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UFC-Fright Night 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crixis Deathstroke (ranked 20989 p4p, 785 weight class) and Alexander Hyperion (ranked 7667 p4p, 682 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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199 lbs
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189 lbs
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Crixis Deathstroke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Hyperion!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deathstroke has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hyperion misses with a kick to the body
and Deathstroke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Deathstroke won't allow Hyperion to sweep him here.
Hyperion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deathstroke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deathstroke stopping the sweep attempt from Hyperion.
Hyperion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deathstroke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Deathstroke trying to control but Hyperion is working from the bottom.
Hyperion is controlling Deathstroke's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyperion is trying to control the position but Deathstroke postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathstroke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Deathstroke controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathstroke trying to control but Hyperion is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Deathstroke moves forwards but Hyperion connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Deathstroke throws a body shot but no joy.
Hyperion throws an overhand right that lands on Deathstroke's shoulder, as Deathstroke tries to avoid the shot.
Deathstroke shoots in but no luck this time.
Hyperion throws a series of punches but Deathstroke moves out of range.
Deathstroke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hyperion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hyperion tries to land a leg kick but Deathstroke saw it coming and moves away.
Hyperion misses with a hook. Deathstroke ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deathstroke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hyperion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deathstroke.
Hyperion keeping moving, preventing Deathstroke from controlling successfully.
Hyperion trying to control the position here.
Deathstroke lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hyperion controls Deathstroke momentarily but Deathstroke frees himself.
Deathstroke works over Hyperion with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathstroke is pushing down on Hyperion's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hyperion is fighting to maintain full guard but Deathstroke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Deathstroke is looking to advance position but Hyperion won't allow it.
Hyperion wants to get back to his feet.
Deathstroke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hyperion blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deathstroke.
Deathstroke trying to mount his opponent but Hyperion defends it.
Hyperion blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deathstroke.
Hyperion is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hyperion is not content to let Deathstroke control the position.
Deathstroke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Deathstroke works his foot free and advances to mount.
Deathstroke lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deathstroke punishing his opponent with strikes.
Deathstroke misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crixis Deathstroke dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Deathstroke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hyperion throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Hyperion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hyperion lands with a shot to the body.
Hyperion lands a head shot.
Deathstroke sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Deathstroke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alexander Hyperion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hyperion works Deathstroke's body with a nice hook.
Deathstroke misses with a body kick.
Crixis Deathstroke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hyperion throws a series of strikes that have Deathstroke backpedaling.
Deathstroke scores with a body shot.
Deathstroke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyperion misses with a hook. Deathstroke ducked under it nicely.
Deathstroke looking to score a takedown here. Hyperion is defending well but Deathstroke drives through and ends up in Hyperion's guard.
Hyperion is looking to stand back up but Deathstroke counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hyperion.
Deathstroke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathstroke thows a huge punch but Hyperion dodges it nicely.
Hyperion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deathstroke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hyperion is pressing down on Deathstroke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hyperion keeping moving, preventing Deathstroke from controlling successfully.
Deathstroke scoring with some ground and pound.
Deathstroke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Deathstroke 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.
Hyperion trying to keep a closed guard but Deathstroke is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyperion pulls Deathstroke in close to prevent any damage.
Hyperion has momentary wrist control but Deathstroke slips an elbow through the middle.
Deathstroke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hyperion is keeping the position for now.
Deathstroke passes Hyperion's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hyperion won't allow Deathstroke to pass to mount.
Crixis Deathstroke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyperion kicks Deathstroke off and gets back to his feet.
Deathstroke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hyperion lands with a nice body kick.
Deathstroke ducks under a wild hook from Hyperion.
Deathstroke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hyperion looks to throw a body kick
and Deathstroke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hyperion misses with a hook. Deathstroke ducked under it nicely.
Hyperion throws a body shot but no joy.
Deathstroke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Deathstroke works Hyperion's body with a nice hook.
Deathstroke moves away from the strike by Hyperion.
Deathstroke slips under a jab from Hyperion.
