body kick.
Storm misses with a lunging right hand
and Turner counters with a leg kick.
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Storm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Storm with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ben Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Szandor Storm.
Turner lands a leg kick that knocks Storm off balance momentarily.
Nice body kick from Turner.
Turner lands a big head kick that sends Storm tumbling to the mat! Turner takes a step backwards and waves Storm back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick by Storm misses
and Turner counters with a thumping low kick.
Turner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Turner. Storm shrugs it off though.
Turner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turner lands a jab.
Turner throws a powerful right kick. Storm tried to block low but the kick was high! Storm was taken right off of his feet! Turner jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ben Turner!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kendrick Perkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvador Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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25
168 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kendrick Perkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Salvador Perez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Salvador Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez lands a big head kick that sends Perkins tumbling to the mat! Perez takes a step backwards and waves Perkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Perkins is rocked!
Perez wobbles Perkins with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Perez dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Perkins to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Salvador Perez!
Salvador Perez made sure to mention his sponsor, Machine Fight Gear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevaughn Aldridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldridge comes to the cage accompanied by Smooth Criminal By Michael Jackson. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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219 lbs
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216 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevaughn Aldridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desmond Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Bradley scores with a four punch combination!
Bradley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Bradley there.
Bradley throws out a leg kick but Aldridge moves out of range and Bradley only half commits.
Bradley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bradley blocks a head kick by Aldridge.
Aldridge 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.
A little jabbing left from Bradley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Bradley.
Bradley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aldridge misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aldridge lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bradley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Bradley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aldridge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aldridge has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Bradley lands with a hook. Aldridge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aldridge is rocked!
Bradley drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Aldridge right on the button. Aldridge goes down! Bradley follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Bradley gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Bradley!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Archer has chosen Centuries as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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209 lbs
14 - 7 - 1 |
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34
210 lbs
22 - 18 - 1 |
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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
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kevin Mcdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Archer!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdonald gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcdonald wriggles free and stands up.
Mcdonald throws a head kick that misses
and Archer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Archer.
Mcdonald is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Archer dives into side control.
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!
Archer slows the pace down.
Archer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Archer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Mcdonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Archer controlling from side mount.
Archer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two 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.
Mcdonald wants to get back to his feet.
Archer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mcdonald's legs.
Archer wants to control for a moment but Mcdonald uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Archer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Archer throwing shots but Mcdonald is blocking nicely.
Archer throwing shots but Mcdonald is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Archer in particular looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Archer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer controlling the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Archer wants to clinch.
Mcdonald appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Archer slips under a jab from Mcdonald.
Archer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A big left from Archer misses.
Archer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mcdonald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mcdonald throws a head kick but Archer moves out of range.
Mcdonald throws a leg kick but Archer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Archer feints the counter takedown.
Mcdonald connects with an inside leg kick.
Mcdonald swings for the body but Archer moves out of range.
Good exchange - Mcdonald coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer looks for the body kick but Mcdonald saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Archer.
Archer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Archer 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.
Mcdonald is breathing heavily.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Archer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcdonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Archer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mcdonald shoots in and drives through. Archer sprawls well.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Archer swinging wildly here.
Mcdonald on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mcdonald misses the jab.
Archer dips to his left and cracks Mcdonald with an uppercut!
Archer avoids the body shot from Mcdonald.
Archer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mcdonald swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Archer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Archer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Archer is staying tight to Mcdonald's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Archer tries to move to full mount but Mcdonald actually manages to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald is staying active underneath Archer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcdonald gets full guard.
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Archer wants to control from the top but Mcdonald keeps moving.
Archer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcdonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Archer moves out of range of the body kick.
Mcdonald misses with a body kick.
Mcdonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Archer.
Archer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mcdonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcdonald throws a body punch but Archer moves out of range.
Archer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Archer digs a good hook to Mcdonald's body.
Archer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Archer looking to score a takedown here. Mcdonald is defending well but Archer drives through and ends up in Mcdonald's guard.
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mcdonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcdonald is retaining full guard.
Archer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Archer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcdonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Archer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcdonald controlling the position.
