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DUEL#112 Fagaro vs Sigit PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Slater (ranked 2266 p4p, 218 weight class) and Wang Qiang (ranked 2501 p4p, 238 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 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
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Wang Qiang!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qiang cracks Slater with a right hand to the side of the head.
Slater just misses with a punch to the body.
Qiang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slater is looking to land body kicks.
Qiang misses with a straight left.
Slater is looking to counter punch.
Slater slips a straight right by Qiang.
Slater scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Wang Qiang has been cut.
Wang Qiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qiang misses with a wild combination.
Jab from Qiang.
Qiang throws a right hand that misses
and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Qiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slater tried to counter with a leg kick but Qiang avoided it.
Slater takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slater, as that shot connected.
Qiang misses with a looping left.
A big right from Qiang misses.
Slater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Slater looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Qiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Qiang missing with a left hand there. Slater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slater misses with a jab, cross combination.
Qiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Qiang throws a hook to the side of Slater's head but Slater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Qiang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slater under the eye.
Qiang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slater throws a sloppy body shot
and Qiang counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater catches Qiang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Qiang misses the target.
Slater was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Qiang throws a hook but Slater blocks it.
Slater tried to counter with a leg kick but Qiang avoided it.
Slater slips a straight right by Qiang.
Qiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slater.
Qiang throws a lazy uppercut
and Slater counters with a nice uppercut.
Slater misses with a combination
and Qiang counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Qiang.
Qiang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Qiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slater sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slater swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slater takes a swing at Qiang's ribcage but misses.
Qiang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qiang looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range.
Qiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slater.
Slater fires out a quick counter leg kick but Qiang just manages to avoid it.
Qiang connects with a right hand. Slater shakes it off.
Qiang looks to throw the jab but Slater is out of range.
Qiang swings widly with a right hand
and Slater counters with a left to the body.
Slater displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Slater drops Qiang with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Qiang looks back up at him and smiles so Slater waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Qiang is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qiang misses with an uppercut
and Slater counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Qiang is still on wobbly legs! Can Slater finish him?
Slater lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Qiang circles away quickly and effectively.
Qiang seems to have recovered his senses.
Qiang throws a sloppy body shot
and Slater counters by clinching up.
Slater swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Qiang.
Qiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Slater uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Qiang.
Slater blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Qiang.
Qiang lands with a short shot to the head.
Slater pushes Qiang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slater manages to break the clinch.
Qiang misses with a looping left.
Qiang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slater throws a big shot that misses.
Qiang misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Slater misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qiang misses with a looping right.
Slater throwing a counter right hand but Qiang manages to avoid it.
Qiang misses with a straight left.
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.
Good exchange - Qiang coming out on top.
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters circling - Qiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slater looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Qiang misses with an uppercut. Slater saw that one coming.
Qiang throws a lazy right hand but Slater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slater moves out of range of the strikes.
As Qiang looks to move away, Slater throws a big counter combo but Qiang just gets out of the way.
Slater moves out of range as Qiang strikes.
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.
Qiang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Slater moves away from the strike by Qiang.
Slater takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice jab there from Slater.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Slater tries to counter by clinching up but Qiang breaks away and moves out of range.
Qiang with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Qiang.
Qiang misses with an uppercut
letting Slater counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater defending well as Qiang loads up on a big left hand.
Slater on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Qiang slips a jab from Slater.
Qiang works Slater's body with a nice hook.
Slater misses with a leg kick.
Qiang throws a counter combo.
Slater moves out of range as Qiang strikes.
Qiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Slater.
Qiang misses with a combination
and Slater counters with a stiff right hand.
That has opened up Wang Qiang's cut even more.
Qiang misses with a hook.
Slater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater throws a lazy right hand but Qiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Qiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Qiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slater slips under a jab from Qiang.
Slater gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Qiang misses with a hook. Slater ducked under it nicely.
Slater swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Qiang throws the left hand but Slater avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slater is looking to counter punch.
Qiang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Qiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Qiang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Qiang throws a looping overhand right but Slater ducks down to avoid it.
Slater was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Qiang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qiang scores with a decent looking hook.
Qiang 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.
Slater misses with a lunging right hand
and Qiang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Qiang lands with a nice body punch.
Qiang misses with a hook.
Slater tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Qiang lands with an overhand left.
Qiang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slater lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slater takes one on the button.
Slater is rocked!
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!
Slater swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Qiang counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Slater is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Slater does no damage.
Slater throws a series of punches but Qiang avoids them all with ease.
Slater seems to have got his legs back now.
Slater moves out of range of the strikes.
Qiang throws a hook to the side of Slater's head but Slater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Qiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Qiang throws a hook but Slater blocks it.
Slater is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Slater misses with a body punch
and Qiang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Qiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Qiang lands a head shot.
Slater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qiang throws out the jab.
Qiang connects with a body shot.
Slater looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Slater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slater is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wang Qiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wang Qiang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Qiang misses with a looping left.
A jab from Qiang misses.
Slater connects with a leg kick. Qiang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Slater does it's job there.
Qiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Qiang ducks under a wild hook from Slater.
It seemed like Qiang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slater slips a jab from Qiang.
Qiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Qiang misses.
Qiang throws a nice looking combination but Slater bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slater keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qiang.
Slater lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater throws a head kick that misses.
Qiang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Qiang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Qiang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slater.
Slater is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qiang.
Slater walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slater fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Qiang is out of range.
Slater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Qiang manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Qiang! But no joy.
Slater ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wang Qiang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Qiang throws a jab when Slater was well out of range.
Slater swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qiang throws a right hand that Slater ducks under and follows up with a left that Slater also avoids with ease.
Slater is looking to counter punch.
Qiang misses with a hook. Slater ducked under it nicely.
