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Aspire 72: Denke v Hardy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Wilder (ranked 2756 p4p, 279 weight class) and Gustavo Carvalho (ranked 3153 p4p, 322 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustavo Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Carvalho moves away and avoids it.
Carvalho blocks the body kick.
Carvalho throws a chopping leg kick but Wilder manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Carvalho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
Carvalho punishes Wilder's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Carvalho ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Carvalho has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Carvalho misses with a takedown
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho connects with a solid leg kick.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Carvalho lands a nice looking body shot.
Carvalho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Carvalho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jack Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carvalho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carvalho throws a right hand that misses
letting Wilder counter with a right hand.
Wilder swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho misses the shot to the body.
Wilder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carvalho connects with a single shot there.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Carvalho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wilder rather than just go for the knockout.
Carvalho jabs Wilder right on the nose. Wilder blinks but takes it well.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Carvalho takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Wilder feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wilder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho lands a jab to Wilder's midsection.
Wilder throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Carvalho.
Carvalho tests Wilder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carvalho shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wilder counters with a straight right hand.
Carvalho gets a double leg takedown into Wilder's guard.
Wilder pushes Carvalho off and gets back to his feet.
Carvalho is looking to chop away at Wilder's legs.
Wilder throwing a counter right hand but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Carvalho misses
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carvalho throws out a loose jab but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Wilder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carvalho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho throws out a leg kick but Wilder moves out of range and Carvalho only half commits.
Carvalho throws out a loose jab but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Carvalho.
Carvalho feints the counter takedown.
Wilder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut
letting Wilder counter with a right hand.
Carvalho swings widly with a right hand
letting Wilder counter with a right hand.
Carvalho throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Wilder misses.
Carvalho throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Wilder misses its target.
Wilder cracks Carvalho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carvalho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carvalho.
Carvalho misses with a lunging right hand
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Carvalho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Wilder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Carvalho's head but Carvalho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carvalho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wilder under the eye.
Nice shot by Carvalho.
Wilder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Gustavo Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho misses with a shot to the body
and Wilder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carvalho misses with a low kick.
Carvalho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilder can pounce on him.
Carvalho throws a shot from downtown. Wilder moves away and avoids it.
Carvalho slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gustavo Carvalho will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wilder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carvalho throws a leg kick
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gustavo Carvalho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Carvalho.
Carvalho throws the kick towards the body but Wilder avoids it.
Carvalho lands a nice shot that snaps Wilder's head back.
Wilder checks a leg kick.
Wilder moves out of range as Carvalho strikes.
Wilder cracks Carvalho with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Carvalho connects with a looping right hand.
Carvalho cracks Wilder with a good jab.
Carvalho misses with a straight right.
Carvalho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilder throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho misses with a wild body shot.
Carvalho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wilder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carvalho under the eye.
Wilder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carvalho cracks the inside of Wilder's front leg.
Carvalho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wilder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carvalho moves out of range of the strikes.
Carvalho with the counter takedown but Wilder avoids it easily.
Carvalho connects with a single shot there.
Carvalho slips under a jab.
Carvalho with the counter takedown but Wilder avoids it easily.
Carvalho throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wilder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carvalho lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvalho.
Wilder throws a big shot that misses.
Carvalho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carvalho.
Carvalho defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Carvalho misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Wilder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carvalho.
A little feinted left hand from Wilder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Carvalho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wilder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carvalho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carvalho tried to score with a low kick but Wilder checks it.
Carvalho misses with a low kick.
Carvalho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho closes the distance and clinches up with Wilder, looking for a takedown. Carvalho pushes Wilder against the cage but Wilder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Carvalho looks to move away, Wilder throws a big counter combo but Carvalho just gets out of the way.
Carvalho staying out of range there.
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carvalho fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jack Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Carvalho.
A big right from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilder punishes Carvalho's body with a nice straight punch.
Carvalho digs a good hook to Wilder's body.
Carvalho takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Wilder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carvalho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho moves out of range as Wilder throws a body kick.
Wilder with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Wilder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Carvalho looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Wilder lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
Carvalho staying out of range there.
Wilder throws a hook but Carvalho blocks it.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Carvalho slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Carvalho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Carvalho slips a straight right by Wilder.
Carvalho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carvalho throws a leg kick
and Wilder counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carvalho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut. Wilder saw that one coming.
And Wilder counters with a quick kick to the body but Carvalho blocks it.
Carvalho cracks Wilder with a good jab.
Wilder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvalho. Wilder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder moves away from the strike by Carvalho.
Carvalho catches Wilder with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wilder attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wilder thuds a left hand into Carvalho's body.
Carvalho throws an off balance right hand
and Wilder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho misses with a hook to the body
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carvalho throws a low kick but Wilder avoids it.
Carvalho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut.
Carvalho does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Carvalho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carvalho slips a jab from Wilder.
Wilder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carvalho.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wilder moves out of range of the leg kick from Carvalho.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carvalho.
Carvalho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carvalho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilder moves away.
Carvalho scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Carvalho saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Carvalho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Carvalho moves away and avoids it.
Wilder swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Wilder misses with a hook. Carvalho ducked under it nicely.
Carvalho misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
Carvalho misses with a left hand
and Wilder counters with a low kick, right behind Carvalho 's knee.
Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Carvalho throws a leg kick
and Carvalho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carvalho. Carvalho obviously looking to wear him down.
Carvalho misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carvalho. That's going to slow Wilder down.
Wilder throws a leg kick that misses.
And Carvalho tries to counter it with a takedown but Wilder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carvalho does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wilder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Carvalho. That snapped Wilder's head back.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Carvalho is defended easily by Wilder.
Wilder thows a body kick. Carvalho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Carvalho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Carvalho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carvalho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carvalho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wilder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carvalho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carvalho misses with a hook.
Carvalho misses with a leg kick
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Carvalho finds it's way through Wilder's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvalho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed right hand from Carvalho misses the target.
