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SP-ICON: The King Is Back PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Elastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elastinen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cascada - Dangerous. Erkki Elastinen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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148 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Coleman Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 35 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Elastinen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman Jr closes the distance but Elastinen moves to the side
and Elastinen counters with a single leg into guard. Coleman Jr didn't expect that.
Coleman Jr has control of Elastinen's left arm, preventing Elastinen from doing any damage.
Coleman Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Elastinen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Coleman Jr wants to improve his position but Elastinen is controlling well.
Elastinen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Elastinen is thwarting Coleman Jr's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coleman Jr defends it well.
Coleman Jr trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman Jr is staying active underneath Elastinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Elastinen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Coleman Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Coleman Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Elastinen sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coleman Jr is defended easily by Elastinen.
Elastinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Coleman Jr defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Coleman Jr shoots in and drives through. Elastinen sprawls well.
Coleman Jr throws out a loose jab but Elastinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elastinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Coleman Jr throws a hook but Elastinen avoids it easily.
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coleman Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Elastinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Elastinen dodges the ground and pound from Coleman Jr.
Elastinen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Coleman Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coleman Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Elastinen's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elastinen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen trying to hold on to Coleman Jr's head to control him but Coleman Jr postures up.
Elastinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Elastinen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coleman Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Elastinen is looking to control Coleman Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Elastinen avoid being mounted?
Coleman Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Elastinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Elastinen trying to hold on to Coleman Jr's head to control him but Coleman Jr postures up.
Coleman Jr looks to land a strike but Elastinen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Elastinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Elastinen, not yet.
Coleman Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Coleman Jr trying to control but Elastinen is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elastinen is on top in guard.
Coleman Jr pulls Elastinen in close to prevent any damage.
Elastinen wants to pass the guard but Coleman Jr is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erkki Elastinen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Coleman Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Elastinen backs up against the cage.
Coleman Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Coleman Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coleman Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elastinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Elastinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coleman Jr's guard.
Elastinen won't allow Coleman Jr to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elastinen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Coleman Jr's guard.
Coleman Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Elastinen is thwarting Coleman Jr's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coleman Jr is just riding it out for now. Elastinen eventually gives up the hold.
Coleman Jr wants to improve his position but Elastinen is controlling well.
Coleman Jr is pressing down on Elastinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Elastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Coleman Jr is retaining full guard.
That's two 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.
Elastinen has gone for a leg lock! Coleman Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Elastinen's guard.
Coleman Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Elastinen's head.
Coleman Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Elastinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Elastinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Elastinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coleman Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Coleman Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Elastinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Coleman Jr working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Coleman Jr is retaining full guard.
Coleman Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Elastinen defends well.
Coleman Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coleman Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coleman Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coleman Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elastinen's guard.
Elastinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Coleman Jr is controlling Elastinen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Elastinen wants to take a breather but Coleman Jr is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elastinen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Elastinen throwing shots but Coleman Jr is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Coleman Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Coleman Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Coleman Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coleman Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Coleman Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Coleman Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Elastinen keeping moving, preventing Coleman Jr from controlling successfully.
Coleman Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Coleman Jr wants to control from the top but Elastinen keeps moving.
Coleman Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Elastinen is trying to control the position but Coleman Jr postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Elastinen has his foot on Coleman Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Coleman Jr with a nice head shot there.
Elastinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Elastinen keeping moving, preventing Coleman Jr from controlling successfully.
Elastinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen trying to control the position.
Coleman Jr throwing strikes from guard but Elastinen blocks nicely.
Coleman Jr throws a strike but Elastinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coleman Jr is on top in guard.
Coleman Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Coleman Jr trying to control but Elastinen is working from the bottom.
Coleman Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Elastinen's brow.
Coleman Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coleman Jr wants to control from the top but Elastinen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elastinen is on top in guard.
Coleman Jr trying to control the position.
Coleman Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Elastinen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Elastinen is controlling the pace.
Coleman Jr controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Elastinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coleman Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Elastinen looking to pass the guard.
Coleman Jr working a defensive guard here.
Coleman Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elastinen is one step ahead there.
Elastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Coleman Jr is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Coleman Jr keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
Coleman Jr is trying to control the position but Elastinen postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Coleman Jr moves in looking to clinch but Elastinen pushes him off.
Elastinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Coleman Jr defends it well.
Coleman Jr leaves Elastinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coleman Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Elastinen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Elastinen.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mark Coleman Jr.
Well Coleman Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Coleman Jr!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mark Coleman Jr thanked Soul Supremacy Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Juan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asa Sharp (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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168 lbs
22 - 10 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Juan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asa Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juan connects with a crisp jab.
Juan tries a head kick but it misses.
Juan looks to land a combination. Sharp sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Juan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sharp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Juan.
Juan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sharp misses with a lunging right hand
and Sharp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juan misses with a hook. Sharp ducked under it nicely.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Juan.
Sharp tries to clinch but Juan moves out of range.
Sharp misses with a looping right.
Juan misses with a low kick as Sharp jumps back.
Juan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sharp.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Juan. Sharp shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharp is just out of range.
Sean Juan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sharp feints the counter takedown.
