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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christian Dior (ranked 5003 p4p, 625 weight class) and Bea Mason (ranked 5017 p4p, 628 weight class). Christian Dior had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business



175 cm
19
168 lbs
4 - 2 - 0
183 cm
19
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank


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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Dior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason fails with the takedown.
Dior misses with an uppercut.
Christian Dior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dior misses with an uppercut. Mason saw that one coming.
Dior misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mason moves forwards but Dior connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dior connects with a single shot there.
Dior lands a glancing blow to the side of Mason's head.
Mason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dior manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dior uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dior connects with a nice looking jab.
Dior connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mason closes the distance and pushes Dior back into the cage.
Mason tries to pull guard but Dior forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
I was talking to Dior's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dior just leaning against Mason, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dior manages to break the clinch.
Dior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dior takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dior scores with a jab.
Mason shoots in looking for a takedown. Dior tries to sprawl out of it but Mason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dior manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Christian Dior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.
Jab from Dior.
Mason gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dior counters with a straight right hand.
Mason goes for a double leg but Dior avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dior continues to drive forward.
Dior throws a right hand that Mason ducks under and follows up with a left that Mason also avoids with ease.
Dior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dior circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dior cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
Dior is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dior connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dior darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Mason is rocked!
Dior lands an uppercut, right on the button! Mason tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christian Dior!
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Cox (ranked 5469 p4p, 591 weight class) and Raymond Lock (ranked 4568 p4p, 526 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



189 cm
25
183 lbs
2 - 1 - 0
180 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Raymond Lock!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lock looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Cox drives through and clinches with Lock against the cage.
Cox lands a nice uppercut.
Cox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Cox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lock tries to land a front kick but Cox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cox changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lock somewhat.
Cox throws a series of strikes that have Lock backpedaling.

It looks like Raymond Lock has been cut.
Lock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Cox breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cox rushes Lock and presses him up against the cage.

Cox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raymond Lock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Cox has managed to clinch.

Cox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Cox forces Lock back against the cage and clinches.

Cox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Lock tries to keep at a distance but Cox has taken the fight into the clinch.

Cox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Cox moves into the clinch successfully.

Cox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cox closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cox is leaning against Lock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Cox breaks from the clinch.

Cox clinches up against the cage.

Cox manages to break the clinch.

Cox closes the distance and clinches.

Cox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Cox closes the distance and clinches.
Cox with a knee to the head.

Cox breaks the clinch.
Cox scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Cox drives through and clinches with Lock against the cage.

Cox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lock sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lock circles away quickly and effectively.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right handed body shot lands from Cox.
Cox taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Cox.
Cox scores with a nice hook to the head.

Cox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cox connects with a stiff jab that staggers Lock - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Cox!
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Campobello (ranked 2663 p4p, 283 weight class) and Samuel Washington (ranked 3258 p4p, 334 weight class). Washington has chosen TNT as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!



168 cm
26
150 lbs
13 - 13 - 0
169 cm
42
145 lbs
37 - 21 - 2
Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful


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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Campobello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Campobello clinches up against the cage.

Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campobello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Washington does it's job there.
Campobello avoids the body shot from Washington.
Campobello tries to counter by clinching up but Washington breaks away and moves out of range.

Campobello clinches up against the cage.
Campobello working aggressively here.
Washington lands a right hand.
Campobello lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Campobello takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Washington tries to break the clinch but Campobello is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello slows down the pace here.
Campobello lands a hook to the side of the head.
Campobello misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Campobello.
A nice left hand lands by Campobello.
Campobello tries to stall but Washington uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Campobello working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Campobello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Campobello lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Campobello working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Campobello lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Washington misses with a body punch.
Campobello just leaning against Washington, taking a breather.
Washington dodges an elbow strike from Campobello.
Campobello stalls.
Washington is trying to break free.
Campobello using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Washington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Campobello creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Campobello using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Washington has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campobello.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campobello misses with some punches.
Washington lands with a left to the head.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Washington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Campobello gets through Washington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Campobello.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Campobello avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Campobello taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Washington scores with a shot to the side of Campobello's head.
Campobello lands a right hand.
Campobello pushes off an throws an elbow but Washington leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Washington dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Campobello has Washington pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Campobello.
Campobello's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls for Campobello to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campobello taking a breather.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Campobello has him pressed against the cage.
Campobello pushes Washington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Campobello with a knee to the head.
Campobello lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Washington takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Samuel Washington has been cut.

Washington breaks the clinch.
Washington misses with a body shot

and Campobello counters by clinching up.
Campobello blocking some punches.

Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Campobello gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Campobello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Campobello stalling against the cage.
Washington pushes Campobello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Campobello - that landed with a thud.
Campobello lands a nice shot to the body.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Campobello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington is trying to break free.
Washington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Campobello is keeping busy.
Campobello is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Campobello lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Campobello dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Washington's cut.
That's time! Campobello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Campobello looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Washington is fending him off so far but Campobello persists. Nope, Washington circles away and we're back to standing.
Campobello takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Washington lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Washington misses the jab.
As Washington looks to move away, Campobello throws a big counter combo but Washington just gets out of the way.
Washington misses with an uppercut.
Campobello on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Campobello tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Washington counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campobello takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Campobello with a poor takedown
and Washington counters with a stiff right hand.
Campobello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Washington misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campobello moves away.
Campobello is looking to counter the offense by Washington and move into the clinch.
Samuel Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campobello moves in looking to clinch but Washington pushes him off.
Washington misses the shot to the body.