Carvalho throws an off balance right hand
and Wilder counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carvalho.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Wilder.
I think Carvalho has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gustavo Carvalho!
After the fight, Gustavo Carvalho was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Israel Hand (ranked 1071 p4p, 160 weight class) and Nasko Stefanov (ranked 1330 p4p, 193 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Israel Hand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nasko Stefanov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Hand does it's job there.
Stefanov slips a jab from Hand.
Hand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stefanov.
Hand swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stefanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hand uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stefanov.
Stefanov wants to land a leg kick but Hand is out of range.
Stefanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Stefanov feints a counter leg kick.
Stefanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stefanov looks to throw the jab but Hand is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand throws a push kick but Stefanov slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Hand misses
and Stefanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stefanov swings for the body but Hand moves out of range.
Hand tries to land a leg kick but Stefanov saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hand staying out of range there.
Hand dips to his left and cracks Stefanov with an uppercut!
Hand misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stefanov feints a counter leg kick.
Hand shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stefanov sprawls well. Stefanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hand gets slowly back to his feet.
Stefanov tried to score with a low kick but Hand checks it.
Stefanov walks into a jab.
Stefanov throws an overhand right that lands on Hand's shoulder, as Hand tries to avoid the shot.
Hand changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stefanov.
Hand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hand!
Nice jab there from Hand.
Stefanov with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stefanov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hand.
Hand misses with a low kick.
Stefanov takes a swing at Hand's ribcage but misses.
Hand throws a shot from downtown. Stefanov moves away and avoids it.
Stefanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hand half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nasko Stefanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stefanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hand slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hand tries a low kick but Stefanov avoids it.
Stefanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hand manages to avoid it.
Stefanov throws a head kick that misses.
Stefanov throws a low kick but Hand moves out of range easily.
Hand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stefanov lands a right hook to the body.
Hand misses the body punch
and Stefanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hand lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stefanov's sensitive parts.
Stefanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hand throws a series of punches but Stefanov avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hand is just out of range.
Hand misses the shot to the body.
Stefanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stefanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stefanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stefanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hand on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stefanov, right into the meat.
Hand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stefanov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stefanov misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nasko Stefanov will probably get the nod.
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.
Stefanov misses with a leg kick.
Hand swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nasko Stefanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hand.
Stefanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Hand has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stefanov lands a high kick!
Nice cross by Stefanov.
Stefanov lands a left and a right that send Hand crashing to the mat, dazed. Stefanov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Israel Hand has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefanov throws a leg kick but Hand sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hand feinted with a counter takedown.
Stefanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stefanov misses with a looping left.
Stefanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hand throws out the jab.
Hand looks to score with a jab to the body but Stefanov is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Stefanov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stefanov! But no joy.
Stefanov throws a body punch but Hand moves out of range.
Stefanov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hand throws a body punch but Stefanov moves out of range.
Stefanov throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Stefanov.
Hand walks into a stiff left hand from Stefanov.
Stefanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stefanov lands with a nice body punch.
Hand takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefanov misses with an uppercut.
Hand tries to counter with a takedown but Stefanov is quick to defend against it.
Hand misses the shot to the body.
Hand throws a leg kick but Stefanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stefanov feints a counter leg kick.
Hand fails to land with a series of punches.
Stefanov throws a counter combo.
Hand looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hand throwing strikes from guard but Stefanov blocks nicely.
Hand wants to control from the top but Stefanov keeps moving.
Hand postures up in Stefanov's guard and throws a big left but Stefanov blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hand with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hand lands a couple of elbows.
Hand wants to control from the top but Stefanov keeps moving.
Hand missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stefanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hand.
Hand wants to control from the top but Stefanov keeps moving.
Hand showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stefanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stefanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stefanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hand.
Stefanov misses with a wild body shot.
Stefanov moves out of range of the body kick from Hand.
Hand staying out of range there.
Hand drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stefanov sprawls and moves away.
Hand misses with a double jab.
Stefanov misses with a hook.
Hand feinted with a counter takedown.
Hand slips under a jab from Stefanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nasko Stefanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Israel Hand's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Stefanov digs a good hook to Hand's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stefanov.
Stefanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Hand off the cage and back into range.
Hand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stefanov scores with a nice head shot.
Stefanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hand throws a leg kick which misses Stefanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Stefanov tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanov throws an overhand right that lands on Hand's shoulder, as Hand tries to avoid the shot.
Hand lands with an uppercut that bounces Stefanov off the cage and back into range.
Hand looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Hand does no damage.
Stefanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hand half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stefanov scores with a body shot.
Stefanov lands a jab.
Stefanov thows a leg kick but Hand checks it
and Hand counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hand.
Stefanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hand is looking to work some ground and pound but Stefanov has wrist control.
Hand tries to free his leg and advance position but Stefanov is retaining full guard.
Stefanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hand. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hand with a flurry of punches that miss.
Israel Hand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hand controlling from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stefanov keeping full guard, as Hand tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hand throws a poor cross that misses
and Stefanov counters with a nice body shot.
Stefanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stefanov misses with a 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!
Hand is looking to chop away at Stefanov's legs.
Nasko Stefanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefanov cracks Hand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stefanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hand thows a leg kick but Stefanov checks it
and Stefanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Hand misses with a right hand
and Stefanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Stefanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hand changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stefanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hand misses with a low kick.
Stefanov misses with a wild body shot.
Stefanov thumps Hand with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hand misses with a jab to the body
and Stefanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hand misses with a body shot.
Hand takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hand misses with a wild body shot.
Hand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stefanov counters with a left to the body.
Stefanov 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.
Stefanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hand is out of range.
Hand feints and then cracks Stefanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stefanov down.
Hand cracks a nice hook into Stefanov's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nasko Stefanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stefanov 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasko Stefanov!
Nasko Stefanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Marshall (ranked 1639 p4p, 183 weight class) and Michael Kristian (ranked 1247 p4p, 150 weight class). Kristian comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Oasis - Colombia kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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153 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tobias Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Michael Kristian!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kristian is looking to clinch.