Archer wants to control from the top but Mcdonald keeps moving.
Aaron Archer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Archer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
More stalling from Archer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Archer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Archer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mcdonald's half guard.
Archer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mcdonald wants to get back to his feet.
Archer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcdonald avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcdonald's head.
Archer wants to control but Mcdonald is keeping him busy.
Archer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mcdonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Archer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Archer lands with a good body shot.
Archer moves out of range of the body kick from Mcdonald.
Archer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mcdonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Archer was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Archer avoids it really well and circles away.
Aaron Archer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Archer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mcdonald is trying to defend but Archer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kevin Mcdonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer stalling.
Aaron Archer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Archer with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Archer, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mcdonald lands with a good body shot.
Mcdonald lands a nice looking body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Archer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Mcdonald.
Archer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mcdonald with a body shot.
Archer shoots in and gets a takedown into Mcdonald's guard.
Mcdonald pushes Archer off and gets back to his feet.
Archer scores with a kick to the body.
Mcdonald misses with a body shot.
Mcdonald is looking to wear down Archer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Archer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mcdonald was covering up waiting for the punch and Archer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Archer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Archer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Archer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Archer!
A pretty intense looking Aaron Archer took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Turbo Epicity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theros Ironfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Epicity's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Semi Charmed Life. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Turbo Epicity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theros Ironfist!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironfist misses with a few strikes there.
Ironfist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Epicity lands a slapping body shot.
Epicity lands a jab to the head.
Epicity catches Ironfist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ironfist misses with a head kick.
Epicity throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Epicity tries to land a front kick but Ironfist steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Epicity throws a half hearted mid kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ironfist 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.
Epicity leaves Ironfist with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Ironfist tries to get set, Epicity tries to push him back and clinch up but Ironfist manages to avoid the attempt.
Ironfist looks to land a combination but Epicity avoids it well.
Ironfist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Epicity moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Ironfist looks to land a combination but Epicity avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Ironfist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ironfist.
Epicity lands with a right hand.
Ironfist swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Epicity counters with a nice uppercut.
Epicity feints and then cracks Ironfist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ironfist down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity lands with a nice body kick.
Ironfist looks winded!
Epicity lands a front kick.
Ironfist swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Epicity counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Epicity prevents Ironfist from breaking the clinch.
Epicity lands a shoulder strike.
Epicity scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ironfist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Epicity.
Epicity lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ironfist to his knees! Epicity keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Turbo Epicity!
A victorious Turbo Epicity thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Capuchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ace Of Spades by Motorhead. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Vegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcel Capuchin!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capuchin thuds a left hand into Vegas's body.
Capuchin looks to land a right hand but Vegas moved out of range.
Vegas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Capuchin.
Vegas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Capuchin.
Vegas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Capuchin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Capuchin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Capuchin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vegas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Capuchin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Capuchin tries to clinch up.
Vegas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Capuchin.
Vegas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vegas lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas misses with a few strikes there.
Capuchin tests Vegas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Capuchin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vegas misses with a low kick.
Capuchin tries to clinch up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Capuchin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capuchin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vegas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vegas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Capuchin manages to circle out of the way.
Vegas swinging wildly here.
Vegas sets himself, and Capuchin steps forward looking for the clinch! Vegas avoids it this time.
Capuchin scores with a decent looking hook.
Capuchin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vegas.
Capuchin wants to counter with a clinch but Vegas pushes him away.
Vegas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Capuchin lands a jab to Vegas's midsection.
Vegas tries a head kick but it misses.
Capuchin tries to clinch up but Vegas circles away and keeps his distance.
Capuchin wants to clinch up but Vegas keeps it at a distance.
Capuchin tries to clinch but Vegas moves out of range.
Capuchin is looking to clinch.
Vegas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Capuchin is looking to clinch.
Vegas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas swats away the attempt to clinch by Capuchin.
Vegas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Capuchin.
Capuchin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vegas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Capuchin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vegas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab by Capuchin.
Capuchin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vegas throws out the jab.
Capuchin tries to clinch but Vegas moves out of range.
Vegas misses with the combination.