Campobello rushes Washington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Washington content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Washington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Campobello manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Washington stalling in the clinch.
Campobello working aggressively here.
Washington trying to stall but Campobello improves his position.
Washington lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington is trying to force a seperation but Campobello has the dominant position.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Campobello avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Washington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Campobello lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Campobello with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Campobello is looking to control Washington's arms but Washington gets an underhook and turns him. Now Campobello has his back to the cage.
Campobello taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Campobello throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Washington blocks it with crossed arms.
Campobello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Campobello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campobello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Washington in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Washington lands a left hand.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campobello swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Campobello effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Campobello.
Campobello connects with a knee to the head.
Campobello lands an uppercut.
Washington is trying to push Campobello away but Campobello has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Washington fails to land.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Campobello fails to land.
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from Campobello.
Campobello throws a knee to the head but misses.

Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Campobello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Campobello is defended easily by Washington.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Campobello. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington with a nice cross.
Campobello tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Washington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Campobello slips a jab from Washington.

Campobello closes the distance and clinches.
Campobello lands with a left to the head.
Washington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Campobello backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campobello swings wildly with an uppercut but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campobello lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Washington or not.
Campobello with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samuel Washington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!


Campobello tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Washington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Campobello on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Washington. Washington obviously looking to wear him down.
Campobello tries to close the distance and clinch but Washington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Washington misses.
Washington throws a hook to the side of Campobello's head but Campobello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Campobello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.

Campobello gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Campobello fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Washington is trying to break free.
Campobello lands a knee to the head.
Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from Campobello.
Washington misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington letting Campobello take a breather here.

Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Washington misses with a wild combination.
Campobello seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campobello.
Campobello looks to score with a jab to the body but Washington is just out of range.
Washington cracks Campobello with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Campobello is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Washington let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sam Campobello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campobello keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Washington.
Campobello seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Campobello checks a leg kick.
Washington misses with a combination
and Campobello counters with a one-two to the body.
Washington throws a right hand that Campobello ducks under and follows up with a left that Campobello also avoids with ease.
Washington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Campobello rather than just go for the knockout.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Campobello closes the distance but Washington moves to the side
and Washington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Campobello misses with a right hand
and Washington counters with a nice body kick.
Campobello is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington looks to land a right hand but Campobello moved out of range.
Washington lands a jab to Campobello's midsection.
Campobello scores with a jab to the body.
Washington tried to score with a low kick but Campobello checks it.
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Campobello.
Washington connects with a solid leg kick.
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Washington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Washington punishes Campobello's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campobello cracks a nice hook into Washington's ribs.
Campobello takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Washington walks into a stiff left hand from Campobello.
Washington avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Washington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Campobello shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Washington is trying to defend but Campobello finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Campobello not doing much here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Washington 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Washington!

A victorious Samuel Washington thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Algot Uggla (ranked 2343 p4p, 237 weight class) and Paul Landen (ranked 2835 p4p, 269 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!



165 cm
33
157 lbs
12 - 13 - 0
170 cm
34
156 lbs
24 - 21 - 0
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Algot Uggla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Landen!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landen looks to land a left hand but Uggla moved out of range nicely.
A nice combination there by Uggla.
Uggla has his takedown stuffed
and Landen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uggla shoots for a double leg takedown but Landen sprawls well. He's pushed Uggla's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Landen throws a looping overhand right but Uggla ducks down to avoid it.
Uggla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Algot Uggla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uggla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Landen's waist but Landen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Uggla off to one side.
Landen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Landen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Landen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Landen tries a quick counter leg kick but Uggla is wise to it.
Algot Uggla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landen lands a jab to the nose.
Uggla shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Landen sprawls well. Landen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Uggla gets slowly back to his feet.

Uggla fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Landen sprawls well initially but Uggla persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Landen has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Uggla. Oh but Landen has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Uggla goes limp - he's gone! Landen jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul Landen!
In his post fight interview, Paul Landen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Algot Uggla was interviewed post fight and said 'I should not of eaten at the buffet after the hooker left last night. I am weak when it comes to buffets.'.
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hype
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pop
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Slater (ranked 2203 p4p, 222 weight class) and Wang Qiang (ranked 2849 p4p, 271 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!



