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StrikeForce Union #73 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piercing Elbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Piercing Elbow!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas tries to keep at a distance but Elbow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Elbow lands a nice elbow.
Lucas gets control of Elbow's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lucas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Elbow wants to stand but Lucas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Elbow has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lucas to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Elbow is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lucas pulls down on the head and he's put Elbow to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve Lucas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Engilsh Wrench (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cal Robbins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wrench comes to the cage accompanied by Crazy Train. On his way into the cage it seems that Engilsh Wrench has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Engilsh Wrench seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Engilsh Wrench!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cal Robbins!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robbins drives through with a takedown into Wrench's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wrench looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Robbins has picked Wrench up and slammed him! Wrench can't keep hold of the triangle and Robbins manages to pass to side control!
Robbins is putting a hurting on Wrench here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wrench is trying to get back to half guard.
Robbins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wrench is looking to regain half guard here but Robbins keeps moving and retains side control.
Wrench tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Robbins easily slips into full mount!
Robbins tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Robbins lands with some strikes.
Robbins wants to control the pace but Wrench is squirming around nicely.
Wrench really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wrench wants to hold on but Robbins pushes him away.
Robbins controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbins working Wrench over with strikes here.
Wrench is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Wrench is squirming around, avoiding Robbins's attempts to control the action.
Robbins lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrench regains half guard.
Wrench looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robbins working the head and body with strikes.
Wrench looking for a kimura from the bottom but Robbins passes into side control!
Wrench strikes from the bottom but Robbins takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Robbins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wrench is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrench is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wrench really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Robbins get's back to his feet.
Wrench shoots for a double leg takedown but Robbins sprawls well. He's pushed Wrench's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch combination from Robbins misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robbins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Robbins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wrench gets back to half guard.
Wrench regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrench has his foot on Robbins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robbins works his way back into a safe position though.
Robbins wants to stand but Wrench is controlling his posture from full guard.
Robbins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wrench has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robbins has managed to get both his arms back between Wrench's legs - danger averted.
Robbins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robbins throwing strikes from guard but Wrench blocks nicely.
Wrench looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robbins trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrench is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrench looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wrench working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robbins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robbins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wrench working for a triangle but Robbins defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robbins slips nicely into half guard.
Wrench actively working from the bottom here.
Wrench slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wrench isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Robbins stacks Wrench on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Robbins!
Robbins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Robbins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wrench is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Robbins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wrench enables Robbins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wrench manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wrench looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robbins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wrench keeping moving, preventing Robbins from controlling successfully.
Wrench looking for a guillotine here but Robbins defends easily.
Wrench keeping full guard, as Robbins tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins trying to control but Wrench is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Robbins has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wrench lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrench stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robbins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wrench stopping the sweep attempt from Robbins.
Wrench is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Robbins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Robbins has escaped and now he's on top!
Robbins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wrench keeping moving, preventing Robbins from controlling successfully.
Wrench escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robbins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wrench is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cal Robbins has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrench keeping moving, preventing Robbins from controlling successfully.
Wrench had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robbins defends it easily.
Wrench being controlled here, momentarily.
Robbins trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrench is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrench is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robbins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wrench scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wrench tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wrench tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robbins is looking to reverse the position.
Robbins is trying to control Wrench's posture but Wrench avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrench goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Robbins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wrench's guard! Nice work there by Robbins!
Robbins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robbins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Robbins working away.
Wrench is not content to let Robbins control the position.
You can see the frustration on Wrench's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wrench is trying to improve his position.
Wrench sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robbins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wrench is just riding it out for now. Robbins eventually gives up the hold.
Wrench looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cal Robbins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Robbins clinches up against the cage.
Robbins has hold of one of Wrench's legs. Wrench is fighting the takedown attempt but Robbins gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wrench throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wrench is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robbins is aware though and is defending well.
Robbins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Robbins tries to free his leg and advance position but Wrench is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins lands a couple of elbows.
Robbins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wrench wants to get back to full guard but Robbins has passed into side control.
Wrench tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Robbins easily slips into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Robbins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wrench is squirming around, avoiding Robbins's attempts to control the action.
Wrench is working to get back to half guard.
Robbins is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wrench enables Robbins to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wrench manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wrench is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robbins is aware though and is defending well.
Wrench is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robbins defends well.
Robbins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robbins with a nice head shot there.
Robbins gets to his feet. Wrench looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wrench tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robbins swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrench goes for a double leg but Robbins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Robbins continues to drive forward.
Robbins drives through and clinches with Wrench against the cage.
Robbins turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Robbins manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robbins moves into full mount!
Wrench can't escape the position.
Robbins trying to control but Wrench is having none of it.
Robbins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wrench can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Robbins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wrench is looking to escape.
Wrench tries to hold on but Robbins postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbins thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Robbins is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Robbins throws a head kick but Wrench moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Robbins as Wrench shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Engilsh Wrench. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrench shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robbins pinned against the cage. Robbins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wrench uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robbins.
Robbins moves into the clinch.