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!
Vegas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vegas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Capuchin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Capuchin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Capuchin.
Capuchin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Capuchin gets through Vegas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Vegas has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Vegas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas throws a nice looking combination but Capuchin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Vegas.
Capuchin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vegas at a distance.
Vegas lands with a cross.
Capuchin jabs at Vegas's body.
Vegas gets tackled into the cage by Capuchin. Capuchin maintains the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vegas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Capuchin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Capuchin lands a right hand.
Capuchin lands an elbow that stopped Vegas in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Johnny Vegas has been cut.
Nice body punch from Capuchin.
Vegas avoids a wild elbow strike from Capuchin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capuchin lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vegas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Capuchin is looking to clinch but Vegas is avoiding it.
Capuchin lands a jab to the head.
Capuchin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Capuchin wants to clinch.
Capuchin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vegas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Capuchin slips under a jab.
Capuchin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Capuchin defending well as Vegas loads up on a big left hand.
Vegas fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Capuchin misses.
Capuchin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vegas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vegas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Capuchin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Capuchin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Capuchin is looking to clinch but Vegas is avoiding it.
Capuchin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vegas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Capuchin throws a right and a left that Vegas avoids nicely.
Capuchin drops his hands momentarily and Vegas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vegas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Capuchin is looking to clinch but Vegas is avoiding it.
Vegas throws a combination that misses
and Capuchin moves into the clinch.
Capuchin misses with an elbow over the top.
Vegas takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capuchin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Capuchin misses with a punch on the inside.
Capuchin pushes Vegas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Capuchin lands an elbow inside that Vegas shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capuchin has a couple of punches blocked by Vegas.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Capuchin.
Capuchin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vegas's defenses.
Vegas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Capuchin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Capuchin.
Capuchin tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Capuchin back against the cage.
Vegas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Capuchin lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Capuchin.
Vegas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Capuchin lands an elbow inside that Vegas shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas blocks an elbow strike from Capuchin.
Vegas avoids a wild elbow strike from Capuchin.
Capuchin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vegas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Capuchin lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capuchin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vegas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vegas tries to break the clinch but Capuchin is controlling the position.
Capuchin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vegas's defenses.
Capuchin cracks Vegas with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Capuchin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vegas's brow.
Capuchin lands an elbow just above Vegas 's eye.
Capuchin swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capuchin gets through Vegas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Capuchin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vegas's brow.
Vegas avoids the elbow strike from Capuchin, against the cage.
Vegas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Capuchin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vegas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vegas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Capuchin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Capuchin tries to throw a body punch but Vegas avoids it by throwing Capuchin back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capuchin lands an elbow that stopped Vegas in his tracks for a moment.
Capuchin misses with an elbow over the top.
Vegas is trying to break the clinch but Capuchin is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Capuchin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vegas's brow.
Capuchin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vegas blocks a body shot from Capuchin.
Capuchin misses with an elbow strike.
Capuchin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capuchin pushes off an throws an elbow but Vegas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Capuchin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Capuchin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Capuchin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vegas's brow.
Capuchin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Capuchin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Vegas'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. This is the final round!
Capuchin wants to clinch up but Vegas keeps it at a distance.
Vegas throws a series of punches but Capuchin avoids them all with ease.
Capuchin lands a nice looking body shot.
Capuchin takes the fight into the clinch.
Vegas dodges an elbow strike from Capuchin.
Capuchin lands with a left to the head.
Capuchin tries to work over Vegas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vegas avoids the elbow strike from Capuchin, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capuchin misses with some punches.
Capuchin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Capuchin pushes off an throws an elbow but Vegas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vegas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capuchin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Capuchin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Capuchin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Capuchin on the inside.
Capuchin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Capuchin lands a damaging elbow.
Capuchin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Capuchin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Capuchin misses with an elbow over the top.
Capuchin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vegas blocks the elbow strike.
Capuchin can't find room to land a body shot as Vegas controls the action.
Capuchin misses with the head strike.
Johnny Vegas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capuchin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Capuchin throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Capuchin.
Vegas is rocked!
Capuchin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vegas backwards.