180 cm
21
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 1
175 cm
19
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 1
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Solomon Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Wang Qiang!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slater sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Slater's head coaches at Fight Club FC that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Slater throws a leg kick that misses.
Slater looks to land a right hand but Qiang moved out of range.
Slater scores with a jab. Qiang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

It looks like Wang Qiang has been cut.
Nice cross by Qiang.
A left lands for Qiang.
Qiang has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Slater defending well as Qiang loads up on a big left hand.
Qiang missing with a left hand there. Slater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slater throws a jab but it's blocked by Qiang.
Qiang misses with a right hand
letting Slater counter with a right hand.
Qiang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Slater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slater throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Qiang counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater slips a straight right by Qiang.
A little feinted left hand from Slater on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Qiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slater.
As Qiang looks to move away, Slater throws a big counter combo but Qiang just gets out of the way.
Slater throws a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Qiang misses with an uppercut. Slater saw that one coming.
Qiang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slater.
Slater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slater defending well as Qiang loads up on a big left hand.
Wang Qiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qiang misses with a body punch
and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slater lunges at Qiang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Qiang's hand.
Slater cracks a nice hook into Qiang's ribs.
Qiang misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Slater, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Qiang throws a looping overhand right but Slater ducks down to avoid it.
Slater scores with a nice head shot.
Qiang walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qiang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Slater. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slater.
Slater avoids a punch combination nicely.
Qiang takes one to the chin there.
Slater wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Qiang.
A telegraphed right hand from Slater misses the target.
Qiang throws a hook but Slater blocks it.
Slater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qiang throws out the jab.
As Qiang looks to move away, Slater throws a big counter combo but Qiang just gets out of the way.
Qiang might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A telegraphed right hand from Qiang misses the target.
Qiang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slater.
Slater lands with a cross.
Qiang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slater appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Qiang misses its intended target.
Qiang misses with an uppercut. Slater saw that one coming.
Slater scores with a punch to the head.
Slater lands a nice looking body shot.
Slater throws a lazy right hand but Qiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Qiang throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Slater to counter with a crisp jab.
Qiang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick from Slater misses.
Slater misses with a hook. Qiang ducked under it nicely.
Slater bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Qiang misses with a looping left.
Slater half committed to a counter leg kick.
Qiang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slater.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Qiang.
Slater throws a hook to the side of Qiang's head but Qiang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slater moves out of range of the strikes.
Qiang misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Qiang misses.
Slater slips under a jab from Qiang.
A quick step to the side and Slater tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Qiang misses.
Qiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qiang throws the left hand but Slater avoids the punch easily.
Qiang ducks right into an uppercut from Slater.
Slater misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Slater - just one landing.
Slater is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Qiang staying out of range there.
Slater is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qiang.
It seemed like Qiang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 Solomon Slater will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wang Qiang'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.


Qiang throws a hook but Slater blocks it.
Slater slips a jab from Qiang.
Qiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Qiang swings widly with a right hand
and Slater counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Slater misses.
Qiang throws a big shot that misses.
Slater works Qiang's body with a nice hook.
Slater misses with an uppercut
and Qiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Qiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slater moves away.
Solomon Slater is winning the standup battle so far.
Qiang throws a hook but Slater avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slater in his tracks.
Qiang misses with a hook. Slater ducked under it nicely.
Slater throws out a powerful jab.
Slater looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice straight punches there by Qiang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Qiang.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Slater swings for the body but Qiang moves out of range.
Slater pivots, looking for a leg kick but Qiang is out of range and Slater settles back down.
Qiang throws a looping overhand right but Slater ducks down to avoid it.
Slater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Slater attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Qiang looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range.
Slater scores with a shot to the body.
Slater misses with a wild body shot.
Qiang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Qiang finds it's way through Slater's defenses.
Qiang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Slater throws a lazy uppercut
and Qiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Slater - just one landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slater connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Qiang cracks Slater with a good jab.
Slater scores with a one two! Qiang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That has opened up Wang Qiang's cut even more.
Qiang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slater under the eye.
Qiang misses with an uppercut.
Slater misses with a looping left.
Qiang misses with a straight left.
Slater was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Slater staying out of range there.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from Qiang.
Qiang moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Slater misses with a wild body shot.
Qiang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Qiang! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Slater misses the target.
Qiang throws out a counter right but Slater avoids it with no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Slater.
Qiang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slater.
Slater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qiang moves away.
Qiang misses with a looping left.
It looked like Slater wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Qiang misses with a wild combination.
Qiang scores with a shot to the body.
Slater throws the left hand but Qiang avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Slater is predictable there
and Qiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Slater keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qiang.
Slater looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Qiang throws the left hand but Slater avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Qiang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Qiang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slater throws a leg kick
letting Qiang counter with a 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!
Qiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Slater on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Qiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Qiang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Qiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Slater.
Slater is looking to counter punch.
Slater misses with a straight right.
Qiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Qiang avoids the body shot from Slater.
Slater fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Qiang checks it well.
Slater misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wang Qiang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wang Qiang'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!