Robbins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Robbins has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wrench regains guard immediately.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robbins stands up and waves to Wrench to follow him.
Engilsh Wrench has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robbins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wrench shoots in looking for a takedown. Robbins tries to sprawl out of it but Wrench keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robbins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robbins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cal Robbins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robbins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cal Robbins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Joukahainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Unknown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorma Joukahainen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorma Joukahainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Unknown!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joukahainen throws an off balance right hand
and Unknown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Unknown content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Unknown blocks an uppercut.
Joukahainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joukahainen misses with a body shot.
Unknown tries to close the distance and clinch but Joukahainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Unknown tries to clinch up but Joukahainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Unknown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joukahainen can't find room to land a body shot as Unknown controls the action.
Unknown stalling.
Unknown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukahainen tries a body shot but Unknown blocks it.
Joukahainen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Kid Unknown has been cut.
Unknown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joukahainen is defending well for now.
Unknown leaning his opponent against the cage.
Unknown's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joukahainen blocks an uppercut.
Unknown is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Joukahainen is trying to pull guard but Unknown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Joukahainen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Unknown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Unknown working aggressively here.
Unknown misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joukahainen wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorma Joukahainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unknown throws a head punch that misses.
Unknown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Unknown misses with a knee to the head.
Unknown throws an elbow but it misses.
Unknown misses with a punch on the inside.
Unknown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Unknown struggles to land a body shot inside as Joukahainen controls his hands.
Unknown is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Unknown gets through Joukahainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Unknown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unknown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Joukahainen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Unknown walks away with a smile on his face. Joukahainen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Unknown pushes Joukahainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Unknown connects with a knee to the head.
Unknown keeps control of Joukahainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Unknown is struggling to control the position.
Unknown blocks a body shot from Joukahainen.
Unknown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Joukahainen up against the cage.
Joukahainen wants to break free but Unknown has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joukahainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Unknown stalls.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Unknown misses with a knee to the head.
Unknown lands with a short shot to the head.
Joukahainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Unknown has double underhooks.
Joukahainen managing to block the knees to the body from Unknown.
A right hook to the body lands for Unknown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unknown misses with the head strike.
Joukahainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unknown has Joukahainen pressed against the cage, preventing Joukahainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Unknown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kid Unknown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Unknown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Unknown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joukahainen blocks a body shot from Unknown.
Unknown looking to slow down the pace here.
Joukahainen tries to break free but Unknown pushes him back against the cage.
Unknown can't find room to land a body shot as Joukahainen controls the action.
Joukahainen lands a body punch.
Unknown has a couple of punches blocked by Joukahainen.
Joukahainen blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown scores with a hook to the body.
Unknown landing knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Unknown slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joukahainen being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joukahainen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Joukahainen working hard to break the clinch.
Joukahainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Unknown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Joukahainen momentarily.
Unknown tries to clinch but Joukahainen moves away
enabling Joukahainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Unknown clinches.
Joukahainen breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unknown lands a slapping body shot.
Joukahainen throws an overhand right that lands on Unknown's shoulder, as Unknown tries to avoid the shot.
Unknown is looking to clinch.
Unknown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Unknown is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Unknown taking a breather.
Joukahainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Unknown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Unknown drives through and clinches with Joukahainen against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Unknown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Joukahainen to work.
Unknown working aggressively here.
Unknown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joukahainen is trying to break the clinch but Unknown has him pressed against the cage.
Unknown working aggressively here.
Unknown misses with a knee to the head.
Joukahainen jumps guard but Unknown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Unknown is looking to control Joukahainen's arms but Joukahainen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Unknown has his back to the cage.
Joukahainen has had enough of the clinch but Unknown keeps him there for the moment.
Joukahainen is trying to stall.
Unknown misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joukahainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Unknowns head.
Kid Unknown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Unknown pressing his opponent against the cage.
Unknown gets through Joukahainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Unknown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Unknown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Unknown misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Joukahainen.
Joukahainen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unknown lands a left hand.
Unknown misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Unknown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kid Unknown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Joukahainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Unknown wants to clinch up but Joukahainen keeps it at a distance.
Joukahainen misses the shot to the body.
Unknown misses with a shot to the body
and Joukahainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Unknown tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Joukahainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Joukahainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Unknown has closed the distance and engaged Joukahainen in a clinch.
Unknown lands a knee to the body.
Unknown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Unknown is stalling here.
Unknown prevents a body shot from Joukahainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukahainen leaning against his opponent.
Unknown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Unknown misses with some punches.
Unknown working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joukahainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Unknown - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Joukahainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Unknown defending well as Joukahainen loads up on a big left hand.
Unknown drives through and clinches with Joukahainen against the cage.
Unknown tries a body shot but Joukahainen blocks it.
Unknown trying to control the position but instead, Joukahainen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Unknown into the cage.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Unknown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joukahainens head.
Unknown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Joukahainen fails to land.
Joukahainen tries a body shot but Unknown blocks it.
Joukahainen misses with some punches.
Unknown just leaning against Joukahainen, taking a breather.
