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KOFC 57 - Murphy vs Bylund PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Hermann Hoppe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoppe has chosen Wind of Change as his entrance music. Hans Hermann Hoppe 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Lester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Hermann Hoppe!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoppe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lester wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hoppe shoots in and bounces Lester off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lester looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lester looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hoppe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe wants to pass the guard but Lester is keeping the position.
Hoppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lester controls Hoppe momentarily but Hoppe frees himself.
Hoppe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe wants to pass the guard but Lester is keeping the position.
Lester is trying to keep Hoppe in close.
Hoppe wants to control from the top but Lester keeps moving.
Hoppe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lester looking for a sweep. Not yet Lester, not yet.
Lester seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lester keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully.
Hoppe being controlled here momentarily.
Hoppe postures up and lands a big shot to Lester's brow.
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.
Lester working a defensive guard here.
Lester has momentary wrist control but Hoppe slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoppe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lester trying to keep a closed guard but Hoppe is proving a slippery customer.
Lester looking for a sweep. Not yet Lester, not yet.
Hoppe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lester is trying to control the position but Hoppe postures up.
Hoppe scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoppe advances position into side control!
Lester is not content to let Hoppe control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe controlling the position from side mount.
Hoppe in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lester struggling a bit here.
Hoppe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lester keeps working.
Hoppe tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hoppe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hoppe wants to control but Lester is keeping him busy.
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.
Lester wants to control but Hoppe postures up.
Hoppe trying to control the action but Lester is working from the bottom.
Lester is looking for a sweep.
Hoppe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lester prevents Hoppe from improving position.
Lester is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hoppe wants to control but Lester is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Hermann Hoppe 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.
Hoppe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lester manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hoppe trying to control but Lester is working from the bottom.
Lester looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lester keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lester is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lester wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lester holds on and takes a little breather.
Hoppe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lester controlling the position.
Lester manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoppe manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoppe is on top in guard.
Hoppe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hoppe advances position into side control!
Hoppe advances to full mount.
Lester is desperately trying to improve his position but Hoppe has a good base and remains in mount.
Hoppe punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Hoppe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lester is rocked!
Lester is in a horrible position here. Hoppe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Lester is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hoppe! Lester is hurt baaadly! Hoppe is firing away with more strikes - Lester is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Hermann Hoppe!
Hans Hermann Hoppe tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yun Won Hyang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henri Hagert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yun Won Hyang has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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208 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yun Won Hyang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henri Hagert!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagert scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hyang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Hagert on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hagert throws an overhand right that lands on Hyang's shoulder, as Hyang tries to avoid the shot.
Hyang half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hyang ducks under a wild hook from Hagert.
Hyang throws the kick towards the body but Hagert avoids it.
Hyang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hyang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hagert tries to bum rush Hyang with a series of wild strikes but Hyang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hyang.
A bone on bone clash there as Hagert blocks the leg kick.
Hagert throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hyang.
Hyang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hyang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hyang throws a head kick that Hagert semi-blocks.
Hagert avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyang lands a nice looking body kick.
Hagert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hyang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hagert misses with a low kick.
Hyang throws a shot from downtown. Hagert moves away and avoids it.
Hagert 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.
Hyang cracks Hagert with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Hyang misses.
Hagert throws a solid leg kick but Hyang takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hagert.
An inside leg kick lands from Hyang.
Hyang throws a right hand that misses
letting Hagert counter with a right hand.
Hyang thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Hagert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hyang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hagert finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hagert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hagert feints a counter leg kick.
Hagert moves out of range of the leg kick from Hyang.
Hyang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hyang throws a hook but Hagert blocks it.
Hagert checks a leg kick.
Hyang ducks under a wild hook from Hagert.
Hagert pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hyang is out of range and Hagert settles back down.
Hyang throwing a counter right hand but Hagert manages to avoid it.
Hagert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hyang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyang connects with the punch.
Hyang doesn't manage to clinch there - Hagert circles away.
Hyang tries to land a leg kick but Hagert saw it coming and moves away.