Qiang looks to land a left hand but Slater moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qiang. Slater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slater connects with a body shot that sends Qiang's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Qiang.
Qiang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Qiang ducks under a wild hook from Slater.
Qiang swings widly with a right hand
and Qiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slater throws a leg kick but Qiang moved away.
Qiang misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang throws a lazy uppercut
and Slater counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Qiang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slater circles away quickly and effectively.
Slater missing with a left hand there. Qiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slater throws a head kick but Qiang moves out of range.
Qiang throws a hook but Slater avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Qiang misses with a hook.
Slater shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slater scores with a nice right hand.
Slater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Slater moves out of range of the strikes.
Slater throws a series of punches but Qiang avoids them all with ease.
Slater misses with a straight left.
Slater misses with a lunging right hand
and Slater takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Qiang connects with a looping right hand.
Qiang scores with a jab.
Slater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Qiang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qiang throws out the jab.
Slater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Qiang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice jab there from Qiang.
Slater misses with a combination
and Qiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Qiang misses with a hook.
It looked like Slater was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Qiang.
Qiang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Qiang misses.
Slater appears to be looking for a big counter.
Slater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Qiang loads up on a big right hand but Slater slips the punch.
Qiang scores with the left hand. Slater knows he should have avoided that one.
Slater lands with a cross.
Slater misses with a few strikes there.
Slater misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qiang throws a shot from downtown. Slater moves away and avoids it.
Qiang lands a nice shot that snaps Slater's head back.
Qiang avoids the body shot from Slater.
Qiang misses with an uppercut
and Slater counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Qiang misses.
Slater misses the shot to the body.
Slater throws a left and a right that both miss
and Qiang counters with a left to the body.
Slater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Qiang lunges at Slater with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slater's hand.
Qiang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slater avoids the body shot from Qiang.
Qiang lands with a good body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slater.
Qiang throws a hook but Slater blocks it.
Slater throws a nice looking combination but Qiang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slater misses with an uppercut
and Qiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Qiang throws the left hand but Slater avoids the punch easily.
Qiang lands a head shot.
Slater swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Qiang counter with a right hand.
Slater scores with a leg kick.
Qiang throws an overhand right that lands on Slater's shoulder, as Slater tries to avoid the shot.
Slater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Slater staying out of range there.
Slater staying out of range there.
Qiang lands with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wang Qiang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Qiang 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wang Qiang!

A very excited looking Wang Qiang 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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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Kelly (ranked 3182 p4p, 450 weight class) and Bobby Booker (ranked 2733 p4p, 395 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!



185 cm
19
180 lbs
7 - 1 - 0
175 cm
18
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful


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Red Light Coffeeshop


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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Booker!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly lands with a straight right. Booker didn't see that one coming.
Kelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Booker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Booker connects with a jab.
Booker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Booker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelly.
A punch combination from Booker misses.
Booker just misses with a punch to the body.
Booker misses with a wild body shot.
Booker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Booker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kelly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Booker misses with a lunging right hand
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kelly misses the jab.
Booker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kelly drops Booker with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kelly follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Kelly!
A very excited looking Daniel Kelly made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evan Better (ranked 1743 p4p, 235 weight class) and Gustaf Stenbeck (ranked 1751 p4p, 238 weight class). Better comes to the cage accompanied by Mother by Danzig. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



188 cm
36
181 lbs
26 - 21 - 0
180 cm
29
192 lbs
12 - 4 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


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KAISER Nutrition - Q160


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Better!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gustaf Stenbeck!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Better misses with the body kick
and Stenbeck makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Better throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stenbeck.
A big left from Stenbeck misses.
Better appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Better moves out of range of the strikes.
Stenbeck is looking to chop away at Better's legs.
Better drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stenbeck sprawls and moves away.
Stenbeck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Better manages to avoid it.
Better lands with a shot to the body.
Stenbeck throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Better closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stenbeck looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stenbeck is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Better has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenbeck pushes Better off looking to stand but Better dives back in and keeps control.
Better wants to take a breather but Stenbeck is having none of it.
Better wants to advance to full mount but Stenbeck doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Stenbeck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stenbeck is adopting a defensive guard.
Stenbeck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Better passes Stenbeck's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Better takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Stenbeck wants to improve his position but Better is controlling well.
Stenbeck is staying active underneath Better, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Better thows a huge punch but Stenbeck dodges it nicely.
Better is trying to control. Stenbeck wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Better is pressing down on Stenbeck's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stenbeck is holding on for now.
Stenbeck moves into full guard.
Better has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stenbeck bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Better's guard.


That's three minutes gone in the round.
Better is pulling down on Stenbeck's head. It's preventing any offense from Stenbeck, at least for the moment.
Stenbeck is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stenbeck is continuing to stall.

Better working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stenbeck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stenbeck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stenbeck sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Stenbeck's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Better looking for a sweep. Not yet Better, not yet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Better rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stenbeck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Stenbeck responds with a good body kick, but Better manages to step out the way in time.
Stenbeck ducks under a wild hook from Better.
Stenbeck tries to work over Better's front leg with a kick but Better checks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenbeck attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Better is looking to score with low kicks.

Better darts in and clinches Stenbeck up against the cage.
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 Evan Better will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


A head kick misses from Better.

Better looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stenbeck!
Stenbeck is looking to reverse the position.

Better goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stenbeck has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Better but great work by Stenbeck.
Better manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stenbeck works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stenbeck controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Stenbeck pushes Better off and scrambles back to his feet.
Better lands a jab to the nose.
Stenbeck pivots, looking for a leg kick but Better is out of range and Stenbeck settles back down.
Better feinted there with a counter leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Better takes a swing at Stenbeck's ribcage but misses.
Stenbeck flicks out a counter leg kick but Better steps away.
Stenbeck throws a poor cross that misses
and Better cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Better throws the kick towards the body but Stenbeck avoids it.
Stenbeck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stenbeck connects with a looping right hand.
Better gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stenbeck.
Better misses with a leg kick.
Gustaf Stenbeck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Better lands with a hook. Stenbeck tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stenbeck scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Better misses.
Stenbeck throws a leg kick but Better checks it.
Stenbeck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Better sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Better looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stenbeck swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stenbeck rushes Better and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Better.
Stenbeck avoiding damage as Better throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenbeck lands a body punch.