Kristian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marshall swings for the body but Kristian moves out of range.
Marshall scores with the left hand. Kristian knows he should have avoided that one.
Marshall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kristian.
Kristian wants to counter with a clinch but Marshall pushes him away.
Marshall moves out of range of the body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kristian has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kristian is looking to clinch.
Marshall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kristian scores with a kick to the body.
Marshall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marshall missing with a left hand there. Kristian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kristian tries to move into range but Marshall moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kristian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marshall.
Kristian instigates a clinch.
Kristian lands an elbow just above Marshall 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marshall takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marshall misses with some punches.
Marshall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kristian backwards.
Marshall gets through Kristian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marshall prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kristian backwards.
Marshall managing to block the knees to the body from Kristian.
Marshall takes an elbow to the temple.
Marshall blocking some punches.
Marshall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kristian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marshall content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kristian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marshall's elbow.
Marshall is trying to break the clinch but Kristian has him pressed against the cage.
Marshall is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kristian has Marshall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marshall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kristian.
Marshall blocks a body shot from Kristian.
Marshall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kristian fails to land.
Kristian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kristian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marshall gets through Kristian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marshall content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marshall working aggressively here.
Marshall tries to work over Kristian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kristian digs a right hand into Marshall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marshall's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Kristian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kristian blocks a body shot from Marshall.
Marshall is pressed up against the cage. Kristian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marshall down to the mat. Marshall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tobias Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Kristian.
Kristian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kristian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall lands with a nice body punch.
Marshall catches Kristian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marshall slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kristian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marshall's sensitive parts.
Kristian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kristian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marshall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kristian lands a leg kick that knocks Marshall off balance momentarily.
Kristian slips under a jab from Marshall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marshall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kristian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kristian clinches with his opponent.
Marshall scores with a shoulder strike.
Marshall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kristian's elbow.
Marshall misses with a punch on the inside.
Kristian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marshall is stalling here.
Kristian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marshall's elbow.
Marshall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kristian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marshall stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Marshall is looking to control Kristian's arms but Kristian gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marshall has his back to the cage.
Kristian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kristian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Marshall.
Marshall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kristian is trying to drag Marshall to the mat but Marshall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristian lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kristian stalling in the clinch but Marshall improves position.
Marshall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marshall looking to stall.
Marshall prevents the takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Kristian.
Kristian can't find room to land a body shot as Marshall controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Marshall.
Kristian taking a breather.
Marshall has Kristian pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kristian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall avoids the elbow strike from Kristian, against the cage.
Kristian throws an elbow but it misses.
Kristian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marshall slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tobias Marshall will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kristian ducks under a wild hook from Marshall.
Kristian misses with an uppercut.
Kristian lands a leg kick that knocks Marshall off balance momentarily.
Kristian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kristian throws the left hand but Marshall avoids the punch easily.
Kristian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marshall throws a body punch but Kristian moves out of range.
Marshall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marshall misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kristian. That's going to slow Marshall down.
Marshall with a nice cross.
Marshall swings for the body but Kristian moves out of range.
Marshall checks a low kick from Kristian.
Kristian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marshall moves away.
Kristian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kristian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marshall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A lazy left from Kristian finds it's target.
Kristian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Marshall misses the target.
Kristian scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marshall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kristian misses with an uppercut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Marshall here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Marshall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kristian can pounce on him.
Kristian is looking to chop away at Marshall's legs.
Kristian takes one to the chin there.
Marshall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kristian.
Marshall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kristian ducks right into an uppercut from Marshall.
Kristian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marshall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kristian lands a nice looking body kick.
Tobias Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kristian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot lands for Kristian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kristian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kristian in his tracks.
Marshall misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Kristian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marshall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kristian closes the distance and pushes Marshall back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Marshall.
Kristian is rocked!
Kristian trying to land knees to the body.
Kristian is still on wobbly legs! Can Marshall finish him?
Marshall tries to circle away but Kristian has him pinned against the cage.
Marshall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kristian seems to have recovered his senses.
Marshall taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kristian.
Kristian gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Marshall tries to roll over but Kristian keeps him under control.
Kristian looks to land a strike but Marshall avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kristian is looking to work some ground and pound but Marshall has wrist control.
Marshall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kristian throws an elbow that misses. Marshall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kristian's guard. Nice move by Marshall!
Marshall is looking to stand up but Kristian won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kristian has a closed guard, preventing Marshall from standing up.
Marshall has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kristian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kristian wants to sweep here but Marshall controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kristian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall stands up from Kristian's guard - Marshall perhaps looking for a knockout.
Marshall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Marshall dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A leg kick checked by Marshall.
Marshall was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marshall moves out of range of the body kick.
Marshall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kristian has time to react.
Marshall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kristian.
Kristian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kristian was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Marshall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kristian thows a leg kick but Marshall checks it
enabling Marshall to counter with a crisp jab.
Kristian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marshall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kristian throws out the jab.
Marshall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kristian avoids the body shot from Marshall.
Tobias Marshall is winning the standup battle so far.
Kristian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kristian slips under a jab from Marshall.
Marshall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kristian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marshall sizes up Kristian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kristian looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.
Kristian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marshall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Kristian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristian ducks under a wild hook from Marshall.
Kristian throws out a leg kick but Marshall moves out of range and Kristian only half commits.
Kristian tests Marshall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kristian takes one to the side of the head.
Marshall looks to land a right hand but Kristian moved out of range.
Marshall throws out a loose jab but Kristian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kristian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marshall.
Marshall misses with a looping left.
Kristian tried to score with a low kick but Marshall checks it.
Kristian just misses with a punch to the body.
Tobias Marshall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshall throws a hook but Kristian avoids it easily.
Marshall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kristian doesn't seem bothered though.
Marshall takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Marshall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marshall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marshall darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kristian throws a body shot but no joy.
Michael Kristian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kristian throws out the jab.