Juan throws a hook to the side of Sharp's head but Sharp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sharp misses with a body shot.
Juan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharp is just out of range.
Juan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sharp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sharp.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharp trying to control but Juan is working from the bottom.
Juan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp wants to control from the top but Juan keeps moving.
Juan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juan keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully.
Juan is trying to keep Sharp in close.
Sharp throwing strikes from guard but Juan blocks nicely.
Juan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sharp throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp preventing the sweep.
Sharp is fighting to break Juan's control of his arms but Juan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sharp moves into the clinch.
Juan landing knees to the head.
Still in the clinch, Sharp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sharp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juan lands a left hand.
Sharp turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sharp manages to end up in side control.
Sharp is trying to get an arm triangle but Juan is defending well.
Juan struggling a bit here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sharp working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp working away.
Juan sneaks back into half guard.
Juan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sharp misses with a head shot. Juan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sharp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Juan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sharp manages to get himself to full guard.
Sharp is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sharp throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Juan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sharp on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sharp with a nice cross.
Juan lands a right hook to the body.
Sharp tries to clinch up but Juan circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Sharp.
Juan throws a poor cross that misses
and Sharp counters with a nice double leg into side control. Juan won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juan is looking for a sweep.
Sharp wants to control but Juan is keeping him busy.
Juan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sharp's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juan wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp is thwarting Juan's attempts to control the position.
Sharp is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Juan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sharp is nestled in close to Juan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sharp passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Juan!
Sharp avoids the attempt from Juan to control.
Sharp looking to finish Juan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Juan!
Juan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juan gets back to half guard.
Juan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sharp scores with a couple of nice shots.
Juan is refusing to be controlled, as Sharp sits in half guard.
Juan wants to sweep but Sharp has passed to side control!
Juan is looking to reverse the position.
Juan is trying to control Sharp's posture but Sharp avoids it.
Juan dodges the ground and pound from Sharp.
Sharp throws an elbow but Juan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Juan is trying to improve his position.
Juan taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Juan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sharp works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sharp scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sharp lands an elbow.
Juan is rocked!
Juan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sharp is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Oh Juan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sharp postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Juan looks a forlorn figure.
Juan gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Sharp there.
Juan moves into full guard.
Juan seems to have got his legs back now.
Sharp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sharp scoring with some ground and pound.
Juan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharp moves into full guard.
Sharp is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Asa Sharp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sharp keeping full guard, as Juan tries to pass.
Juan is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asa Sharp 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!
Juan throws a leg kick which misses Sharp's front leg but catches the back leg as Sharp tries to avoid it.
Juan throws an off balance right hand
and Sharp counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sharp.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juan is on top in guard.
Juan preventing the sweep.
Juan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sharp is keeping the position for now.
Sharp looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp wants to sweep here but Juan controlling him for the moment.
Juan slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Sharp.
Sharp tries to roll over but Juan keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juan wants to free his trapped foot but Sharp is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sharp punching from the bottom.
Sharp wants to improve his position but Juan is controlling well.
Sharp is looking to get back to full guard here but Juan has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sharp can't do much from the bottom here.
Sharp gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Juan working for a guillotine from mount but Sharp is in no mood to give up.
Juan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sharp can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juan wants to take his opponent's back but Sharp doesn't allow it.
Sharp tries to reverse the position but Juan maintains control.
Sharp is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Juan with the ground and pound from mount.
Sharp tries to hold on but Juan pushes him away.
Sharp is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sharp is squirming around, avoiding Juan's attempts to control the action.
Sharp is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sharp is looking to escape.
Juan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Juan wants to control the pace but Sharp is squirming around nicely.
Sharp working to try and regain half guard.
Juan working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Sharp looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Juan! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sean Juan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sean Juan made sure he mentioned Sun-Tzu, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ceasar Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan's entrance music is Fat Lip. A fine choice. Stark has chosen Sledgehammer! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ceasar Morgan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steven Stark's chin.
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145 lbs
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156 lbs
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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
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ceasar Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Stark!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Stark moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Morgan forces Stark back against the cage and clinches.
Stark scores with a shot to the side of Morgan's head.
Morgan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stark.
Morgan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morgan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Stark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morgan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Stark 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.
Stark throws a nice inside leg kick.
Morgan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stark.
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!
Stark scores with a hook to the body. Morgan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark checks a leg kick.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Stark throws a lazy head kick
and Morgan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Morgan.
Morgan postures up and lands a big shot to Stark's brow.
Stark is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Stark 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.
Morgan trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Morgan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stark is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stark is adopting a defensive guard.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Morgan is trying to get back to full guard.
Stark content to control rather than advance.
Morgan tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.
Morgan wants to control but Stark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark passes to side control.
Morgan prevents Stark from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face as Stark controls the position.
Morgan is trying to improve his position.
Stark is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morgan is looking to reverse the position.
Stark tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Morgan stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Stark as he connects with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark looks to land a combination but Morgan avoids it well.
Morgan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Stark dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stark lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stark scores with a nice body kick.