Better breaks from the clinch.
Better checks the leg kick.
Better misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and Stenbeck releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stenbeck misses with a left hand
and Better counters with a thumping low kick.
Better checks a leg kick nicely.
Stenbeck misses with a leg kick.
Better throws a big counter combination but Stenbeck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Better feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stenbeck's calf.
Stenbeck throws out a loose jab but Better uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenbeck 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Better ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Better scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stenbeck misses with a low kick as Better jumps back.
Stenbeck misses with a looping left.
Better slips under a jab.
Gustaf Stenbeck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Better tries for a takedown but Stenbeck circles away easily
and Stenbeck makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Better scores with a hook to the body. Stenbeck takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Better has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Better there as he acknowledges the shot.
Better has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stenbeck.
Better misses with a low kick.
Stenbeck 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.
Better throws a leg kick
and Stenbeck counters with a thumping low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenbeck wants to land a leg kick but Better is out of range.
Stenbeck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Better fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stenbeck lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Better checks the leg kick.
Better thows a left - swing and a miss!
Better fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stenbeck.
Better lands a leg kick that knocks Stenbeck off balance momentarily.
Stenbeck throws a jab when Better was well out of range.
Stenbeck keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Better swings for the body but Stenbeck moves out of range.
Stenbeck misses with a body kick.
Better appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustaf Stenbeck 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.


Better misses with an uppercut.
Better misses with a low kick.
Stenbeck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Better appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Better swats away the attempt to clinch by Stenbeck.
Better tries for a takedown but Stenbeck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Better throws a body punch but Stenbeck moves out of range.
A left and a right from Stenbeck both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Evan Better has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Better lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stenbeck has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stenbeck and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Better there.
Better throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Better takes one to the chin there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stenbeck, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenbeck throws a body punch but Better moves out of range.
Stenbeck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Better.

Better closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stenbeck's guard.
Stenbeck looking to control.
Stenbeck pulls Better in close to prevent any damage.
Gustaf Stenbeck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Better trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stenbeck wants to sweep but no luck.
Better stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenbeck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Better is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Stenbeck manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Better tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stenbeck's elbow.

Better breaks the clinch.
Better fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stenbeck manages to avoid it.
Better throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stenbeck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Better moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Better pushes Stenbeck back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Better scores a nice knee to the body.
Stenbeck blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stenbeck tries to work over Better's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Better on the inside.
Better throws a punch but it's blocked by Stenbeck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenbeck digs a right hand underneath Better's ribcage. Better let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stenbeck digs a right hand underneath Better's ribcage. Better let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Better.
Better content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Better prevents a body shot from Stenbeck.
Stenbeck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stenbeck scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Better breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stenbeck throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stenbeck misses with a body kick.
Better feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Better fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Better finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stenbeck jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Better takes one to the chin there.
Stenbeck takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stenbeck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stenbeck wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Better. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Better throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Better throws a leg kick but Stenbeck sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stenbeck fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Better throws a hook but Stenbeck avoids it easily.
Better on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Better looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stenbeck trying to control the position.
Stenbeck tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gustaf Stenbeck.
I think Stenbeck 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustaf Stenbeck!

In defeat, Evan Better stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lucky, lucky, lucky.'.
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
49%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Scarface (ranked 1184 p4p, 182 weight class) and Martinez Eluard (ranked 1323 p4p, 208 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.



183 cm
32
162 lbs
16 - 8 - 0
180 cm
34
181 lbs
20 - 16 - 2
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


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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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dexter Scarface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martinez Eluard!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eluard looks to land a left hand but Scarface moved out of range nicely.
Scarface takes one to the chin there.
Scarface throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scarface misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Eluard misses.
Scarface moves in looking to clinch but Eluard pushes him off.
Scarface tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eluard was well out of range. Poor timing from Scarface.
Scarface takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eluard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scarface on the side of the head.
Eluard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Scarface to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard misses with a wild body shot.
Scarface throws a right and a left that Eluard avoids nicely.
Eluard looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarface is just out of range.
Scarface tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eluard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eluard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dexter Scarface is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard misses with an uppercut. Scarface saw that one coming.
Scarface throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eluard misses with an uppercut. Scarface saw that one coming.
Scarface swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scarface throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eluard throws a right hand that misses
enabling Scarface to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Eluard.
Jab by Scarface.
A jab from Eluard misses.
Eluard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scarface under the eye.
Eluard throws a jab when Scarface was well out of range.
Eluard jabs Scarface right on the nose. Scarface blinks but takes it well.
Eluard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarface.
Scarface throws an overhand right that lands on Eluard's shoulder, as Eluard tries to avoid the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Scarface. No joy for Eluard on that attempt.
Scarface swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eluard cracks Scarface with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been told by Scarface's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eluard misses the body punch
and Scarface counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eluard misses with a takedown
and Scarface counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dexter Scarface has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martinez Eluard.

