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Torcida 9 - Silva Vs Stark PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Foot (ranked 6813 p4p, 212 weight class) and Benson Hassam (ranked 8579 p4p, 251 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Foot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Benson Hassam!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foot moves into range and clinches up with Hassam.
Foot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Foot lands a left hand.
Foot lands with a right to the head.
Foot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Foot lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Benson Hassam has been cut.
Hassam tries to break free but Foot pushes him back against the cage.
Hassam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foot feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hassam sprawling to the canvas! Hassam rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Foot finish him?!
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!
Foot gets a clinch.
Foot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Foot lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Foot.
Hassam looks winded!
Foot works on Hassam's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Foot.
A short right from Foot.
That has opened up Benson Hassam's cut even more.
Foot digs a right hand into Hassam's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hassam's gas tank.
Foot lands with a short shot to the head.
Foot lands with a short shot to the head.
Hassam is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foot lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hassam to his knees! Foot keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Foot!
Our winner, Chief Foot, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lester Limbaugh (ranked 6681 p4p, 432 weight class) and Simo Tuutu (ranked 7042 p4p, 438 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Limbaugh might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Little Fighter - White Lion. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lester Limbaugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Tuutu!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuutu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tuutu is looking to take a break and control but Limbaugh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tuutu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Tuutu crashes against the mat.
Tuutu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Limbaugh rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tuutu's guard! Nice work there by Limbaugh!
Limbaugh looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbaugh stands up over Tuutu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Limbaugh wants to control from the top but Tuutu keeps moving.
Tuutu looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Limbaugh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Limbaugh trying to control but Tuutu is working from the bottom.
Limbaugh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Limbaugh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tuutu is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Limbaugh cracks Tuutu with a big elbow.
Tuutu can't do much from the bottom here.
Limbaugh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tuutu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Tuutu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh scores with punches from side control.
Tuutu throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Limbaugh working away.
Tuutu is looking for a sweep.
Limbaugh working the ground and pound.
Limbaugh takes a little break here. Tuutu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tuutu is trying to control Limbaugh's posture but Limbaugh avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh lands an elbow.
Limbaugh controlling the position from side mount.
Limbaugh is working Tuutu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Limbaugh controlling from side mount.
Limbaugh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tuutu keeps working.
Limbaugh is putting a hurting on Tuutu here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuutu tries to bench press Limbaugh off him but Limbaugh keeps the position.
Limbaugh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tuutu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tuutu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on Limbaugh's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tuutu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Limbaugh swings around for an armbar but Tuutu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Limbaugh's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Limbaugh is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Limbaugh lands a couple of digs.
Limbaugh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Limbaugh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Limbaugh instigates a clinch.
Limbaugh cracks Tuutu with a nice body shot.
Limbaugh stalling against the cage.
Tuutu fails to pull guard.
Limbaugh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tuutu backwards.
Tuutu is trying to pull guard but Limbaugh has him pressed against the cage.
Limbaugh presses Tuutu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tuutu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lester Limbaugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Tuutu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Limbaugh.
Limbaugh gets control of Tuutu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Limbaugh will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Limbaugh looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuutu throws a strike but Limbaugh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lester Limbaugh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Limbaugh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Limbaugh wants to control from the top but Tuutu keeps moving.
Limbaugh stands up over Tuutu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Limbaugh with a nice head shot there.
Limbaugh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Limbaugh trying to control but Tuutu is working from the bottom.
Tuutu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tuutu is breathing heavily.
Tuutu keeping moving, preventing Limbaugh from controlling successfully.
Tuutu trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuutu keeping moving, preventing Limbaugh from controlling successfully.
Limbaugh works over Tuutu with some ground and pound from guard.
Limbaugh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Limbaugh lands a couple of digs.
Limbaugh chips away with some ground and pound.
Tuutu trying to keep a closed guard but Limbaugh is proving a slippery customer.
Limbaugh distracts Tuutu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Limbaugh postures up and lands a big shot to Tuutu's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuutu wants to improve his position but instead Limbaugh has moved into half guard.
Tuutu is trying to control but can't.
Tuutu is trying to control but Limbaugh manages to pass to mount!
Limbaugh landing shots from mount.
Limbaugh lands a nice shot to the head.
Limbaugh landing strikes, looking to finish!