Slater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qiang.
Slater closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Slater throws a jab when Qiang was well out of range.
Qiang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slater slips under a jab from Qiang.
Qiang throws the left hand but Slater avoids the punch easily.
Qiang looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range.
Slater throws a jab when Qiang was well out of range.
Slater dodges the punch combination from Qiang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qiang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slater.
Qiang throws a looping overhand right but Slater ducks down to avoid it.
Qiang misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Qiang misses its intended target.
Slater misses with a hook. Qiang ducked under it nicely.
Slater slips a straight right by Qiang.
Slater went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Qiang scores with a jab. Slater acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good shot there by Slater.
Slater throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slater takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slater misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater misses with a jab, cross combination.
Qiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slater.
Qiang scores with a jab.
Qiang scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qiang misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Qiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Qiang catches Slater with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slater cracks Qiang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Qiang misses with a left hand
and Slater connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Slater is predictable there
and Qiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wang Qiang.
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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wang Qiang!
Our winner, Wang Qiang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 1675 p4p, 227 weight class) and Geese Fury (ranked 1259 p4p, 169 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Therion - Sitra Ahra. 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.
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215 lbs
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224 lbs
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World class MT
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
23 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Geese Fury!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Fury.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
Fury tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Fury back against the cage.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Fury lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fury goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is pushing Fury up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fury tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fury blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fury throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fury misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Fury misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fury throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fury throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fury rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fury goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fury creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've been informed that Fury 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.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Fury missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fury falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Geese Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Fury both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fury blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Fury tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Fury dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Fury misses with a straight right.
Fury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fury lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Fury bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Fury ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Fury misses its intended target.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fury fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Fury takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fury throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fury scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fury throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Fury counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Fury throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Fury counters with a left to the body.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Fury misses.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fury moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Fury throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Fury has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fury doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fury is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Fury pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Fury controls his hands.
Fury misses with some punches.
Fury pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fury has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fury gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geese Fury dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Smith'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.
Fury has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fury.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Fury misses with a punch to the body.
Fury takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fury looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Geese Fury seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fury connects with a looping right hand.
Smith is rocked!
Fury closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Smith! Fury dives in looking to finish! Smith is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Geese Fury!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Midget (ranked 2723 p4p, 253 weight class) and Derek Pappalardo (ranked 3273 p4p, 308 weight class). Justin Midget has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Midget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Derek Pappalardo!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pappalardo drops Midget with a nice combination! Pappalardo dives into Midget's guard, looking to finish!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pappalardo tries to free his leg and advance position but Midget is retaining full guard.
Midget is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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!
Midget is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pappalardo has his hands clasped together but Midget extends and breaks Pappalardo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Midget.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Midget!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ansgar Kundsen (ranked 1237 p4p, 126 weight class) and Idi oCrazy (ranked 1291 p4p, 131 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.
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166 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
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157 lbs
40 - 25 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ansgar Kundsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Idi oCrazy!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from oCrazy misses its intended target.
Kundsen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
oCrazy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
oCrazy tries to land a body kick
and Kundsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
oCrazy thuds his shin into the meat of Kundsen's side.
oCrazy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
oCrazy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab, jab by oCrazy - just one landing.
oCrazy lands a nice looking body shot.
oCrazy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kundsen lands with a slapping head kick.
oCrazy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kundsen.
oCrazy thows a leg kick but Kundsen checks it
and Kundsen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in oCrazy's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
oCrazy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
oCrazy pulls Kundsen in close to prevent any damage.
oCrazy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
oCrazy controlling the position.
Kundsen throws an elbow that misses. oCrazy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kundsen's guard. Nice move by oCrazy!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
oCrazy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kundsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
oCrazy is looking to control Kundsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can oCrazy avoid being mounted?
Kundsen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kundsen thows a huge punch but oCrazy dodges it nicely.
oCrazy keeping hold of Kundsen's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
oCrazy trying to control but Kundsen postures up.
Kundsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kundsen tries to pass to full mount but oCrazy defends it.
Kundsen is trying to work for a kimura but oCrazy is defending well.
Kundsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kundsen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed oCrazy's head.
oCrazy is looking to improve his position.
Kundsen wants to take a breather but oCrazy is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
oCrazy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for oCrazy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kundsen looking to sit in guard and control but oCrazy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
oCrazy wants to control from the top but Kundsen keeps moving.
oCrazy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
oCrazy connects with a couple of short punches.
oCrazy stopping the sweep attempt from Kundsen.
oCrazy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kundsen working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
oCrazy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
oCrazy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
oCrazy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kundsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kundsen pulls oCrazy in to control the position.
oCrazy wants to control from the top but Kundsen keeps moving.
oCrazy passes into half guard.
Kundsen won't allow oCrazy to pass to mount.
Kundsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kundsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 Ansgar Kundsen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
oCrazy throws a head kick that misses.
oCrazy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kundsen counters with a head kick.
oCrazy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kundsen has time to react.
Kundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by oCrazy.
Kundsen jabs oCrazy right on the nose. oCrazy blinks but takes it well.
Kundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by oCrazy.
A head kick by oCrazy misses
and Kundsen counters with a straight right hand.
Kundsen misses the shot to the body.
Idi oCrazy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kundsen tries to clinch but oCrazy moves out of range.
Kundsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kundsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by oCrazy.
oCrazy cracks Kundsen with a good jab.
oCrazy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
oCrazy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kundsen.
It looks like Ansgar Kundsen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kundsen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
oCrazy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kundsen is working away from the top position though.
oCrazy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
oCrazy is defending against the submission attempts here by Kundsen.
Kundsen prevents oCrazy from improving his position.