A nice side step and Hagert releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hyang thows a leg kick but Hagert checks it
and Hyang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hyang.
Yun Won Hyang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Hyang.
Hyang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hyang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hagert throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hyang wants to land a leg kick but Hagert is out of range.
Hagert has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hagert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hyang, as that shot connected.
Hagert goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hyang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hagert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hyang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hagert.
Hyang misses the shot to the body.
Hyang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hagert was well out of range. Poor timing from Hyang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hagert's sensitive parts.
Hagert takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hyang throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hyang clinches with his opponent.
Hagert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hyang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hagert misses with the head strike.
Hyang lands with a left to the head.
Hyang pushes Hagert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hagert throws a punch but it's blocked by Hyang.
Hyang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hyang lands a body shot.
Hagert can't find room to land a body shot as Hyang controls the action.
Hyang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hyang works on Hagert's body with a couple of short punches.
Hyang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyang lands a nice shot to the body.
Hagert looks winded!
Hagert prevents a body shot from Hyang.
Hyang blocks an uppercut.
Hyang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagert swings wildly with an uppercut but Hyang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hyang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Hyang.
Hyang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hyang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hyang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hyang tries to work over Hagert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hagert is stalling here.
Hagert misses with a punch on the inside.
Hyang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hagert's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Hagert.
Still in the clinch, Hyang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hagert lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hyang backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hagert lands a nice shot to the body.
Hagert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hyang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hagert's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Hyang.
Hagert misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yun Won Hyang dominated that 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hagert. Hyang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hyang.
Hagert lands a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hagert.
Hagert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hagert takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hyang loads up on a big right hand but Hagert slips the punch.
Hyang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hagert moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yun Won Hyang is winning the standup battle so far.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hyang.
Hyang misses with a wild body shot.
Hyang blocks a low kick nicely.
Hagert's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hagert misses with a straight right.
Hagert blocks a head kick by Hyang.
Hyang blocks a low kick nicely.
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!
Hyang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hagert is out of range.
Hyang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyang misses with a straight right.
Hagert misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Hyang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hyang lands with a hook. Hagert tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hyang scores with a jab.
Hyang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hyang throws a leg kick which misses Hagert's front leg but catches the back leg as Hagert tries to avoid it.
Hyang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hagert.
Hyang throws a right hand that Hagert ducks under and follows up with a left that Hagert also avoids with ease.
Hyang misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hagert! But no joy.
Hagert misses with a hook. Hyang ducked under it nicely.
Hyang throws a hook but Hagert blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Hyang.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hagert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hyang wants to slow Hagert down by chopping away at his legs.
Hyang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hyang connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hagert lands an overhand right.
Hyang blocks a jab.
Jab from Hyang.
Donk. Hagert catches Hyang right on the button with a cross.
Hyang lands a glancing blow to the side of Hagert's head.
Hyang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hagert can do to turn this around?
Hyang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hagert throws a leg kick but Hyang checks it.
Hagert connects with an inside leg kick.
Hyang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hyang's corner calls for a 1-2. Hyang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hyang takes a swing at Hagert's ribcage but misses.
Hyang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hagert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hagert flicks out a counter leg kick but Hyang steps away.
Hyang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hagert's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hyang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hagert scrambles back to his feet.
Hyang throws a jab when Hagert was well out of range.
Hagert only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hagert keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hagert throws out the jab.
Hyang connects with a nice looking jab.
Hyang throws a chopping leg kick but Hagert manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hyang checks a low kick from Hagert.
Hyang connects with a leg kick. Hagert looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hyang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hyang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hagert throws the kick towards the body but Hyang avoids it.
Hagert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hagert throws a wild body kick that Hyang sees coming a mile off.
Hyang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hagert in his tracks.
Hyang connects with a right hand. Hagert shakes it off.
Hagert throws a wild body kick that Hyang sees coming a mile off.
Hyang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hyang!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hagert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hagert.
Good exchange - Hagert coming out on top.
Hagert tries to work over Hyang's front leg with a kick but Hyang checks it.