Stark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Stark ducks down to avoid it.
Morgan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stark lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Stark as Morgan shoots in.
Stark throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Morgan takes one to the chin there.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stark. Morgan shrugs it off though.
Morgan shoots in for a double leg but Stark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stark with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morgan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stark.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Stark.
Stark throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Morgan stumbling backwards into the cage! Morgan bounces back off the cage towards Stark, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Stark lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Stark celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Steven Stark!
Steven Stark decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onizuka Stresemann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stresemann has chosen Takashi Sorimachi - Poison as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Wuzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Onizuka Stresemann!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stresemann moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stresemann closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wuzz to the mat! Wuzz manages to get full guard.
Stresemann trying to control but Wuzz is working from the bottom.
Wuzz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wuzz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stresemann landing some decent shots from guard.
Wuzz lands a decent punch to the body there.
Wuzz throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wuzz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stresemann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wuzz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stresemann has managed to get both his arms back between Wuzz's legs - danger averted.
Stresemann wants to control from the top but Wuzz keeps moving.
Wuzz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wuzz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stresemann defends it easily.
Stresemann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wuzz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Stresemann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wuzz tries to strike from the bottom.
Stresemann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wuzz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stresemann has managed to get both his arms back between Wuzz's legs - danger averted.
Wuzz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wuzz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Stresemann wants to control from the top but Wuzz keeps moving.
Wuzz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Stresemann frees his head nicely. Oh but Wuzz has switched to an armbar! Stresemann is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). David Wuzz!
David Wuzz gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Onizuka Stresemann stepped up to the mic, saying 'but im de bes... :('.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bear Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "The Red" by Chevelle 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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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
30 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Bear Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Stevenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stevenson.
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Hopkins stuffs the takedown.
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
Stevenson misses with some punches.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevenson's elbow.
Stevenson tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Stevenson back against the cage.
Stevenson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stevenson prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
We've been hearing reports that Stevenson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stevenson can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
Hopkins blocks an uppercut.
We've been informed that Hopkins has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson trying to stall but Hopkins improves his position.
Hopkins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stevenson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stevenson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stevenson blocks an uppercut.
Stevenson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopkins or not.
Hopkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Stevenson.
Hopkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hopkins forces Stevenson back against the cage and clinches.
Stevenson tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopkins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stevenson looking for a takedown.
Hopkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Hopkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stevenson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Hopkins.
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!
Stevenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Stevenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Hopkins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Stevenson blocks it.
Stevenson tries to break the clinch but Hopkins is controlling the position.
Stevenson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hopkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bear Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Hopkins lands but Stevenson takes it in his stride.
Hopkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stevenson. Hopkins shrugs it off though.
Stevenson lands a right hook to the body.
Stevenson digs a good body shot into Hopkins's ribs.
Hopkins wants to clinch up but Stevenson keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Hopkins. Beautiful body shot.
Hopkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevenson just leaning against Hopkins, taking a breather.
Hopkins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stevenson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hopkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stevenson connects with a leg kick. Hopkins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stevenson 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.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Stevenson saw that one coming.
Hopkins lands with a slapping head kick.
Crunch! Stevenson slams his shin into Hopkins's torso.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hopkins stuffs the takedown.
Stevenson lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevenson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stevenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stevenson looks for the body kick but Hopkins saw that one coming.
Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins lands with a good body shot.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
Stevenson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hopkins sprawls and moves away.
Stevenson is looking to wear down Hopkins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hopkins throws a head kick that Stevenson semi-blocks.
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
Hopkins lands a left hand.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Hopkins does it's job there.
Stevenson misses with a hook.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hopkins but Hopkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Hopkins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands an overhand right.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins drops his hands momentarily and Stevenson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a right hand.
Hopkins lands with a hook. Stevenson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Stevenson.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Stevenson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stevenson misses with a straight right.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stevenson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevenson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hopkins shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hopkins drops his hands momentarily and Stevenson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Ryan Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevenson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stevenson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stevenson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick from Stevenson.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hopkins wants to clinch up but Stevenson keeps it at a distance.
Hopkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Ryan Hopkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevenson blocks a head kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins is looking to clinch but Stevenson is avoiding it.
Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevenson throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hopkins clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Stevenson.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Stevenson controls the action.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Hopkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hopkins.
Stevenson has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Stevenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - Stevenson coming out on top.
Stevenson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson moves out of range easily.
Stevenson misses with a low kick.
Stevenson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hopkins lands an overhand right.
Hopkins forces Stevenson back against the cage and clinches.
Stevenson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hopkins regains guard immediately.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
Hopkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevenson trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Stevenson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hopkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stevenson looking to sit in guard and control but Hopkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hopkins preventing the sweep.
Stevenson trying to control the position.
Stevenson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hopkins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stevenson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Stevenson works the jab nicely.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Stevenson moves out of range of the strikes.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Stevenson.
Stevenson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopkins's hands.
Stevenson lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
Stevenson cracks Hopkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hopkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stevenson breaks the clinch.
