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StrikeForce Union #55 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Carter Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dean Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks to land a right hand but Mann moved out of range.
Smith throws the left hand but Mann avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Mann. Those never looked like landing.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mann swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
A punch combination from Mann misses.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Mann's head but Mann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carter Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith clinches up with Mann and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've been hearing reports that Mann has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mann can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Mann looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Mann is retaining full guard.
Mann is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
Mann is letting Smith control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith advances to mount.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith misses with some ground and pound and Mann recovers position to half guard.
Smith not doing much here.
Let's hope that Smith 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.
Smith prevents Mann from standing back up.
Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mann throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mann lands a jab to the nose.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Mann's head but Mann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mann misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mann misses with a few strikes there.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Mann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws out a counter right but Mann avoids it with no problem.
Mann misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mann throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mann with a jab.
Mann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Mann throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mann thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mann throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Carter Mann has been cut.
Mann misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mann will feel that in the morning.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Mann's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mann duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith is trying to trip Mann. He has hold of a leg but Mann is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smith persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mann misses with the combination.
Mann misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith moves away from the strike by Mann.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith stalling against the cage.
Mann blocking some punches.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Mann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws out a counter right but Mann avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Smith misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dean Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Carter Mann's cut.
That's time! Mann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Smith looks to land a left hand but Mann moved out of range nicely.
Mann displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mann misses with a series of wild punches.
Mann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mann misses with a double jab.
Smith throws a hook but Mann blocks it.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mann swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Mann lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Mann goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mann misses with a double jab
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mann misses with a combination
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith takes a swing at Mann's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Mann was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mann throws a combination that misses
and Smith lands a stunning uppercut that sends Mann to the mat!
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith wants to pass to mount but Mann is defending the position.
Smith looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith is continuing to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Some wild striking there from Mann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Mann.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Mann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith tries to bum rush Mann with a series of wild strikes but Mann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carter Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mann moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Mann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mann.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Mann.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mann.
Dean Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carter Mann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mann throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Mann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mann misses with a double jab
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
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!
Mann tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brent Banger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Mclean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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135 lbs
3 - 9 - 0 |
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26
139 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Brent Banger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Mclean!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banger feints a jab promting Mclean to slip. Banger then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mclean slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mclean is defended easily by Banger.
Banger feints a jab promting Mclean to slip. Banger then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mclean slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Banger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Banger scores with a four punch combination!
Mclean shoots in looking for a takedown but Banger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mclean's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mclean drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Banger pushes Mclean off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Banger displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mclean moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Banger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mclean slips a jab and a cross from Banger.
Banger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banger throws a series of punches but Mclean avoids them all with ease.
Brent Banger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banger misses with a wild combination.
Banger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Banger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Banger does no damage.
Mclean with the counter takedown but Banger avoids it easily.
Banger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mclean sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Banger somewhat.
Mclean tries for a takedown but Banger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Mclean looks to move away, Banger throws a big counter combo but Mclean just gets out of the way.
Brent Banger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Mclean.
Mclean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Banger forces Mclean back against the cage and clinches.
Banger wants to get back to striking at distance but Mclean won't allow it.
Mclean can't get the takedown.
Banger wants to get back to striking at distance but Mclean won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclean is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banger to keep the fight standing.
Banger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banger clinches up with Mclean and pushes him back against the cage.
Banger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mclean tries to break the clinch but Banger is controlling the position.
Mclean looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Banger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mclean tries to score a body lock takedown but Banger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Banger prevents the takedown attempt.
Banger tries to break free but Mclean pushes him back against the cage.
Banger wants to get back to striking at distance but Mclean won't allow it.
Mclean tries to break free but Banger pushes him back against the cage.
Banger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mclean shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclean has a takedown stuffed.
Banger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Banger.
Banger throws a one two combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Banger.
Mclean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banger sprawls well. Banger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mclean gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Banger!
Banger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mclean wants to break the clinch but can't.
Banger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mclean tries to pull guard but Banger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banger working hard to break the clinch.
Banger is trying to push Mclean away but Mclean has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Banger prevents the takedown attempt.
Banger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Banger manages to break the clinch.
Mclean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mclean or perhaps it was just good defense by Banger, which made it look bad.
Banger attempts a counter takedown but Mclean avoids it well and moves away.