Hyang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hagert takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hyang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hyang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hagert fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hyang on the side of the head.
Hagert moves out of range as Hyang strikes.
Hyang throws a leg kick but Hagert moved away.
Hyang tries to work over Hagert's front leg with a kick but Hagert checks it.
Hyang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hagert wants to slow Hyang down by chopping away at his legs.
Hyang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hyang works the jab nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hagert.
Hyang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yun Won Hyang 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!
Hyang connects with a right hand. Hagert shakes it off.
Hyang lands with a straight right. Hagert didn't see that one coming.
Hyang misses with a straight left.
Hyang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hagert.
Hagert keeps Hyang at a distance using the push kick.
A good leg kick by Hyang.
The fighters circling - Hyang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hyang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hagert has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hagert chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hyang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hyang wants to slow Hagert down by chopping away at his legs.
Crunch! Hagert slams his shin into Hyang's torso.
Hyang tries to work over Hagert's front leg with a kick but Hagert checks it.
Hyang misses with a wild combination.
Hagert looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hyang throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hyang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hagert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hyang.
Hyang throws a big shot that misses.
Hyang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hagert follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hagert throws a front kick aimed at Hyang's knee but Hyang avoids it well.
It looked like Hyang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hagert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hyang.
Hyang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Hyang.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hyang.
Hagert moves away from the strike by Hyang.
Hagert scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hyang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hagert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hyang. Hagert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hagert staying out of range there.
Henri Hagert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yun Won Hyang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hyang.
Hagert misses with a low kick.
Hagert loads up on a big right hand but Hyang slips the punch.
Hagert misses with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hyang throws a head kick that Hagert semi-blocks.
Hagert throws a leg kick but Hyang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hyang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hagert avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hyang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hagert's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hyang under the eye.
Hyang connects with a nice looking jab.
Hyang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hagert.
Hyang connects with an inside leg kick.
Hyang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hagert dodges the punch combination from Hyang.
Donk. Hyang catches Hagert right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagert has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hyang finds it's way round the side to connect with Hagert's head.
Hyang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hagert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hyang counters with a leg kick.
Hyang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hagert shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hyang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hagert.
It seemed like Hagert was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hagert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hyang moves away.
Hyang checks the leg kick.
Hagert misses with a lunging right hand
and Hagert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hagert on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hyang scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy body kick from Hyang
and Hagert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Yun Won Hyang has been cut.
Hyang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hyang lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Hyang throws a leg kick which misses Hagert's front leg but catches the back leg as Hagert tries to avoid it.
Hyang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hagert tries to keep at a distance but Hyang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hagert lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hagert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hyang's elbow.
Hyang lands a shoulder strike.
Hagert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hyang misses with a body punch.
Hyang misses with a punch on the inside.
Hyang scores with a shoulder strike.
Hyang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hyang scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Hyang.
Hagert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hagert misses with a punch on the inside.
Hagert swings wildly with an uppercut but Hyang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hagert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yun Won Hyang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hyang 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yun Won Hyang!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Stobbart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chew Kok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, George Stobbart!
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, Chew Kok!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kok fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kok misses with a straight right.
Kok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stobbart with a poor takedown
and Kok counters with a crisp one two that drops Stobbart! Kok thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Stobbart to his feet! Stobbart is in big trouble!
Stobbart is rocked!
Kok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Stobbart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kok catches Stobbart with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Stobbart forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chew Kok!
In his post fight interview, Chew Kok started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tuco Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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20
183 lbs
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21
182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuco Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cortez counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cortez.
Cortez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Cortez as Johnson shoots in.
Tuco Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Johnson.
Cortez feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Cortez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Cortez.
Good leg kick by Cortez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cortez stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
As Johnson backs away, Cortez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cortez pinned against the cage. Cortez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A quick step to the side and Cortez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cortez as he avoids it easily.
We've been told by Cortez's head coaches at Valhalla Iron Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cortez throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cortez lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Cortez gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Cortez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Cortez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Cortez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Johnson looks winded!
Cortez lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Nice body kick from Cortez.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cortez.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cortez.