Kristian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kristian throws an off balance right hand
enabling Marshall to counter with a crisp jab.
Marshall connects with a body shot that sends Kristian's belly button to the back.
Kristian misses with a looping left.
Kristian is looking to clinch but Marshall is avoiding it.
Marshall throws a jab but it's blocked by Kristian.
Marshall moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKristian.
Marshall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kristian tries to clinch but Marshall is having none of it.
Kristian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marshall was well out of range. Poor timing from Kristian.
Kristian throws a chopping leg kick but Marshall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marshall tests Kristian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marshall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kristian can do to turn this around?
Kristian tries to clinch but Marshall moves away
and Marshall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kristian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marshall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kristian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marshall checks a low kick from Kristian.
Marshall keeps the fight on the outside.
Marshall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Kristian lands but Marshall takes it in his stride.
Kristian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marshall taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marshall blocks an elbow strike.
Kristian scores with a shot to the side of Marshall's head.
Marshall tries to work over Kristian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Kristian.
Kristian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kristian swings wildly with an uppercut but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kristian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marshall gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marshall throws a head punch that misses.
Marshall is trying to break the clinch but Kristian is controlling him.
Marshall avoids a wild elbow strike from Kristian.
Kristian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kristian misses with the head strike.
Marshall has had enough of the clinch but Kristian keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall lands with a left to the head.
Marshall misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marshall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marshall slows down the pace here.
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!
Kristian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kristian digs a right hand into Marshall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marshall's gas tank.
Kristian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kristian fails to land.
Kristian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marshall.
Kristian takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Kristian.
Marshall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marshall lands a shoulder strike.
Kristian can't find room to land a body shot as Marshall controls the action.
Kristian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Marshall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marshall, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Marshall!
Tobias Marshall spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Mancini (ranked 1233 p4p, 190 weight class) and Vito Scaletta (ranked 1662 p4p, 264 weight class). Scaletta is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: i kill cause im hungry. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Mancini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vito Scaletta!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mancini is looking to clinch.
Mancini swings for the body but Scaletta moves out of range.
Mancini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scaletta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mancini staying out of range there.
Scaletta has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Mancini.
Mancini has Scaletta up against the cage in a clinch.
Scaletta misses with some punches.
Scaletta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been hearing reports that Mancini has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scaletta misses with a punch on the inside.
Scaletta misses with the head strike.
Mancini misses with a punch on the inside.
Scaletta throws a punch but it's blocked by Mancini.
Scaletta misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scaletta lands with a light punch inside.
Mancini wants a takedown.
Mancini blocking some punches.
Scaletta tries to work over Mancini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mancini has a couple of punches blocked by Scaletta.
Mancini pushes Scaletta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mancini.
Still in the clinch, Scaletta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mancini has Scaletta pushed against the cage.
Mancini swings wildly with an uppercut but Scaletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mancini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mancini throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Mancini.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mancini.
A short right from Mancini on the inside.
Scaletta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scaletta misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mancini slows down the pace here.
Scaletta tries to throw a body punch but Mancini avoids it by throwing Scaletta back against the cage.
Scaletta struggles to land a body shot inside as Mancini controls his hands.
Scaletta struggles to land a body shot inside as Mancini controls his hands.
Scaletta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scaletta tries to throw a body punch but Mancini avoids it by throwing Scaletta back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Scaletta scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Ray Mancini has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mancini.
Scaletta throws a punch but it's blocked by Mancini.
Mancini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mancini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scaletta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mancini lands with a light punch inside.
Mancini is looking for a takedown.
Scaletta tries a body shot but Mancini blocks it.
Mancini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mancini's elbow.
Scaletta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mancini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mancini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scaletta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mancini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mancini leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mancini.
A short right from Scaletta.
Scaletta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mancini misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scaletta.
Scaletta lands a right hand.
Come on Mancini - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scaletta.
Scaletta misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Mancini on the inside.
Mancini tries to throw a body punch but Scaletta avoids it by throwing Mancini back against the cage.
Mancini pushes Scaletta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scaletta misses with the head strike.
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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mancini.
Scaletta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scaletta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scaletta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mancini effectively controlling the action here.
Mancini working aggressively here.
Scaletta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mancini dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mancini blocks a body shot from Scaletta.
Mancini lands with a light punch inside.
Scaletta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mancini has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mancini fails to land.
Mancini misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Mancini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Mancini's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice shot by Mancini.
Scaletta lands a jab to the head.
Mancini walks into a jab.
Mancini missing with a left hand there. Scaletta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mancini scores with a decent looking hook.
Scaletta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Mancini.
Mancini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scaletta throws a jab when Mancini was well out of range.
Scaletta slips under a jab from Mancini.
Mancini misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scaletta! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scaletta misses with a body shot.
Mancini throws a quick counter kick to the body but Scaletta avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scaletta dips to his left and cracks Mancini with an uppercut!
Vito Scaletta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mancini ducks under a wild hook from Scaletta.
Scaletta blocks a head kick by Mancini.
Mancini misses with an uppercut
and Scaletta counters with a straight right hand.
Mancini is rocked!
Mancini staying out of range there.
As Scaletta backs away, Mancini returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Oh Mancini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mancini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scaletta manages to avoid it.
Scaletta throws a counter combo.
Mancini seems to have got his legs back now.
Mancini scores with the left hand. Scaletta knows he should have avoided that one.
Mancini looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scaletta lands with a good body shot.
Mancini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scaletta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mancini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scaletta was well out of range. Poor timing from Mancini.
Scaletta loads up on a big right hand but Mancini slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mancini on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scaletta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Mancini tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mancini misses with a takedown attempt
and Scaletta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mancini thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scaletta. Mancini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mancini drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scaletta sprawls and moves away.
Scaletta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mancini wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mancini dodges the punch combination from Scaletta.
Scaletta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mancini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mancini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Scaletta tries to keep at a distance but Mancini has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mancini controlling the action here for a moment.
Mancini drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mancini working aggressively here.