Banger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mclean's waist but Mclean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banger off to one side.
Mclean unleashes a big counter combination but Banger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Banger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mclean fails to land the takedown.
Mclean dives in and grabs Banger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banger pushes down on Mclean's head and hops out.
Banger drives through and clinches with Mclean against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Banger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Banger.
Mclean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mclean shoots in for a takedown but Banger shows good takedown defense.
Banger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Banger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mclean looking to stall.
Banger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banger shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mclean eats them both and turns towards Banger to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Banger swinging wildly here.
Mclean darts in looking for a takedown but Banger gets double underhooks and turns Mclean into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mclean dives in and grabs Banger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banger pushes down on Mclean's head and hops out.
Brent Banger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Mclean.
Mclean shoots in for a double leg but Banger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Banger throws a combination. Mclean tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Banger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mclean can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banger lands a two punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Banger scores with a four punch combination!
Brent Banger is winning the standup battle so far.
Banger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banger lands with a nice combination. Mclean backs away looking to recover.
Mclean fails to land the takedown.
Mclean shoots for a takedown but Banger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mclean is breathing heavily.
Banger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Banger.
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!
Banger shoots for a double leg takedown but Mclean sprawls well. He's pushed Banger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Banger stuffs the takedown attempt from Mclean. Mclean gets slowly back to his feet.
Banger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mclean is looking for the big counter here.
Banger has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banger prevents the takedown attempt.
Banger gets underhooks to prevent Mclean's takedown attempt.
Banger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Banger is pressed up against the cage. Mclean has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Banger down to the mat. Banger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Banger looks for a takedown but Mclean sprawls well.
Mclean tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Banger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Banger duly obliges.
Banger moves into the clinch.
Mclean is looking for a takedown.
Banger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mclean is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banger to keep the fight standing.
Banger working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banger goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Banger leaves Mclean with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Banger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Banger lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mclean looks for a takedown but Banger sprawls well.
Mclean with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Banger lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mclean swats away the attempt to clinch by Banger.
Banger closes the distance and clinches up with Mclean, looking for a takedown. Banger pushes Mclean against the cage but Mclean circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Banger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Banger.
Brent Banger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mclean dives in and scores a takedown into Banger's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclean in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mclean throwing strikes from guard but Banger blocks nicely.
Mclean postures up and lands a big shot to Banger's brow.
Mclean looking to pass the guard.
Mclean is stalling in the full guard.
Mclean wants to control from the top but Banger keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Banger dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Banger throws a one two combo.
Mclean tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mclean somewhat.
Banger scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mclean looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Banger!
Banger throws Mclean to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banger tries to bum rush Mclean with a series of wild strikes but Mclean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mclean looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Banger!
Mclean looks up at the clock and then as Banger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mclean smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banger is being controlled here.
Mclean wants to control but Banger is keeping him busy.
Mclean lands an elbow.
Mclean connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Banger some visible discomfort.
Banger on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mclean working the head and body with strikes.
Mclean scoring with punches and elbows.
Mclean trying to control the action but Banger is working from the bottom.
Mclean working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclean lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mclean trying to control the action but Banger is working from the bottom.
Mclean is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Banger's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mclean wants to control but Banger is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclean is staying tight to Banger's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Banger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mclean on the ground.
Banger takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mclean controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banger is not content to let Mclean control the position.
Mclean working the ground and pound.
Brad Mclean has got the better of the ground game 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.
Mclean works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mclean in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mclean creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mclean is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mclean just content to control the position.
Banger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mclean working the ground and pound from side control.
Brad Mclean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brent Banger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mclean is working Banger over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Mclean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banger 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brent Banger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Droppa Cleveland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Cambridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Cambridge is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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296 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Droppa Cleveland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Cambridge!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleveland tries to bum rush Cambridge with a series of wild strikes but Cambridge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left lands for Cambridge.
It looks like Droppa Cleveland has been cut.
Cambridge cracks Cleveland with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cambridge has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cleveland to stand back up!
Cleveland is rocked!
Cambridge misses with a left hand
and Cleveland moves into the clinch.
Oh Cleveland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleveland breaks from the clinch.
Cleveland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cambridge circles away quickly and effectively.