Eluard shoots in and bounces Scarface off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Eluard wants to control from the top but Scarface keeps moving.

Scarface is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eluard is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scarface is on top in guard.

Scarface wants to pass the guard but Eluard is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Samran Muay Thai inform us that Eluard has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarface trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Eluard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!


Scarface working for a triangle but Eluard defends it easily.
Scarface keeping full guard, as Eluard tries to pass.
Eluard stopping the sweep attempt from Scarface.
Eluard wants to pass the guard but Scarface is keeping the position.

Scarface looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eluard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Scarface throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eluard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Scarface throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Eluard escapes and throws Scarface's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Scarface tries to improve position but can't.

Eluard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Scarface tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Martinez Eluard will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Eluard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eluard cracks Scarface with a good jab.
Eluard connects with a looping right hand.
Scarface throws a hook but Eluard blocks it.
Eluard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scarface on the side of the head.
Eluard cracks Scarface with an open hand slap.
Eluard blocks a jab.

Eluard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Scarface was covering up waiting for the punch and Eluard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Scarface keeping moving, preventing Eluard from controlling successfully.
Eluard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scarface is keeping the position for now.
Eluard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Scarface is looking for a triangle here but Eluard uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarface manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Martinez Eluard has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard wants to control but Scarface is keeping busy.
Eluard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Eluard has his foot on Scarface's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scarface works his way back into a safe position though.

Scarface gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Scarface scores with a four punch combination!
Eluard misses with a looping left.
Eluard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scarface on the side of the head.
Eluard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scarface looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Eluard does it's job there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eluard throws a series of punches but Scarface moves out of range.
Eluard lands a head shot.
Eluard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scarface throwing a counter right hand but Eluard manages to avoid it.
A big right from Scarface misses.
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!
Eluard thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Scarface wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eluard throws a poor cross that misses
and Scarface counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarface getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Eluard throws a body punch but Scarface moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Scarface.
Scarface was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scarface throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Eluard - just one landing.
Scarface punishes Eluard's body with a nice straight punch.
Eluard misses with a jab to the body
and Scarface counters with a stiff right hand.
Eluard misses with a hook
and Scarface counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarface swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scarface throws a big shot that misses.
Eluard throws a hook but Scarface blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Scarface tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eluard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scarface changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eluard shoots in but no luck this time.
A shot to the liver by Scarface. Beautiful body shot.
Scarface clobbers Eluard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Eluard shoots in and drives through. Scarface sprawls well.
Eluard misses with a series of wild punches.
Eluard throws a lazy uppercut
and Scarface counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scarface doesn't manage to clinch there - Eluard circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarface lands a right hook to the body.
Scarface tries to clinch but Eluard is having none of it.
Scarface looks to throw the jab but Eluard is out of range.
Scarface swings for the body but Eluard moves out of range.
Eluard throws a body punch but Scarface moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarface lands with a straight right. Eluard didn't see that one coming.
Eluard misses with a hook to the body
letting Scarface counter with a right hand.
Scarface tries to clinch there but Eluard circles away.
Dexter Scarface is winning the standup battle so far.
Eluard walks into a stiff left hand from Scarface.
Nice defenses there by Eluard.
Eluard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot lands for Scarface.
Scarface ducks under a wild hook from Eluard.
Nice uppercut lands for Scarface. That snapped Eluard's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Scarface dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!


Eluard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scarface's hands.
Scarface clobbers Eluard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scarface wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scarface 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.
A swing and a miss from Scarface.
Donk. Eluard catches Scarface right on the button with a cross.
Eluard shoots and misses
and Scarface connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scarface moves out of range as Eluard strikes.

Eluard shoots in and gets a takedown into Scarface's guard.

Scarface has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Eluard has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Eluard breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Scarface throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scarface connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scarface connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eluard. Scarface does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard tries to bum rush Scarface with a series of wild strikes but Scarface uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eluard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eluard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eluard misses with a straight right.
Eluard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Eluard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scarface counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Scarface misses.
Scarface swinging wildly here.
Eluard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Eluard misses with a hook
and Scarface counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eluard fails with the takedown.
Dexter Scarface has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martinez Eluard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scarface rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eluard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eluard misses with a hook. Scarface ducked under it nicely.
Scarface uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eluard has time to react.
Scarface connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eluard scores with a nice strike.
Scarface misses with a looping left.
Eluard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scarface's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scarface. Eluard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eluard with the counter takedown but Scarface avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Scarface misses its intended target.
Scarface steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eluard.
Eluard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scarface moves away from the strike by Eluard.
Scarface throwing a counter right hand but Eluard manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eluard defending well as Scarface loads up on a big left hand.
Eluard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Eluard lands with a good body shot.
Eluard connects with a crisp jab.
Eluard throws a hook but Scarface blocks it.
Scarface moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Scarface stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scarface wants it to stay on the feet.
Eluard digs a good hook to Scarface's body.
Eluard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Eluard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Scarface moves away from the strike by Eluard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Scarface here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Scarface slips a jab from Eluard.
Eluard avoids the body shot from Scarface.
Eluard misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eluard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eluard throws a looping overhand right but Scarface ducks down to avoid it.
Eluard lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eluard lands a nice shot that snaps Scarface's head back.
Scarface throws a series of punches but Eluard avoids them all with ease.
Eluard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eluard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Scarface slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Scarface misses its intended target.