A short left from Unknown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Joukahainen is trying to break the clinch but Unknown has him pressed against the cage.
Unknown throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joukahainen.
Unknown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Unknown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joukahainen avoids it.
Unknown has Joukahainen pushed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Unknown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Unknown lands a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Unknown - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Unknown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Unknown gets through Joukahainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joukahainen lands with a light punch inside.
Joukahainen tries to break free but Unknown pushes him back against the cage.
Joukahainen works on Unknown's body with a couple of short punches.
Unknown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Unknown unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Joukahainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Unknown trying to stall but Joukahainen improves his position.
Unknown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joukahainen is defending well for now.
Unknown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jorma Joukahainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joukahainen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Unknown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joukahainens head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Unknown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Unknown 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Unknown!
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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 Squidward Squarepants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brent Banger had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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140 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Brent Banger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Squidward Squarepants!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banger as he avoids it easily.
Banger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Squarepants defends it nicely.
Banger gets tackled into the cage by Squarepants. Squarepants maintains the clinch.
Squarepants wants a takedown.
Banger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Squarepants trying to land knees to the body.
Squarepants manages to break the clinch.
Banger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banger lands a two punch combo.
Squarepants closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Squarepants softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Squarepants breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Squarepants lands a nice looking body kick.
Banger is breathing heavily.
Squarepants throws a low kick but Banger avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squarepants rushes Banger and presses him up against the cage.
Squarepants's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Squarepants throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banger's waist but Banger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Squarepants off to one side.
Brent Banger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squidward Squarepants.
Squarepants moves into the clinch.
Banger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Squarepants gets control of Banger's arms and successfully pulls guard. Squarepants will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Banger is looking to work some ground and pound but Squarepants has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Squarepants pulls Banger in close to his closed guard and prevents Banger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Squarepants is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banger is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Squarepants is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Banger is not content to let Squarepants control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants stalling.
Squarepants wants to work for an arm triangle but Banger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Squarepants trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banger is refusing to be controlled, as Squarepants sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Squarepants content to control rather than advance.
Squarepants stands up and beckons Banger to join him on the feet.
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.
Banger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banger tries to clinch but Squarepants moves out of range.
Squarepants showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banger.
Squarepants gets a clinch.
Banger is trying to break the clinch but Squarepants has him pressed against the cage.
Banger tries to break the clinch but Squarepants is controlling the position.
Squarepants breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banger misses with a double jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Squarepants jumps guard but Banger stands there with Squarepants around his waist. Squarepants gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Squarepants manages to break the clinch.
Banger misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Squidward Squarepants 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.
Banger has managed to clinch.
Squarepants stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Squarepants just misses with a elbow thrown towards Banger's brow.
Banger managing to block the knees to the body from Squarepants.
Banger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Squarepants tries for a takedown but Banger manages to get underhooks.
Squarepants goes for a takedown in the clinch but Banger prevents it.
Brent Banger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squidward Squarepants.
Banger is trying to break the clinch but Squarepants has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squarepants pressing his opponent against the cage.
Banger wants to break free but Squarepants has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Squarepants displaying some good clinch control by pressing Banger up against the cage.
Squarepants keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banger's efforts to push away.
Squarepants tries to pull guard but Banger holds him up against the cage and eventually Squarepants drops back down to his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Squarepants breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Squarepants there.
Banger slaps away a takedown attempt from Squarepants, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Banger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Squarepants counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banger thinking.
Squarepants closes the distance and clinches up with Banger, looking for a takedown. Squarepants pushes Banger against the cage but Banger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brent Banger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banger tries for a takedown but Squarepants sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Squarepants wants to counter the offense by Banger and move into the clinch position.
Banger looks to land a combination but Squarepants avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banger misses with a wild combination.
Squarepants shoots in and drives through. Banger sprawls well.
Squarepants closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Banger did well to prevent Squarepants getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banger won't allow Squarepants to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Squarepants in particular looking to stall.
Squarepants is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Squarepants looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Squarepants showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banger.
Squarepants tries for a takedown but Banger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brent Banger is winning the standup battle so far.
Banger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banger is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Squarepants.
Squarepants escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banger stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Banger was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banger sprawls well. Banger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Squarepants gets slowly back to his feet.
Banger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Squarepants swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banger swinging wildly here.
Squarepants throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Squarepants forces Banger back against the cage and clinches.
Squarepants has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Squarepants successfully pulls guard.
Banger wants to stand but Squarepants is controlling his posture from full guard.
Squarepants seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Squidward Squarepants showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Banger slaps away a takedown attempt from Squarepants, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Banger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Squarepants counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Squarepants shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banger pinned against the cage. Banger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Squarepants tries to clinch but Banger moves out of range.
Banger misses with a two punch combination.
Banger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Squarepants lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Squarepants fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banger avoids it really well and circles away.
Brent Banger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squidward Squarepants.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squarepants misses with a takedown attempt - Banger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Squarepants is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Squarepants misses with a body kick.
Banger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banger misses with a double jab.
Banger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Squarepants tries to clinch there but Banger circles away.