Cambridge lands a brutal uppercut that launches Cleveland off his feet! Cleveland tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Cambridge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Storm Cloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djin Kvasir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm Cloud comes into the arena with Cherokee War Dance blaring out of the sound system. Kvasir is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nightmare. Chief Storm Cloud has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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26
182 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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24
170 lbs
8 - 20 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
KO power |
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Storm Cloud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Djin Kvasir!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvasir closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Storm Cloud did well to prevent Kvasir getting side control.
Storm Cloud looking for submissions off his back.
Kvasir prevents Storm Cloud from improving his position.
Storm Cloud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kvasir is looking for a kimura but Storm Cloud is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kvasir to get the leverage.
Storm Cloud looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kvasir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Storm Cloud is just riding it out for now. Kvasir eventually gives up the hold.
Storm Cloud is looking for a sweep. Kvasir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvasir is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Storm Cloud doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kvasir.
Kvasir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Storm Cloud defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm Cloud is trying to get back to full guard.
Storm Cloud looking for submissions off his back.
Kvasir is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Storm Cloud's coaches at Kalashnikov MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Storm Cloud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Storm Cloud is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kvasir pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvasir trying to mount his opponent but Storm Cloud defends it.
Storm Cloud actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kvasir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Storm Cloud sees it coming and defends easily.
Kvasir wants to work for an arm triangle but Storm Cloud is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kvasir is trying to work for a kimura but Storm Cloud is defending well.
Kvasir looks winded!
Storm Cloud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kvasir is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvasir wants to work for an arm triangle but Storm Cloud is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Storm Cloud is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kvasir pulls his head out easily.
Storm Cloud looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm Cloud is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kvasir pulls his head out easily.
Kvasir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Storm Cloud actively working from the bottom here.
Kvasir wants to work for an arm triangle but Storm Cloud is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Storm Cloud actively working from the bottom here.
Kvasir is working for a submission of some sort.
Storm Cloud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Storm Cloud wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm Cloud looking for submissions off his back.
Kvasir is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Storm Cloud moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kvasir told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kvasir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Storm Cloud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Storm Cloud working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kvasir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Storm Cloud is tightening it up a little... Kvasir has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kvasir reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kvasir taps out! Nice BJJ there by Storm Cloud!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chief Storm Cloud!
Chief Storm Cloud managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q), into his post fight interview.
The defeated Djin Kvasir had this to say: 'next time is the time'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emanuel Radson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Saaim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saaim has chosen Chelsea Dagger as his entrance music. CJ Saaim is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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20
188 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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27
187 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Emanuel Radson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CJ Saaim!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saaim keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut lands for Saaim. That snapped Radson's head back.
Saaim throws a hook to the side of Radson's head but Radson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Radson shoots in but no luck this time.
Radson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Radson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saaim misses with a two punch combination.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saaim.
Radson can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saaim scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saaim lands a few punches from side control.
Radson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saaim scores with punches from side control.
Radson is rocked!
Saaim in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Radson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Saaim turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Saaim!
CJ Saaim took some time post fight to say the following; 'Well, I honestly did not expect that, god bless you Jed Knight'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alfonso Garrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Kannemeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Kannemeyer acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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31
165 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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30
161 lbs
11 - 18 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfonso Garrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Kannemeyer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kannemeyer clinches.
Kannemeyer pulls guard successfully.
Garrett looking to sit in guard and control but Kannemeyer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kannemeyer wants to control from the top but Garrett keeps moving.
Garrett has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kannemeyer 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 Garrett.
Garrett is trying to improve his position.
Kannemeyer takes a little break here. Garrett wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kannemeyer is putting a hurting on Garrett here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kannemeyer working the ground and pound.
Kannemeyer controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannemeyer working the ground and pound.
Kannemeyer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kannemeyer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garrett gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kannemeyer working Garrett over with strikes here.
Kannemeyer postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Garrett badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Kannemeyer around the waist but Kannemeyer pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Kannemeyer is the winner by TKO! Kannemeyer jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Kannemeyer!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Salvia Tatanka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eksem Von Ketler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Von Ketler's choice of entrance music: Bonecracker- Shocore. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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22
142 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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24
139 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Salvia Tatanka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eksem Von Ketler!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Ketler darts in looking for a takedown but Tatanka gets double underhooks and turns Von Ketler into the cage.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatanka.
Tatanka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tatanka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tatanka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tatanka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Ketler is out of range and Tatanka settles back down.
Von Ketler dodges the punch combination from Tatanka.
Von Ketler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tatanka.