Deathstroke slips a jab and a cross from Hyperion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deathstroke clinches with his opponent.
Deathstroke breaks the clinch.
Hyperion lands a really nice looking cross but Deathstroke seems unphased.
Hyperion throws a push kick but Deathstroke slaps the foot to one side.
Deathstroke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hyperion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Deathstroke somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deathstroke throws a body punch but Hyperion moves out of range.
Deathstroke is looking to wear down Hyperion with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hyperion feints and then cracks Deathstroke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deathstroke down.
Alexander Hyperion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deathstroke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hyperion manages to avoid it.
Hyperion throws a body kick that misses.
Hyperion lands with an overhand left.
Deathstroke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deathstroke moves forwards but Hyperion connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alexander Hyperion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyperion lands a leg kick that knocks Deathstroke off balance momentarily.
Deathstroke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A low kick from Hyperion misses
and Deathstroke counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Deathstroke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hyperion with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hyperion kicks Deathstroke off and gets back to his feet.
Deathstroke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Hyperion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Deathstroke fails with the takedown.
Deathstroke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hyperion as he avoids it easily.
Deathstroke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hyperion scores with a shot to the body.
Deathstroke just misses with a punch to the body.
Hyperion throws a chopping leg kick but Deathstroke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Hyperion does it's job there.
Hyperion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Deathstroke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hyperion!
Deathstroke advances to mount.
Deathstroke goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hyperion is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyperion would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyperion won't allow Deathstroke to sweep him here.
Hyperion wants to control from the top but Deathstroke keeps moving.
Hyperion gets to his feet - Deathstroke follows without any prompting.
Hyperion throws a lazy right hand but Deathstroke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deathstroke scoring well with a low kick there.
Hyperion bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hyperion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deathstroke.
Deathstroke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hyperion fails to land with a series of punches.
Deathstroke feinted with a counter takedown.
Crixis Deathstroke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deathstroke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hyperion.
Deathstroke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hyperion.
The fighters circling - Hyperion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deathstroke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Deathstroke avoids a kick to the body.
Deathstroke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A punch combination from Deathstroke misses.
Deathstroke shoots in for a double leg but Hyperion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crixis Deathstroke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hyperion scores with a kick to the body.
Hyperion lands with a nice body kick.
Hyperion scores with a punch to the head.
Alexander Hyperion 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!
Deathstroke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hyperion can pounce on him.
Hyperion cracks Deathstroke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hyperion.
Hyperion misses with an uppercut. Deathstroke saw that one coming.
Hyperion avoids the body shot from Deathstroke.
Hyperion tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Deathstroke is able to avoid easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hyperion 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 Deathstroke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Deathstroke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hyperion misses the target.
Hyperion scores with a spinning back kick!
Hyperion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Deathstroke.
Hyperion moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hyperion lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hyperion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Deathstroke staying out of range there.
Hyperion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hyperion misses with the combination.
Deathstroke scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hyperion swats away the attempt to clinch by Deathstroke.
Hyperion fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Deathstroke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hyperion - the referee stops the clock and Deathstroke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hyperion. Deathstroke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyperion fakes the leg kick and cracks Deathstroke in the body.
Hyperion throws a series of punches but Deathstroke moves out of range.
Hyperion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hyperion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deathstroke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hyperion throws out the jab.
Hyperion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Deathstroke checks a leg kick.
Hyperion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hyperion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deathstroke.
Hyperion connects with a looping right hand.
Deathstroke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hyperion but Hyperion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A left lands for Hyperion.
Hyperion slaps away a takedown attempt from Deathstroke, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hyperion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Hyperion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hyperion 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Alexander Hyperion!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Alexander Hyperion!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Alexander Hyperion!
Alexander Hyperion wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Alexander Hyperion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Blowkarski (ranked 9420 p4p, 742 weight class) and Mukinio Tambua (ranked 6173 p4p, 615 weight class). The key to victory for Pete Blowkarski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Blowkarski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mukinio Tambua!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tambua closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tambua sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Blowkarski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tambua wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blowkarski, who protects the arm well.