Cortez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Cortez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cortez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cortez lands a high kick!
Cortez thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cortez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Cortez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cortez continues to drive forward.
Cortez lands a head kick!
Cortez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cortez lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Cortez sprawls well.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Cortez circles away easily
and Cortez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cortez connects with a body shot.
Cortez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cortez.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cortez.
Tuco Cortez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Cortez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Cortez looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cortez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cortez pinned against the cage. Cortez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cortez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cortez lands with a slapping head kick.
Cortez lands with a cross.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Cortez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cortez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Cortez's legs - danger averted.
Cortez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cortez tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson passes Cortez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson is trying to control. Cortez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson is taking a breather. Cortez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Johnson trying to control from Cortez's half guard. Cortez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cortez trying to control the position.
Cortez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuco Cortez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cortez swivels and escapes.
Cortez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Cortez moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
A knee to the head by Cortez.
Cortez is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cortez down to the mat. Cortez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tuco Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Johnson.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cortez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cortez jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johnson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cortez - the referee stops the clock and Johnson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cortez. Johnson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Good shot there by Cortez.
Cortez lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Cortez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Cortez lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Cortez takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Johnson is rocked!
Cortez looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Cortez backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Johnson's temple! It sends Johnson violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Cortez celebrates and the doctors try to help Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Tuco Cortez!
Tuco Cortez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Leonitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Lassiter (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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254 lbs
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271 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Leonitis !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slade Lassiter!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lassiter checks a low kick from Leonitis .
Lassiter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lassiter lands a jab.
Leonitis connects with a jab.
It looks like Slade Lassiter has been cut.
A big right from Leonitis misses.
Lassiter slips a jab from Leonitis .
Lassiter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leonitis .
Leonitis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Leonitis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lassiter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leonitis throws a leg kick but Lassiter sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lassiter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonitis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Leonitis misses.
Leonitis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lassiter scoring well with a low kick there.
Leonitis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Leonitis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leonitis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lassiter.
Leonitis walks into a straight right hand from Lassiter.
Lassiter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lassiter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Leonitis is breathing heavily.
Leonitis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lassiter. Lassiter obviously looking to wear him down.
Leonitis just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lassiter.
Lassiter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leonitis .
Lassiter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leonitis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lassiter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lassiter drops Leonitis with a beautiful combination! Leonitis stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lassiter is looking for the KO!
Leonitis misses the shot to the body.
Lassiter cracks the inside of Leonitis 's front leg.
Leonitis wants to land a leg kick but Lassiter is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonitis misses with a right hand
and Lassiter counters with a crisp right hand that drops Leonitis ! Lassiter lets Leonitis back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Leonitis is rocked!
Leonitis looks to throw a body kick
and Lassiter scores with a counter punch that sends Leonitis to the canvas! Lassiter smells blood - he's punishing Leonitis with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Leonitis has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slade Lassiter!
Slade Lassiter was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scuba Chris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Pickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slim Pickens has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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142 lbs
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150 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scuba Chris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slim Pickens!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pickens.
Pickens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pickens throws a shot to the body.
Chris looks to throw the jab but Pickens is out of range.
Pickens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pickens misses with the combination.
Chris circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chris swinging wildly here.
Pickens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Chris was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pickens.
Chris lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickens misses with a few strikes there.
Chris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pickens.
Slim Pickens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chris scores with a hook.
Chris throws a hook but Pickens blocks it.
Chris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pickens lands with a right hand.
Pickens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chris.
Pickens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pickens clinches with his opponent.
Pickens misses with the head strike.
Pickens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pickens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pickens tries to clinch but Chris moves out of range.
Chris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pickens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pickens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chris manages to avoid it.
A big left from Chris misses.
It seemed like Pickens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chris thuds his right hand into Pickens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pickens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chris cracks Pickens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chris throws a looping overhand right but Pickens ducks down to avoid it.
Chris dodges the punch combination from Pickens.
Nice cross by Pickens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pickens is looking for the big counter here.
Chris lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chris lands with a cross.
Chris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pickens closes the distance and clinches.