Oh Vegas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Capuchin.
Marcel Capuchin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Capuchin swings wildly with an uppercut but Vegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capuchin throws a punch but it's blocked by Vegas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
Capuchin misses with an elbow strike.
Vegas is looking to control Capuchin's arms but Capuchin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vegas has his back to the cage.
Vegas dodges an elbow strike from Capuchin.
Capuchin misses with some punches.
Vegas blocks an uppercut.
Capuchin misses with a punch on the inside.
Vegas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Capuchin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Capuchin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Capuchin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vegas.
Capuchin misses with some punches.
Capuchin pushes off an throws an elbow but Vegas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Capuchin dips a shoulder and cracks Vegas with a mighty uppercut! Vegas falls back against the cage and Capuchin unloads with a barrage of strikes! Vegas is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Capuchin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcel Capuchin!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcel Capuchin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Cleary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liber Alderich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Alderich's choice of entrance music: Remember the name. Liber Alderich will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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183 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm
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180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Cleary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liber Alderich!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alderich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alderich swings for the body but Cleary moves out of range.
Alderich tries to land a front kick but Cleary steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alderich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alderich misses with a looping left.
Cleary uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alderich has time to react.
Alderich delivers a nice body kick.
Cleary 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.
Cleary throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alderich counters with a nice uppercut.
Cleary looks to land a right hand but Alderich moved out of range.
Alderich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alderich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cleary.
A nice side step and Alderich releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alderich.
Cleary rushes Alderich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleary can't find room to land a body shot as Alderich controls the action.
Cleary fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cleary misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cleary blocking some punches.
Cleary misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleary pulls guard.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Alderich from controlling successfully.
Alderich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cleary has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alderich has managed to get both his arms back between Cleary's legs - danger averted.
Cleary managing to control the position.
Alderich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alderich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cleary is pulling down on Alderich's head to control his posture.
Alderich trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleary is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderich advances position into side control!
Alderich wants to control but Cleary is keeping him busy.
Alderich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cleary has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alderich in the domination position with Cleary hanging on.
Cleary tries to bench press Alderich off him but Alderich keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alderich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cleary keeps working.
Alderich goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cleary rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alderich's guard! Nice work there by Cleary!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleary slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cleary trying to control the position but Alderich is working away.
Alderich can't do much from the bottom here.
Alderich regains half guard.
Alderich is looking for a sweep. Cleary is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alderich keeps trying to improve his position.
Cleary stalling.
Cleary has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleary controlling from mount.
Alderich tries to hold on but Cleary pushes him away.
Alderich prevents Cleary from taking his back.
Cleary looking to control but Alderich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alderich holds on for dear life, controlling Cleary's posture momentarily.
Alderich sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cleary is trying to control. Alderich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alderich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Liber Alderich will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alderich throws a head kick that misses.
Cleary was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cleary takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alderich throws a front kick that sends Cleary stumbling back into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cleary looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cleary missing with a left hand there. Alderich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cleary takes a swing at Alderich's ribcage but misses.
Alderich connects with a crisp jab.
Cleary checks a leg kick nicely.
Alderich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alderich thows a body kick. Cleary tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Cleary as he connects with a hook.
Alderich lands a head kick!
Alderich throws a head kick that Cleary semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alderich. Cleary shrugs it off though.
Alderich throws a body kick that misses.
Alderich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cleary.
Cleary was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alderich moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Donk. Alderich catches Cleary right on the button with a cross.
Alderich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cleary shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alderich pinned against the cage. Alderich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alderich.
Cleary checks a low kick from Alderich.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alderich.
Alderich with a nice cross.
Liber Alderich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderich throws the kick towards the body but Cleary avoids it.
Alderich throws a leg kick which misses Cleary's front leg but catches the back leg as Cleary tries to avoid it.
Cleary looks to land a left hand but Alderich moved out of range nicely.
Cleary connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alderich. Alderich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alderich looks to land a right hand but Cleary moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alderich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cleary.
Cleary walks into a jab.
Liber Alderich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alderich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cleary.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alderich.