Squarepants clinches up with Banger and pushes him back against the cage.
Squarepants tries to score a body lock takedown but Banger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Squarepants drags the fight down to the ground.
Squarepants throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Banger stands and steps away. Squarepants gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Squarepants goes for a double leg but Banger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banger continues to drive forward.
Squarepants moves into the clinch.
Squarepants has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Banger uses from the top position.
Squarepants is trying to keep Banger in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants tries to strike from the bottom.
Banger is looking to stand up but Squarepants won't let him.
Banger is looking to work some ground and pound but Squarepants has wrist control.
Squarepants is working an open guard so Banger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Banger blocks a head kick by Squarepants.
Banger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brent Banger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Squarepants rushes Banger and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Squarepants pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Banger duly obliges.
Squarepants throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banger's waist but Banger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Squarepants off to one side.
Banger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Squarepants circles away quickly and effectively.
Banger fails to land with a series of punches.
Squarepants connects with a looping right hand.
Squarepants throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banger's waist but Banger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Squarepants off to one side.
Banger tries to keep at a distance but Squarepants has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants jumps guard but Banger stands there with Squarepants around his waist. Squarepants gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Squarepants pulls guard successfully.
Squarepants trying to control the position here.
Squarepants has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Banger off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Banger misses with a double jab.
Squarepants changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banger tries to avoid it but Squarepants manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banger to the ground. Banger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Squarepants drives through with a takedown into Banger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Squarepants wants to control from the top but Banger keeps moving.
Squarepants controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Squarepants throwing strikes but missing.
Brent Banger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Squidward Squarepants is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Squarepants decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Banger, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Squidward Squarepants.
I've got Squarepants 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Squidward Squarepants!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Barover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Lainey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Lainey struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Eddie Lainey will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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155 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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172 lbs
2 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Barover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Lainey!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barover shoots in for a takedown but Lainey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lainey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barover manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barover ducks under a wild hook from Lainey.
Barover tries to counter with a takedown but Lainey is quick to defend against it.
Barover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lainey.
Barover feinted with a counter takedown.
Lainey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barover.
Barover moves out of range as Lainey strikes.
Lainey throws a jab but it's blocked by Barover.
Lainey takes a swing at Barover's ribcage but misses.
Barover dives in and scores a takedown into Lainey's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barover decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lainey throws a looping overhand right but Barover ducks down to avoid it.
Barover moves away from the strike by Lainey.
Barover appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Eddie Lainey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barover tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lainey defends well and Barover ends up having to push Lainey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lainey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barover half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barover shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barover definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barover won't allow Lainey to get back to his feet.
Lainey uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lainey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lainey throws an overhand right that lands on Barover's shoulder, as Barover tries to avoid the shot.
Barover half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lainey misses with a combination
and Barover counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lainey wants to stand and escape but Barover is having none of it.
Barover is working Lainey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lainey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lainey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lainey wriggles free and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barover.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Barover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lainey moves to clinch but Barover breaks away
and Barover counters with a single leg into guard. Lainey didn't expect that.
Barover drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lainey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lainey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lainey!
Barover is looking for a sweep.
Lainey wants to stand but Barover has his arm trapped.
Barover sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lainey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barover. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barover controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barover tries to roll over but Lainey keeps him under control.
Lainey is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Barover gets full guard.
Barover looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lainey is one step ahead there.
Lainey wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Barover's closed guard. He's half up but Barover has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Barover pivots and extends the arm, Lainey falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Barover! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Barover!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Droppa Cleveland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hussein Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
15 - 11 - 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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hussein Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stahl takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Droppa Cleveland has been cut.
Cleveland throws a combination. Stahl tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stahl throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been told by Cleveland's head coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stahl throws a right and a left that Cleveland avoids nicely.
Cleveland appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cleveland lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cleveland tries to bum rush Stahl with a series of wild strikes but Stahl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stahl misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cleveland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stahl throws a head kick that misses.
Stahl instigates a clinch.
Cleveland gets underhooks to prevent Stahl's takedown attempt.
Cleveland tries to break free but Stahl pushes him back against the cage.
Stahl keeps control of Cleveland as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cleveland wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stahl has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cleveland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stahl tries to throw a body punch but Cleveland avoids it by throwing Stahl back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleveland wants to break free but Stahl has control.
Cleveland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stahl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cleveland blocks a head kick by Stahl.
Cleveland throws a series of punches but Stahl avoids them all with ease.
Cleveland on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stahl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cleveland.
Stahl throws the kick towards the body but Cleveland avoids it.
Stahl misses with a head kick.
Cleveland avoids the head kick by Stahl.
Cleveland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stahl.
Droppa Cleveland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hussein Stahl.
Cleveland throws a series of punches but Stahl moves out of range.
Stahl cracks Cleveland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stahl.
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!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cleveland, who protects the arm well.
Stahl works to advance to full mount. Cleveland defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Stahl controlling from mount.
Stahl moves to the back position.
Stahl is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Stahl working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Stahl is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cleveland is defending well though. Stahl let's go of the attempt for now.