Mancini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mancini throws a punch but it's blocked by Scaletta.
Mancini'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.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scaletta.
Scaletta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mancini takes a swing at Scaletta's ribcage but misses.
Mancini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scaletta.
Scaletta misses with a low kick.
Mancini looks to score with a jab to the body but Scaletta is just out of range.
Scaletta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A low kick from Scaletta misses
and Mancini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mancini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scaletta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mancini momentarily.
Mancini throws the left hand but Scaletta avoids the punch easily.
Mancini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scaletta throws a poor cross that misses
and Mancini counters with a good, hard body kick but Scaletta shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vito Scaletta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ray Mancini's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Mancini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scaletta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mancini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Mancini.
Mancini tried to counter with a leg kick but Scaletta avoided it.
Mancini misses with a looping left.
Mancini tries a head kick but it misses.
Mancini misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scaletta misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta swings for the body but Mancini moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Mancini.
Mancini shoots for a takedown but Scaletta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scaletta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancini throws a sloppy body shot
and Scaletta counters with an inside leg kick.
Scaletta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mancini drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scaletta sprawls and moves away.
Mancini closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scaletta circles away.
Mancini misses with a takedown
and Scaletta counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Mancini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Scaletta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scaletta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vito Scaletta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mancini misses with a double jab
and Scaletta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mancini throws a lazy right hand but Scaletta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scaletta throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scaletta misses with a hook
and Mancini counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mancini connects with the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mancini.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mancini throws a poor cross that misses
and Scaletta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scaletta throws a lazy uppercut
and Mancini counters with a nice body shot.
A punch combination from Scaletta misses.
Scaletta tries to score with a low kick but Mancini moves his leg out of the way.
Mancini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scaletta throws a body shot but no joy.
Mancini has his takedown stuffed
and Scaletta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mancini misses with a looping right.
Mancini misses with a wild body shot.
Scaletta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scaletta throws a looping overhand right but Mancini ducks down to avoid it.
Mancini is looking to clinch.
Mancini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scaletta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scaletta throws a lazy right hand but Mancini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scaletta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Scaletta misses.
Scaletta drops his hands momentarily and Mancini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scaletta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Scaletta misses.
Mancini is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Scaletta.
Mancini swings for the body but Scaletta moves out of range.
Mancini lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mancini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mancini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scaletta.
Mancini with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scaletta throws the left hand but Mancini avoids the punch easily.
Mancini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scaletta counters with an outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mancini.
Scaletta throws the left hand but Mancini avoids the punch easily.
Mancini throws out a loose jab but Scaletta uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vito Scaletta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scaletta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vito Scaletta!
A very excited looking Vito Scaletta 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between King Phol (ranked 659 p4p, 103 weight class) and Jack Stone (ranked 809 p4p, 125 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, King Phol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Stone!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phol on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like King Phol has been cut.
Phol looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stone lands with a cross.
Stone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Phol misses the target.
Phol takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Phol with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Phol throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Stone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phol misses with a body kick.
Stone throws a right hand that misses
and Phol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phol throws a low kick but Stone avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stone! But no joy.
Phol tries to land a front kick but Stone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Phol cracks Stone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phol avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Phol tries to land a leg kick but Stone saw it coming and moves away.
Stone lands a nice looking body shot.
Phol blocks a leg kick.
Phol takes one on the button.
King Phol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phol does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stone throws out a counter right but Phol avoids it with no problem.
Phol misses with a two punch combination.
Stone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Phol.
Phol checks a leg kick.
Phol throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phol tests Stone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phol throws a leg kick
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Phol lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stone scores with a hook to the body. Phol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phol is looking to score with low kicks.
Phol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Stone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phol is out of range and Stone settles back down.
Phol lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Phol tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Phol throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stone lands a nice shot that snaps Phol's head back.
Phol misses the shot to the body.
Phol takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stone throws a wild body kick that Phol sees coming a mile off.
Stone cracks Phol with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Phol is rocked!
Phol tries to get into range but Stone steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Phol! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Stone scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Stone!
Our winner, Jack Stone, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Hayford (ranked 519 p4p, 68 weight class) and Charles Ng (ranked 834 p4p, 103 weight class). Ng comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wedlock - I'm The Fuck You Man kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaac Hayford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Ng!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ng tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hayford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ng pushes Hayford up against the cage in a clinch.
Hayford tries a body shot but Ng blocks it.
Hayford has a couple of punches blocked by Ng.
Ng breaks from the clinch.
Ng lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hayford backs up against the cage.
Ng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hayford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hayford takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ng looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ng checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hayford avoids the head kick by Ng.
Hayford shoots in for a takedown but Ng shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayford looks to throw a body kick
and Ng counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ng goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ng drives through and clinches with Hayford against the cage.
Hayford is pressed up against the cage. Ng has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hayford down to the mat. Hayford avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ng misses with the combination.
Ng has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hayford is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hayford misses with a straight right.
Ng steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hayford.
Ng pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hayford is out of range and Ng settles back down.
Ng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hayford appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ng tries to land a front kick but Hayford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hayford throws an overhand right that lands on Ng's shoulder, as Ng tries to avoid the shot.
Hayford misses with a takedown attempt - Ng sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayford throws a nice looking combination but Ng bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ng thuds a left hand into Hayford's body.
Ng stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hayford.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ng moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Hayford has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hayford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ng avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Hayford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ng takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hayford scores with a body shot.
Ng throws a poor cross that misses
and Hayford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ng working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hayford.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hayford - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ng goes for a takedown attempt but Hayford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hayford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ng avoids it really well and circles away.
Ng throws a right hand that misses
and Hayford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hayford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hayford shoots in and bounces Ng off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ng has his foot on Hayford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hayford works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ng throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hayford landing some decent shots from guard.
Ng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hayford is one step ahead there.
Ng is trying to control the position but Hayford postures up.