Limbaugh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Limbaugh landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tuutu is rocked!
Limbaugh with a couple of short strikes.
Tuutu is still in real trouble! Can Limbaugh finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limbaugh looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Tuutu covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Limbaugh!
After winning the bout, Lester Limbaugh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Gibson (ranked 5558 p4p, 561 weight class) and Who Givesafuck (ranked 25627 p4p, 763 weight class). Who Givesafuck will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Who Givesafuck!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Givesafuck fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gibson avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Gibson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gibson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Givesafuck is out of range.
Givesafuck tries to clinch there but Gibson circles away.
Givesafuck throws the kick towards the body but Gibson avoids it.
Gibson looks to score with a jab to the body but Givesafuck is just out of range.
Gibson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Givesafuck stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Givesafuck throws a lazy head kick
and Gibson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Givesafuck.
Givesafuck gets a clinch.
Givesafuck is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gibson to keep the fight standing.
Givesafuck fails to pull the fight into his guard.
John Gibson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Who Givesafuck.
Givesafuck drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gibson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Givesafuck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Gibson misses the target.
Gibson clinches up with Givesafuck and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Gibson.
Gibson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Givesafuck backwards.
Gibson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Givesafuck takes a shot to the head.
Gibson digs a right hand underneath Givesafuck's ribcage. Givesafuck let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Givesafuck looks winded!
Gibson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Givesafuck is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Givesafuck.
Givesafuck is still on wobbly legs! Can Gibson finish him?
Gibson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gibson pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gibson wants to sweep here but Givesafuck controlling him for the moment.
Givesafuck is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gibson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Givesafuck is looking to defend but Gibson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Givesafuck! Gibson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Givesafuck taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Gibson!
During a confident post fight interview, John Gibson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deshawn Stevenson (ranked 7240 p4p, 646 weight class) and Omar McKenzie (ranked 9301 p4p, 710 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deshawn Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenzie instigates a clinch.
Stevenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevenson moves out of range as McKenzie throws a body kick.
McKenzie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stevenson.
Stevenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenzie is just out of range.
Stevenson closes the distance and clinches.
Stevenson jumps guard but McKenzie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McKenzie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stevenson just stands there and leans against the cage.
McKenzie is trying to pull guard but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
McKenzie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stevenson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Deshawn Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar McKenzie.
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt - McKenzie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKenzie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McKenzie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but McKenzie pushes him off.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but McKenzie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McKenzie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevenson is fending him off so far but McKenzie persists. Nope, Stevenson circles away and we're back to standing.
McKenzie shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. He's pushed McKenzie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stevenson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. McKenzie moves away and avoids it.
McKenzie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevenson.
McKenzie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McKenzie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevenson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McKenzie dives in and grabs Stevenson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stevenson pushes down on McKenzie's head and hops out.
McKenzie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevenson circles away.
McKenzie looks winded!
Stevenson wants to clinch.
McKenzie shoots in but no luck this time.
Stevenson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stevenson fails to land with a series of punches.
McKenzie wants to counter the offense by Stevenson and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevenson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McKenzie avoids a punch combination nicely.
McKenzie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKenzie appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from McKenzie.
Stevenson fails to land the takedown.
Stevenson closes this distance looking for a takedown but McKenzie circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McKenzie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKenzie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stevenson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McKenzie's hands.
Stevenson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McKenzie defends well and Stevenson ends up having to push McKenzie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McKenzie forces Stevenson back against the cage and clinches.
McKenzie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stevenson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McKenzie is defending well.
Stevenson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stevenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
Deshawn Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenzie digs a good body shot into Stevenson's ribs.
Stevenson stuffs the takedown.
Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
McKenzie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevenson defends it nicely.
As McKenzie looks to move away, Stevenson throws a big counter combo but McKenzie just gets out of the way.
McKenzie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McKenzie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevenson's waist but Stevenson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McKenzie off to one side.
Stevenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevenson drops down looking for a counter takedown but McKenzie sprawls and moves away.
Stevenson clinches up with McKenzie and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deshawn Stevenson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stevenson rushes McKenzie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McKenzie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson tries to bum rush McKenzie with a series of wild strikes but McKenzie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McKenzie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McKenzie lands a left hand.