Stevenson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stevenson, as that shot connected.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Stevenson cracks Hopkins with an open hand slap.
Stevenson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopkins at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevenson feinted with a counter takedown.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Hopkins moves out of range.
Stevenson thows a leg kick but Hopkins checks it
and Stevenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Stevenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopkins lands an overhand right.
Hopkins tries to clinch up but Stevenson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Stevenson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hopkins.
Nice shot lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Hopkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Stevenson.
Hopkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stevenson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopkins thuds a left hand into Stevenson's body.
Hopkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stevenson on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stevenson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hopkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stevenson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bear Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stevenson slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Stevenson avoids the head kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stevenson loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Hopkins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stevenson with a body shot.
Stevenson throws a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hopkins.
A cross from Hopkins lands.
Stevenson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopkins counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
Stevenson misses with a kick to the body.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins moves out of range as Stevenson throws a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hopkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Hopkins scores with a head kick.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Hopkins blocks the low kick.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins scores with a head kick.
Stevenson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson.
Ryan Hopkins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hopkins forces Stevenson back against the cage and clinches.
Stevenson misses with a body punch.
Stevenson lands a nice uppercut.
Hopkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stevenson.
Stevenson tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stevenson is trying to force a seperation but Hopkins has the dominant position.
Stevenson tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Stevenson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stevenson wants to take the fight to the mat but Hopkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hopkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stevenson is leaning against Hopkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stevenson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Stevenson manages to break the clinch.
Stevenson misses with a low kick as Hopkins jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Hopkins.
I've got Hopkins 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Hopkins!
An out of breath Ryan Hopkins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heinz Doofenshmirtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Avreli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avreli has chosen Миша Маваши - & as his entrance music. Mark Avreli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Heinz Doofenshmirtz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Avreli!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doofenshmirtz takes a swing at Avreli's ribcage but misses.
Avreli fails to land the takedown.
Doofenshmirtz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avreli.
Doofenshmirtz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Avreli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Avreli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Doofenshmirtz moves out of range as Avreli strikes.
Doofenshmirtz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avreli.
Nice sprawl there from Doofenshmirtz as Avreli shoots in.
Doofenshmirtz 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.
Doofenshmirtz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avreli.
Nice straight punches there by Avreli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Avreli.
Doofenshmirtz throws a shot from downtown. Avreli moves away and avoids it.
Avreli connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Doofenshmirtz as Avreli shoots in.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Avreli.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Avreli is defended easily by Doofenshmirtz.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doofenshmirtz throws a solid leg kick but Avreli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Avreli takes a step back to recover.
Doofenshmirtz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Avreli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Avreli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Doofenshmirtz throws a wild body kick that Avreli sees coming a mile off.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Avreli's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a body kick.
Avreli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doofenshmirtz was well out of range. Poor timing from Avreli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avreli checks a leg kick.
Avreli scores with a decent looking hook.
Doofenshmirtz lands a glancing blow to the side of Avreli's head.
Avreli throws a leg kick but Doofenshmirtz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Avreli closes the distance and clinches up with Doofenshmirtz, looking for a takedown. Avreli pushes Doofenshmirtz against the cage but Doofenshmirtz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Avreli takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doofenshmirtz motions for Avreli to come forward. Doofenshmirtz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Avreli throws a leg kick that misses.
Doofenshmirtz looks to land a combination but Avreli avoids it well.
Doofenshmirtz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Avreli moves out of range as Doofenshmirtz throws a body kick.
Avreli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Avreli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Avreli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doofenshmirtz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Avreli somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Avreli.
Avreli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Avreli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Avreli misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doofenshmirtz. Avreli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doofenshmirtz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Avreli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Doofenshmirtz circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Doofenshmirtz.
Avreli throws a jab when Doofenshmirtz was well out of range.
That kick from Doofenshmirtz tenderised Avreli's leg. Avreli is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Avreli finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Doofenshmirtz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Avreli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doofenshmirtz's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Doofenshmirtz.
Avreli darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avreli controlling the pace.
Doofenshmirtz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Avreli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Avreli slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avreli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Heinz Doofenshmirtz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Doofenshmirtz lands with a kick to the temple. Avreli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Doofenshmirtz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Doofenshmirtz stalks Avreli and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Avreli's face. Avreli staggers backwards, shaken.
Avreli checks a leg kick.
And Avreli tries to counter it with a takedown but Doofenshmirtz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Avreli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Doofenshmirtz is looking to chop away at Avreli's legs.
Avreli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Doofenshmirtz throws a sloppy head kick and Avreli moves out of range easily.
Avreli stuffs the takedown.
Avreli feints the counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Avreli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Avreli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doofenshmirtz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Avreli circles away.
Avreli scores with a head kick. Doofenshmirtz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doofenshmirtz cracks Avreli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz is winning the standup battle so far.
Avreli jabs at Doofenshmirtz's body.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a hook to the body
and Avreli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avreli throws a body shot but no joy.
Avreli throws the left hand but Doofenshmirtz avoids the punch easily.