Tambua working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tambua looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tambua is trying to get an arm triangle but Blowkarski is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blowkarski prevents Tambua from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tambua tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tambua is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blowkarski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tambua wants to control but Blowkarski is keeping him busy.
Tambua thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Tambua crashes against the mat.
Tambua tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tambua thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tambua is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blowkarski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tambua has hold of Blowkarski's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Blowkarski tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tambua cranks the arm and Blowkarski screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Blowkarski, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mukinio Tambua!
An out of breath Mukinio Tambua thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Irwin (ranked 24496 p4p, 826 weight class) and Kris Kristoffersson (ranked 4611 p4p, 566 weight class). Kris Kristoffersson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kris Kristoffersson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kristoffersson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Irwin shoots for a takedown but Kristoffersson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kristoffersson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Irwin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kristoffersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irwin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kristoffersson but Kristoffersson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Irwin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Irwin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kristoffersson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Irwin, pushing him back against the cage.
Kristoffersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Irwin.
Irwin lands a hook that snaps the head of Kristoffersson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kristoffersson.
Kristoffersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kristoffersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin wants to take the fight to the mat but Kristoffersson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irwin stalling in the clinch but Kristoffersson improves position.
Kristoffersson stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kristoffersson.
Irwin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kristoffersson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kristoffersson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristoffersson moves in looking to clinch but Irwin pushes him off.
Irwin tries to keep at a distance but Kristoffersson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Irwin goes for a takedown attempt but Kristoffersson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Irwin throws out a leg kick but Kristoffersson moves out of range and Irwin only half commits.
Irwin keeps the fight on the outside.
Kris Kristoffersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kristoffersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Irwin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kristoffersson tries to clinch up.
Kristoffersson tries to clinch but Irwin is having none of it.
Irwin wants to land a leg kick but Kristoffersson is out of range.
Irwin gets tackled into the cage by Kristoffersson. Kristoffersson maintains the clinch.
Irwin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kristoffersson stalling against the cage.
Kristoffersson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kristoffersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Irwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristoffersson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Kristoffersson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Irwin is trying to break the clinch but Kristoffersson is controlling him.
Irwin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Kristoffersson.
Irwin tries to pull guard but Kristoffersson won't allow it.
Irwin blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kristoffersson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Irwin's brow.
Kristoffersson working aggressively here.
Irwin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kristoffersson lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irwin throws a head punch that misses.
Irwin is trying to pull guard but Kristoffersson has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Kristoffersson.
Kristoffersson tries to work over Irwin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kristoffersson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irwin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Irwin breaks from the clinch.
Irwin lands with a good body shot.
Kristoffersson has closed the distance and engaged Irwin in a clinch.
Irwin blocking some punches.
Kristoffersson throws a head punch that misses.
Irwin pulls Kristoffersson into guard.
Kristoffersson throws a strike but Irwin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Irwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kristoffersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irwin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kristoffersson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Irwin working some strikes from top position.
Irwin drops back looking for a leg! Kristoffersson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kristoffersson manages to kick Irwin off! Irwin jumps back into Kristoffersson's guard.
Irwin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kristoffersson keeping moving, preventing Irwin from controlling successfully.
Irwin working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Kristoffersson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kristoffersson checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Kristoffersson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Irwin lands a slapping body shot.
Kristoffersson connects with a looping right hand.
Irwin throws a big shot that misses.
Kristoffersson moves out of range of the strikes.
Kristoffersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kristoffersson! But no joy.
Irwin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Irwin misses the jab.
Kristoffersson wants to clinch.
Kristoffersson rushes Irwin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristoffersson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kristoffersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Irwin.
Kristoffersson being controlled against the cage.
Kristoffersson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irwin keeps the fight on the outside.
Chris Irwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Irwin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kristoffersson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kristoffersson closes the distance and clinches.
Kristoffersson lands a shoulder strike.
Kristoffersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Irwin.
Kristoffersson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irwin.
Irwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kristoffersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kristoffersson controlling the action here for a moment.