Stahl has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cleveland has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahl biding his time, looking for the opening.
Stahl tries to get the hooks in deep but Cleveland pushed the leg off.
Cleveland wants to get back to his feet.
Well, with Stahl on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cleveland is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I would not like to be Cleveland right now.
Stahl has managed to slip his arm under Cleveland's chin. This could be all over... yep, Cleveland is tapping out! Submission win for Stahl.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hussein Stahl!
Hussein Stahl 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse - Eminem. Hawk is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Winner Takes It All. Lincoln Hawk has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jacob Hardy's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hawk scores with a body shot.
Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hawk checks a leg kick.
Hardy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Hawk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Hardy thinks about countering with a body kick.
A jab from Hardy finds it's way through Hawk's defenses.
Hardy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hawk blocks the body kick.
Hardy moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Hawk is looking to clinch but Hardy is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Hardy.
And Hawk tries to counter it with a takedown but Hardy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hardy lands a head shot.
Hawk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hawk blocks a head kick by Hardy.
Hardy lands with a hook. Hawk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hawk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hardy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hawk scrambles back to his feet.
Hawk is rocked!
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
Hawk lands a head shot.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Jacob Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawk misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardy 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 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob Hardy!
Jacob Hardy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Lincoln Hawk was interviewed post fight and said 'Stellllla!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Coach Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shepherd Bushiri (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 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Coach Jameson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shepherd Bushiri!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bushiri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bushiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jameson.
A nice side step and Bushiri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bushiri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jameson.
Jameson throws a shot from downtown. Bushiri moves away and avoids it.
Bushiri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bushiri 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.
Bushiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bushiri steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bushiri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jameson digs a good hook to Bushiri's body.
Jameson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bushiri.
Jameson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bushiri.
Bushiri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jameson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jameson throws a leg kick
and Bushiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jameson throws a solid leg kick but Bushiri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jameson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jameson misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson throws a looping overhand right but Bushiri ducks down to avoid it.
Bushiri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bushiri there as he acknowledges the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Bushiri.
Bushiri slips a straight right by Jameson.
Bushiri throws a head kick that misses.
Jameson misses with an uppercut
and Bushiri counters with an inside leg kick.
Jameson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jameson throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Bushiri to counter with a crisp jab.
Jameson lands the left hand.
Jameson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bushiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jameson.
Jameson misses with a wild body shot.
Jameson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bushiri's corner calls for a 1-2. Bushiri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bushiri takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jameson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bushiri.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Bushiri throws a head punch that misses.
Jameson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jameson can't find room to land a body shot as Bushiri controls the action.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bushiri blocking some punches.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Jameson controls the action.
Bushiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Bushiri.
Jameson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jameson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bushiris head.
Bushiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Jameson controls his hands.
Jameson blocks an uppercut.
Bushiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jameson wants to break free but Bushiri has control.
Bushiri prevents Jameson from breaking the clinch.
Bushiri working aggressively here.
Jameson breaks from the clinch.
Jameson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bushiri takes a swing at Jameson's ribcage but misses.
Bushiri closes the distance and clinches.
Jameson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bushiri's elbow.
Jameson lands with a short shot to the head.
Bushiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamesons head.
Jameson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bushiri prevents a body shot from Jameson.
Bushiri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bushiri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jameson backwards.
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
Bushiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jameson tries to throw a body punch but Bushiri avoids it by throwing Jameson back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson lands with a short shot to the head.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Jameson blocks it.
Bushiri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jameson misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Bushiri.
A head punch on the inside from Jameson fails to land.
Jameson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Jameson blocks it.
Jameson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jameson slowing the pace effectively.
Bushiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jameson's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Bushiri fails to land.
Bushiri lands a nice uppercut.
Bushiri misses with the head strike.
Bushiri misses with a punch to the body.
Jameson blocks a body shot from Bushiri.
Bushiri lands a shot to the body.
Bushiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jameson's elbow.
Jameson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bushiri blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A bone on bone clash there as Bushiri blocks the leg kick.
Jameson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jameson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jameson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bushiri.
Jameson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bushiri lands an overhand right.
Bushiri misses with an uppercut. Jameson saw that one coming.
Jameson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bushiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bushiri connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Jameson misses
and Bushiri counters with an inside leg kick.
Jameson misses with a jab to the body
and Bushiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jameson. Bushiri shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jameson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jameson misses with an uppercut
and Bushiri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jameson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushiri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jameson is able to avoid easily.
Jameson misses the shot to the body.
Bushiri tries a head kick but it misses.
Jameson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jameson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jameson throws a head kick that misses.
Jameson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Jameson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bushiri.
Jameson checks a leg kick.
Bushiri thumps Jameson with a low kick.
Jameson misses with a shot to the body
and Bushiri counters with a left to the body.
A lazy body kick from Jameson
and Bushiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jameson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bushiri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jameson throws a sloppy head kick and Bushiri moves out of range easily.
Bushiri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jameson at a distance.
