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HFC Challengers 73 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santeri Sikaniska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Ignacio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sikaniska comes into the arena with 2 Brothers on the 4th floor - Fairytales blaring out of the sound system. Ignacio comes into a darkened arena with his song building. TWERK IT LIKE MILEY kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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277 lbs
2 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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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
29 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Sikaniska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Ignacio!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignacio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ignacio has eaten all the pies!
Sikaniska drives through with a takedown into Ignacio's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ignacio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sikaniska controls the pace.
Sikaniska prevents Ignacio from getting back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Sikaniska's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sikaniska stands and throws Ignacio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sikaniska has hold of Ignacio's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ignacio tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Sikaniska cranks the arm and Ignacio screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ignacio, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Santeri Sikaniska!
After the fight, Santeri Sikaniska was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Ryan Ignacio spoke after the fight, saying 'HES GOT LUCKY TONIGHT'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dayton McAdams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Guile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McAdams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is OVERWERK - Alive. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dayton McAdams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Guile!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guile throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McAdams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Guile defends well and McAdams ends up having to push Guile into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Guile now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Guile keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McAdams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As McAdams backs off Guile throws a huge counter combo but McAdams manages to avoid it all.
McAdams tries a head kick but it misses.
McAdams shoots in but Guile avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dayton McAdams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guile avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Guile's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guile avoids it really well and circles away.
Guile is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Guile fails to land with a series of punches.
McAdams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Guile to the ground. McAdams is now in Guile's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdams tries to free his leg and advance position but Guile is retaining full guard.
Guile wants to get back to his feet but McAdams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McAdams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Guile is looking to stand up but McAdams isn't so interested in that idea.
Guile keeping full guard, as McAdams tries to pass.
Guile is looking to stand up but McAdams isn't so interested in that idea.
McAdams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guile is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McAdams drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says McAdams as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Guile screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with McAdams! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dayton McAdams!
Post fight, Dayton McAdams took to the microphone: 'That win is the fruit of my training, it doesn't look like it but I enjoy it a lot!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Drew Fournier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Loco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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140 lbs
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132 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drew Fournier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Super Loco!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fournier misses with a takedown
and Loco counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Loco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Loco gets underhooks to prevent Fournier's takedown attempt.
Fournier is working for takedown but Loco is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Fournier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fournier stalls.
Fournier wants to take the fight to the mat but Loco manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Loco gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fournier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Loco is aware though and is defending well.
Loco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fournier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Loco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Loco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Fournier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fournier has his foot on Loco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Loco works his way back into a safe position though.
Fournier has a closed guard, preventing Loco from standing up.
Loco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fournier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loco engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fournier working for a triangle but Loco defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fournier throws his legs up looking for a submission but Loco uses it to pass to side control.
Loco works to advance to full mount. Fournier defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Loco is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Loco putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Loco working for a submission but Fournier is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fournier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loco is working for a guillotine from mount but Fournier frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco looking for a guillotine from mount but Fournier is having none of it.
Fournier regains half guard.
Fournier missing with punches from the bottom.
Fournier is trying to get back to full guard.
Fournier is refusing to be controlled, as Loco sits in half guard.
Fournier is looking to control Loco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fournier avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Loco looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Loco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fournier missing with punches from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fournier actively working from the bottom here.
Loco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fournier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Loco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Loco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Loco.
Super Loco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fournier is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Loco's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fournier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fournier wants to sweep here but Loco controlling him for the moment.
Fournier is looking for a triangle but Loco pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fournier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fournier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fournier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Loco defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fournier trying to control the position.
Fournier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Loco cracks Fournier with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fournier looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Loco has picked Fournier up and slammed him! Fournier can't keep hold of the triangle and Loco manages to pass to side control!
Loco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fournier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fournier being controlled for a moment.
Loco trying to control the position but Fournier is working away.
Loco works to advance to full mount. Fournier defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Loco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fournier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco prevents Fournier from getting the reversal.
Loco trying to control but Fournier is having none of it.
Fournier is desperately trying to improve his position but Loco has a good base and remains in mount.
Fournier tries to lock up and control but Loco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've been informed that Loco has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Loco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fournier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Loco raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco tries to control but Fournier wriggling away.