Kris Kristoffersson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kristoffersson prevents Irwin from breaking the clinch.
Kristoffersson is looking to control Irwin's arms but Irwin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kristoffersson has his back to the cage.
Kristoffersson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristoffersson is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kristoffersson.
Kristoffersson is trying to maintain a safe position but Irwin gets an underhook and turns Kristoffersson into the cage.
Irwin is trying to stall.
Irwin blocks an uppercut.
Kristoffersson lands a hook that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Irwin blocking some punches.
Kristoffersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kristoffersson has a couple of punches blocked by Irwin.
Kristoffersson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irwin wants to get back to striking at distance but Kristoffersson won't allow it.
Kristoffersson has a couple of punches blocked by Irwin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kristoffersson throws a head punch that misses.
Kristoffersson stops a takedown attempt from Irwin.
Irwin manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristoffersson tries to close the distance and clinch but Irwin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Irwin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kristoffersson has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kristoffersson as Irwin tries to tie him up.
Irwin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kristoffersson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Irwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irwin slows down the pace here.
Kristoffersson lands a hook that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Kristoffersson slowing the pace effectively.
Irwin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kristoffersson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kristoffersson.
Kristoffersson lands with a light punch inside.
Kristoffersson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Irwin taking a breather.
Kristoffersson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Irwin stalling against the cage.
Kristoffersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristoffersson lands a hook that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Kristoffersson misses with the head strike.
Kristoffersson lands a hook that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Irwin tries to pull guard but Kristoffersson holds him up against the cage and eventually Irwin drops back down to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kristoffersson gets through Irwin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Irwin is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irwin.
Oh Irwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kristoffersson lands an elbow inside that Irwin shrugs off.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kristoffersson.
Kristoffersson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kristoffersson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Irwin with a big uppercut! Irwin tries to clinch up but Kristoffersson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Irwin to the mat! Irwin covers up and Kristoffersson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kris Kristoffersson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Caholic (ranked 18583 p4p, 763 weight class) and Marshall Law (ranked 5237 p4p, 546 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Al Caholic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Law!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caholic fails with the takedown
and Caholic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Al Caholic has been cut.
Law lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Law tries to sprawl but Caholic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Law pushes Caholic off but Caholic dives into side control.
Law has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Caholic working the strikes but Law uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Law is defending against the submission attempts here by Caholic.
Law is controlling Caholic's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Caholic is trying to work for a kimura but Law is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caholic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Law doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Caholic.
Caholic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Law is trying to stand up here but Caholic is controlling him well.
Caholic is looking to take a break and control but Law is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Caholic lands a nice short elbow.
Caholic seems to be looking for submissions.
Law is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Caholic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Caholic wants to free his trapped foot but Law is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law is trying to get back to full guard.
Caholic is pressing down on Law's thigh, looking to free his foot. Law is holding on for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Law tries to land a leg kick but Caholic saw it coming and moves away.
Law displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Caholic.
Law gets a clinch.
Caholic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caholic manages to pull guard.
Law stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Law moves into the clinch.
Law has a couple of punches blocked by Caholic.
Law with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caholic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Caholic is rocked!
Al Caholic's cut is getting worse.
Caholic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Caholic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Law swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Law fails to land.
Caholic seems to have got his legs back now.
Caholic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Law is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Caholic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Law scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Law dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Al Caholic'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.
Law fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Caholic, pushing him back against the cage.
Caholic blocks an uppercut.
Caholic tries to pull guard but Law won't allow it.
Law misses with a hook from the clinch.
Law tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Law misses with some punches.
Law misses with some punches.
Caholic tries to pull guard but Law holds him up against the cage and eventually Caholic drops back down to his feet.
Law unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Caholic! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Law is unloading with more strikes now! Caholic drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshall Law!
Marshall Law seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Al Caholic stepped up to the mic, saying 'Suck It'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chevy Ford (ranked 16586 p4p, 783 weight class) and Rayko Oswald (ranked 2047 p4p, 238 weight class). Chevy Ford could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rayko Oswald's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chevy Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rayko Oswald!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Oswald.