Hayford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hayford wants to control from the top but Ng keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Ng dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ng moves in looking to clinch but Hayford pushes him off.
Hayford cracks the inside of Ng's front leg.
Ng rushes Hayford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ng pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hayford, right into the meat.
Hayford lands a two punch combo.
Ng is looking to clinch.
Hayford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ng moves into the clinch successfully.
Ng breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hayford misses with a low kick.
Ng fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hayford, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ng tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hayford misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayford is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ng tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ng wants a takedown.
Ng is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hayford working aggressively here.
Hayford tries a body shot but Ng blocks it.
Ng escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ng.
Ng avoids the body shot from Hayford.
Ng steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hayford.
Ng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayford lands with a shot to the body.
Hayford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Charles Ng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ng drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ng has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ng there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ng fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hayford, pushing him back against the cage.
Hayford misses with a punch on the inside.
Hayford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ng walks away with a smile on his face. Hayford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hayford swats away the attempt to clinch by Ng.
Hayford swings for the body but Ng moves out of range.
Ng throws a big counter head kick but Hayford avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ng rushes Hayford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ng is working for takedown but Hayford is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hayford scores with a shot to the side of Ng's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ng breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hayford lunges at Ng with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ng's hand.
A head kick misses from Ng.
Hayford swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hayford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ng lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ng closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Hayford to counter with a crisp jab.
Ng wants to clinch up but Hayford keeps it at a distance.
Hayford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ng wants to clinch
and Hayford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hayford, as that shot connected.
Ng blocks a leg kick.
Ng wants to clinch up but Hayford keeps it at a distance.
Hayford is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Ng misses.
Ng takes the fight into the clinch.
Ng fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Isaac Hayford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Ng.
Hayford has Ng pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ng manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Hayford.
Hayford scores with a shot to the side of Ng's head.
Hayford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ng is trying to pull guard but Hayford turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Hayford dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ng throws a half hearted mid kick.
Isaac Hayford is winning the standup battle so far.
Hayford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ng is looking to clinch but Hayford is avoiding it.
Ng lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hayford circles away quickly and effectively.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hayford or perhaps it was just good defense by Ng, which made it look bad.
A shot to the liver by Hayford. Beautiful body shot.
Ng scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ng - that will leave a mark!
Ng slips under a jab.
Ng moves into the clinch successfully.
Hayford throws a punch but it's blocked by Ng.
Ng manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ng lands with a kick to the temple. Hayford shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A punch lands to the side of Ng 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Charles Ng is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ng fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hayford, pushing him back against the cage.
Hayford swings wildly with an uppercut but Ng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ng decides to pull guard.
Hayford drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ng dives on top into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hayford is on top in guard.
Hayford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayford trying to control the position from guard on top but Ng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ng is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ng is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hayford is aware though and is defending well.
Ng keeping moving, preventing Hayford from controlling successfully.
Hayford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ng is keeping the position for now.
Hayford trying to control the position from guard on top but Ng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ng looking for a sweep. Not yet Ng, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ng avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ng working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hayford.
Ng keeping moving, preventing Hayford from controlling successfully.
Ng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ng looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hayford passes into half guard.
Hayford has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayford lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ng wants to control but Hayford is having none of it.
Hayford fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hayford looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hayford trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayford is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ng can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ng can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Isaac Hayford.
I think Hayford has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Hayford!
An out of breath Isaac Hayford thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Savkov (ranked 406 p4p, 58 weight class) and Alessandro Orsini (ranked 256 p4p, 34 weight class). Alessandro Orsini has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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25
178 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Savkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alessandro Orsini!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Savkov throws the left hand but Orsini avoids the punch easily.
Savkov throws an off balance right hand
and Orsini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orsini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Orsini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savkov.
Orsini connects with the punch.
Savkov slips a jab from Orsini.
Savkov feints and as Orsini raises his hands in defense, Savkov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov throws an elbow that misses. Orsini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savkov's guard. Nice move by Orsini!
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!
Savkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savkov controls Orsini momentarily but Orsini frees himself.
Savkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Savkov, not yet.
Savkov working for a triangle but Orsini defends it easily.
Orsini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini looking to pass the guard.
Orsini trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Orsini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Orsini scoring with punches to the head and body.
Orsini landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Savkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Savkov is trying to keep Orsini in close.
Orsini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Savkov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Orsini escapes and throws Savkov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Orsini working the ground and pound.
Savkov struggling a bit here.
Savkov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Orsini presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Orsini in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Savkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini landing shots from mount.
Savkov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Orsini scoring with strikes but Savkov is staying in there.
Savkov wants to hold on but Orsini pushes him away.
Savkov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Savkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Orsini working the ground and pound effectively.
Savkov is trying desperately to improve position.
Savkov is working hard here to advance position.
Orsini looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savkov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini content just to control the position here.
Orsini tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
Orsini working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Savkov wants to hold on but Orsini pushes him away.
Orsini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savkov is looking to escape.
Savkov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Savkov wants to hold on but Orsini pushes him away.
Orsini postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Savkov looks a forlorn figure.
Savkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Orsini landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Orsini gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Savkov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Savkov slips nicely into half guard.
Savkov is keen to just control but Orsini is a slippery customer.
Savkov is really struggling to control Orsini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Orsini trying to control here.
Orsini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but Orsini defending well.
Orsini taking some punishment here, with Savkov in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Orsini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Orsini gets back to full guard.
Orsini looking for a guillotine here but Savkov defends easily.
Savkov stopping the sweep attempt from Orsini.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Savkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savkov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Orsini blocks nicely.
Savkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alessandro Orsini has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsini keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orsini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orsini keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Orsini trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Savkov misses with a looping left.
Orsini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orsini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini takes one to the side of the head.
Savkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orsini.
A little feinted left hand from Savkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Savkov connects with a nice looking jab.
Savkov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orsini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savkov thinking.
Orsini lands a slapping body shot.
Orsini swings for the body but Savkov moves out of range.
Savkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savkov throws a shot from downtown. Orsini moves away and avoids it.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Savkov misses with a double jab
and Orsini counters with a nice body shot.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orsini throws out the jab.
Savkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pavel Savkov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savkov moves away from the strike by Orsini.
Savkov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Savkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orsini drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Orsini lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Savkov lands a jab to the head.
Savkov scores with a jab. Orsini acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Savkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orsini lands a slapping body shot.
Orsini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Orsini misses.
Savkov jabs Orsini right on the nose. Orsini blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsini fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orsini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Savkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsini throws a hook but Savkov blocks it.
Savkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Orsini napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Savkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Savkov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Orsini to see if he's OK.
Orsini is trying to improve his position.
Orsini is trying to control Savkov's posture but Savkov avoids it.
Savkov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Orsini is looking to regain half guard here but Savkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Savkov wants to control for a moment but Orsini uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini trying to control but Savkov postures up.
Orsini manages to get to full guard.
Orsini has momentary wrist control but Savkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Savkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Orsini working a defensive guard here.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orsini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Orsini blocks nicely.
Savkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Orsini keeps moving.
Savkov throws an elbow that misses. Orsini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savkov's guard. Nice move by Orsini!
Savkov is looking for a triangle but Orsini pushes his legs off easily.
Orsini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
Savkov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Orsini has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsini happy to just control the position for now.
Savkov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Orsini is controlling well.
Savkov moves into full guard.
Orsini trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Orsini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Orsini postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Savkov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Savkov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Savkov!
Pavel Savkov 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Morrison Lee (ranked 373 p4p, 50 weight class) and Blake Green (ranked 142 p4p, 16 weight class). Lee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Pretender. Green is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sugar Rush. This should be a great matchup!
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158 lbs
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146 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Morrison Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Green!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Green connects with a looping right hand.
Green avoids a kick to the body.
Green connects with a looping right hand.
Lee slips a straight right by Green.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Green tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Green manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee moves away from the strike by Green.
Lee misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Green takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green scores with a spinning back kick!
Blake Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee connects with a jab.
Green ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee backing away here, and Green unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Green.
Green throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Green avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Green throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Green lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
A bone on bone clash there as Green blocks the leg kick.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Green lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Green cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Lee throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lee.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green trying to remain calm as Lee controls from the top position.
Lee goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Green rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lee's guard! Nice work there by Green!
Green stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee is looking for a triangle here but Green uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Lee gets back to half guard.
Green is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to sweep but Green has passed to side control!
Green wants to stand but Lee has his arm trapped.
Lee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Morrison Lee will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lee misses with a body kick.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lee looks to throw a body kick
and Green counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Green moved away.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Green moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Green counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Lee avoids the body shot from Green.
Green scores with a spinning back kick!
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Lee
letting Green counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Green looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
Lee tried to counter with a leg kick but Green avoided it.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
Green blocks a head kick by Lee.
Green throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Green darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Green sees coming a mile off.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Green napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Green is pushing Lee's head away, looking to escape. Lee manages to hold on to the position though.
Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to advance to mount but can't.
Green tries to escape but Lee is in control.
Green is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lee misses with the ground and pound.
Green tries to escape but Lee is in control.
Lee is trying to move to mount but Green reverses beautifully and ends up in Lee's guard.
Blake Green has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing Green from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee has an active guard here but Green has managed to pass into half guard.
Green tries to stand and escape but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Green wants to stand up but Lee has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee wants to get back to full guard but Green has passed into side control.
Lee is trying to work for a sweep but Green has mounted him!
Lee can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Blake Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Green misses.
A swing and a miss from Green.
Morrison Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Green misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Green takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Green misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Green will be more careful next time no doubt.
Green on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Green throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Green turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Green takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green blocks a jab.
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts.
Green 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Green scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Green misses with a shot to the body
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Green's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Green looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Green saw it coming and moves away.
Green swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Green cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee moves out of range as Green strikes.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Green was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Green saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Green lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
Green takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Green scores with a shot to the body.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Green lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a low kick.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Green blocks the body kick.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Green scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Green pushes Lee away with a front kick.
Green scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Green.
Lee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Green cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Green to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
Green with a jab.
Lee blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Green. Green obviously looking to wear him down.
Green throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green slips a straight right by Lee.
A big left from Green misses.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Green misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Green is trying to counter with his kicks.
A lazy left from Green finds it's target.
Green with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Green loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Green's hands.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Green 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Green!
Blake Green managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Gracie (ranked 156 p4p, 24 weight class) and Jed Knight (ranked 440 p4p, 67 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza! blaring out of the sound system. Jed Knight will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramon Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jed Knight!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Knight moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knight has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knight tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knight crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
Gracie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
A short right from Knight.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Knight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knight tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knight prevents it.
Knight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Knight uses from the top position.
Knight looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Knight is continuing to stall.
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Knight is proving a slippery customer.
Knight is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is pulling down on Knight's head. It's preventing any offense from Knight, at least for the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Knight gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Knight tries a quick counter leg kick but Gracie is wise to it.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knight moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Knight is looking to clinch.
Knight throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Knight fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knight.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knight sprawls well. Knight wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knight - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Knight.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Knight is quick to defend against it.
Knight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.
Jed Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie slips under a jab from Knight.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Knight.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knight sprawls and moves away.
Knight lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Knight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gracie defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand.
Knight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knight fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knight sprawls and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
Knight keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Come on Knight - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knight tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie pulls Knight into guard.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Knight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Knight wants to stand and escape but instead Gracie has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie passes Knight's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big right from Knight misses.
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Knight throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Knight.
Gracie feints and then cracks Knight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knight down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Knight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ramon Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Knight tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Knight breaks away and moves out of range.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie backing away here, and Knight unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Some wild striking there from Knight.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
Knight looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Knight persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Knight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knight fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knight feints a counter leg kick.
Knight throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Knight breaks away and moves out of range.