Doofenshmirtz fails to land the takedown.
Avreli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Doofenshmirtz defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heinz Doofenshmirtz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doofenshmirtz throws a leg kick but Avreli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Avreli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No joy there for Avreli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doofenshmirtz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Avreli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avreli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Avreli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Doofenshmirtz throws a shot from downtown. Avreli moves away and avoids it.
Avreli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Doofenshmirtz throws a chopping leg kick but Avreli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Doofenshmirtz sets himself, and Avreli steps forward looking for the clinch! Doofenshmirtz avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avreli walks into a stiff left hand from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz tries to score with a low kick but Avreli moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doofenshmirtz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Avreli under the eye.
Doofenshmirtz throws a sloppy head kick and Avreli moves out of range easily.
Avreli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a low kick.
Avreli feints the counter takedown.
Doofenshmirtz is looking to chop away at Avreli's legs.
Avreli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Doofenshmirtz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Avreli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz tries a low kick but Avreli avoids it.
Doofenshmirtz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Doofenshmirtz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avreli dives in and scores a takedown into Doofenshmirtz's guard.
Avreli works over Doofenshmirtz with some ground and pound from guard.
Avreli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Avreli's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Doofenshmirtz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avreli can do to turn this around?
Doofenshmirtz keeping moving, preventing Avreli from controlling successfully.
Doofenshmirtz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Avreli lands a couple of elbows.
Avreli postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Avreli throws a big right hand that misses.
Avreli is looking to work some ground and pound but Doofenshmirtz has wrist control.
Doofenshmirtz working for a triangle but Avreli defends it easily.
Avreli trying to control the position from guard on top but Doofenshmirtz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doofenshmirtz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doofenshmirtz throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Doofenshmirtz trying to keep a closed guard but Avreli is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Avreli scoring with punches to the head and body.
Doofenshmirtz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Avreli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Avreli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Doofenshmirtz wants to sweep here but Avreli controlling him for the moment.
Avreli is in close to Doofenshmirtz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Avreli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doofenshmirtz is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heinz Doofenshmirtz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A big left from Doofenshmirtz misses.
Nice body kick there by Avreli.
Doofenshmirtz tries a head kick but it misses.
Avreli throws a big shot that misses.
As Avreli backs away, Doofenshmirtz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Doofenshmirtz tries to sprawl but Avreli drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mark Avreli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doofenshmirtz wants to get back to full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Doofenshmirtz here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Avreli is looking to take a break and control but Doofenshmirtz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Avreli frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doofenshmirtz wants to control but Avreli is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Avreli.
Avreli scoring with strikes but Doofenshmirtz is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avreli with a couple of short strikes.
Doofenshmirtz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Avreli postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Doofenshmirtz out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Avreli goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Avreli!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zoe Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Poe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poe has chosen How it is done as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Cameron Poe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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31
180 lbs
23 - 14 - 0 |
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182 lbs
19 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zoe Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cameron Poe!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Poe!
Poe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab.
Harris has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Lotus in the buildup to the fight.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Poe.
Poe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Poe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harris feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Poe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harris scores with a hook.
Poe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Poe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big right from Harris misses.
Harris rushes Poe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harris avoids the elbow strike from Poe, against the cage.
Poe avoiding damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Poe.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
Poe throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Poe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poe's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Poe blocks an uppercut.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Poe misses with a punch to the body.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Poe tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poe lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Zoe Harris has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Harris.
Poe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poe has Harris pushed against the cage.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
Poe looking to stall.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poe effectively controlling the action here.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Harris.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harris as Poe tries to tie him up.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poe's elbow.
Poe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Poe's calf.
Poe swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Harris looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Poe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Poe throws a solid leg kick but Harris takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Poe.
Harris takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harris throws a lazy uppercut
and Poe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harris avoids the head kick by Poe.
Harris misses with a jab to the body
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poe misses with a looping left.
Poe lands a front kick.
Poe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harris momentarily.
Harris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zoe Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harris drives through and clinches with Poe against the cage.
Harris misses with the head strike.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Poe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poe stalling in the clinch but Harris improves position.
Poe is trying to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harris.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
Harris working aggressively here.
Poe lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris takes a shot to the head.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Poe.
Harris wants to stall.
Poe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poe lands an elbow inside that Harris shrugs off.
Still in the clinch, Harris scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poe.
Harris blocks a body shot from Poe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poe throws an elbow that misses.
Poe lands with a light punch inside.
Poe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cameron Poe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zoe Harris's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Poe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harris momentarily.
Poe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Poe misses the jab.
Poe misses with a kick to the body.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poe.
Poe misses with a wild body shot.
Harris moves into the clinch successfully.
Poe blocking some punches.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Poe working aggressively here.
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Poe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poe misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is looking to control Poe's arms but Poe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Harris has his back to the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Poe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Poe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Poe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Poe avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Poe blocks a body shot from Harris.
Poe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris takes an elbow to the temple.
Poe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poe's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poe.
Poe blocking some punches.
Poe misses with an elbow over the top.