Ford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oswald fails to land with a series of punches.
Ford connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Rayko Oswald has been cut.
Ford closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ford.
A right hand to the body from Ford.
Oswald looks winded!
Ford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short uppercut from Ford.
Ford presses Oswald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oswald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford lands a right hand.
Ford lands with a left to the head.
Oswald is rocked!
Ford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oswald is still on wobbly legs! Can Ford finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Ford as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ford.
Ford unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Oswald! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ford is unloading with more strikes now! Oswald drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chevy Ford!
After the big win, Chevy Ford made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sun-Tzu and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmond Honda (ranked 3434 p4p, 373 weight class) and Frankie Ngannou (ranked 5307 p4p, 548 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Honda might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to E. Honda Stage Theme Extended. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edmond Honda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda scores with the left hand. Ngannou knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Honda. That's going to slow Ngannou down.
A jab from Honda misses.
Ngannou takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Honda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngannou regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Honda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ngannou is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Honda lands a couple of elbows.
Honda with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ngannou working for a triangle but Honda defends it easily.
Honda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ngannou working for a triangle but Honda defends it easily.
We've been hearing that Honda has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Honda working some strikes from top position.
Honda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ngannou on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Honda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Honda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Honda stands up over Ngannou, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Honda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honda cracks Ngannou with a solid left hand.
Ngannou is rocked!
Honda postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ngannou covers up, he's hurt! Honda keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Honda and the ref steps in to end the fight! Honda can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
After the fight, Edmond Honda was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Israel Hand (ranked 1613 p4p, 234 weight class) and Sumbu Kalambayo (ranked 4649 p4p, 572 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Israel Hand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sumbu Kalambayo!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hand fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kalambayo, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kalambayo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kalambayo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hand's brow.
Hand swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalambayo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hand.
Hand lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kalambayo misses with an elbow strike.
Kalambayo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kalambayo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hand.
Hand lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hand tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kalambayo avoids it.
We've been hearing reports that Hand has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kalambayo throws a head punch that misses.
Hand misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hand lands a hook that snaps the head of Kalambayo backwards.
Kalambayo misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Hand.
Kalambayo throws a head punch that misses.
Kalambayo leaning against his opponent.
Kalambayo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kalambayo looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hand lands with a light punch inside.
Hand is leaning against Kalambayo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hand is working Kalambayo over against the cage.
Kalambayo prevents a body shot from Hand.
A shot in the inside from Hand.
Hand presses Kalambayo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalambayo takes a shot to the head.
Hand blocks an uppercut.
Kalambayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hand blocks a body shot from Kalambayo.
Hand misses with a body punch.
Hand is leaning against Kalambayo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kalambayo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hand lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hand scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hand.
Hand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalambayo's elbow.
Hand working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalambayo.
Hand lands an uppercut.
Hand works on Kalambayo's body with a couple of short punches.
Hand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalambayo is defending well for now.
Kalambayo is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hand creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalambayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hand lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hand pushes Kalambayo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Hand scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hand lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalambayo.
Kalambayo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hand tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hand throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalambayo.
Hand tries to throw a body punch but Kalambayo avoids it by throwing Hand back against the cage.
Hand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalambayo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hand pushes off an throws an elbow but Kalambayo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kalambayo misses with a punch on the inside.
Hand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hand lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hand.
Kalambayo takes a shot to the head.
Hand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kalambayo blocking some punches.
Kalambayo misses with a punch to the body.
Kalambayo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hand struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalambayo controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hand.
Kalambayo trying to control the position but instead, Hand has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kalambayo into the cage.
Hand throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hand.
Hand misses with some punches.
Kalambayo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kalambayo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hand.
Hand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalambayo misses with some punches.
Kalambayo lands a body punch.
Hand throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalambayo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hand.
Kalambayo misses with a punch to the body.
Hand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hand blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hand lands a shoulder strike.
Hand throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kalambayos head.
Hand scores with a hook to the body.