Pickens misses with a body punch.
Pickens misses with an elbow strike.
Pickens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chris's efforts to push away.
Chris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pickens has him pressed against the cage.
Chris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scuba Chris dominated that 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.
A punch combination from Pickens misses.
Chris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pickens avoids the body shot from Chris.
Chris goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pickens moves away from the strike by Chris.
Chris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pickens can do to turn this around?
Chris lands with an uppercut that bounces Pickens off the cage and back into range.
Pickens looks to land a combination but Chris avoids it well.
Chris is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chris throws a nice looking combination but Pickens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pickens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickens misses with a two punch combination.
Chris punishes Pickens's body with a nice straight punch.
Pickens swings for the body but Chris moves out of range.
Pickens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chris throws a right hand that Pickens ducks under and follows up with a left that Pickens also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Pickens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chris tests Pickens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pickens.
Scuba Chris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pickens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chris circles away quickly and effectively.
Chris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chris looks to land a right hand but Pickens moved out of range.
Pickens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pickens throws a body shot but no joy.
Pickens's corner calls for a 1-2. Pickens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pickens tries to clinch but Chris is having none of it.
Pickens tries to clinch up
and Chris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chris keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pickens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chris avoids the body shot from Pickens.
Pickens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chris rather than just go for the knockout.
Pickens staying out of range there.
Pickens walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Chris.
Chris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pickens has Chris up against the cage in a clinch.
Pickens misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pickens tries to clinch up but Chris circles away and keeps his distance.
Chris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pickens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scuba Chris is winning the standup battle so far.
Pickens is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Pickens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Chris was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pickens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pickens throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Chris to counter with a crisp jab.
Pickens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chris throws a big counter combination but Pickens scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scuba Chris 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pickens tries to clinch up but Chris circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Pickens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chris is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from Chris. Those never looked like landing.
Pickens is looking for the big counter here.
Chris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Pickens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pickens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chris.
Pickens misses with a body shot.
It looked like Chris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pickens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pickens misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Pickens.
A combination from Chris does no damage.
Chris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pickens.
Pickens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pickens just misses with a punch to the body.
Chris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pickens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pickens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Pickens does no damage.
Slim Pickens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chris misses with a wild body shot.
Chris walks into a jab.
Pickens scores with a punch to the head.
Chris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pickens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pickens clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pickens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the body from Pickens misses
enabling Chris to counter with a crisp jab.
Pickens misses the body punch
and Chris counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot lands for Chris.
Pickens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chris seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chris fails to land with a series of punches.
Pickens takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pickens swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pickens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chris moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pickens.
Pickens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chris manages to avoid it.
Chris misses with a wild combination.
Scuba Chris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Pickens tries to clinch but Chris moves out of range.
Chris lands a head shot.
Pickens instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slim Pickens.
I think Chris 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scuba Chris!
The defeated Slim Pickens had this to say: 'Aw dang, ahuh, well garsh, I really thought I'd make old Jeb proud but I guess not ahhuck.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kennet Janssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaheim Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reid has chosen Sizzla - Taking Over as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jaheim Reid was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kennet Janssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaheim Reid!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid swings for the body but Janssen moves out of range.
Reid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Reid.
Reid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reid. That's going to slow Janssen down.
Janssen throws a series of punches but Reid moves out of range.
Reid scores with a punch to the head.
Reid lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reid lands a glancing blow to the side of Janssen's head.
It looks like Kennet Janssen has been cut.
Reid lands a glancing blow to the side of Janssen's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid punishes Janssen's body with a nice straight punch.
Reid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Janssen. That did some damage!
Janssen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Janssen.
Reid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Janssen at a distance.
Reid misses with a low kick.
Janssen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Janssen misses with a takedown attempt
and Reid counters with a low kick, right behind Janssen 's knee.
Reid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reid.
Reid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reid misses with a wild body shot.
Reid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Janssen checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid misses with a leg kick.
Janssen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Janssen takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid scores with a jab to the head.
Janssen checks the leg kick.