Cleary tries to close the distance and clinch but Alderich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cleary takes one on the button.
Alderich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alderich throws a body shot but no joy.
Cleary keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alderich.
Cleary works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alderich misses with a head kick.
Alderich tries to move into range but Cleary moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alderich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cleary shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cleary showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Cleary is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Alderich actively working from the bottom here.
Alderich actively working from the bottom here.
Cleary trying to control the pace.
Cleary is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleary is thwarting Alderich's attempts to control the position.
Alderich is looking to improve his position.
Alderich looking for submissions off his back.
Alderich tries to get to full guard but Cleary has control of the leg.
Alderich is looking to control Cleary's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alderich avoid being mounted?
Cleary is pressing down on Alderich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alderich is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liber Alderich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Alderich throws a low kick but Cleary avoids it.
Cleary jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cleary throws a looping overhand right but Alderich ducks down to avoid it.
Cleary is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alderich moves away from the strike by Cleary.
Alderich moves out of range of the leg kick from Cleary.
Cleary with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alderich to score with a decent uppercut.
Cleary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alderich manages to avoid it.
Alderich throws a low kick but Cleary moves out of range easily.
Alderich slips under a jab.
Alderich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary moves in looking to clinch but Alderich pushes him off.
Alderich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cleary counters with a nice body shot.
Alderich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cleary blocks a leg kick.
Alderich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cleary is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alderich.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleary throws a chopping leg kick but Alderich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jab, jab by Alderich - just one landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cleary or perhaps it was just good defense by Alderich, which made it look bad.
Alderich misses with a hook
letting Cleary counter with a right hand.
Cleary tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alderich counters with a thumping low kick.
Alderich thows a body kick. Cleary tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cleary throws a big shot that misses.
Cleary missing with a left hand there. Alderich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alderich throws a head kick that half lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cleary looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Patrick Cleary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleary throws a poor cross that misses
and Alderich makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alderich lands a body shot.
Alderich lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alderich thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cleary if he has to take too many more of those.
Alderich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cleary clinches up against the cage.
Alderich breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cleary. Alderich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alderich only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cleary missing with a left hand there. Alderich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alderich throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alderich throws a body kick that misses.
Cleary is looking to clinch but Alderich is avoiding it.
Alderich only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alderich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cleary blocks a head kick by Alderich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleary clinches up against the cage.
Cleary tries to throw a body punch but Alderich avoids it by throwing Cleary back against the cage.
Cleary will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Alderich breaks from the clinch.
Alderich blocks a jab.
Alderich throws a lazy right hand but Cleary sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alderich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alderich tries to move into range but Cleary moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big left from Alderich misses.
Cleary thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alderich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cleary with a body shot.
Alderich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cleary throws a hook to the side of Alderich's head but Alderich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cleary's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alderich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cleary scrambles back to his feet.
Cleary feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alderichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alderich tries a head kick but it misses.
Cleary was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleary tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alderich was well out of range. Poor timing from Cleary.
Cleary throws a body punch but Alderich moves out of range.
A jab from Cleary misses.
Alderich just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleary throws a jab when Alderich was well out of range.
Alderich moves away from the strike by Cleary.
Alderich lands a head kick!
Liber Alderich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alderich throws a head kick that misses.
Cleary is looking to counter punch.
Alderich throws a good cross that connects.
Cleary throws a shot from downtown. Alderich moves away and avoids it.
Alderich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Alderich.
Alderich fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cleary has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alderich tries a head kick but it misses.
Cleary swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liber Alderich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alderich winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liber Alderich!
An out of breath Liber Alderich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Stefan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Colombu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stefan comes to the cage accompanied by Onward to Victory. The key to victory for Hector Stefan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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216 lbs
6 - 1 - 1 |
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215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Brawler
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hector Stefan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Colombu!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Colombu's head backwards.
Colombu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stefan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colombu.
Colombu's coach down at The Butcher's Block was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Colombu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stefan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stefan throws a head kick that Colombu semi-blocks.
Colombu misses with a looping right.