Von Ketler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Von Ketler throws a looping overhand right but Tatanka ducks down to avoid it.
Tatanka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Ketler.
A swing and a miss from Von Ketler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Von Ketler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tatanka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatanka moves in looking to clinch but Von Ketler pushes him off.
And Von Ketler tries to counter it with a takedown but Tatanka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tatanka throws a leg kick but Von Ketler sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tatanka.
Tatanka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Von Ketler, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tatanka or not.
Von Ketler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tatanka lands a nice uppercut.
Von Ketler misses with a body punch.
Tatanka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Ketler's elbow.
Tatanka prevents a body shot from Von Ketler.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tatanka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tatanka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tatanka is pressed up against the cage. Von Ketler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tatanka down to the mat. Tatanka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tatanka throws a body punch but Von Ketler moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Tatanka.
Von Ketler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Ketler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tatanka's waist but Tatanka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Von Ketler off to one side.
Salvia Tatanka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Tatanka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Ketler lands a jab to Tatanka's midsection.
Von Ketler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tatanka defending well as Von Ketler loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Von Ketler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Von Ketler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatanka just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Ketler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatanka.
Salvia Tatanka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatanka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Ketler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tatanka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Von Ketler.
Tatanka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Von Ketler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Von Ketler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tatanka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Von Ketler somewhat.
Von Ketler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tatanka swings for the body but Von Ketler moves out of range.
Von Ketler blocks a head kick by Tatanka.
Von Ketler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tatanka.
Von Ketler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tatanka slips under a jab from Von Ketler.
Tatanka is looking to wear down Von Ketler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tatanka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler tries to keep at a distance but Tatanka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Von Ketler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tatanka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Von Ketler is keeping busy.
Von Ketler breaks from the clinch.
Von Ketler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A quick step to the side and Tatanka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Ketler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tatankas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tatanka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Ketler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tatanka defends it well.
Tatanka misses the shot to the body.
Von Ketler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatanka manages to avoid it.
Von Ketler connects with a right hand. Tatanka shakes it off.
Tatanka looks to land a body kick but Von Ketler moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tatanka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salvia Tatanka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler scores with the left hand. Tatanka knows he should have avoided that one.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Von Ketler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler has hold of Tatanka's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Tatanka seems comfortable defending it but Von Ketler has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Tatanka is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Tatanka is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Von Ketler couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Basurto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Barover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Basurto comes to the cage accompanied by Tapout - Birdman. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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21
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Basurto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Barover!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basurto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Basurto avoids the head kick by Barover.
Barover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barover tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Barover.
Steve Barover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Basurto blocks a head kick by Barover.
Barover throws an overhand right that lands on Basurto's shoulder, as Basurto tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Basurto misses the target.
Barover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barover throws a sloppy head kick
and Basurto counters with a takedown into side control.
Basurto is trying to get an arm triangle but Barover is defending well.
Basurto is trying to get an arm triangle but Barover is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Basurto is looking to take a break and control but Barover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basurto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barover has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Basurto but great work by Barover.
Basurto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barover content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Basurto is trying to control Barover's posture but Barover avoids it.
Barover tries to advance to mount but can't.
Basurto is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basurto struggling a bit here.
Basurto wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Barover has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Basurto's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Basurto is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Barover!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Steve Barover!
Steve Barover is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takeo Nagasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Kopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nagasaki's entrance music is You're The Voice. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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22
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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31
140 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takeo Nagasaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Kopp!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kopp counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nagasaki throws a jab when Kopp was well out of range.
Nagasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kopp.
Kopp looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nagasaki!
Nagasaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Nagasaki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nagasaki looking for a sweep but Kopp has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kopp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nagasaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kopp scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kopp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kopp's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Nagasaki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nagasaki trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kopp rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Kopp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nagasaki prevents Kopp from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kopp has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Nagasaki seems content to control.
Kopp is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
Kopp is trying is best to control the position here.
Kopp trying to control from the bottom.
Nagasaki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kopp tries to hold on but Nagasaki postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki trying to control but Kopp is having none of it.
Nagasaki wants to take Kopp's back but he can't do it this time.
Nagasaki prevents Kopp from getting the reversal.
Kopp is squirming around, avoiding Nagasaki's attempts to control the action.
Nagasaki wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kopp gets back to half guard.