Kundsen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
oCrazy looking for submissions off his back.
oCrazy is trying to maintain the position but Kundsen is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kundsen throws a strike but oCrazy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kundsen lands a couple of digs.
Kundsen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kundsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but oCrazy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kundsen postures up.
oCrazy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kundsen throwing strikes from guard but oCrazy blocks nicely.
Kundsen is working oCrazy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen trying to control the position from guard on top but oCrazy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
oCrazy has Kundsen pulled in close to control his posture.
Kundsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
oCrazy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
oCrazy is trying to control the position but Kundsen postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kundsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kundsen throwing strikes from guard but oCrazy blocks nicely.
oCrazy controlling Kundsen's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kundsen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
oCrazy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kundsen.
Kundsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
oCrazy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kundsen.
oCrazy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kundsen.
Kundsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
oCrazy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kundsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
oCrazy working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ansgar Kundsen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ansgar Kundsen'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
oCrazy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kundsen has time to react.
Kundsen avoids the body shot from oCrazy.
Kundsen appears to be looking for a big counter.
oCrazy throws a series of punches but Kundsen moves out of range.
oCrazy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
oCrazy lands a right hook to the body.
oCrazy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kundsen rather than just go for the knockout.
oCrazy scores with a shot to the body.
Kundsen throws a head kick that misses.
oCrazy tries a head kick but it misses.
Kundsen with a nice cross.
Kundsen avoids the body shot from oCrazy.
Kundsen blocks a low kick nicely.
oCrazy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kundsen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in oCrazy's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
oCrazy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
oCrazy keeping moving, preventing Kundsen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kundsen postures up in oCrazy's guard and throws a big left but oCrazy blocks it.
Kundsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kundsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. oCrazy is keeping the position for now.
Kundsen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! oCrazy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kundsen, into his guard.
oCrazy scoring with some ground and pound.
oCrazy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kundsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kundsen working for a triangle but oCrazy defends it easily.
Kundsen keeping moving, preventing oCrazy from controlling successfully.
Idi oCrazy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. oCrazy is aware though and is defending well.
Kundsen has momentary wrist control but oCrazy slips an elbow through the middle.
oCrazy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
oCrazy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kundsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
oCrazy wants to control from the top but Kundsen keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kundsen is looking for a triangle but oCrazy pushes his legs off easily.
Kundsen trying to control the position.
Ansgar Kundsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
oCrazy controlling from the top position.
oCrazy connects with a couple of short punches.
Kundsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
oCrazy wants to control from the top but Kundsen keeps moving.
oCrazy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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.
oCrazy wants to control from the top but Kundsen keeps moving.
oCrazy landing some decent shots from guard.
oCrazy is in close to Kundsen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
oCrazy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kundsen's head.
Kundsen is looking for a triangle but oCrazy pushes his legs off easily.
oCrazy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kundsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kundsen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! oCrazy escapes and throws Kundsen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kundsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on oCrazy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Idi oCrazy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kundsen 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Gonzalez (ranked 939 p4p, 131 weight class) and Johny Persecutioned (ranked 1099 p4p, 152 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
170 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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33
178 lbs
24 - 18 - 0 |
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Basic striking
KO power |
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edgar Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johny Persecutioned!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
We've been informed that Persecutioned 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.
Gonzalez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Persecutioned avoids it really well and circles away.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but Persecutioned moves out of range.
Gonzalez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Persecutioned circles away quickly and effectively.
Persecutioned is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch combination from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez lands a really nice looking cross but Persecutioned seems unphased.
Gonzalez fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned misses with a body shot.
Edgar Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but Persecutioned moved away.
Persecutioned bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gonzalez's head backwards.
Gonzalez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Persecutioned moves out of range.
As Gonzalez backs off Persecutioned throws a huge counter combo but Gonzalez manages to avoid it all.
Persecutioned takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez shoots in for a double leg but Persecutioned sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gonzalez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Persecutioned counters with a left and a right that stings Gonzalez.
Gonzalez clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez tries a body shot but Persecutioned blocks it.
Persecutioned tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Persecutioned pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Persecutioned closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Persecutioned lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gonzalez is working for takedown but Persecutioned is calmly controlling the position for now.
Persecutioned lands a knee to the head.
Persecutioned tries to land a knee to the head but Gonzalez blocks with his arms.
A short left from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
A short uppercut from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands an uppercut.
Gonzalez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Persecutioned kicks off Gonzalez and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez doesn't manage to clinch there - Persecutioned circles away.
Persecutioned clinches up with Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage.
Persecutioned working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Persecutioned pushes Gonzalez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Persecutioned lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gonzalez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Persecutioned lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gonzalez tries to stall but Persecutioned uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Persecutioned lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Gonzalez is rocked!
A short right from Persecutioned on the inside.
Oh Gonzalez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzalez tries a body shot but Persecutioned blocks it.
Gonzalez seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonzalez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Persecutioned's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez jumps guard but Persecutioned turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Persecutioned.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the head.
Persecutioned connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gonzalez's face.
Gonzalez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Persecutioned is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Persecutioned.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Persecutioned scores with a nice short uppercut.
Persecutioned breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez drives through and clinches with Persecutioned against the cage.
Persecutioned lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Persecutioned takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gonzalez fails to pull guard.
Persecutioned's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Persecutioned drives through and clinches with Gonzalez against the cage.
Persecutioned presses Gonzalez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Persecutioned lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Persecutioned lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Persecutioned dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Persecutioned swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Persecutioned lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gonzalez dives in for a single leg takedown but Persecutioned sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Edgar Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Persecutioned is pressed up against the cage. Gonzalez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Persecutioned down to the mat. Persecutioned avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Persecutioned closes the distance and pushes Gonzalez back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Persecutioned lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gonzalez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Persecutioned to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Persecutioned lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persecutioned gets through Gonzalez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Persecutioned lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Persecutioned lands with a short shot to the head.