Loco working Fournier over with strikes here.
Loco avoids the attempt from Fournier to control.
Loco looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fournier is desperately trying to improve his position but Loco has a good base and remains in mount.
Loco breaks from Fournier's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loco with shots to the head and body - Fournier looks very uncomfortable down there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loco avoids the attempt from Fournier to control.
Loco wants to control the pace but Fournier is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Loco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fournier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Loco to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Loco scoring with some ground and pound.
Loco has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fournier is proving hard to escape from.
Fournier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fournier working a defensive guard but Loco passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fournier keeps working.
Loco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco is working for a submission of some sort.
Fournier actively working from the bottom here.
Loco is keen to just control but Fournier is a slippery customer.
Fournier looking for a kimura from the bottom but Loco passes into side control!
Loco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fournier gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fournier is looking for a sweep. Loco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Loco is looking for a kimura here.
Fournier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loco pulls his head out easily.
Loco is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fournier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Loco is landing with some decent strikes but Fournier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Loco is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fournier can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fournier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fournier is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco lands a couple of good shots and Fournier has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Will Loco go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Fournier defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Loco's arms.
Loco is hanging on to Fournier's back as he tries to escape.
Loco looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fournier turns into Loco and is now in his guard.
Fournier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Loco is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Loco has escaped and now he's on top!
Loco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fournier is keeping the position for now.
Loco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Loco won't allow Fournier to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loco has gone for a leg lock! Fournier slips out almost immediately though and dives into Loco's guard.
Drew Fournier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Super Loco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Loco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Super Loco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Loco 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Loco!
Super Loco thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaambi Ayouba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyron Woodley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
185 lbs
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182 lbs
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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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaambi Ayouba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tyron Woodley!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ayouba fails with a takedown attempt.
Woodley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ayouba.
Ayouba throws a predictable looking body shot
and Woodley counters with a straight right hand.
Ayouba tries for a takedown but Woodley circles away easily
and Woodley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayouba misses with a straight right.
Ayouba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Woodley in his tracks.
Ayouba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Woodley counters with a left and a right that stings Ayouba.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaambi Ayouba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodley moves out of range as Ayouba strikes.
Ayouba throws a sloppy head kick and Woodley moves out of range easily.
Woodley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ayouba throws a right hand that misses
and Woodley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick by Ayouba misses
and Woodley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ayouba thinking.
Woodley blocks a low kick nicely.
Ayouba thows a leg kick but Woodley checks it
and Woodley counters with a nice uppercut.
Ayouba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Woodley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ayouba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ayouba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Woodley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ayouba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Woodley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ayouba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ayouba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ayouba throws a sloppy body shot
and Woodley counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ayouba throws a push kick but Woodley slaps the foot to one side.
Woodley throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayouba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woodley manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Woodley! But no joy.
A shot to the body from Ayouba misses
and Woodley counters with a straight right hand.
Ayouba misses with a body punch
and Woodley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ayouba's knee momentarily.
Ayouba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Woodley ducks under a wild hook from Ayouba.
Woodley blocks a jab.
Ayouba throws a body shot but no joy.
Woodley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ayouba takes a swing at Woodley's ribcage but misses.
Woodley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ayouba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Woodley to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ayouba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Woodley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ayouba misses with the body kick
and Woodley counters with a nice uppercut.
Ayouba throws a hook to the side of Woodley's head but Woodley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Woodley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ayouba misses with a double jab
and Woodley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ayouba shoots and misses
and Woodley counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ayouba throws a poor cross that misses
and Woodley counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Woodley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ayouba throws a lazy head kick
and Woodley counters with a low kick, right behind Ayouba 's knee.
Ayouba with a poor takedown
and Woodley counters with a stiff right hand.
Ayouba tries for a takedown but Woodley circles away easily
and Woodley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ayouba throws an off balance right hand
and Ayouba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ayouba is rocked!
Ayouba throws a nice looking combination but Woodley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Ayouba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Woodley drops his hands momentarily and Ayouba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ayouba seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayouba throws a right and a left that Woodley avoids nicely.
Woodley shapes to counter with a head kick.