Nagasaki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Kopp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kopp punching from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagasaki wants to pass to mount but Kopp is defending the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nagasaki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Takeo Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nagasaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kopp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagasaki.
Kopp fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Nagasaki misses
and Kopp counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nagasaki!
Nagasaki wants to control but Kopp postures up.
Kopp in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki is looking to reverse the position.
Kopp creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nagasaki sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Steven Kopp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kopp trying to control the position but Nagasaki is working away.
Kopp lands a few punches from side control.
Nagasaki is trying to control Kopp's posture but Kopp avoids it.
Nagasaki tries to improve position but can't.
Nagasaki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kopp tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kopp working the body and head with strikes.
Nagasaki is trying to control Kopp's posture but Kopp avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki looking for a sweep but Kopp has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kopp lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nagasaki is desperately trying to improve his position but Kopp has a good base and remains in mount.
Kopp is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kopp prevents Nagasaki from getting the reversal.
Kopp takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kopp working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nagasaki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nagasaki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Globo Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopp trying to control from half guard but Nagasaki is working away.
Nagasaki tries to get to full guard but Kopp has control of the leg.
Kopp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nagasaki defending well though.
Nagasaki wants to control but Kopp is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kopp working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nagasaki moves into full guard.
Nagasaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kopp defends it easily.
Kopp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopp lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nagasaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Nagasaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagasaki is trying to keep Kopp in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kopp working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nagasaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kopp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Kopp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nagasaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kopps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good standup being displayed there by Nagasaki as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Steven Kopp has been cut.
Kopp throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki connects with a leg kick. Kopp looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kopp shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nagasaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nagasaki looking for a guillotine here but Kopp defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopp won't allow Nagasaki to sweep him here.
Kopp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kopp lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nagasaki is adopting a defensive guard.
Nagasaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagasaki controls Kopp momentarily but Kopp frees himself.
Nagasaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kopp controls the pace.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position but Kopp postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kopp is working Nagasaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kopp working some strikes from top position.
Kopp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kopp throws a strike but Nagasaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Kopp is keeping the position.
Kopp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagasaki is one step ahead there.
Nagasaki advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopp is looking to control Nagasaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kopp avoid being mounted?
Nagasaki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nagasaki is keen to just control but Kopp is a slippery customer.
Nagasaki is looking for a kimura but Kopp is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nagasaki to get the leverage.
Nagasaki trying to control the pace.
Nagasaki wants to control but Kopp is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kopp is looking for a sweep. Nagasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nagasaki is looking to advance position but Kopp won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kopp drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kopp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nagasaki has his hands on Kopp's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Takeo Nagasaki did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Steven Kopp's cut.
That's time! Nagasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nagasaki misses with a head kick.
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Kopp moved out of range.
Nagasaki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kopp's calf.
Kopp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Kopp releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nagasaki throws a head kick that misses.
Kopp walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nagasaki.
Kopp looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kopp is thwarting Nagasaki's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp is trying to control the action in half guard but Nagasaki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kopp.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nagasaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position but Kopp postures up.
Kopp postures up and lands a big shot to Nagasaki's brow.
Kopp being controlled here momentarily.
Kopp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagasaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kopp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kopp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kopp is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagasaki has wrist control.
Kopp won't allow Nagasaki to sweep him here.
Kopp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kopp advances position into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Nagasaki is right now.
Nagasaki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kopp is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Nagasaki tries to hold on but Kopp pushes him away.
Kopp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kopp prevents Nagasaki from getting the reversal.
Nagasaki regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kopp lands a nice short elbow.
Nagasaki trying to control from the bottom.
Kopp is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kopp is thwarting Nagasaki's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Kopp.
Nagasaki manages to get to full guard.
Nagasaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kopp is aware though and is defending well.
Kopp chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kopp is working Nagasaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nagasaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nagasaki looking for a guillotine here but Kopp defends easily.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position but Kopp postures up.
Kopp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kopp cracks Nagasaki with a solid left hand.
Kopp distracts Nagasaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Kopp dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Steven Kopp's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kopp.
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Kopp with the counter takedown but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Kopp misses with a hook
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kopp misses the shot to the body.
Nagasaki throws a chopping leg kick but Kopp manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takeo Nagasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagasaki throws a sloppy head kick
and Kopp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Kopp.
Kopp has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nagasaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Kopp's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kopp shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kopp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kopp is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kopp connects with a nice short shot to Nagasaki's temple.