McKenzie tries to pull guard but Stevenson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McKenzie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stevenson walks away with a smile on his face. McKenzie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Deshawn Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKenzie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevenson sprawls well. Stevenson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McKenzie gets slowly back to his feet.
Deshawn Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar McKenzie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenzie dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
McKenzie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKenzie unleashes a big counter combination but Stevenson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stevenson clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson drops down looking for an ankle pick but McKenzie pulls his leg out and moves away.
McKenzie shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense.
Stevenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McKenzie counters with a three punch combo that has Stevenson backing up. Stevenson nods at McKenzie to acknowledge the strikes.
Stevenson wants to clinch up but McKenzie keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson checks a low kick from McKenzie.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenzie is just out of range.
Stevenson tries to clinch up.
McKenzie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stevenson.
McKenzie avoids a kick to the body.
McKenzie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice side step and McKenzie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McKenzie tries a head kick but it misses.
McKenzie shoots in looking for a takedown. Stevenson tries to sprawl out of it but McKenzie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stevenson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McKenzie is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson lands with a cross.
Stevenson clobbers McKenzie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenzie takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses.
Stevenson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McKenzie swivels and escapes.
Stevenson punishes McKenzie's body with a nice straight punch.
Stevenson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McKenzie wants a takedown.
Stevenson looking for a takedown.
Stevenson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McKenzie to keep the fight standing.
McKenzie breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevenson wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McKenzie.
Stevenson tries to counter by clinching up but McKenzie breaks away and moves out of range.
McKenzie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McKenzie.
Stevenson clinches up against the cage.
Stevenson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stevenson drops down looking for an ankle pick but McKenzie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stevenson is looking to wear down McKenzie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stevenson moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to stall.
McKenzie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKenzie can do to turn this around?
McKenzie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stevenson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stevenson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McKenzie.
Stevenson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McKenzie dives in and grabs Stevenson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stevenson pushes down on McKenzie's head and hops out.
Stevenson is looking to counter the offense by McKenzie and move into the clinch.
Stevenson forces McKenzie back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenzie jumps guard but Stevenson stands there with McKenzie around his waist. McKenzie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stevenson.
Stevenson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stevenson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deshawn Stevenson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Stevenson as McKenzie shoots in.
It looked like Stevenson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McKenzie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stevenson instigates a clinch.
McKenzie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Deshawn Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar McKenzie.
McKenzie goes for a takedown attempt but Stevenson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stevenson cracks McKenzie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stevenson darts in looking for a takedown but McKenzie gets double underhooks and turns Stevenson into the cage.
Stevenson looks to land a combination but McKenzie avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but McKenzie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stevenson looks to clinch
and McKenzie counters with a three punch combo that has Stevenson backing up. Stevenson nods at McKenzie to acknowledge the strikes.
Stevenson shoots in but McKenzie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McKenzie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
McKenzie dives in and grabs Stevenson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stevenson pushes down on McKenzie's head and hops out.
Nice shot by Stevenson.
McKenzie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McKenzie shoots in but no luck this time.
Stevenson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McKenzie defends well and Stevenson ends up having to push McKenzie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McKenzie as he avoids it easily.
McKenzie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McKenzie shoots in looking for a takedown but Stevenson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McKenzie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McKenzie tries to move into range but Stevenson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown but McKenzie shows good takedown defense.
Stevenson blocks the body kick.
Stevenson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McKenzie dives in for a single leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevenson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McKenzie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stevenson, pushing him back against the cage.
McKenzie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stevenson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Deshawn Stevenson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stevenson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McKenzie has Stevenson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stevenson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stevenson tries for a takedown. No joy.
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!
McKenzie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stevenson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is pushing McKenzie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stevenson tries for a takedown. No joy.
McKenzie stalls.
McKenzie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson moves into the clinch.
McKenzie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKenzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
McKenzie dives in for a single leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stevenson moves into the clinch successfully.
Stevenson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McKenzie fails to pull guard.
Stevenson jumps into guard, dragging McKenzie to the mat.
Stevenson pushes McKenzie off and gets back to his feet.