Woodley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ayouba shoots and misses
and Woodley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaambi Ayouba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayouba shoots and misses
and Woodley counters with a crisp right that sends Ayouba to the canvas! Woodley follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyron Woodley!
A relieved looking Tyron Woodley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Che Guevara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guevara comes to the cage accompanied by Links - Rammstein. Hogan has chosen Smoke Serpent as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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195 lbs
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192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Che Guevara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guevara misses with a wild combination.
Hogan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guevara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hogan misses with a body kick.
Guevara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guevara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Hogan.
Hogan misses with a body kick.
Guevara feints and then cracks Hogan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hogan down.
Hogan looks for the body kick but Guevara saw that one coming.
Guevara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guevara blocks a head kick by Hogan.
Hogan throws a sloppy head kick and Guevara moves out of range easily.
Hogan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good leg kick by Guevara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hogan tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogan throws a head kick that misses.
Guevara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Guevara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hogan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Guevara.
A head kick misses from Hogan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guevara goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hogan misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Guevara as he connects with a hook.
Hogan is rocked!
Guevara throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Hogan crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Che Guevara!
Che Guevara took some time post fight to say the following; 'Es mejor a morir de pies, que vivir de rodillas! '.
In defeat, Joe Hogan stepped up to the mic, saying 'My opponent was not USADA drug tested, I'm just saying.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chev Chelios Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raphael Swanson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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169 lbs
5 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chev Chelios Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Swanson !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chelios Jr counters with a crisp one two that drops Swanson ! Chelios Jr thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Swanson to his feet! Swanson is in big trouble!
Swanson throws a combination that misses
and Chelios Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Swanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chelios Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Swanson off balance momentarily.
Chelios Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swanson . Swanson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chelios Jr dodges the punch combination from Swanson .
Swanson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Swanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Swanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chelios Jr counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Swanson badly! Chelios Jr follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Swanson out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Chelios Jr finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chev Chelios Jr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Canadian Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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159 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ronaldo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Canadian Hero!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Hero lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Hero.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Hero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Hero lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Hero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hero misses with some punches.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Hero.
Hero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hero working aggressively here.
Hero prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Hero forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hero pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hero lands a left hand.
Gracie has Hero pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hero just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hero.
Hero scores with a shoulder strike.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hero pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Hero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hero lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hero.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Hero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hero gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Hero throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Hero is keeping the position.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Hero is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Hero slips an elbow through the middle.
Hero landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hero stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hero working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie working for a triangle but Hero defends it easily.
Hero landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie is rocked!
Hero working some strikes from top position.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hero postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hero gets to his feet and stands over Gracie, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Gracie felt that one! Hero unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Gracie from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Canadian Hero!
After winning the bout, Canadian Hero thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leeroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sully McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rock On. McGregor has chosen The Foggy Dew as his entrance music. The key to victory for Leeroy Jenkins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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135 lbs
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142 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leeroy Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sully McGregor!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins lands with a slapping head kick.
Jenkins gets a double leg takedown into McGregor's guard.
McGregor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jenkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGregor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jenkins is aware though and is defending well.
Jenkins stays in close to McGregor's body and controls the position.
Jenkins wants to get up but he can't break McGregor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGregor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jenkins is aware though and is defending well.
Jenkins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jenkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jenkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jenkins looking to sit in guard and control but McGregor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McGregor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGregor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGregor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGregor throws a strike but Jenkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
McGregor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jenkins is one step ahead there.
McGregor working for a triangle but Jenkins defends it easily.
McGregor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGregor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGregor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor wants to sweep here but Jenkins controlling him for the moment.
McGregor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jenkins defends well.
McGregor is trying to keep Jenkins in close.
Jenkins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McGregor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jenkins is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGregor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jenkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGregor throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.
McGregor misses with a left hand
and Jenkins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGregor has his takedown stuffed
and Jenkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jenkins scores with a head kick. McGregor tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor misses with a hook
and Jenkins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Jenkins finish him?
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
Jenkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGregor seems to have recovered his senses.
McGregor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jenkins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leeroy Jenkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jenkins. That's going to slow McGregor down.
Jenkins moves away from the strike by McGregor.
Jenkins lands a high kick!
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
McGregor scores with a punch to the head.