Gonzalez tries for a takedown but Persecutioned manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Persecutioned.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez working hard to break the clinch.
Gonzalez jumps guard but Persecutioned turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gonzalez is struggling to control the position.
A hook to the body from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Persecutioned softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gonzalez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Persecutioned is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Persecutioned throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzalezs head.
Johny Persecutioned seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gonzalez is trying to break the clinch but Persecutioned has him pressed against the cage.
Persecutioned lands a hook that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Persecutioned lands a shoulder strike.
Persecutioned drops Gonzalez with a big knee straight up the middle! Gonzalez is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Persecutioned forces Gonzalez back against the cage and clinches.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch but Persecutioned keeps him there for the moment.
Persecutioned lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Persecutioned lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gonzalez looking for a takedown.
Persecutioned lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned lands an uppercut.
Persecutioned lands a nice elbow.
Persecutioned stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Persecutioned just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gonzalez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Persecutioned - that landed with a thud.
Gonzalez takes an elbow to the temple.
Persecutioned lands an uppercut.
Persecutioned lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gonzalez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Persecutioned just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Persecutioned creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Gonzalez drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johny Persecutioned!
Johny Persecutioned thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Halo (ranked 1068 p4p, 149 weight class) and Martinez Eluard (ranked 1481 p4p, 205 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martinez Eluard!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eluard takes a kick to the side of the head.
Eluard gets caught napping as Halo dives in and scores a takedown. Eluard manages to retain guard.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Halo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Halo prevents Eluard from getting back to his feet.
Halo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eluard has his hands on Halo's head, controlling the position.
Halo throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Eluard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Halo has Eluard in his guard.
Eluard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eluard looking to pass the guard.
Eluard trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Eluard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo wants to sweep here but Eluard controlling him for the moment.
Eluard trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Eluard looking to pass the guard.
Halo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Eluard manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo advances to half guard.
Halo stops Eluard from getting back to his feet.
Halo is working for an americana but Eluard has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Halo was thinking about the submission.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Halo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Halo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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?
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eluard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.
Eluard trying to control the position.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eluard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eluard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halo has managed to get both his arms back between Eluard's legs - danger averted.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Eluard is retaining full guard.
Halo postures up and lands a big shot to Eluard's brow.
Halo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Halo throws a big elbow that misses.
Halo is working Eluard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Halo trying to move into half guard but instead Eluard has managed to sweep!
Halo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eluard trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo keeping full guard, as Eluard tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Halo dominated that round.
That's time! Halo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Halo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eluard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Halo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Eluard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eluard.
Halo looks to score with a jab to the body but Eluard is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard works the jab nicely.
Eluard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Eluard.
Halo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Halo postures up.
Halo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Eluard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Eluard has escaped and now he's on top!
Halo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eluard's guard.
Eluard keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Eluard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halo advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo throws a strike aimed at the side of Eluard's head but Eluard avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Halo.
Halo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Eluard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Halo but great work by Eluard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eluard works to advance to full mount. Halo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eluard trying to control but Halo is having none of it.
Eluard is trying to control here but Halo has managed to regain half guard.
Halo tries to roll over but Eluard keeps him under control.
Eluard trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eluard trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eluard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Eluard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eluard is pushing down on Halo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Halo is fighting to maintain full guard but Eluard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eluard trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom.
Halo wants to improve his position but Eluard is controlling well.
Halo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Eluard from controlling successfully.
Eluard pushes down on Halo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martinez Eluard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Halo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Halo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Eluard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Halo is in Eluard's guard.
Eluard is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Eluard breaks the clinch.
Eluard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Halo eats them both and turns towards Eluard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Eluard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eluard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halo.
It seemed like Eluard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Halo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo shoots in for a takedown but Eluard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eluard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Halo with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Halo is defended easily by Eluard.
Arthur Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eluard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Eluard misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Eluard to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eluard sprawls well. Eluard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Halo gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Eluard misses.
Halo connects with the punch.
Eluard looks to throw the jab but Halo is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Halo throws a strike but Eluard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Eluard trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eluard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Eluard looking to sit in guard and control but Halo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Halo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Halo with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Halo is in close to Eluard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eluard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Eluard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Eluard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Eluard!
Eluard passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Halo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eluard wants to take Halo's back here but Halo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Halo is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martinez Eluard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eluard 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martinez Eluard!
During a confident post fight interview, Martinez Eluard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Arthur Halo spoke after the fight, saying 'No big deal. I'll go back to training now. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Hauser (ranked 630 p4p, 74 weight class) and Simon Vale (ranked 1351 p4p, 153 weight class). Vale has chosen Motorhead-Iron Fist as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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257 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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245 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conrad Hauser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Vale!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Hauser misses
and Vale counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vale trying to control the position from guard on top but Hauser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vale wants to pass the guard but Hauser is keeping the position.
Vale is still trying to improve position.
Hauser keeping moving, preventing Vale from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vale must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vale passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hauser wants to control but Vale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hauser is not content to let Vale control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale is controlling the pace.
Vale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hauser wants to improve his position but Vale is controlling well.
Hauser makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hauser.
Hauser keeping moving, preventing Vale from controlling successfully.
Vale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vale wants to control from the top but Hauser keeps moving.
That's two 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.
Hauser seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vale is looking to work some ground and pound but Hauser has wrist control.
Hauser is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vale lands a head shot.
Vale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hauser.
A swing and a miss from Hauser.
Vale shoots in and drives through. Hauser sprawls well.
Hauser is looking to counter punch.
Hauser throws a lazy right hand but Vale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hauser gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hauser throws a leg kick
and Vale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Conrad Hauser has been cut.