Hand lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hand tries a knee to the head but Kalambayo blocks it.
Hand blocks an uppercut.
Hand missing with knees to the body.
Hand scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hand.
Hand throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalambayo.
Hand blocks an uppercut.
Kalambayo avoiding damage as Hand throws knees to the body.
Kalambayo misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hand.
Hand lands a shot to the body.
Kalambayo misses with a body punch.
Hand pushes Kalambayo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hand lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kalambayo or not.
Hand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hand lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Hand.
Hand misses with a punch on the inside.
Hand lands a knee to the head.
Hand digs a right hand underneath Kalambayo's ribcage. Kalambayo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kalambayo backwards.
Hand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Hand dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hand connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hand lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hand tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kalambayo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalambayo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hand fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kalambayo, pushing him back against the cage.
Hand tries a body shot but Kalambayo blocks it.
Kalambayo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hand lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hand lands with a short shot to the head.
Kalambayo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hand lands with a left to the head.
Israel Hand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hand tries to land a knee to the head but Kalambayo blocks with his arms.
Hand misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kalambayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hand fails to land.
Hand throws a head punch that misses.
Hand pushes Kalambayo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kalambayo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hand throws an elbow but misses.
Hand pushes off an throws an elbow but Kalambayo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hand blocking some punches.
Hand misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hand misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hand.
A short right from Hand.
Hand tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hand lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hand lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kalambayo backwards.
Hand blocking some punches.
Kalambayo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hand blocks it with crossed arms.
Hand working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hand tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalambayo's elbow.
Kalambayo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Hand.
Hand blocks an uppercut.
Hand softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kalambayo misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalambayo is trying to stall.
Kalambayo misses with the head strike.
Kalambayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Hand controls his hands.
A short left from Hand.
Hand pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hand scores with a shot to the side of Kalambayo's head.
Hand lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kalambayo or not.
Kalambayo misses with some punches.
Hand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalambayo can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Hand scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kalambayo is rocked!
Hand works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kalambayo is still on wobbly legs! Can Hand finish him?
Hand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hand lands a left hand.
Kalambayo dodges an elbow strike from Hand.
Kalambayo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hand gets through Kalambayo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hand misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kalambayo blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hand.
Hand lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kalambayo working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hand lands a shoulder strike.
Hand lands with a light punch inside.
Hand pushes Kalambayo against the cage. Hand is working some dirty boxing. Hand pushes off with a quick right hook! Kalambayo goes down! Kalambayo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hand moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Israel Hand!
A relieved looking Israel Hand thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Cortez (ranked 2148 p4p, 315 weight class) and Goran Kraljic (ranked 6596 p4p, 705 weight class). Rafael Cortez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Goran Kraljic!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraljic slips a straight right by Cortez.
Cortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kraljic.
Kraljic wants to counter with a clinch but Cortez pushes him away.
Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
Kraljic moves out of range of the strikes.
Kraljic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cortez counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Goran Kraljic has been cut.
Kraljic throws a jab when Cortez was well out of range.
Kraljic throws an off balance right hand
and Cortez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kraljic is rocked!
Cortez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kraljic's head.
Kraljic is still on wobbly legs! Can Cortez finish him?
Kraljic misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez weaves into range and cracks Kraljic right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Kraljic goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Cortez is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rafael Cortez!
Rafael Cortez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Azumah Nelson (ranked 2381 p4p, 234 weight class) and Kane Stanfield (ranked 3273 p4p, 305 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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148 lbs
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23
158 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Azumah Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kane Stanfield!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nelson throws a big shot that misses.
Stanfield flicks out a counter leg kick but Nelson steps away.
Stanfield misses with a straight right.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Stanfield avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stanfield misses with a body shot.
Nelson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
Nelson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nelson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nelson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stanfield looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stanfield manages to avoid it.
Nelson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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!
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stanfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield lands a head shot.
We've been informed that Stanfield has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stanfield clinches up against the cage.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Stanfield checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sloppy strikes from Nelson. Those never looked like landing.
Nelson scores with a jab.