Eluard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarface 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.
Eluard won't allow Scarface to get back to his feet.

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 Dexter Scarface.
I think Scarface 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Scarface!

Dexter Scarface decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
67%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Ritchey (ranked 1696 p4p, 59 weight class) and Igor Knyaz (ranked 3169 p4p, 117 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?



199 cm
26
280 lbs
7 - 0 - 0
190 cm
26
300 lbs
5 - 3 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, William Ritchey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Knyaz!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritchey throws a jab when Knyaz was well out of range.
Ritchey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ritchey throws a lazy uppercut
and Ritchey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knyaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ritchey swings widly with a right hand
and Knyaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ritchey throws a sloppy body shot
and Knyaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knyaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Ritchey circles away.
Ritchey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knyaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ritchey scrambles back to his feet.
A shot to the body from Ritchey misses
and Knyaz counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Ritchey misses
and Knyaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ritchey misses with a takedown attempt
and Knyaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ritchey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Knyaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ritchey swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knyaz tries to clinch but Ritchey is having none of it.
Ritchey throws a big counter combination but Knyaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Knyaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ritchey, pushing him back against the cage.
Ritchey goes for a takedown attempt but Knyaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ritchey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knyaz circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Ritchey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knyaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ritchey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ritchey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ritchey throws a combination that misses
and Knyaz counters with a straight right hand.
Ritchey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knyaz sprawls well. Knyaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ritchey gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knyaz! But no joy.
Knyaz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ritchey had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ritchey keeps the fight on the outside.

Ritchey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ritchey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knyaz sees it coming and defends easily.

Ritchey is looking for a kimura but Knyaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ritchey to get the leverage.

Ritchey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knyaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ritchey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritchey prevents Knyaz from standing back up.
Ritchey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Ritchey is looking for a kimura but Knyaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ritchey to get the leverage.

Knyaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Ritchey.

Ritchey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Ritchey is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ritchey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knyaz is just riding it out for now. Ritchey eventually gives up the hold.

Ritchey is working for a submission of some sort.

Ritchey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knyaz has managed to free his arm - good work.

Ritchey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knyaz is just riding it out for now. Ritchey eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Knyaz wants to get back to his feet.

Ritchey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knyaz has managed to free his arm - good work.

Knyaz kicks Ritchey off and gets back to his feet.
Knyaz tries to clinch but Ritchey is having none of it.
Ritchey just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Knyaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ritchey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Knyaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ritchey scores with a sloppy right hand. Knyaz should have avoided that one.

It looks like Igor Knyaz has been cut.
The fighters circling - Ritchey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 William Ritchey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igor Knyaz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Ritchey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knyaz lands a jab to the nose.

Ritchey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Ritchey seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Knyaz is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). William Ritchey!
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G S C G energy
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hype
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pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Pearson (ranked 1168 p4p, 56 weight class) and Eksem Von Ketler (ranked 508 p4p, 28 weight class). Von Ketler is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bonecracker- Shocore. Eksem Von Ketler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



174 cm
23
138 lbs
9 - 3 - 0
166 cm
26
139 lbs
12 - 3 - 0
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine
Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank


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Conviction


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eksem Von Ketler!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Von Ketler throws a combination that misses
and Pearson counters with a left to the body.
Pearson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Ketler doesn't seem bothered though.
Pearson throws a leg kick which misses Von Ketler's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Ketler tries to avoid it.

Von Ketler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pearson tries to kick Von Ketler off but Von Ketler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Von Ketler connects with a nice short shot to Pearson's temple.
Von Ketler trying to control from half guard but Pearson is working away.
Von Ketler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Ketler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Pearson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson misses with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Von Ketler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Ketler.
Pearson misses with a low kick.
Von Ketler shoots in but no luck this time.
Pearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnny Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Von Ketler.
Pearson wants to clinch.
Pearson lands a head shot.
Pearson slips a jab from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler missing with a left hand there. Pearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Ketler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice straight punches there by Pearson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pearson.
Von Ketler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Von Ketler checks the leg kick nicely there.

Pearson rushes Von Ketler and presses him up against the cage.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Ketler controls his hands.
Pearson pushes Von Ketler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson lands a right hand.
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Von Ketler throws an elbow but misses.
Von Ketler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnny Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.

Von Ketler wants the takedown. Pearson is fighting it off but Von Ketler persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pearson's guard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Von Ketler decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pearson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Von Ketler avoids the body shot from Pearson.

Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pearson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Von Ketler on the ground.
Von Ketler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler looking to sit in guard and control but Pearson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Von Ketler trying to strike off his back.
Pearson stopping the sweep attempt from Von Ketler.
Pearson is fighting to break Von Ketler's control of his arms but Von Ketler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Von Ketler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Von Ketler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pearson is aware though and is defending well.