Vale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Conrad Hauser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Vale.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vale feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vale wants to control from the top but Hauser keeps moving.
Vale might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hauser haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hauser bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vale's guard.
Vale is looking to stand up but Hauser isn't so interested in that idea.
Hauser wanted to stand there but Vale had control of the position.
Hauser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hauser wants to get up but he can't break Vale's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vale has his feet on Hauser's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hauser cracks a nice hook into Vale's ribs.
Hauser stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hauser wants it to stay on the feet.
Hauser scores with a hook to the body. Vale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hauser lands a really nice looking cross but Vale seems unphased.
It looks like Simon Vale has been cut.
Hauser throws the left hand but Vale avoids the punch easily.
Vale avoids the body shot from Hauser.
Nice shot lands for Hauser.
Conrad Hauser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Hauser. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the body from Hauser misses
and Vale counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hauser punishes Vale's body with a nice straight punch.
Vale feints and as Hauser raises his hands in defense, Vale changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hauser wants to sweep here but Vale controlling him for the moment.
Hauser keeping moving, preventing Vale from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simon Vale will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hauser thows a leg kick but Vale checks it
and Vale counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hauser thinking.
Hauser fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Vale.
Vale punishes Hauser's body with a nice straight punch.
Vale scores with a kick to the body.
Vale dives in and grabs Hauser's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hauser pushes down on Vale's head and hops out.
Vale wants to clinch up but Hauser keeps it at a distance.
Vale fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hauser on the side of the head.
Hauser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Vale on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vale shoots in and drives through. Hauser sprawls well.
Vale drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hauser is holding Vale down, trying to stall.
Vale works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hauser taking a bit of punishment here - Vale scoring with strikes.
Vale cracks Hauser with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vale is looking to take a break and control but Hauser is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hauser's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hauser regains half guard.
Hauser keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hauser regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hauser wants to sweep but no luck.
Vale with a nice head shot there.
Vale postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hauser taking a bit of punishment here - Vale scoring with strikes.
Vale scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hauser tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hauser manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vale's best efforts.
Vale is looking to take a break and control but Hauser is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vale content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hauser slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hauser controlling Vale's posture.
Hauser keeping moving, preventing Vale from controlling successfully.
Hauser looking for subs off his back but Vale has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hauser wants to control but Vale is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vale lands a nice short elbow.
Vale wants to free his trapped foot but Hauser is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hauser looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Vale connects with a nice short shot to Hauser's temple.
Hauser gets full guard.
Vale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vale throwing strikes from guard but Hauser blocks nicely.
Vale postures up in Hauser's guard and throws a big left but Hauser blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Vale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Hauser takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hauser wants to land a leg kick but Vale is out of range.
Vale connects with a right hand. Hauser shakes it off.
Hauser scores with a one two! Vale had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hauser was well out of range. Poor timing from Vale.
Hauser tries to score with a low kick but Vale moves his leg out of the way.
Vale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hauser tries to avoid it but Vale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hauser to the ground. Hauser escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hauser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vale lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hauser throws an overhand right that lands on Vale's shoulder, as Vale tries to avoid the shot.
Vale ducks under a wild hook from Hauser.
Hauser is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Vale fails with a takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hauser.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hauser!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hauser fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vale on the side of the head.
Conrad Hauser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hauser misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Vale counter with a right hand.
Vale goes for a double leg but Hauser avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hauser continues to drive forward.
Conrad Hauser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Vale.
Hauser just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Vale on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hauser ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hauser jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vale misses with a looping left.
Hauser lands with a right hand.
Vale takes a swing at Hauser's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Hauser.
Vale is rocked!
Vale ducks into an uppercut from Hauser and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conrad Hauser!
A victorious Conrad Hauser thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Wrexham (ranked 411 p4p, 64 weight class) and Wiremu Huia (ranked 1163 p4p, 163 weight class). Huia has chosen Poi E - Patea Maori Club as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Wrexham !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wiremu Huia!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huia misses with a takedown attempt
and Wrexham counters with a nice body shot.
Huia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wrexham doesn't seem bothered though.
Wrexham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Huia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wrexham .
Wrexham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huia was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrexham .
Wrexham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wrexham circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wrexham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Huia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wrexham counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wrexham digs a good body shot into Huia's ribs.
Wrexham lands with an overhand left.
Huia shoots in looking for a takedown but Wrexham manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tyler Wrexham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiremu Huia.
Wrexham connects with the punch.
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!
Wrexham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Huia throws out the jab.
Huia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wrexham looks to score with a jab to the body but Huia is just out of range.
Huia feints and then cracks Wrexham 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wrexham down.
Wrexham takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wiremu Huia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huia lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrexham tries to bum rush Huia with a series of wild strikes but Huia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wrexham gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Huia doesn't manage to clinch there - Wrexham circles away.
Wrexham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huia moves to clinch but Wrexham breaks away
and Wrexham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Huia throws a front kick aimed at Wrexham 's knee but Wrexham avoids it well.
Huia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wrexham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Huia.
Wrexham rushes Huia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wrexham misses with a punch on the inside.
Huia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wrexham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wrexham tries to work over Huia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wrexham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Wrexham .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrexham .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham swings wildly with an uppercut but Huia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wrexham misses with a body punch.
Wrexham tries a body shot but Huia blocks it.
Huia takes a shot to the head.
Huia is looking to take this one to the mat.
Huia wants to stall.
Huia misses with a body punch.
Wrexham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wrexham working aggressively here.
Huia looking for a takedown.
Wrexham lands a nice shot to the body.
Huia looks winded!
Wrexham tries a body shot but Huia blocks it.
Wrexham working aggressively here.
Wrexham misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrexham .
Wrexham has a couple of punches blocked by Huia.
Wrexham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Wrexham .