Stanfield takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanfield.
Stanfield tries to stall but Nelson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stanfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Nelson manages to break the clinch.
Stanfield tries to score with a low kick but Nelson moves his leg out of the way.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses.
Stanfield connects with a crisp jab.
Nelson throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson throws a low kick, looking for Stanfield's leg but Stanfield calmly moves out of range.
Nelson misses with a looping left.
Stanfield takes one on the button.
Nelson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanfield.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nelson tests Stanfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nelson blocks the body kick.
Stanfield ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Nelson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stanfield's head backwards.
Stanfield throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson staying out of range there.
Stanfield throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Nelson misses its target.
Stanfield blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Stanfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nelson walks into a straight right hand from Stanfield.
Stanfield takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nelson connects with a body shot.
Stanfield 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.
Stanfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab lands there for Nelson.
Good exchange - Nelson coming out on top.
Nelson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good work by Nelson as he checks the leg kick.
Nelson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Stanfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stanfield dodges the punch combination from Nelson.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stanfield throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nelson.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Stanfield shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson slips a straight right by Stanfield.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanfield throws a combination. Nelson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stanfield feints and then cracks Nelson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nelson down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson drops his hands momentarily and Stanfield takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Azumah Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nelson.
Stanfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Nelson.
Stanfield misses with a looping left.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Nelson. That snapped Stanfield's head back.
Nelson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stanfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stanfield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nelson throws a body kick that misses.
Nelson tries to bum rush Stanfield with a series of wild strikes but Stanfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanfield fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nelson checks it well.
Stanfield slips under a jab from Nelson.
Stanfield connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Nelson. Beautiful body shot.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanfield moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azumah Nelson dominated that round.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nelson takes a swing at Stanfield's ribcage but misses.
Stanfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stanfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stanfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanfield can do to turn this around?
Nelson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stanfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nelson keeps the fight on the outside.
Stanfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Stanfield throws a leg kick but Nelson checks it.
A jab lands there for Nelson.
Stanfield works the jab nicely.
Stanfield moves out of range of the body kick from Nelson.
Stanfield misses with a hook.
A cross from Nelson lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Stanfield.
Stanfield tries to land a leg kick but Nelson saw it coming and moves away.
Stanfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stanfield finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson checks the leg kick.
Nelson lands with a hook. Stanfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stanfield lands with a shot to the body.
Stanfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Nelson.
Stanfield misses with an uppercut.
Stanfield misses with a straight left.
Stanfield walks into a stiff left hand from Nelson.
Stanfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nelson.
Nelson keeps Stanfield at a distance using the push kick.
Stanfield throws a wild body kick that Nelson sees coming a mile off.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nelson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Stanfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson.
Nelson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Stanfield counter with a right hand.
Stanfield delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stanfield is looking to slow Nelson down with leg kicks.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Stanfield avoids them all with ease.
Stanfield loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Stanfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Stanfield moves out of range.
Nelson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stanfield momentarily.
A head kick misses from Stanfield.
Stanfield misses with a looping right.
Nelson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanfield.
Nelson throws a body kick that misses.
Nelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stanfield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stanfield wants to land a leg kick but Nelson is out of range.
Nelson moves out of range as Stanfield strikes.
Nice body punch from Nelson.
Stanfield ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Stanfield slips a jab and a cross from Nelson.
Stanfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nelson throws a push kick but Stanfield slaps the foot to one side.
Stanfield drops his hands momentarily and Nelson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stanfield throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nelson scores with a jab to the head.
Stanfield moves out of range of the body kick from Nelson.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Stanfield.
Stanfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nelson's hands.
Stanfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nelson throws a solid leg kick but Stanfield takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nelson.
Nelson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stanfield takes one on the button.
Stanfield with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stanfield.
Nelson clobbers Stanfield with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Stanfield swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
Stanfield misses with a body kick.
A big right from Stanfield misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Stanfield.
Nelson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stanfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Nice uppercut there from Nelson.