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Poe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris tries a body shot but Poe blocks it.
Poe breaks from the clinch.
Poe cracks the inside of Harris's front leg.
Poe defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Harris swings widly with a right hand
and Poe counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poe blocks a low kick nicely.
Harris misses with a left hand
and Poe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harris misses with a lunging right hand
and Poe counters with a good low kick that Harris was not able to check.
Harris moves to clinch but Poe breaks away
and Poe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Harris misses.
Poe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Poe tries to keep at a distance but Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Poe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Poe as the two fighters clinch.
Harris prevents a body shot from Poe.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poes head.
Poe pushes off an throws an elbow but Harris leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Poe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Poe controlling the action here for a moment.
Poe swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Poe fails to land.
Poe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poe.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris walks into a straight right hand from Poe.
Poe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oooooh!!! Harris has knocked Poe down with a huge combo! Harris steps away and waves a wobbly Poe back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Poe is rocked!
It looks like Cameron Poe has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris lands with a nice body punch.
Poe is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Poe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Poe throws a leg kick but Harris checks it.
Poe tries to score with a low kick but Harris moves his leg out of the way.
Harris was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Harris cracks Poe with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Harris has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Poe to stand back up!
Harris fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Poe to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Poe looks to clinch but Harris throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Poe taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zoe Harris!
During a confident post fight interview, Zoe Harris thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Esqueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esqueda comes to the cage accompanied by Cant del Barça. Gerard Esqueda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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170 lbs
11 - 8 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
38 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Esqueda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esqueda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Esqueda throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Esqueda is predictable there
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Esqueda throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kuznetsov avoids a kick to the body.
Esqueda scores with a kick to the body.
Esqueda delivers a nice body kick.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Esqueda moved out of range nicely.
Esqueda throws a leg kick that misses.
Esqueda moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Esqueda lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuznetsov off the cage and back into range.
Esqueda misses with a body shot.
Esqueda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kuznetsov is trying to defend but Esqueda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esqueda stalling away here and it's allowed Kuznetsov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Esqueda trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esqueda wants to pass the guard but Kuznetsov is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esqueda content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Esqueda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Esqueda.
Esqueda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuznetsov lands a left and a right that send Esqueda crashing to the mat, dazed. Kuznetsov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Gerard Esqueda has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esqueda tries a head kick but it misses.
Esqueda connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Esqueda's head but Esqueda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Esqueda connects with a body shot.
Esqueda sizes up Kuznetsov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Esqueda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Esqueda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda throws a big shot that misses.
Esqueda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Alexandr Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esqueda throws a wild body kick that Kuznetsov sees coming a mile off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuznetsov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esqueda.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Esqueda moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Esqueda.
Esqueda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuznetsov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Esqueda avoids it easily.
Esqueda misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Esqueda under the eye.
Kuznetsov tests Esqueda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Esqueda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good standup being displayed there by Esqueda as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Esqueda. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down.
Esqueda misses with a body kick.
Esqueda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esqueda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov wants to counter the offense by Esqueda and move into the clinch position.
Kuznetsov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Esqueda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuznetsov momentarily.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch but Esqueda is avoiding it.
Gerard Esqueda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Esqueda.
Kuznetsov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kuznetsov connects with a leg kick. Esqueda looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Esqueda scores with a hook to the body. Kuznetsov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Esqueda misses with a body shot.
Esqueda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuznetsov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Esqueda misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Esqueda cracks Kuznetsov with a good jab.
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
Esqueda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Esqueda moves away.
Esqueda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda misses with the combination.
Kuznetsov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuznetsov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet but Esqueda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kuznetsov has his feet on Esqueda's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Esqueda with a jab.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esqueda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Esqueda throws a low kick but Kuznetsov avoids it.
Esqueda swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov wants to clinch up but Esqueda keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Esqueda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexandr Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerard Esqueda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Esqueda lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Esqueda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Esqueda.
Esqueda scores with a body shot.
A left lands for Esqueda.
Kuznetsov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Esqueda cracks Kuznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Esqueda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Esqueda lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Esqueda throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Esqueda misses with the body kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a body kick that stops Esqueda in his tracks momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esqueda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
Esqueda misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov trying to stall but Esqueda improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esqueda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Esqueda misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esqueda.
Esqueda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Esqueda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov trying to stall but Esqueda improves his position.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Esqueda lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Esqueda fails to land.
Esqueda tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Esqueda.
Esqueda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Esqueda scores with a shot to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Esqueda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esqueda blocks the elbow strike.
Esqueda misses with a punch to the body.
Esqueda is trying to drag Kuznetsov to the mat but Kuznetsov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda is trying to break the clinch but Kuznetsov has him pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov wants to stall.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Esqueda avoids the damage to the body.
Esqueda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov lands a nice elbow.
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esqueda tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Esqueda tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks.
Esqueda blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Esqueda swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esqueda is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuznetsov has double underhooks.