McGregor has his takedown stuffed
and Jenkins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor scores with a sloppy right hand. Jenkins should have avoided that one.
Jenkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That kick from Jenkins tenderised McGregor's leg. McGregor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jenkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
McGregor ducks right into an uppercut from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a head kick that half lands.
Leeroy Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor darts in looking for a takedown but Jenkins gets double underhooks and turns McGregor into the cage.
Jenkins is looking to counter with head kicks.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jenkins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Jenkins! McGregor is out on his feet! Jenkins rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - McGregor is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! McGregor is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leeroy Jenkins!
Leeroy Jenkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Sully McGregor spoke after the fight, saying ''t was a hard fight. For me, it's a lesson learned, a commiserative Guinness, and back to square one. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Winslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winslow comes to the cage accompanied by KJ-52 - Let's go. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brock Barnett enters the cage!
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271 lbs
27 - 31 - 0 |
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266 lbs
23 - 20 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Winslow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett shoots in and drives through. Winslow sprawls well.
Barnett closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Winslow quickly recovers to half guard.
Barnett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Winslow kicks Barnett off and gets back to his feet.
Barnett shoots in but Winslow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A leg kick checked by Winslow.
Barnett moves out of range as Winslow strikes.
Winslow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barnett backs up against the cage.
It looks like Brock Barnett has been cut.
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!
Winslow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Winslow lands with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Winslow. Beautiful body shot.
Winslow lands a really nice looking cross but Barnett seems unphased.
Barnett is rocked!
Winslow throws an uppercut from hell that sends Barnett clean off his feet! He's out cold! Winslow stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Winslow!
Shane Winslow looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'And once again I show that I have improved, in every aspect of the game, whoever you are, don't give up on anything, I am the proof that if you want it bad enough, you get it! '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lance Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardwood comes to the cage accompanied by Stone Sour - Last Of The Real. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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143 lbs
29 - 26 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Hardwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Luiz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice combination there by Hardwood.
A telegraphed right hand from Luiz misses the target.
Luiz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hardwood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hardwood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Luiz has time to react.
Hardwood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hardwood misses with a two punch combination.
Hardwood connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luiz takes one to the side of the head.
Lance Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwood works over Luiz's head and body with a nice combination.
Luiz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hardwood lands a body shot.
Luiz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Luiz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Luiz moves into range and clinches up with Hardwood.
Hardwood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardwood moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwood throws a shot from downtown. Luiz moves away and avoids it.
Luiz misses with a few strikes there.
Hardwood throwing a counter right hand but Luiz manages to avoid it.
Luiz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab lands there for Luiz.
Hardwood takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Lance Hardwood has been cut.
Luiz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hardwood throws a right hand that misses
and Luiz counters with a straight right hand.
Hardwood scores with a leg kick.
Hardwood jabs Luiz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardwood connects with a looping right hand.
Hardwood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hardwood cracks Luiz with an open hand slap.
Luiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardwood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luiz misses with a two punch combination.
Luiz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardwood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardwood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luiz slips a jab and a cross from Hardwood.
Luiz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Luiz's head backwards.
Hardwood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardwood connects with a single shot there.
Luiz tries to clinch up but Hardwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardwood scores with a leg kick.
Hardwood keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardwood throws a leg kick which misses Luiz's front leg but catches the back leg as Luiz tries to avoid it.
Hardwood scores with a nice body kick.
Hardwood lands with a nice combination. Luiz backs away looking to recover.
Hardwood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Luiz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hardwood.
Hardwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Hardwood coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Luiz.
Luiz tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luiz. Hardwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hardwood avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luiz.
Hardwood is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Hardwood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hardwood.
An inside leg kick lands from Hardwood.
Luiz walks into a jab.
Hardwood moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hardwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luiz has a takedown stuffed.
Lance Hardwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Luiz.
Luiz clinches.
Hardwood breaks the clinch.
Luiz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardwood.
Hardwood is working the combinations to good effect here.
Luiz walks into a straight right hand from Hardwood.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardwood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luiz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hardwood takes a shot to the head.
Hardwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardwood fails to land with a series of punches.
Luiz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardwood feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hardwood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hardwood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luiz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardwood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Luiz's calf.