Jameson misses with a hook. Bushiri ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bushiri misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Jameson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jameson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shepherd Bushiri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bushiri cracks Jameson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bushiri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jameson thows a leg kick but Bushiri checks it
and Bushiri counters with a thumping low kick.
Jameson feints and then cracks Bushiri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bushiri down.
Bushiri stuns Jameson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bushiri thumps Jameson with a low kick.
Jameson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bushiri is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jameson rather than just go for the knockout.
Jameson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bushiri to score with a decent uppercut.
Jameson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bushiri cracks a nice hook into Jameson's ribs.
Bushiri scores with a decent looking hook.
Bushiri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bushiri takes a swing at Jameson's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushiri slips under a jab.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the body
and Jameson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bushiri's knee momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jameson.
A head kick by Jameson misses
and Bushiri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bushiri throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bushiri lands with a cross.
Bushiri is looking to clinch.
Jameson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bushiri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bushiri moves out of range of the leg kick from Jameson.
Jameson tries to bum rush Bushiri with a series of wild strikes but Bushiri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bushiri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bushiri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jameson's calf.
Jameson throws a low kick but Bushiri avoids it.
Jameson misses with a lunging right hand
and Bushiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bushiri blocks a head kick by Jameson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson tries to work over Bushiri's front leg with a kick but Bushiri checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jameson misses with a hook. Bushiri ducked under it nicely.
Jameson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bushiri lands with a good body shot.
Bushiri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bushiri throws a poor cross that misses
and Jameson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bushiri connects with a solid leg kick.
Bushiri slips a jab from Jameson.
Bushiri rushes Jameson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jameson has had enough of the clinch but Bushiri keeps him there for the moment.
Jameson swings wildly with an uppercut but Bushiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Bushiri scores with a shoulder strike.
Bushiri lands a body shot.
Jameson misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri 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!
Nice cross by Bushiri.
Jameson misses with a hook. Bushiri ducked under it nicely.
Bushiri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bushiri looks to throw the jab but Jameson is out of range.
Bushiri throws a body kick that misses.
Bushiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jameson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bushiri.
Jameson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jameson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bushiri.
Jameson cracks Bushiri with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri tries to land a leg kick but Jameson saw it coming and moves away.
Bushiri scores with a head kick. Jameson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jameson scores with the left hand. Bushiri knows he should have avoided that one.
Bushiri thuds a left hand into Jameson's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Bushiri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushiri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bushiri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jameson.
Bushiri throws a chopping leg kick but Jameson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jameson swings for the body but Bushiri moves out of range.
Bushiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Jameson is just out of range.
Bushiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bushiri slips under a jab from Jameson.
Bushiri connects with a body shot.
Jameson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bushiri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bushiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jameson.
A leg kick checked by Jameson.
Jameson is looking to counter punch.
Bushiri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jameson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jameson misses with a two punch combination.
Jameson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bushiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bushiri lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jameson throws a big shot that misses.
Jameson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bushiri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bushiri lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jameson will feel that in the morning.
Jameson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jameson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bushiri cracks Jameson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jameson is rocked!
Bushiri connects with a body shot.
Oh Jameson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the liver by Bushiri. Beautiful body shot.
Jameson throws a leg kick which misses Bushiri's front leg but catches the back leg as Bushiri tries to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bushiri, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick from Jameson misses.
Jameson connects with a leg kick. Bushiri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jameson seems to have got his legs back now.
Bushiri keeps Jameson at a distance using the push kick.
Jameson checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bushiri throws a big shot that misses.
Bushiri scores with a leg kick.
Jameson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bushiri counters with a nice uppercut.
Jameson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jameson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bushiri.
Jameson looks for the body kick but Bushiri saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Bushiri.
Jameson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bushiri counters with a leg kick.
Bushiri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jameson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from Jameson misses
and Bushiri counters with a low kick, right behind Jameson 's knee.
Bushiri avoids the body shot from Jameson.
Jameson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jameson works over Bushiri's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four 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!
Bushiri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jameson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jameson throws a head kick that misses.
Bushiri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jameson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jameson misses with a hook. Bushiri ducked under it nicely.
Bushiri scores with a jab to the body.
Jameson misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jameson.
Jameson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
An inside leg kick from Bushiri misses.
Jameson misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Bushiri.
Jameson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bushiri.
Bushiri moves out of range as Jameson strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shepherd Bushiri really 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.
Jameson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bushiri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bushiri tries to clinch but Jameson moves out of range.
Jameson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bushiri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bushiri lands with a nice body punch.
Jameson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jameson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jameson throws a wild body kick that Bushiri sees coming a mile off.
Jameson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good leg kick by Bushiri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bushiri.
Jameson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jameson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jameson misses with a wild body shot.
Bushiri tries a quick counter leg kick but Jameson is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bushiri sizes up Jameson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bushiri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jameson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bushiri drives through and clinches with Jameson against the cage.
Jameson is looking to control Bushiri's arms but Bushiri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jameson has his back to the cage.
Jameson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bushiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jameson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bushiri is keeping busy.
Bushiri scores with a shot to the side of Jameson's head.