Nagasaki trying to control here.
Nagasaki is doing well to control the position and prevent Kopp from advancing to side control.
Nagasaki manages to get to full guard.
Kopp trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kopp throws an elbow that misses. Nagasaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kopp's guard. Nice move by Nagasaki!
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Kopp keeps moving.
Kopp can't keep his opponent in guard - Nagasaki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nagasaki passes to full mount!
Nagasaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kopp is looking to escape.
Nagasaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kopp is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki content just to control the position here.
Nagasaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kopp is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kopp sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kopp is staying active underneath Nagasaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kopp is looking to escape.
Nagasaki is trying to control. Kopp wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagasaki is stalling here. Kopp is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nagasaki seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kopp has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Nagasaki regains half guard.
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 Takeo Nagasaki.
I think Nagasaki 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:50
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Takeo Nagasaki!
Takeo Nagasaki retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Takeo Nagasaki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Boston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hussein Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brent Boston!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hussein Stahl!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Stahl misses
and Boston counters with a takedown into side control.
Stahl looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stahl sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boston winds up and cracks Stahl with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boston working over Stahl with some ground and pound. Stahl looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boston blocks the strikes from Stahl.
Stahl tries to get to full guard but Boston has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Boston lands a nice short elbow.
Stahl trying to hold on to Boston's head to control him but Boston postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Boston there.
Boston drops an elbow to the side of Stahl's head.
Stahl taking some punishment here, with Boston in his half guard.
Stahl has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boston scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've been hearing that Boston has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stahl has hold of Boston's hands but Boston slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boston in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boston controlling the action here.
Boston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stahl keeps working.
Stahl tries to get to full guard but Boston has control of the leg.
Boston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stahl desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boston lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boston working the head and body with strikes.
Boston prevents Stahl from improving his position.
Stahl looking for submissions off his back.
Stahl is trying to get back to full guard.
Stahl manages to get to full guard.
Boston is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stahl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stahl is trying to control the position but Boston postures up.
Boston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boston's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston controlling from the top position.
Stahl seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boston stands up over Stahl, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stahl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boston is one step ahead there.
Stahl is trying to control the position but Boston postures up.
Boston distracts Stahl with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stahl can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boston controls the pace.
Stahl is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stahl wants to improve his position but instead Boston has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Boston there.
Boston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stahl makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stahl.
Stahl looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stahl wants to sweep here but Boston controlling him for the moment.
Boston works over Stahl with some ground and pound from guard.
Boston postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Boston dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stahl tries to clinch up
and Boston counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stahl wants to control but Boston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Boston seems content to control.
Stahl trying to hold on to Boston's head to control him but Boston postures up.
Stahl is doing well to control the position and prevent Boston from advancing to side control.
Boston is thwarting Stahl's attempts to control the position.
Stahl is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boston pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl trying to hold on to Boston's head to control him but Boston postures up.
Boston slows the pace down in half guard.
Boston is nestled in close to Stahl, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stahl is looking to control Boston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stahl avoid being mounted?
Boston content to control rather than advance.
Stahl gets back to full guard.
Boston working some strikes from top position.
Boston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Boston here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Stahl looking to control.
Boston stands up over Stahl, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stahl looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl can't keep his opponent in guard - Boston advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stahl is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boston's back!
Boston trying to control the position but Stahl manages to sink in the hooks.
Brent Boston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boston tries to escape the position.
Stahl tries to keep control of the position but Boston is staying busy.
Stahl looking for the choke from the back.
Well, with Stahl on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Boston is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Boston tries to escape but Stahl has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Stahl is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Boston is defending well though. Stahl let's go of the attempt for now.
Boston manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stahl's guard. Nice work there by Boston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stahl working for submissions but it's allowed Boston to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston is nestled in close to Stahl, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stahl wants to control but Boston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stahl trying to control but Boston postures up.
Boston scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boston lands strikes from half guard.
Stahl trying to control here.
Boston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boston working Stahl over with strikes.
Stahl looking for submissions off his back.
Boston working over Stahl with some ground and pound. Stahl looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Boston is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stahl trying to hold on to Boston's head to control him but Boston postures up.
Boston scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boston controlling the action here.
Boston scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stahl is rocked!
Boston lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Stahl! More strikes land and this one is all over! Boston jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brent Boston!
Brent Boston retains his super heavyweight title!
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