Janssen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Janssen misses with a two punch combination.
Janssen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Reid makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reid catches Janssen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab from Reid.
Reid is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Janssen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Reid misses with a hook.
Janssen has his takedown stuffed
and Reid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kennet Janssen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janssen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reid.
Reid missing with a left hand there. Janssen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reid misses the shot to the body.
Janssen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Reid throws a wild body kick that Janssen sees coming a mile off.
Janssen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reid.
Jaheim Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reid connects with a body shot.
Janssen tries to clinch up but Reid circles away and keeps his distance.
Reid misses with a hook. Janssen ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Janssen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reid scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Janssen misses with a head kick.
Reid pushes Janssen away with a front kick.
Reid fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Janssen on the side of the head.
Reid just misses with a punch to the body.
Janssen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Janssen checks a leg kick nicely.
Reid turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Janssen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaheim Reid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kennet Janssen'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.
Reid digs a good body shot into Janssen's ribs.
Reid is looking to land body kicks.
Janssen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reid as he avoids it easily.
Janssen avoids a kick to the body.
Reid lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reid cracks Janssen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Reid misses.
Janssen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid misses with a low kick as Janssen jumps back.
Janssen is looking for a counter combo.
Reid blocks a head kick by Janssen.
Janssen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Janssen duly obliges.
It looks like Jaheim Reid has been cut.
Janssen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janssen throws a head kick that misses.
Reid only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reid. That's going to slow Janssen down.
Kennet Janssen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Janssen.
Reid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reid fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Janssen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reid is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Reid 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.
Reid is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janssen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reid controlling from the top position.
Janssen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reid is one step ahead there.
Reid slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janssen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Janssen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Reid must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Janssen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reid controls the pace.
Janssen looking for a guillotine here but Reid defends easily.
That's four 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.
Reid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Janssen is keeping the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jaheim Reid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reid scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Janssen.
Reid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Janssen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaheim Reid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Reid throws an off balance right hand
and Janssen counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Reid catches Janssen right on the button with a cross.
Reid just misses with a punch to the body.
Reid throws a wild body kick that Janssen sees coming a mile off.
Janssen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reid.
Reid throws an overhand right that lands on Janssen's shoulder, as Janssen tries to avoid the shot.
Janssen moves away from the strike by Reid.
Reid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Janssen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janssen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Janssen checks it well.
Reid pushes Janssen away with a front kick.
Reid tries a low kick but Janssen avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janssen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, jab by Reid - just one landing.
Reid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reid misses with a wild body shot.
Jaheim Reid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reid does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Janssen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reid connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reid throws a low kick, looking for Janssen's leg but Janssen calmly moves out of range.
Janssen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Janssen throws a hook but Reid blocks it.
Janssen fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Reid looks to move away, Janssen throws a big counter combo but Reid just gets out of the way.
Reid is looking to slow Janssen down with leg kicks.
Janssen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Janssen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reid is trying to defend but Janssen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Janssen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reid has managed to free his arm - good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Janssen trying to work for an americana but Reid has managed to regain full guard.
Kennet Janssen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reid has Janssen pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janssen trying to control but Reid is working from the bottom.
Janssen working some strikes from top position.
Reid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Janssen is one step ahead there.
Janssen postures up in Reid's guard and throws a big left but Reid blocks it.
Janssen throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Janssen is looking to work some ground and pound but Reid has wrist control.
Reid seems keen to control Janssen's posture.
Janssen tries to free his leg and advance position but Reid is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reid moves away from the strike by Janssen.
Janssen throws a low kick but Reid avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An inside leg kick lands from Reid.
Reid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Janssen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Janssen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaheim Reid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reid 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaheim Reid!
A very excited looking Jaheim Reid made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Crawley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sava Miroslav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crawley comes to the cage accompanied by Egypt Central - Taking You Down . Sava Miroslav is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Crawley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sava Miroslav!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Miroslav momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Miroslav 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Miroslav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Crawley.
Miroslav throws a head kick that misses
and Crawley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miroslav throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miroslav showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crawley.