Luiz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardwood dips to his left and cracks Luiz with an uppercut!
Luiz misses with a two punch combination.
Hardwood lands with a right hand.
A left lands for Hardwood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Hardwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lance Hardwood's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hardwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luiz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Luiz slips under a jab from Hardwood.
Luiz is looking for the big counter here.
Hardwood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Luiz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardwood throws a predictable looking body shot
and Luiz counters with a left to the body.
Luiz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luiz lands a nice shot that snaps Hardwood's head back.
Luiz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardwood connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luiz moves away.
Luiz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hardwood misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardwood throws a hook to the side of Luiz's head but Luiz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luiz staying out of range there.
Hardwood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Luizs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hardwood throws a good cross that connects.
Hardwood throws a right hand that Luiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Luiz also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwood throws a series of punches but Luiz avoids them all with ease.
Hardwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardwood thumps Luiz with a low kick.
Lance Hardwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luiz throws a lazy right hand but Hardwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardwood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luiz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Hardwood.
Luiz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Luiz does no damage.
Hardwood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hardwood misses with a wild combination.
Hardwood dips to his left and cracks Luiz with an uppercut!
A big left from Luiz misses.
Hardwood lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luiz's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardwood misses with a looping left.
Luiz instigates a clinch.
Luiz wants a takedown but no success here.
Hardwood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luiz rushes Hardwood and presses him up against the cage.
Hardwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luiz can do to turn this around?
Hardwood manages to break the clinch.
Lance Hardwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luiz throws a shot from downtown. Hardwood moves away and avoids it.
Luiz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hardwood scores with a jab.
Luiz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hardwood to score with a decent uppercut.
Luiz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardwood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardwood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hardwood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luiz.
Luiz ducks under a wild hook from Hardwood.
Hardwood lands a nice hook to Luiz's body. Luiz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardwood goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Luiz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz throws a body punch but Hardwood moves out of range.
Hardwood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hardwood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hardwood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice uppercut there from Hardwood.
Luiz swings for the body but Hardwood moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hardwood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardwood throws a big counter combination but Luiz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Luiz tries to clinch up.
Hardwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardwood slips a straight right by Luiz.
Nice jab there from Hardwood.
Luiz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardwood cracks the inside of Luiz's front leg.
Luiz swings for the body but Hardwood moves out of range.
Luiz misses with a straight left.
Hardwood lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luiz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardwood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardwood misses the jab.
Luiz tries to clinch up.
It looked like Hardwood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardwood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from Hardwood misses.
Hardwood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Luiz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Luiz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardwood finds it's way round the side to connect with Luiz's head.
Hardwood throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hardwood misses with a looping left.
Luiz wants to counter the offense by Hardwood and move into the clinch position.
Hardwood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardwood throws a hook to the side of Luiz's head but Luiz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Hardwood.
Hardwood tries to bum rush Luiz with a series of wild strikes but Luiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hardwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Hardwood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lance Hardwood's cut.
That's time! Hardwood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Luiz. Those never looked like landing.
Hardwood looks to land a right hand but Luiz moved out of range.
Luiz throws a right and a left that Hardwood avoids nicely.
Hardwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luiz.
Luiz misses with a few strikes there.
Hardwood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardwood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Luiz walks into a straight right hand from Hardwood.
A lazy left from Hardwood finds it's target.
Hardwood throws a right and a left that Luiz avoids nicely.
Hardwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Luiz is just out of range.
Luiz digs a good hook to Hardwood's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardwood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hardwood slips a straight right by Luiz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwood cracks Luiz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Luiz is looking to clinch.
Hardwood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Luiz moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Hardwood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luiz.
Hardwood lands a right hook to the body.
Good shot there by Hardwood.
Hardwood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Hardwood lands.
Hardwood scores with a sloppy right hand. Luiz should have avoided that one.
Hardwood lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Hardwood. Beautiful body shot.
Luiz swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardwood looks to throw the jab but Luiz is out of range.
Lance Hardwood is winning the standup battle so far.
Luiz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Luiz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hardwood is rocked!
Luiz is stalking Hardwood. Hardwood circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Luiz, and it's lights out! Hardwood really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Luiz!
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