Wrexham lands a hook that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
Wrexham misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wrexham .
Wrexham lands a body punch.
Wrexham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wrexham misses with some punches.
Wrexham working aggressively here.
Huia blocking some punches.
Wrexham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wrexham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huia's elbow.
Wrexham misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham scores with a shoulder strike.
Huia tries to stall but Wrexham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Huia takes a shot to the head.
Huia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wrexham swings away with an uppercut that 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!
Wrexham digs a right hand underneath Huia's ribcage. Huia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Huia prevents a body shot from Wrexham .
Wrexham tries a body shot but Huia blocks it.
A short right from Wrexham on the inside.
Huia blocks a body shot from Wrexham .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrexham .
Wrexham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Huia misses with some punches.
Huia misses with a punch to the body.
Wrexham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Wrexham .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wrexham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Wrexham dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Huia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wrexham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Huia throws a head kick that misses.
Wrexham works the jab nicely.
Wrexham lands a body shot.
Huia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Wrexham tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrexham misses with a wild body shot.
Wrexham rushes Huia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wrexham throws a punch but it's blocked by Huia.
Huia blocks an uppercut.
Wrexham misses with a body punch.
Wrexham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrexham lands a right hand.
Wrexham misses with a punch on the inside.
Wrexham lands a nice shot to the body.
Wrexham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wrexham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huia or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrexham throws a punch but it's blocked by Huia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huia blocks an uppercut.
Huia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wrexham lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wrexham .
Huia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wrexham swings wildly with an uppercut but Huia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrexham misses with a body punch.
Wrexham tries to work over Huia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wrexham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wrexham can't find room to land a body shot as Huia controls the action.
Huia blocks a body shot from Wrexham .
Huia wants to take the fight to the mat but Wrexham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Huia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wrexham prevents it.
Wrexham misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham prevents a body shot from Huia.
Wrexham swings wildly with an uppercut but Huia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrexham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wrexham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrexham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wrexham lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huia.
Wrexham cracks Huia with a nice body shot.
Huia is breathing heavily.
Wrexham misses with a body punch.
Huia stalling in the clinch but Wrexham improves position.
Huia blocking some punches.
Wrexham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
Huia unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrexham lands a right hand.
Wrexham misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham has a couple of punches blocked by Huia.
Wrexham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wrexham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
Huia is rocked!
Wrexham lands a big right hand that drops Huia! The killer instinct kicks in and Wrexham finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Wrexham !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Wrexham !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fredrik Stenberg (ranked 38 p4p, 6 weight class) and Hiroshimo Sakamoto (ranked 323 p4p, 36 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredrik Stenberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Stenberg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stenberg scores with a nice strike.
Stenberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakamoto.
Stenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stenberg under the eye.
Stenberg ducks right into an uppercut from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto 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.
Sakamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stenberg manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto scores with a hook.
Sakamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stenberg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakamoto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stenberg takes a step back to recover.
Stenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stenberg.
An attempted straight right counter from Stenberg misses the target.
We've been hearing reports that Stenberg has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stenberg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stenberg moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenberg misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto works the jab nicely.
Stenberg throws an overhand right that lands on Sakamoto's shoulder, as Sakamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Stenberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Stenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakamoto lands with an uppercut that bounces Stenberg off the cage and back into range.
Stenberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat.
Sakamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stenberg.
Stenberg connects with a single shot there.
Sakamoto feints and then cracks Stenberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stenberg down.
Sakamoto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stenberg's hands.
Sakamoto lands a nice hook to Stenberg's body. Stenberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenberg misses the shot to the body.
Stenberg takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stenberg looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto tries to get to full guard but Stenberg has control of the leg.
Sakamoto trying to get back to full guard but Stenberg takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Stenberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stenberg with good strikes from the mount here!
Stenberg raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sakamoto is in a horrible position here. Stenberg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stenberg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sakamoto working to try and regain half guard.
Stenberg looking to finish Sakamoto with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sakamoto!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg prevents Sakamoto from getting the reversal.
Stenberg is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sakamoto can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Stenberg working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakamoto is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stenberg lands with some strikes.
Stenberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sakamoto looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto wants to hold on but Stenberg pushes him away.
Stenberg scoring with strikes but Sakamoto is staying in there.
Sakamoto regains half guard.
Stenberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sakamoto defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but Sakamoto defending well.
Stenberg 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stenberg thows a huge punch but Sakamoto dodges it nicely.
Stenberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stenberg swinging wildly here.
Stenberg throws a right hand that Sakamoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakamoto also avoids with ease.
Stenberg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sakamoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stenberg scrambles back to his feet.
Sakamoto misses with a wild combination.
Sakamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Stenberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakamoto is just out of range.
Stenberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stenberg takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sakamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stenberg.
Stenberg throws a shot from downtown. Sakamoto moves away and avoids it.
Stenberg tries to keep at a distance but Sakamoto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sakamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stenberg backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenberg misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenberg lands a body shot.
Stenberg tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stenberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Sakamoto controls his hands.
Stenberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stenberg gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stenberg is nestled in close to Sakamoto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sakamoto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stenberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stenberg's back!
Sakamoto trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stenberg doesn't escape.
Sakamoto tries to keep control of the position but Stenberg is staying busy.
Fredrik Stenberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stenberg is really stuck here.
Sakamoto loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Stenberg hold on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakamoto is hanging on to Stenberg's back as he tries to escape.
Stenberg is trapped and Sakamoto is scoring with shots to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg rolls, trying to escape but Sakamoto keeps control of the position.
Sakamoto connects with a big shot to the side of Stenberg's head.
Sakamoto connects with a big shot to the side of Stenberg's head.
Stenberg is trying to break free.
Stenberg is working hard here to advance position.