Jameson can't find room to land a body shot as Bushiri controls the action.
Bushiri digs a right hand underneath Jameson's ribcage. Jameson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bushiri lands an uppercut.
Jameson tries to work over Bushiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bushiri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jameson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bushiri has Jameson pressed against the cage, preventing Jameson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bushiri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jameson misses with some punches.
Bushiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamesons head.
Bushiri lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bushiri lands a body punch.
Bushiri creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Jameson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Jameson drops to his knees and Bushiri pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shepherd Bushiri!
Shepherd Bushiri is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Shepherd Bushiri made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Me The Horizon - Can You Feel My Heart. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jeff Roberts enters the cage!
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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
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uriah Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Roberts keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Roberts's head back.
Roberts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes tries to clinch up but Roberts circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes cracks Roberts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a one two combo.
Roberts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uriah Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Roberts or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes tries to clinch
and Roberts counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnes won't be happy with that.
Barnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roberts on the ground.
Roberts is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Roberts has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Roberts is chipping away with strikes.
Roberts grinds an elbow into Barnes's temple.
Roberts cracks Barnes with a big elbow.
Roberts scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Barnes to see if he's OK.
Roberts wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Roberts wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Barnes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Roberts is controlling him well.
Roberts cracks Barnes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Roberts connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barnes some visible discomfort.
Roberts trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Roberts lands a decent elbow from side control.
Barnes tries to escape but Roberts is in control.
Roberts in side control lands a decent elbow.
Roberts looks up at the clock and then as Barnes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Roberts smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Roberts lands some shots froms side control.
Barnes is rocked!
Roberts controls the position from side control.
Oh Barnes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roberts in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Roberts trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Roberts in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Barnes looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Roberts turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Roberts!
Jeff Roberts seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Escobar Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Taquses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar Chavez comes to the cage accompanied by Buena Vista Social Club - Hasta Siempre. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Escobar Chavez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Taquses!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar Chavez, right into the meat.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a good cross that connects.
Taquses shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Escobar Chavez pinned against the cage. Escobar Chavez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Escobar Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Escobar Chavez is looking to slow Taquses down with leg kicks.
Good exchange - Escobar Chavez coming out on top.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice shot by Escobar Chavez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taquses avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar Chavez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taquses takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taquses gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taquses moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
Taquses fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Escobar Chavez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taquses on the side of the head.
Taquses takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar Chavez slaps away a takedown attempt from Taquses, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Escobar Chavez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taquses.
Escobar Chavez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Taquses.
Taquses fails with a takedown attempt.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the nose.
Taquses feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taquses trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taquses drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Escobar Chavez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Taquses has Escobar Chavez in his guard.
Taquses trying to keep a closed guard but Escobar Chavez is proving a slippery customer.
Taquses is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Taquses working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar Chavez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escobar Chavez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taquses working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar Chavez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escobar Chavez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Escobar Chavez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Taquses looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Escobar Chavez passes into side control.
Taquses is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taquses looking for a sweep but Escobar Chavez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Taquses working to try and regain half guard.
Escobar Chavez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Taquses holds on, trying desperately to control.
Taquses 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taquses. That did some damage!
Taquses chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar Chavez can pounce on him.
Escobar Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Taquses with a poor takedown
and Escobar Chavez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Escobar Chavez as Taquses shoots in.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into Taquses's ribs.
Escobar Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Escobar Chavez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Escobar Chavez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taquses on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taquses's head backwards.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taquses is trying hard to land a takedown here. Escobar Chavez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Taquses.
Taquses walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar Chavez.
Taquses shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar Chavez, right into the meat.
Taquses dives in for a single leg takedown but Escobar Chavez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taquses.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Taquses off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escobar Chavez.
Taquses takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez lands with a good body shot.
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!
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Taquses is just out of range.
Escobar Chavez jabs at Taquses's body.
Taquses misses with a takedown
and Taquses takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taquses fails with the takedown
and Escobar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Escobar Chavez tenderised Taquses's leg. Taquses is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taquses shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Escobar Chavez sprawls well. Escobar Chavez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taquses gets slowly back to his feet.
Taquses darts in looking for a takedown but Escobar Chavez gets double underhooks and turns Taquses into the cage.
Escobar Chavez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Escobar Chavez wants it to stay on the feet.
Escobar Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taquses's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez stuffs the takedown.
Taquses is breathing heavily.
Escobar Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taquses tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Escobar Chavez sizes up Taquses with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Escobar Chavez cracks Taquses with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escobar Chavez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taquses.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy right hand. Taquses should have avoided that one.
Taquses has his takedown stuffed
and Escobar Chavez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Taquses fails with the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar Chavez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taquses shoots and misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good low kick that Taquses was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez dips to his left and cracks Taquses with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taquses tries for a takedown but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Escobar Chavez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taquses.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar Chavez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar Chavez.
Jab by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Escobar Chavez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A good leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez jabs Taquses right on the nose. Taquses blinks but takes it well.
Escobar Chavez throws a series of punches but Taquses moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into Taquses's ribs.