Stevenson clinches up with McKenzie and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Omar McKenzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deshawn Stevenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stevenson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deshawn Stevenson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stevenson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deshawn Stevenson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Marquez (ranked 9285 p4p, 707 weight class) and Andy Wang (ranked 4958 p4p, 516 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Andy Wang was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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25
190 lbs
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198 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Wang!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wang throws a combination. Marquez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marquez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wang misses with a series of wild punches.
Wang misses with a few strikes there.
Wang misses with a wild combination.
Marquez closes the distance and clinches.
Marquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marquez jumps guard and drags Wang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wang is fighting to break Marquez's control of his arms but Marquez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wang being controlled here momentarily.
Wang tries to stand but Marquez is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marquez is controlling Wang's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marquez avoids the body shot from Wang.
Wang digs a good body shot into Marquez's ribs.
Marquez throws a body kick that misses.
Marquez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wang defends it nicely.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marquez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang lands a jab-cross combination.
Marquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Marquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wang throws a jab but it's blocked by Marquez.
Wang looks to land a left hand but Marquez moved out of range nicely.
Marquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang.
Wang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wang misses with a series of wild punches.
Marquez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wang looks to land a combination but Marquez avoids it well.
Wang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wang misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang looks to land a right hand but Marquez moved out of range.
Marquez is looking for a counter combo.
Wang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marquez fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang loads up on a big right hand but Marquez slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wang lands a jab to Marquez's midsection.
Wang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wang stuffs the takedown.
Wang misses with a wild body shot.
Wang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wang lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Wang misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Wang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wang missing with a left hand there. Marquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marquez drives through and clinches with Wang against the cage.
Marquez stalling the fight.
Marquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice cross by Wang.
Wang has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Wang lands with a shot to the body.
Wang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marquez throws a big counter combination but Wang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wang sprawls well. Wang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Marquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wang.
Marquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wang avoids it really well and circles away.
Andy Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wang throws a nice looking combination but Marquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Marquez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wang scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Wang.
Wang swings for the body but Marquez moves out of range.
Andy Wang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marquez momentarily.
Wang misses with a body shot.
Marquez feinted with a counter takedown.
Wang stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang misses the jab.
Wang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wang throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang throws an overhand right that lands on Marquez's shoulder, as Marquez tries to avoid the shot.
Wang clobbers Marquez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marquez shoots in looking for a takedown. Wang tries to sprawl out of it but Marquez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marquez drops his hands momentarily and Wang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marquez throws a leg kick but Wang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wang misses the jab.
Andy Wang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marquez closes the distance and clinches up with Wang, looking for a takedown. Marquez pushes Wang against the cage but Wang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wang misses with a hook. Marquez ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang lands with a nice body punch.
Wang lands a jab to Marquez's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marquez staying out of range there.
As Wang tries to get set, Marquez tries to push him back and clinch up but Wang manages to avoid the attempt.
Wang misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Wang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marquez doesn't seem phased though.
Marquez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marquez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marquez there as he acknowledges the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wang.
Marquez closes the distance and clinches up with Wang, looking for a takedown. Marquez pushes Wang against the cage but Wang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marquez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marquez manages to avoid it.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marquez manages to avoid it.
Marquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Wang coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wang throws a series of punches but Marquez avoids them all with ease.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but Wang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wang throws out the jab.
Marquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marquez keeps control of Wang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wang working hard to break the clinch.
Marquez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wang can't break the clinch.
Marquez trying to stall but Wang improves his position.
Marquez drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Wang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wang lands a glancing blow to the side of Marquez's head.
Wang lands a right hook to the body.
Good exchange - Wang coming out on top.
Wang misses with the combination.
Marquez dives in and grabs Wang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wang pushes down on Marquez's head and hops out.
Wang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marquez's head backwards.
Wang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Wang. Those never looked like landing.
Marquez feinted with a counter takedown.
Marquez tries to clinch up but Wang circles away and keeps his distance.
Wang misses the shot to the body.
Marquez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang stuns Marquez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jordan Marquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marquez walks into a straight right hand from Wang.
Wang throws out a powerful jab.
Marquez is rocked!
Marquez ducks right into an uppercut from Wang.
Oh Marquez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marquez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marquez doesn't seem bothered though.
Marquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wang.