Sakamoto loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Stenberg hold on?
Sakamoto keeps control of the position as Stenberg tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto is trying to stick to Stenberg's back but Stenberg is turning into Sakamoto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sakamoto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stenberg.
Sakamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stenberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stenberg works over Sakamoto with some ground and pound from guard.
Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakamoto is retaining full guard.
Stenberg preventing the sweep.
Stenberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto is trying to keep Stenberg in close.
Stenberg passes Sakamoto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stenberg throwing shots but Sakamoto is blocking nicely.
Stenberg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stenberg working Sakamoto over with strikes.
Sakamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stenberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stenberg landing punches.
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 Fredrik Stenberg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
That's time! Stenberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stenberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sakamoto misses with a hook. Stenberg ducked under it nicely.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakamoto connects with a single shot there.
Sakamoto thuds a left hand into Stenberg's body.
Stenberg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sakamoto feints and then cracks Stenberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stenberg down.
Sakamoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stenberg at a distance.
Sakamoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stenberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sakamoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sakamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Stenberg's shoulder, as Stenberg tries to avoid the shot.
Sakamoto throws out a loose jab but Stenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenberg.
Stenberg throws out a loose jab but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stenberg's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenberg avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Sakamoto misses.
Sakamoto clobbers Stenberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stenberg throws a chopping leg kick but Sakamoto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Sakamoto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Stenberg. That snapped Sakamoto's head back.
Stenberg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stenberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Sakamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakamoto misses with an uppercut. Stenberg saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sakamoto.
A cross from Sakamoto lands.
Sakamoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stenberg at a distance.
Stenberg scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stenberg's calf.
Sakamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakamoto.
Stenberg throws a big shot that misses.
Stenberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sakamoto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sakamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Sakamoto lands a body shot.
Sakamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Stenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stenberg cracks Sakamoto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stenberg missing with a left hand there. Sakamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakamoto blocks a jab.
Stenberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Sakamoto sprawls well. He's pushed Stenberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Stenberg off balance momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat.
Sakamoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sakamoto throws a wild body kick that Stenberg sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Stenberg misses the target.
Sakamoto tried to score with a low kick but Stenberg checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg takes one on the button.
Sakamoto scores with a hook.
Sakamoto moves away from the strike by Stenberg.
Sakamoto tries a quick counter leg kick but Stenberg is wise to it.
Stenberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stenberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Stenberg.
Sakamoto staying out of range there.
Sakamoto thuds his right hand into Stenberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick which misses Stenberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Stenberg tries to avoid it.
Stenberg misses with an uppercut. Sakamoto saw that one coming.
Stenberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sakamoto digs a good body shot into Stenberg's ribs.
Sakamoto throws a looping overhand right but Stenberg ducks down to avoid it.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakamoto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stenberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sakamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stenberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stenberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sakamoto working a defensive guard here.
Stenberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sakamoto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stenberg is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sakamoto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stenberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stenberg throws a hook but Sakamoto avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stenberg.
Sakamoto connects with a body shot that sends Stenberg's belly button to the back.
Sakamoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sakamoto cracks Stenberg with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sakamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stenberg is defended easily by Sakamoto.
Stenberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stenberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto slips a jab from Stenberg.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakamoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sakamoto scores with a jab to the body.
Sakamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sakamoto misses with a right hand
and Stenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stenberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
Sakamoto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stenberg to score with a decent uppercut.
Stenberg loads up on a big right hand but Sakamoto slips the punch.
Stenberg lands a right hook to the body.
Sakamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenberg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stenberg with a nice cross.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sakamoto sprawls well initially but Stenberg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stenberg is looking for a kimura but Sakamoto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stenberg to get the leverage.
Stenberg seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sakamoto is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakamoto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stenberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sakamoto's head.
Stenberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Sakamoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakamoto, not yet.
Stenberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stenberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stenberg manages to get himself to full guard.
Stenberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakamoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stenberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sakamoto has managed to get both his arms back between Stenberg's legs - danger averted.
Sakamoto passes into half guard.
Sakamoto is nestled in close to Stenberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stenberg actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg manages to get to full guard.
Stenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakamoto defends well.
Sakamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakamoto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Fredrik Stenberg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sakamoto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sakamoto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sakamoto moves out of range as Stenberg strikes.
The fighters circling - Stenberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stenberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Stenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stenberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sakamoto tries a quick counter leg kick but Stenberg is wise to it.
Nice body punch from Sakamoto.
Good leg kick by Sakamoto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sakamoto misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakamoto.
Stenberg fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sakamoto just manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto lands with a kick to the temple. Stenberg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sakamoto scores with a hook to the body. Stenberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stenberg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sakamoto in his tracks.
Sakamoto checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Stenberg.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sakamoto. Stenberg shrugs it off though.
Stenberg tries to land a leg kick but Sakamoto saw it coming and moves away.
Sakamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Stenberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakamoto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sakamoto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stenberg throws a looping overhand right but Sakamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Stenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stenberg misses with a wild body shot.
Sakamoto feints and then cracks Stenberg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stenberg down.
Stenberg throws a body punch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Stenberg throws a lazy right hand but Sakamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Stenberg off balance momentarily.
Sakamoto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stenberg checks it well.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg walks into a left hand.
Sakamoto lands with an uppercut that bounces Stenberg off the cage and back into range.
A leg kick checked by Stenberg.
Stenberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stenberg feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Stenberg trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sakamoto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Sakamoto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stenberg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sakamoto uses it to pass to side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Stenberg tries to bench press Sakamoto off him but Sakamoto keeps the position.
Stenberg takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sakamoto wants to control but Stenberg is keeping him busy.
Stenberg taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fredrik Stenberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto is looking to take a break and control but Stenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stenberg is looking to reverse the position.
Stenberg struggling a bit here.