Esqueda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Esqueda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Esqueda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Esqueda clobbers Kuznetsov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kuznetsov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Esqueda connects with a looping right hand.
Kuznetsov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Esqueda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Esqueda lands a really nice looking cross but Kuznetsov seems unphased.
Esqueda throws a right and a left that Kuznetsov avoids nicely.
And Kuznetsov responds with a good body kick, but Esqueda manages to step out the way in time.
Gerard Esqueda is winning the standup battle so far.
Esqueda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Esqueda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It appears Esqueda was looking to counter with a kick there.
Esqueda slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Esqueda avoids the punch easily.
Esqueda lands with a nice combination. Kuznetsov backs away looking to recover.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Esqueda finish him?
Kuznetsov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
Esqueda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Esqueda tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Esqueda.
Esqueda thuds his right hand into Kuznetsov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Esqueda slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Esqueda avoids it easily.
And Esqueda counters with a quick kick to the body but Kuznetsov blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Esqueda does it's job there.
Kuznetsov connects with a high kick.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but Esqueda moves out of range.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Esqueda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Esqueda connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Esqueda looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Esqueda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov.
Esqueda throwing a counter right hand but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Esqueda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuznetsov's hands.
Kuznetsov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuznetsov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Esqueda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Esqueda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esqueda throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov checks a leg kick.
Esqueda fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuznetsov works Esqueda's body with a nice hook.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Esqueda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gerard Esqueda's cut.
That's time! Esqueda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Esqueda lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Esqueda.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Esqueda stuns Kuznetsov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuznetsov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Esqueda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Esqueda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Esqueda.
Kuznetsov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Esqueda's hands.
Esqueda cracks a nice hook into Kuznetsov's ribs.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Esqueda was well out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Esqueda moves out of range.
Kuznetsov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good shot there by Esqueda.
Esqueda cracks Kuznetsov with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Esqueda.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Esqueda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuznetsov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Esqueda somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov checks a leg kick.
Esqueda misses the jab.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
No luck for Esqueda with that takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Esqueda avoids it easily.
Esqueda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuznetsov can do to turn this around?
Esqueda lands with a hook. Kuznetsov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A leg kick checked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Esqueda swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Esqueda throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kuznetsov misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kuznetsov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Esqueda throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Esqueda.
Kuznetsov slips a jab and a cross from Esqueda.
Kuznetsov moves away from the strike by Esqueda.
Esqueda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esqueda misses with a wild combination.
Kuznetsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Esqueda.
Esqueda walks into a jab.
Esqueda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetsov scores with a spinning back kick!
Esqueda throws a lazy body kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Esqueda avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Jab, jab by Kuznetsov - just one landing.
Esqueda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuznetsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esqueda misses with a body kick.
Esqueda staying out of range there.
Esqueda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kuznetsov dodges the punch combination from Esqueda.
A telegraphed right hand from Esqueda misses the target.
Kuznetsov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch.
Esqueda 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.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Esqueda slips the punch.
As Kuznetsov backs away, Esqueda returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Esqueda throws out a powerful jab.
Esqueda misses with a low kick.
Esqueda shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Esqueda misses with a leg kick.
Esqueda takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Esqueda throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a series of strikes. Esqueda will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Esqueda was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Esqueda throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov moved away.
Esqueda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Esqueda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Kuznetsov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov is looking to clinch but Esqueda is avoiding it.
Esqueda throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.
Esqueda throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Esqueda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Esqueda.
Esqueda clobbers Kuznetsov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kuznetsov scores with the left hand. Esqueda knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body kick there by Esqueda.
Kuznetsov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuznetsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esqueda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Esqueda.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerard Esqueda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Esqueda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerard Esqueda!
After winning the bout, Gerard Esqueda 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Finn Balor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balor's entrance music is Monster. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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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
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Finn Balor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Balor.
Armstrong slips under a jab.
And Armstrong responds with a good body kick, but Balor manages to step out the way in time.
Balor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Balor lands a nice shot that snaps Armstrong's head back.
Armstrong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balor. Balor obviously looking to wear him down.
Balor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Armstrong on the side of the head.
Balor gets tackled into the cage by Armstrong. Armstrong maintains the clinch.
Armstrong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Armstrong ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Armstrong no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Armstrong looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Balor passes into side control.
We've been hearing that Balor has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Balor goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Armstrong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Balor's guard! Nice work there by Armstrong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong being controlled here momentarily.
Balor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armstrong is one step ahead there.
Balor keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Balor wants to stand and escape but Armstrong is having none of it.
Balor trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armstrong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Balor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Balor has escaped and now he's on top!
Balor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Armstrong tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balor trying to control the position but Armstrong is working away.
Armstrong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Balor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Armstrong can't do much from the bottom here.
Balor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armstrong keeps working.
Armstrong is trying to improve his position.
Balor scores with punches from side control.
Armstrong takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Armstrong is trying to control Balor's posture but Balor avoids it.
Armstrong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to improve his position.
Balor is trying to get an arm triangle but Armstrong is defending well.