Nelson throws a nice looking combination but Stanfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stanfield scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nelson throws a push kick but Stanfield slaps the foot to one side.
Good work by Nelson as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Nelson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stanfield throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.
Nelson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stanfield.
Nelson stalks Stanfield and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stanfield's face. Stanfield staggers backwards, shaken.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Stanfield.
Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stanfield circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson thuds his shin into the meat of Stanfield's side.
Stanfield misses with an uppercut.
Stanfield throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nelson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nelson connects with the punch.
Stanfield throws out a loose jab but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Azumah Nelson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stanfield misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Nelson misses the jab.
Nelson throws a looping overhand right but Stanfield ducks down to avoid it.
Stanfield appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nelson throws out a loose jab but Stanfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stanfield cracks the inside of Nelson's front leg.
Stanfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stanfield blocks a leg kick.
Nelson lunges at Stanfield with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stanfield's hand.
Nelson connects with a single shot there.
Nelson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stanfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Stanfield sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stanfield throws a big counter head kick but Nelson avoids it with no problem.
Nelson throws a front kick that sends Stanfield stumbling back into the cage.
Nelson looks for the body kick but Stanfield saw that one coming.
Stanfield replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nelson blocks it well.
Stanfield has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nelson.
Nelson misses with an uppercut. Stanfield saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Stanfield blocks the leg kick.
Stanfield throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Stanfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanfield throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a three punch combo!
Stanfield throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
Azumah Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Stanfield blocks a jab.
Stanfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nelson.
Stanfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Stanfield.
Nelson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Nelson.
Nelson lands a head shot.
Stanfield takes the fight into the clinch.
Stanfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nelsons head.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stanfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson lands a shot to the body.
Stanfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield prevents Nelson from breaking the clinch.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Azumah Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stanfield is trying to stall.
Stanfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Stanfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
Nelson prevents a body shot from Stanfield.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanfield.
Stanfield cracks Nelson with a nice body shot.
Stanfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Stanfield.
Stanfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stanfield misses with some punches.
Stanfield is pushing Nelson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nelson.
Stanfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stanfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stanfield content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stanfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stanfield tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nelson lands a right hand.
Stanfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stanfield fails to land.
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
Kane Stanfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stanfield tries to clinch up.
Stanfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stanfield misses with a body kick.
Stanfield throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Stanfield takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kane Stanfield.
I think Nelson 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Azumah Nelson!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Azumah Nelson!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Azumah Nelson!
Azumah Nelson wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derp Wyatt (ranked 644 p4p, 67 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 704 p4p, 77 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wyatt might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tones on Tail - Go!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
280 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
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244 lbs
28 - 15 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derp Wyatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones slips a straight right by Wyatt.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Wyatt moves out of range easily.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wyatt throws out the jab.
Jones throws out a counter right but Wyatt avoids it with no problem.
Wyatt lands a jab to the head.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wyatt.
Wyatt misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones slips a jab from Wyatt.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wyatt.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Derp Wyatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Derp Wyatt has been cut.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Wyatt misses with a leg kick.
Wyatt looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wyatt jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Sloppy strikes from Wyatt. Those never looked like landing.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Wyatt finds it's target.
Wyatt throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones's coach down at IC&E Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jones's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wyatt lands a nice shot to the body.
Wyatt throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wyatt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Wyatt.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones throws a head kick but Wyatt moves out of range.
Wyatt sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wyatt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wyatt blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wyatt misses with a wild body shot.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones connects with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wyatt.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Wyatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Wyatt slips under a jab.
Jones moves away from the strike by Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Nice shot lands for Wyatt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wyatt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wyatt tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wyatt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones throws a hook but Wyatt avoids it easily.
Wyatt throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Wyatt needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Wyatt with an uppercut!
Wyatt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Wyatt had a free shot at his head there.
Jones drops Wyatt with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Wyatt! Jones dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Jones!
Jack Jones looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Bugger all this, I'm off for a pint. I retire!'.
Derp Wyatt was interviewed post fight and said 'am sorry yall!!!'.
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