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You can see the frustration on Stenberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stenberg is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sakamoto is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Stenberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg is looking to improve his position but Sakamoto isn't that keen on the idea.
Sakamoto unloads with some shots from mount but Stenberg bucks and avoids them well.
Stenberg tries to lock up and control but Sakamoto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stenberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sakamoto pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sakamoto is working for a guillotine from mount but Stenberg frees his head quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stenberg 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrik Stenberg!
Fredrik Stenberg retains his lightweight title!
Fredrik Stenberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto was interviewed post fight and said 'It had to be my goofy eyes!!'.
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FIGHT
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Fagaro (ranked 485 p4p, 50 weight class) and The Sigit (ranked 266 p4p, 33 weight class). Sigit is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gie. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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35
163 lbs
29 - 17 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Fagaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, The Sigit!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagaro lands with a nice body punch.
Sigit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fagaro's waist but Fagaro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sigit off to one side.
A quick step to the side and Fagaro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fagaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sigit manages to avoid it.
Sigit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fagaro misses with a double jab
and Sigit counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fagaro is looking for a triangle but Sigit pushes his legs off easily.
Sigit keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fagaro's head.
Fagaro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sigit passes into half guard.
Fagaro looking for submissions off his back.
Fagaro 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.
Fagaro is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigit working over Fagaro with some ground and pound. Fagaro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sigit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fagaro is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigit working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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. Sigit connects with a nice short shot to Fagaro's temple.
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. Sigit connects with a nice short shot to Fagaro's temple.
Fagaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sigit pulls his head out easily.
Sigit prevents Fagaro from standing back up.
Sigit is trying to work for a kimura but Fagaro is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fagaro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sigit lands a nice short elbow.
Sigit seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sigit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sigit working Fagaro over with strikes.
Sigit lands strikes from half guard.
Sigit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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!
Fagaro actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fagaro pushes Sigit off looking to stand but Sigit dives back in and keeps control.
Sigit wants to pass the guard but Fagaro is defending well.
Fagaro looking for submissions off his back.
Fagaro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sigit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sigit working over Fagaro with some ground and pound. Fagaro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sigit trying to control from Fagaro's half guard. Fagaro has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sigit stands up over Fagaro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sigit scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sigit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fagaro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sigit has managed to get both his arms back between Fagaro's legs - danger averted.
Sigit content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sigit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fagaro's head.
Fagaro wants to stand and escape but Sigit is having none of it.
Fagaro keeping moving, preventing Sigit from controlling successfully.
Fagaro keeping full guard, as Sigit tries to pass.
Sigit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sigit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fagaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sigit is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sigit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sigit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fagaro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Don Fagaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sigit.
Sigit closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fagaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigit with a poor takedown
and Fagaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fagaro tries to bum rush Sigit with a series of wild strikes but Sigit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sigit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fagaro as he jumps to the side.
Sigit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigit misses with a takedown attempt - Fagaro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fagaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sigit or perhaps it was just good defense by Fagaro, which made it look bad.
Fagaro slaps away a takedown attempt from Sigit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sigit gets a clinch.
Sigit prevents a body shot from Fagaro.
Sigit is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fagaro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sigit tries to clinch but Fagaro moves out of range.
Sigit shoots in for a double leg but Fagaro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fagaro stuffs the takedown attempt from Sigit. Sigit gets slowly back to his feet.
Fagaro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fagaro pushes Sigit up against the cage in a clinch.
Fagaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Sigit controls his hands.
Fagaro breaks the clinch.
Sigit fails to land the takedown.
Fagaro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigit throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fagaro was covering up waiting for the punch and Sigit finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fagaro keeping full guard, as Sigit tries to pass.
Fagaro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fagaro keeping moving, preventing Sigit from controlling successfully.
Fagaro wants to stand and escape but Sigit is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sigit is working Fagaro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fagaro is looking for a triangle but Sigit pushes his legs off easily.
Sigit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sigit postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fagaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sigit connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sigit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sigit works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Fagaro dominated that second round.
That's time! Fagaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sigit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fagaro.
Sigit closes the distance and pushes Fagaro back into the cage.
Good body shot from Fagaro.
Sigit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fagaro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fagaro tries to work over Sigit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fagaro gets underhooks to prevent Sigit's takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Fagaro.
Sigit can't get the takedown.
Don Fagaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sigit.
Fagaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Sigit controls his hands.
Fagaro gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagaro is working for a submission of some sort.
Fagaro wants to work for an arm triangle but Sigit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigit is looking for a sweep. Fagaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fagaro is working for a submission of some sort.
Fagaro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fagaro tries to stand and escape but Sigit is controlling the position.
Sigit actively working from the bottom here.
Sigit is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fagaro jumps into side control!
Sigit tries to bench press Fagaro off him but Fagaro keeps the position.
The Sigit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fagaro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sigit has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro decides to stand back up. Fagaro steps back and let's Sigit get back to his feet.
Sigit manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fagaro on his heels. He'll look to pass Fagaro's guard now, I'm sure.
Sigit scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fagaro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sigit defends well.
Fagaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fagaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sigit scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigit lands a couple of digs.
Fagaro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sigit has passed into half guard!
Sigit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fagaro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fagaro is trying to stand.
Sigit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sigit is working for a submission of some sort.
Fagaro is trying to stand up here but Sigit is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fagaro pushes Sigit off and gets back to his feet.
Sigit misses with a takedown
and Fagaro counters with a straight right hand.
Sigit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fagaro's waist but Fagaro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sigit off to one side.
Fagaro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fagaro has managed to clinch.
Sigit wants a takedown but no success here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fagaro can't find room to land a body shot as Sigit controls the action.
Sigit looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fagaro.
Fagaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Fagaro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fagaro 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Fagaro!
Don Fagaro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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FIGHT
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