Balor is looking to take a break and control but Armstrong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balor happy to just control the position for now.
Armstrong is not content to let Balor control the position.
Armstrong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Armstrong is working away from the top position though.
Armstrong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Balor is just riding it out for now. Armstrong eventually gives up the hold.
Armstrong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Armstrong with the ground and pound but Balor uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Balor is retaining full guard.
Balor is trying to control the position but Armstrong postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong preventing the sweep.
Balor is looking for a triangle but Armstrong pushes his legs off easily.
Balor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn Balor dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown but Balor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Armstrong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Balor connects with a leg kick. Armstrong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Armstrong misses with a takedown
and Balor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balor throws a body punch but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Balor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Finn Balor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Armstrong.
Armstrong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Balor digs a right hand into Armstrong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Armstrong's gas tank.
Balor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Armstrong.
Balor can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balor lands a hook that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Balor prevents the takedown attempt.
Armstrong manages to pull guard.
Balor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Balor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balor looking to sit in guard and control but Armstrong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Armstrong postures up.
Balor managing to control the position.
Balor looking to control.
Armstrong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Balor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Balor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Armstrong looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Armstrong throws an elbow that misses. Balor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Armstrong's guard. Nice move by Balor!
Balor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Balor landing with the ground and pound.
Balor trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Balor is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Armstrong.
Armstrong on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Balor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Armstrong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balor tries for a kimura but Armstrong is defending well.
Armstrong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Armstrong is not content to let Balor control the position.
Balor scoring with punches from side control.
Finn Balor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Armstrong is looking for a sweep.
Balor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Armstrong is looking to regain half guard here but Balor keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong can't do much from the bottom here.
Armstrong is not content to let Balor control the position.
Balor in side control lands a decent elbow.
Armstrong is trying to get back to half guard.
Balor lands a nice forearm strike.
Armstrong gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Balor there.
Balor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Armstrong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Balor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn Balor dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Balor thumps Armstrong with a low kick.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Balor looks to throw a body kick
and Armstrong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balor as he avoids it easily.
Armstrong has a takedown stuffed.
Armstrong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balor throws a sloppy head kick and Armstrong moves out of range easily.
Balor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Armstrong tries to clinch
and Balor counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Armstrong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balor tries to avoid it but Armstrong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balor to the ground. Balor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Finn Balor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Armstrong.
Balor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Armstrong blocks a jab.
Armstrong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Armstrong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Balor looks to score with a jab to the body but Armstrong is just out of range.
Armstrong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balor is fending him off so far but Armstrong persists. Nope, Balor circles away and we're back to standing.
Armstrong shoots in for a double leg but Balor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Balor is looking for a counter combo.
Balor connects with a leg kick. Armstrong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Balor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Armstrong shoots in and bounces Balor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Balor trying to control the position.
Balor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong can do to turn this around?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balor wants to get back to his feet but Armstrong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Balor is trying to keep Armstrong in close.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Balor keeps moving.
Armstrong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Balor seems keen to control Armstrong's posture.
Armstrong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Balor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Balor has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balor trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
Armstrong keeping full guard, as Balor tries to pass.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Balor from controlling successfully.
Bruce Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finn Balor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Armstrong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balor is one step ahead there.
Balor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armstrong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Balor has managed to get both his arms back between Armstrong's legs - danger averted.
Armstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Armstrong doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Balor 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.
Balor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armstrong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Balor has managed to get both his arms back between Armstrong's legs - danger averted.
Balor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Balor connects with a solid leg kick.
Armstrong walks into a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Armstrong.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balor jabs at Armstrong's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn Balor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Balor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn Balor!
Finn Balor opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Diego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by Summer Sixteen By: Drake. Dom Diego has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, William King!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dom Diego!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diego leaning against his opponent.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Dom Diego has been cut.
Diego tries for a takedown. No joy.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diego.
King gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King manages to break the clinch.
Diego throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diego fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A quick step to the side and King tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
William King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Diego.
Diego fails with a takedown attempt.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diego.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King closes the distance but Diego moves to the side
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
King rushes Diego and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diego wants a takedown but no success here.
Diego has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diego drops down looking for an ankle pick but King pulls his leg out and moves away.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diego shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diego gets slowly back to his feet.
Diego just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King wants to clinch up but Diego keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
King clinches with his opponent.
Diego changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diego circles away from the clinch attempt
and Diego counters with a two punch combo.
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diego wants to break the clinch but can't.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Diego leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
King gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks.
King drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diego gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from King.
King prevents a takedown attempt there.
King misses with the head strike.
Diego is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That has opened up Dom Diego's cut even more.
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
Diego jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diego has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Diego shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diego digs a good hook to King's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dom Diego's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
King looks to land a combination. Diego sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diego swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Diego swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Diego badly! He tries to strike back but King puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Diego out cold! Oh man, Diego will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). William King!
William King retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious William King thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Dom Diego spoke after the fight, saying 'Came to knock this punk out. All he did was spam takedowns and subs big surprise.'.
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