Wang lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wang works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marquez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wang counters with a big right hand! Oh Marquez is in trouble here! Wang follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Wang!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Liebknecht (ranked 7190 p4p, 670 weight class) and Zachary Scedary (ranked 25649 p4p, 783 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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175 lbs
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176 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Liebknecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zachary Scedary!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scedary has closed the distance and engaged Liebknecht in a clinch.
Scedary tries to pull guard but Liebknecht forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Liebknecht lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scedary backwards.
Liebknecht pressing his opponent against the cage.
Liebknecht working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Liebknecht taking a breather.
Liebknecht stalling.
Liebknecht seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A right handed body shot lands from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht displaying some good clinch control by pressing Scedary up against the cage.
Scedary throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Liebknecht blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scedary has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Liebknecht uses from the top position.
Liebknecht tries to stand but Scedary is controlling from the bottom.
Scedary looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liebknecht got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scedary has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Liebknecht has managed to get both his arms back between Scedary's legs - danger averted.
Scedary has Liebknecht pulled in close to control his posture.
Scedary wants to stand but Liebknecht is controlling the position.
Liebknecht postures up.
Scedary is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Scedary looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Scedary wriggles free and stands up.
We've been told by Liebknecht's head coaches at Stratosphere that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Liebknecht scores with a leg kick.
Liebknecht connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scedary with a poor takedown
and Liebknecht counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Zachary Scedary has been cut.
Scedary misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Liebknecht there.
Liebknecht scores with a hook.
Scedary is rocked!
Liebknecht has closed the distance and engaged Scedary in a clinch.
Scedary is still on wobbly legs! Can Liebknecht finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Liebknecht.
Liebknecht creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Scedary's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Scedary drops to his knees and Liebknecht pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Liebknecht!
After winning the bout, Karl Liebknecht thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Van Der Woodsen (ranked 4212 p4p, 424 weight class) and Joe Baker (ranked 4152 p4p, 418 weight class). Joe Baker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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164 lbs
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166 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Van Der Woodsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Baker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker tries to clinch up but Van Der Woodsen circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Der Woodsen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Van Der Woodsen shoots in and gets a takedown into Baker's guard.
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.
Van Der Woodsen won't allow Baker to get back to his feet.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Van Der Woodsen from controlling successfully.
Van Der Woodsen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van Der Woodsen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Van Der Woodsen passes into half guard.
Baker wants to control but Van Der Woodsen is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker is looking to escape.
Van Der Woodsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baker is just riding it out for now. Van Der Woodsen eventually gives up the hold.
Baker is trying to maintain the position but Van Der Woodsen is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Woodsen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Baker could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Van Der Woodsen has cracked it and Baker is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Van Der Woodsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eric Van Der Woodsen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murilo SIlva (ranked 4898 p4p, 512 weight class) and Ned Stark (ranked 3847 p4p, 424 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ned Stark enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Murilo SIlva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ned Stark!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by SIlva or perhaps it was just good defense by Stark, which made it look bad.
Stark works over SIlva's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Murilo SIlva has been cut.
Stark jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by SIlva.
SIlva shoots in looking for a takedown. Stark tries to sprawl out of it but SIlva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stark misses with a double jab.
Stark leaves SIlva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo SIlva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stark looks to throw a body kick
and SIlva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
SIlva wants to take a breather but Stark is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark wants to get back to full guard.
Stark felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stark can do anything to dispel that myth.
SIlva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
SIlva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stark tries to roll over but SIlva keeps him under control.
SIlva is trying to work for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
Still in half guard, SIlva seems content to control.
SIlva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
SIlva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
SIlva moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sloppy strikes there by SIlva.
SIlva in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Stark tries to bench press SIlva off him but SIlva keeps the position.
SIlva fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from SIlva are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
SIlva happy to just control the position for now.
Stark can't do much from the bottom here.
SIlva takes a little break here. Stark wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SIlva working the head with strikes.
Stark regains half guard, as SIlva was trying to land strikes.
SIlva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
SIlva works his way into full mount!
SIlva scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
SIlva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
SIlva 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.
SIlva is landing with some decent strikes but Stark is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
SIlva tries to control but Stark wriggling away.
SIlva looking to isolate an arm here. Stark doesn't see it coming and as SIlva extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by SIlva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Murilo SIlva!
Murilo SIlva is the new middleweight champion!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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