Stefan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Colombu misses the body punch
and Stefan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stefan lands with a hook. Colombu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Colombu scores with a hook to the body. Stefan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Colombu.
Colombu misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Colombu.
Stefan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stefan lands with a good body shot.
Nice cross by Stefan.
A jab lands there for Stefan.
Stefan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colombu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stefan counters with an inside leg kick.
Stefan lands a nice looking body shot.
Colombu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stefan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stefan lands a right hook to the body.
Jab from Stefan.
A good leg kick by Stefan.
Colombu misses with a lunging right hand
and Stefan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stefan connects with a leg kick. Colombu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've been told by Stefan's head coaches at Darkness (B613) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Colombu just misses with a punch to the body.
And Stefan counters with a quick kick to the body but Colombu blocks it.
Stefan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Colombu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stefan can pounce on him.
Colombu misses with an uppercut. Stefan saw that one coming.
Stefan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stefan lands a nice hook to Colombu's body. Colombu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colombu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stefan counters with a leg kick.
Stefan lands a body shot.
Stefan misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colombu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stefan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colombu misses with a jab to the body
and Stefan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Colombu shoots in for a double leg but Stefan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hector Stefan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Colombu.
Stefan digs a good body shot into Colombu's ribs.
Good exchange - Stefan coming out on top.
Hector Stefan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colombu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Colombu postures up in Stefan's guard and throws a big left but Stefan blocks it.
Stefan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Colombu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stefan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Colombu is one step ahead there.
Stefan controlling Colombu's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombu stops Stefan from standing up.
Stefan wants to sweep here but Colombu controlling him for the moment.
Stefan is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick from Stefan lands but Colombu takes it in his stride.
Stefan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colombu.
Colombu throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colombu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stefan avoids it really well and circles away.
Colombu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Colombu shoots for a double leg takedown but Stefan sprawls well. He's pushed Colombu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stefan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stefan connects with a crisp jab.
Stefan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colombu. Stefan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colombu throws a big shot that misses.
Stefan tried to counter with a leg kick but Colombu avoided it.
Colombu with a poor takedown
and Stefan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
Colombu closes the distance and clinches up with Stefan, looking for a takedown. Colombu pushes Stefan against the cage but Stefan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Colombu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stefan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Colombu.
Colombu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Colombu looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colombu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stefan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Stefan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stefan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stefan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stefan delivers a nice body kick.
Stefan throws a leg kick which misses Colombu's front leg but catches the back leg as Colombu tries to avoid it.
Stefan jabs Colombu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stefan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Colombu throws a lazy uppercut
and Stefan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stefan sizes up Colombu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stefan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stefan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joe Colombu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Colombu misses.
Colombu misses with a hook
and Stefan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stefan lands a nice looking body kick.
Hector Stefan is winning the standup battle so far.
Colombu is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Stefan.
Colombu is rocked!
Stefan lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stefan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Colombu doesn't seem bothered though.
Stefan cracks Colombu with a good jab.
Stefan feints and then cracks Colombu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Colombu down.
Stefan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stefan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Colombu misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stefan, right into the meat.
Colombu misses with a hook.
Stefan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stefan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stefan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Colombu fails with a takedown attempt.
As Colombu backs away, Stefan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colombu misses with a double jab
and Stefan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colombu throws a poor cross that misses
and Stefan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Colombu misses.
Stefan slips a jab from Colombu.
Stefan connects with a crisp jab.
Colombu misses with a left hand
and Stefan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stefan cracks a nice hook into Colombu's ribs.
Colombu takes one on the button.
Stefan scores with a leg kick.
Stefan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stefan tries to sprawl but Colombu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Colombu throwing shots but Stefan is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefan gets back to full guard.
Stefan looking for a sweep. Not yet Stefan, not yet.
Colombu throws a big right hand that misses.
Stefan keeping moving, preventing Colombu from controlling successfully.
Stefan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stefan wants to sweep here but Colombu controlling him for the moment.
Colombu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stefan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Colombu.
Colombu is fighting to break Stefan's control of his arms but Stefan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stefan connects with a solid leg kick.
Colombu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Colombu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stefan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Colombu somewhat.