And Miroslav tries to counter it with a takedown but Crawley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crawley tries to clinch up but Miroslav circles away and keeps his distance.
Miroslav throws a right hand that Crawley ducks under and follows up with a left that Crawley also avoids with ease.
Crawley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crawley scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miroslav tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crawley smiles and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miroslav shoots for a double leg takedown but Crawley sprawls well. He's pushed Miroslav's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Crawley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miroslav takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Paul Crawley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawley with a jab.
Crawley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch combination from Crawley misses.
Crawley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miroslav.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawley. Miroslav does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miroslav drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Crawley defends it well.
Paul Crawley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miroslav tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crawley defends well and Miroslav ends up having to push Crawley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been told by Crawley's head coaches at AK Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paul Crawley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sava Miroslav.
Miroslav tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Crawley. That snapped Miroslav's head back.
Miroslav closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crawley circles away.
Crawley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crawley misses with a double jab.
Miroslav is looking for the big counter here.
Crawley cracks Miroslav with an open hand slap.
Miroslav shoots in and drives through. Crawley sprawls well.
Miroslav shoots in for a double leg but Crawley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crawley lands with an uppercut that bounces Miroslav off the cage and back into range.
Miroslav is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Crawley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miroslav doesn't seem phased though.
Miroslav is still on wobbly legs! Can Crawley finish him?
Miroslav throws a leg kick
and Crawley counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Crawley!
After winning the bout, Paul Crawley 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Renato Palma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enok Jepsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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203 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renato Palma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enok Jepsen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jepsen cracks Palma with a good jab.
Palma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jepsen is fending him off so far but Palma persists. Nope, Jepsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Jepsen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Palma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jepsen as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Palma.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Palma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jepsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Palma shoots and misses
and Jepsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palma shoots in for a double leg but Jepsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Palma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jepsen but Jepsen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palma shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Palma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jepsen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Palma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palma shoots and misses
enabling Jepsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Jepsen has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Palma or perhaps it was just good defense by Jepsen, which made it look bad.
Palma shoots for a double leg takedown but Jepsen sprawls well. He's pushed Palma's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Palma misses with a takedown
and Palma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jepsen tries to avoid it but Palma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jepsen to the ground. Jepsen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jepsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jepsen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Palma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Palma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jepsen rushes Palma and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Palma is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Jepsen piles on the pressure and Palma crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enok Jepsen!
A relieved looking Enok Jepsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mick Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Bylund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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169 lbs
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173 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Murphy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Bylund!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bylund lands an overhand right.
Bylund missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bylund takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bylund throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bylund's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bylund's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bylund pushes Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bylund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Bylund.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy digs a right hand underneath Bylund's ribcage. Bylund let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Bylund working aggressively here.
Bylund scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bylund misses with a body punch.
Bylund misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bylund.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bylund throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bylund.
Bylund has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Bylund blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Bylund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bylund gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Bylund controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bylund.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Bylund scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murphy works on Bylund's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bylund backwards.
Bylund lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Bylund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy slows down the pace here.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy presses Bylund against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bylund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bylund misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Bylund.
Bylund misses with a punch on the inside.
Bylund throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Bylund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bylund misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bylund misses with some punches.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Bylund uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Bylund misses with the head strike.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bylund tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Bylund back against the cage.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy cracks Bylund with a nice body shot.
Bylund takes a shot to the head.
Bylund is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy is working Bylund over against the cage.
Bylund is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Bylund.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bylund.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Bylund.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bylund.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy lands a body shot.
Bylund blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Bylund.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Bylund blocks an uppercut.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bylund seems to have recovered his senses.
Bylund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bylund blocks an uppercut.
Bylund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bylund prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bylund backwards.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Murphy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice shot lands for Murphy.
Jab from Murphy.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bylund.
Bylund takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bylund loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Bylund ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Bylund misses its intended target.
Bylund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bylund takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bylund rushes Murphy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Bylund.
Bylund misses with the head strike.
Murphy lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bylund to his knees! Murphy keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Mick Murphy 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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