Taquses shoots in for a takedown but Escobar Chavez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Escobar Chavez punishes Taquses's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Taquses closes the distance and clinches up with Escobar Chavez, looking for a takedown. Taquses pushes Escobar Chavez against the cage but Escobar Chavez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taquses shoots in but Escobar Chavez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Escobar Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taquses. That did some damage!
Escobar Chavez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taquses shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taquses takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Taquses.
Escobar Chavez is looking to slow Taquses down with leg kicks.
Taquses tries for a takedown but Escobar Chavez circles away easily
and Escobar Chavez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taquses walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar Chavez.
Taquses fails with the takedown
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taquses.
Taquses takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Taquses does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taquses misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taquses throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escobar Chavez's waist but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taquses off to one side.
It looked like Escobar Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a hook. Taquses tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taquses takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Escobar Chavez with a nice cross.
That kick from Escobar Chavez tenderised Taquses's leg. Taquses is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taquses has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taquses is defended easily by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez leaves Taquses with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Escobar Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Taquses throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escobar Chavez's waist but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taquses off to one side.
Taquses has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taquses there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taquses closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taquses shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taquses has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escobar Chavez.
Taquses shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taquses gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taquses is defended easily by Escobar Chavez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taquses looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both fighters circling a little - Escobar Chavez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taquses.
Escobar Chavez throwing a counter right hand but Taquses manages to avoid it.
Taquses will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Escobar Chavez cracks the inside of Taquses's front leg.
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!
Nice shot by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escobar Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escobar Chavez lands a head shot.
Taquses fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Escobar Chavez clearly takes 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.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
Taquses shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Taquses shoots in and drives through. Escobar Chavez sprawls well.
Escobar Chavez scores with the left hand. Taquses knows he should have avoided that one.
Escobar Chavez digs a good hook to Taquses's body.
Taquses goes for a double leg but Escobar Chavez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Escobar Chavez continues to drive forward.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Taquses.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick which misses Taquses's front leg but catches the back leg as Taquses tries to avoid it.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar Chavez lands with an uppercut that bounces Taquses off the cage and back into range.
Nice takedown defense from Escobar Chavez. No joy for Taquses on that attempt.
Escobar Chavez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taquses is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Escobar Chavez stuffs the takedown attempt from Taquses. Taquses gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Taquses takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taquses.
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taquses can do to turn this around?
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Taquses is rocked!
Jab from Escobar Chavez.
Taquses is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobar Chavez finish him?
Escobar Chavez works Taquses's body with a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez throws a sloppy head kick and Taquses moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taquses shoots and misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Taquses will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taquses seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taquses shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Escobar Chavez defends it nicely.
Taquses shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Escobar Chavez thuds his right hand into Taquses's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Escobar Chavez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Escobar Chavez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taquses. That did some damage!
Taquses takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Escobar Chavez stuffs the takedown.
Taquses takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice hook to Taquses's body. Taquses takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Escobar Chavez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Taquses takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice sprawl there from Escobar Chavez as Taquses shoots in.
Taquses shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar Chavez jabs at Taquses's body.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taquses fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Escobar Chavez avoids it really well and circles away.
Escobar Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Escobar Chavez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Taquses shoots in and bounces Escobar Chavez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Oliver Taquses has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taquses trying to control but Escobar Chavez is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Escobar Chavez is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Escobar Chavez had his way with Oliver Taquses in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Escobar Chavez cracks Taquses with an open hand slap.
Escobar Chavez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Escobar Chavez jabs Taquses to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taquses ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez connects with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taquses takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Escobar Chavez throws a good cross that connects.
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taquses takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Taquses is just out of range.
Taquses shoots in for a takedown but Escobar Chavez shows good takedown defense.
Taquses tries for a takedown but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taquses misses with a takedown attempt
and Escobar Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Taquses.
Taquses is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A jab from Escobar Chavez does it's job there.
You can see that Taquses has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Escobar Chavez connects with a solid leg kick.
Taquses gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taquses shoots in for a double leg but Escobar Chavez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez connects with a jab.
Taquses shoots in looking for a takedown but Escobar Chavez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taquses's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Escobar Chavez scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taquses doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taquses chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar Chavez can pounce on him.
Taquses looks for a takedown but Escobar Chavez sprawls well.
Taquses 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 three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Taquses 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taquses closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escobar Chavez circles away.
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand right.
Taquses takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Escobar Chavez, as that shot connected.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to Taquses's midsection.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Taquses shoots for a takedown but Escobar Chavez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taquses walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taquses's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taquses gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobar Chavez.
Oliver Taquses has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar Chavez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Escobar Chavez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taquses's calf.
Escobar Chavez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taquses shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good low kick that Taquses was not able to check.
Taquses closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escobar Chavez circles away.
No luck for Taquses with that takedown attempt.
Escobar Chavez cracks Taquses with a good jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar Chavez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escobar Chavez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:41
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:41
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!
Ramon Escobar Chavez retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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