Stefan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Colombu shoots in but no luck this time.
Hector Stefan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Colombu.
Colombu takes a swing at Stefan's ribcage but misses.
Colombu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stefan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Colombu's sensitive parts.
Stefan lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Stefan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stefan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Colombu feints the counter takedown.
Colombu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stefan is fending him off so far but Colombu persists. Nope, Stefan circles away and we're back to standing.
Stefan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stefan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colombu can do to turn this around?
Stefan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Colombu on the side of the head.
Colombu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stefan avoids the body shot from Colombu.
Colombu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stefan counters with an outside leg kick.
Stefan punishes Colombu's body with a nice straight punch.
Colombu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Colombu with a poor takedown
enabling Stefan to counter with a crisp jab.
Stefan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stefan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Colombu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Colombu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefan lands with a good body shot.
Stefan digs a good hook to Colombu's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good exchange - Stefan coming out on top.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stefan - that will leave a mark!
Stefan connects with a body shot that sends Colombu's belly button to the back.
Stefan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Colombu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stefan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stefan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stefan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stefan thumps Colombu with a low kick.
Stefan scores with a jab to the head.
Stefan throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colombu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Colombu misses with a body shot.
Colombu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colombu falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Stefan to counter with a crisp jab.
Stefan cracks Colombu with an open hand slap.
Stefan connects with a looping right hand.
Stefan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Colombu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Colombu is still on wobbly legs! Can Stefan finish him?
Stefan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stefan cracks Colombu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Colombu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stefan finish him?
Stefan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Colombu in his tracks.
Stefan scores with a leg kick.
Stefan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Colombu seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Colombu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stefan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hector Stefan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Colombu.
Stefan throws a shot to the body.
Colombu throws a hook to the side of Stefan's head but Stefan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stefan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Colombu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stefan's guard.
Stefan managing to control the position.
Stefan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Colombu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stefan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Colombu manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefan tries to stand but Colombu is controlling from the bottom.
Stefan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Colombu controls Stefan momentarily but Stefan frees himself.
Stefan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stefan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colombu is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Stefan clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stefan staying out of range there.
Colombu throws a sloppy body shot
and Stefan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Colombu lunges at Stefan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stefan's hand.
Colombu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stefan is trying to defend but Colombu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Colombu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stefan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Colombu.
Colombu wants to control from the top but Stefan keeps moving.
Stefan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stefan tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colombu throws an elbow that misses. Stefan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Colombu's guard. Nice move by Stefan!
Stefan passes Colombu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Joe Colombu has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefan wants to stand but Colombu has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
You can see that Colombu has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Still in half guard, Stefan seems content to control.
Colombu trying to hold on to Stefan's head to control him but Stefan postures up.
Colombu is looking to improve his position.
Stefan trying to mount his opponent but Colombu defends it.
Colombu wants to control but Stefan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Colombu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stefan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stefan wants to stand up but Colombu has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stefan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Colombu dives in and scores a takedown into Stefan's guard.
Colombu works over Stefan with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombu throwing strikes but missing.
Colombu throws a big right hand that misses.
Stefan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Colombu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Colombu trying to control the position from guard on top but Stefan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colombu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stefan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Colombu tries to free his leg and advance position but Stefan is retaining full guard.
Stefan keeping moving, preventing Colombu from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stefan lands a right hook to the body.
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.
Colombu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stefan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stefan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Colombu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Colombu misses with a takedown
and Colombu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Colombu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Colombu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stefan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hector Stefan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Colombu.
Colombu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Colombu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stefan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Colombu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stefan lands a slapping body shot.
Colombu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stefan lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Stefan had his way with Joe Colombu in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Colombu swings for the body but Stefan moves out of range.
Colombu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Colombu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Colombu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Colombu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colombu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stefan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stefan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stefan. Colombu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colombu tries to clinch but Stefan moves away
and Stefan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Colombu really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Colombu misses with a right hand
enabling Stefan to counter with a crisp jab.
Stefan lands with a shot to the body.
Colombu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Colombu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stefan can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colombu stuns Stefan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colombu misses with a hook
and Stefan counters with a body kick that stops Colombu in his tracks momentarily.