Von Ketler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pearson is looking to stand up but Von Ketler won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pearson gets to his feet. Von Ketler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Von Ketler scores with a three punch combo!
Pearson moves in looking to clinch but Von Ketler pushes him off.
Von Ketler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pearson defends it well.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pearson but Pearson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Von Ketler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Von Ketler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Von Ketler.

Pearson takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Pearson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Pearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Pearson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pearson is looking to clinch but Von Ketler is avoiding it.
Pearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Von Ketler keeps the fight on the outside.
Von Ketler blocks a leg kick.
Von Ketler throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Von Ketler misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Pearson misses the target.
Pearson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A shot to the liver by Pearson. Beautiful body shot.
Von Ketler throws a looping overhand right but Pearson ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Von Ketler.

Pearson has closed the distance and engaged Von Ketler in a clinch.
Von Ketler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pearson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Ketler backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Pearson on the inside.
Pearson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Ketler controls his hands.
Von Ketler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pearson.
Von Ketler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pearson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnny Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Von Ketler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Ketler takes an elbow to the temple.

Von Ketler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson is looking to wear down Von Ketler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Von Ketler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pearson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Ketler. Von Ketler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Ketler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pearson is looking to clinch.
Von Ketler shoots in for a double leg but Pearson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Von Ketler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pearson defends it nicely.
Johnny Pearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Pearson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler connects with a looping right hand.
Pearson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Ketler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Ketler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Von Ketler.
Pearson tries to counter by clinching up but Von Ketler breaks away and moves out of range.
Pearson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands an overhand right.
Pearson slips under a jab.

Von Ketler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pearson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Von Ketler trying to control the position but Pearson is working away.
Pearson wants to get back to his feet.

Von Ketler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pearson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pearson is trying to buck Von Ketler off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Von Ketler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Pearson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Von Ketler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Ketler avoids the body shot from Pearson.

Pearson gets caught napping as Von Ketler dives in and scores a takedown. Pearson manages to retain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Von Ketler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Von Ketler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pearson, up you get!
Von Ketler goes for a double leg but Pearson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pearson continues to drive forward.
Pearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Ketler can do to turn this around?
Von Ketler loads up on a big right hand but Pearson slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler darts in looking for a takedown but Pearson gets double underhooks and turns Von Ketler into the cage.
Von Ketler throws a hook but Pearson blocks it.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pearson tries to move into range but Von Ketler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson stuffs the takedown.
Von Ketler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pearson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Ketler. That did some damage!
Von Ketler tries for a takedown but Pearson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pearson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pearson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ketler.
Pearson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws a nice looking combination but Pearson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Von Ketler swats away the attempt to clinch by Pearson.
Von Ketler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pearson defends well and Von Ketler ends up having to push Pearson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Von Ketler keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Pearson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.


Pearson misses with a hook
and Von Ketler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pearson thuds his shin into the meat of Von Ketler's side.
Von Ketler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pearson.
Von Ketler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Von Ketler misses with a takedown attempt - Pearson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pearson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnny Pearson is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Ketler scores with a hook.
Pearson lands a jab.
Pearson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Ketler.
A leg kick checked by Von Ketler.
Nice sprawl there from Pearson as Von Ketler shoots in.
Pearson connects with a single shot there.
Pearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pearson clinches up with Von Ketler and pushes him back against the cage.
Von Ketler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pearson gets through Von Ketler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Ketler blocks an elbow strike.
Pearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Johnny Pearson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Von Ketler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pearson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnny Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eksem Von Ketler.
Pearson works on Von Ketler's body with a couple of short punches.

Von Ketler works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Pearson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Ketler is trying to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling him.
Pearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Pearson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearson misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pearson lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pearson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pearson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Ketler.
Pearson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Ketler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pearson.
Pearson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Eksem Von Ketler has been cut.
Pearson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pearson works on Von Ketler's body with a couple of short punches.
Pearson works on Von Ketler's body with a couple of short punches.
Pearson has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ketler.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
Von Ketler wants to break free but Pearson has control.

Von Ketler jumps guard and drags Pearson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Pearson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pearson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Von Ketler on the side of the head.
Von Ketler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Von Ketler there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pearson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pearson is looking to clinch but Von Ketler is avoiding it.
Nice body kick from Pearson.
Pearson thumps Von Ketler with a low kick.
Von Ketler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pearson.
Pearson thows a body kick. Von Ketler tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pearson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pearson wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pearson. Von Ketler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Ketler throws out a loose jab but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.

Von Ketler tries to keep at a distance but Pearson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Von Ketler is trying to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pearson obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson gets underhooks to prevent Von Ketler's takedown attempt.
Von Ketler blocks the elbow strike.
Eksem Von Ketler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pearson throws an elbow but it misses.
Pearson tries a body shot but Von Ketler blocks it.
Von Ketler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pearson.
Pearson is pressed up against the cage. Von Ketler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pearson down to the mat. Pearson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fighters circling - Pearson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnny Pearson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Pearson throws a shot to the body.
Pearson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Von Ketler counters with a takedown into side control.
Pearson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Von Ketler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Pearson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pearson, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Pearson!

In defeat, Eksem Von Ketler stepped up to the mic, saying 'Didn't hurt'.
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