Gracie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Knight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Knight counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Knight takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jed Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
Knight throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Knight.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knight checks a leg kick nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Knight misses.
Knight throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Knight misses.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Knight's calf.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Gracie backing away here, and Knight unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Knight lands a high kick!
Knight throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Knight.
Nice jab there from Knight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Gracie.
Good leg kick by Gracie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knight only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knight is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick by Knight misses
and Gracie moves into the clinch.
Knight stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is stalling here.
Gracie is trying to drag Knight to the mat but Knight just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie controlling the action here for a moment.
Knight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knight throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Knight lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie slowing the pace effectively.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Knight really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Knight swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie is stalling here.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
Knight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight blocks a leg kick.
Knight misses with a combination
and Gracie counters by clinching up.
A body shot lands from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight wants to take the fight to the mat but Gracie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knights head.
Gracie is trying to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Knight.
Gracie prevents Knight from breaking the clinch.
Gracie avoiding damage as Knight throws knees to the body.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
Knight working hard to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gracie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Knight.
Gracie lands a left hand.
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Knight misses with an elbow strike.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knight is trying to push Gracie away but Gracie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is trying to control the position but Knight postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie working for a triangle but Knight defends it easily.
Knight content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knight looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Knight has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tries to clinch there but Knight circles away.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knight sprawls and moves away.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie had his way with Jed Knight in that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Knight!
Gracie controls the position.
Knight tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie advances nicely into full mount.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Gracie won't let Knight get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Knight has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes Knight's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Knight is in trouble.
Gracie trying to control.
Gracie lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gracie looking for the RNC.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Gracie manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Gracie working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Knight is doing well to defend. Gracie seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Knight is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Jed Knight had this to say: 'Back to the lab. I'll be back though.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Denke (ranked 39 p4p, 8 weight class) and Outlaw Hardy (ranked 150 p4p, 22 weight class). Outlaw Hardy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Karl Denke's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Denke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Outlaw Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denke swings widly with a right hand
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Denke closes the distance and clinches.
Denke gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Denke.
We've been informed that Hardy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Denke misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Denke.
Denke lands an elbow just above Hardy 's eye.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Denke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denke.
Denke is trying to pull guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Denke tries to pull guard but Hardy holds him up against the cage and eventually Denke drops back down to his feet.
Denke misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Hardy.
Hardy working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke working aggressively here.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike.
Hardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Hardy pushes Denke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike.
Hardy throws a punch but it's blocked by Denke.
Hardy lands a nice uppercut.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Denke controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Denke breaks the clinch.
Hardy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denke.
Denke throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denke scores with a nice head shot.
Denke misses with a right hand
and Hardy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denke looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Hardy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardy throws the left hand but Denke avoids the punch easily.
Hardy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Denke darts in and clinches Hardy up against the cage.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Denke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Denke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hardy to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Denke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Hardy.
Denke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Denke.
Denke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denke blocks a body shot from Hardy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Denke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Denke lands an uppercut.
Denke misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hardy as the two fighters clinch.
Denke wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Denke gets control of Hardy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Denke will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Denke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Denke has his foot on Hardy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardy works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denke is looking for a triangle but Hardy pushes his legs off easily.
Denke looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hardy has picked Denke up and slammed him! Denke can't keep hold of the triangle and Hardy manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denke is trying to improve his position.
Denke being controlled for a moment.
Denke is looking for a sweep.
Denke is trying to work for a sweep but Hardy has mounted him!
Denke working to try and regain half guard.
Hardy controlling his opponent.
Denke tries to reverse the position but Hardy maintains control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Denke is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Outlaw Hardy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Denke throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
Denke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Denke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Denke.
Denke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denke fails to pull guard.
Hardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Denke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy tries to work over Denke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Hardy.
Denke blocks an uppercut.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Denke controls the action.
Denke blocks a body shot from Hardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Denke throws an elbow but misses.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike.
Hardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Denke misses with the head strike.
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!
Denke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Denke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Denke's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denke.
Denke throws a head punch that misses.
Denke throws a head punch that misses.
Karl Denke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Denke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
Denke pulls guard.
Denke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Denke looking for subs off his back but Hardy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Denke actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denke is looking for a sweep. Hardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardy controlling the action here.
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Denke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Denke has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hardy escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hardy!
Denke tries to bench press Hardy off him but Hardy keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denke is working hard here to advance position.
Hardy gets to mount! Denke was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Denke tries to reverse the position but Hardy maintains control.
Denke sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Denke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hardy pulls his head out easily.
Hardy is taking a breather. Denke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Denke actively working from the bottom here.
Hardy is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Denke looking for subs from the bottom but Hardy mounts him!
Hardy looking to control but Denke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hardy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hardy controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Karl Denke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hardy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Denke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Denke looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Denke moves into the clinch.
Denke throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Denke's elbow.
Denke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Denke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Denke fails to land.
Denke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Denke tries to pull guard but Hardy holds him up against the cage and eventually Denke drops back down to his feet.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Denke misses with some punches.
A short right from Hardy.
Hardy lands with a light punch inside.
Denke is trying to pull guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hardy works on Denke's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Denke misses with an elbow strike.
Denke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Denke has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Denke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Denke swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Denke.
Hardy lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Hardy.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Denke controls his hands.
Denke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Hardy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy lands a body shot.
Hardy misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy can't find room to land a body shot as Denke controls the action.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denke misses with the head strike.
Denke is trying to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling him.
A right hand to the body from Hardy.
Hardy scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardy.
Denke is rocked!
Hardy digs a right hand underneath Denke's ribcage. Denke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hardy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Denke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Denke's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Hardy.
Hardy pushes Denke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hardy lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Hardy scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Denke with a big uppercut! Denke tries to clinch up but Hardy pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Denke to the mat! Denke covers up and Hardy unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Outlaw Hardy!
Outlaw Hardy is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Outlaw Hardy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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