Stefan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Colombu.
Colombu takes one on the button.
Colombu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stefan moves away from the strike by Colombu.
Colombu misses with a hook
and Stefan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Colombu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stefan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Colombu somewhat.
Stefan lands with an uppercut that bounces Colombu off the cage and back into range.
Joe Colombu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefan lands a leg kick that knocks Colombu off balance momentarily.
Colombu misses with a hook to the body
and Stefan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid body kick from Stefan.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stefan. That's going to slow Colombu down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefan ducks under a wild hook from Colombu.
Stefan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Colombu misses with a takedown
and Stefan counters with a nice uppercut.
Hector Stefan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Colombu.
Colombu misses with a takedown attempt
and Stefan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Colombu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Colombu throws the left hand but Stefan avoids the punch easily.
Colombu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stefan scores with a body shot.
Colombu swings for the body but Stefan moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefan lands a big head kick that sends Colombu tumbling to the mat! Stefan takes a step backwards and waves Colombu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Colombu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stefan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stefan cracks Colombu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Colombu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Colombu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stefan counters with a good low kick that Colombu was not able to check.
Stefan lands a jab to Colombu's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colombu.
Stefan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stefan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stefan jabs at Colombu's body.
A solid body kick from Stefan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefan stuns Colombu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A left lands for Stefan.
Colombu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Colombu dives in for a single leg takedown but Stefan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stefan lands with a good body shot.
Stefan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Colombu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stefan counters with a right hand to the body.
Stefan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Colombu misses with an uppercut
and Stefan counters with an outside leg kick.
Hector Stefan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stefan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colombu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stefan fakes the leg kick and cracks Colombu in the body.
Colombu misses with a right hand
and Stefan counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Stefan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stefan, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:44
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:43
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Stefan!
Hector Stefan is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Hector Stefan 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 Phil Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pantera - Mouth For War. Goodman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Baba O'riley. Saul Goodman has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil Taylor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taylor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goodman slips a jab from Taylor.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Goodman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taylor. Taylor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Goodman darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.
A short left from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor.
Taylor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Taylor wants to break free but Goodman has control.
Goodman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Taylor leaning against his opponent.
Taylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Goodman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor effectively controlling the action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Goodman.
Taylor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taylor trying to stall but Goodman improves his position.
Goodman lands a body punch.
Taylor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Goodman throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taylor has time to react.
Goodman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taylor. Taylor obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Taylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Goodman connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman connects with the punch.
Goodman scores with a nice right hand.
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Taylor off the cage and back into range.
Taylor misses with a hook. Goodman ducked under it nicely.
Goodman throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taylor connects with an inside leg kick.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman wants to counter with a clinch but Taylor pushes him away.
Goodman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Goodman scores with a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taylor.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Goodman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
It looked like Taylor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goodman.
Goodman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Goodman lands with a straight right. Taylor didn't see that one coming.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Goodman moves into the clinch.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodman.
A right handed body shot lands from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor.
Taylor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor wants to stall.
Taylor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goodman is keeping busy.
A right hook to the body lands for Goodman.
Goodman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goodman lands a left hand.
Goodman scores with a shoulder strike.
Goodman effectively controlling the action here.
Goodman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Goodman receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Goodman has double underhooks.
Taylor misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taylor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Goodman scores with a jab to the head.
Taylor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taylor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goodman checks it well.
A leg kick checked by Goodman.
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman drives through and clinches with Taylor against the cage.
Goodman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Goodman takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Goodman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman slips a jab from Taylor.
Goodman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Taylor.
Goodman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donk. Goodman catches Taylor right on the button with a cross.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodman scores with the left hand. Taylor knows he should have avoided that one.
Goodman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goodman lands a left hand.
Goodman tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Oh Taylor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor looking to slow down the pace here.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Taylor seems to have got his legs back now.
Taylor blocking some punches.
Goodman lands with a left to the head.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short uppercut from Goodman.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Goodman lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Taylor to his knees! Goodman keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Goodman! Saul Goodman retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Saul Goodman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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