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CEFC Fight Night 221 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars Kenardly (ranked 5775 p4p, 524 weight class) and Paul Poulter (ranked 9593 p4p, 663 weight class). Kenardly comes into the arena with Strokin blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
13 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Kenardly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
49 - 45 - 2, fighting out of London, Paul Poulter!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poulter takes one to the side of the head.
Kenardly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, jab by Kenardly - just one landing.
Kenardly lands with a straight right. Poulter didn't see that one coming.
Poulter walks into a left hand.
A big left from Poulter misses.
Kenardly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Stark Combat Center in the buildup to the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kenardly.
Poulter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kenardly doesn't seem bothered though.
Kenardly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kenardly with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenardly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Poulter walks into a stiff left hand from Kenardly.
Poulter throws a body kick that misses.
Kenardly throwing a counter right hand but Poulter manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kenardly, as that shot connected.
Poulter blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Kenardly as he connects with a hook.
Poulter misses the shot to the body.
Kenardly lands a really nice looking cross but Poulter seems unphased.
Kenardly avoids the head kick by Poulter.
Kenardly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kenardly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poulter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kenardly!
Kenardly lands a glancing blow to the side of Poulter's head.
Poulter is rocked!
A head kick by Kenardly - that's a beauty! Poulter is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Kenardly can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lars Kenardly!
A very excited looking Lars Kenardly made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Digby Smith (ranked 4584 p4p, 439 weight class) and Hades Hug (ranked 9594 p4p, 677 weight class). Hug has chosen Animal I Have Become as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Hades Hug has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Digby Smith's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Digby Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 41 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hades Hug!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith dodges the punch combination from Hug.
Hug stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Hug closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Hug throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hug shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Hug to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Hug throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hug throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hug avoids the head kick by Smith.
A punch lands to the side of Hug 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hug will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith catches Hug napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Hug to the canvas!
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hug swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hug works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hug works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hug wants to control but Smith passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hug wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith prevents Hug from standing back up.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hug defending well though.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hug blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Hug's hands, connecting with Hug's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hug blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hug does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hug avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith throwing shots but Hug is blocking nicely.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hug blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Hug blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hug's head.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Hug's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith working over Hug with some ground and pound. Hug looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith looks to land a strike but Hug avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hug's head.
Hug looks winded!
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Hug has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Digby Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hug is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hug stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Smith here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hug's head.
It looks like Hades Hug has been cut.
Hug misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Hug. Those never looked like landing.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hug misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a right hand that sends Hug tumbling to the canvas! Can Smith finish him? He dives into Hug's guard looking to do just that!
Hug is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hug is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Hug avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hug seems to have recovered his senses.
Hug avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith 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.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hug works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Hug blocks nicely.
Smith is standing up over Hug. Hug looks to escape but Smith dives into side control.
Smith slows the pace down.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Hug is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Smith wants to control but Hug is keeping him busy.
Digby Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Smith tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hug parries the strikes from Smith easily there. Smith is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hug to escape.
Hug takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hug wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Hug is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position but Hug is working away.
Hug can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith lands an elbow.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Smith trying to control the position but Hug is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hug dodges the ground and pound from Smith.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Hug takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hug is breathing heavily.
Smith lands a strong strike to the head of Hug. That's dazed him! Smith looking to finish here. Hug is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Smith lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Digby Smith!
Digby Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pikku Näkäräinen (ranked 3633 p4p, 404 weight class) and Sampson Shain (ranked 4170 p4p, 441 weight class). Sampson Shain will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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165 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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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
39 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pikku Näkäräinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sampson Shain!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shain lands a nice hook to Näkäräinen's body. Näkäräinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Shain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shain.
Näkäräinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shain thows a leg kick but Näkäräinen checks it
and Näkäräinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Näkäräinen is nestled in close to Shain, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shain is defending against the submission attempts here by Näkäräinen.
Shain trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shain is looking for a sweep. Näkäräinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Näkäräinen.
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!
Näkäräinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Näkäräinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Näkäräinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Näkäräinen with the ground and pound but Shain uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Näkäräinen 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.
Näkäräinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Näkäräinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Näkäräinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Näkäräinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Shain has wrist control.
Näkäräinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shain is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Näkäräinen is fighting to break Shain's control of his arms but Shain is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Näkäräinen postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Näkäräinen lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Näkäräinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Näkäräinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Näkäräinen throws an elbow that misses. Shain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Näkäräinen's guard. Nice move by Shain!
Näkäräinen keeping full guard, as Shain tries to pass.
Näkäräinen controlling Shain's posture.
Näkäräinen trying to keep a closed guard but Shain is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain 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.
Näkäräinen working a defensive guard here.
Näkäräinen looking for a guillotine here but Shain defends easily.
Näkäräinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four 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.
Näkäräinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shain defends it easily.
Shain stopping the sweep attempt from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Näkäräinen pushes a forearm under Shain's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Shain is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pikku Näkäräinen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pikku Näkäräinen thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Monteiro (ranked 2092 p4p, 227 weight class) and Charlie Glover (ranked 3378 p4p, 339 weight class). Tony Monteiro could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charlie Glover's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Monteiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Glover!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monteiro lands a high kick!
It looks like Charlie Glover has been cut.
Monteiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glover.
Monteiro moves out of range as Glover throws a body kick.
Monteiro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monteiro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Monteiro tries to keep at a distance but Glover has taken the fight into the clinch.
Glover blocking some punches.
Glover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glover lands a shot to the body.
Glover misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Glover.
Glover tries for a takedown but Monteiro manages to get underhooks.
Glover working aggressively here.
Monteiro tries to work over Glover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monteiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Monteiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Monteiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Glover uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Glover.
Monteiro throws a head punch that misses.
Monteiro misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteiro blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Glover.
Glover has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Monteiro clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Glover slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Monteiro is really stuck here.
Monteiro is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Glover looking for the choke but no joy.
Monteiro just trying to survive but Glover is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Glover is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Monteiro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Monteiro for a finish.
Good control from Glover.
Monteiro just looking to survive in the bad position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Monteiro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glover avoiding Monteiro 's attempts to control his hands.
Monteiro preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Glover.
Monteiro showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monteiro trying to get back to his feet but Glover is in full control for now.
Monteiro manages to stand up with Glover still on his back. Eventually Glover drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Monteiro. Beautiful body shot.
Glover moves out of range of the body kick from Monteiro.
Monteiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glover.
Glover looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tony Monteiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glover gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Glover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monteiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Glover tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Monteiro defends well and Glover ends up having to push Monteiro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Monteiro, right into the meat.
Monteiro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Glover wants to clinch up but Monteiro keeps it at a distance.
Glover tries to clinch but Monteiro is having none of it.
Tony Monteiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monteiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Glover.
Glover tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Monteiro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Glover tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Monteiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Glover clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Monteiro.
Glover looks winded!
Monteiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Monteiro.
Monteiro can't find room to land a body shot as Glover controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Monteiro.
Monteiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Monteiro lands a body shot.
Monteiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Monteiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Monteiro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Glover.
Monteiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Glover gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Monteiro points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Glover wakes up just in time to hear Monteiro thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Monteiro!
Tony Monteiro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Hood (ranked 1263 p4p, 138 weight class) and Adam Breneman (ranked 2340 p4p, 247 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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260 lbs
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276 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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Hood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 24 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Breneman!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breneman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hood.
A little feinted left hand from Hood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Breneman wants to clinch.
Hood avoids the head kick by Breneman.
Left hook, right uppercut from Breneman.
Breneman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Breneman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Breneman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Hood.
Breneman tries to clinch but Hood moves out of range.
Breneman shoots in looking for a takedown but Hood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Breneman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breneman looks to throw the jab but Hood is out of range.
Hood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Breneman throws a combination. Hood tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breneman moves into the clinch.
Breneman successfully pulls guard.
Breneman wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breneman has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hood has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hood tries to throw a body punch but Breneman avoids it by throwing Hood back against the cage.
Breneman is trying to trip Hood. He has hold of a leg but Hood is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Breneman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Breneman postures up in Hood's guard and throws a big left but Hood blocks it.
Breneman has gone for a leg lock! Hood slips out almost immediately though and dives into Breneman's guard.
Breneman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hood.
Hood being controlled here momentarily.
Breneman wants to sweep here but Hood controlling him for the moment.
Breneman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hood tries to free his leg and advance position but Breneman is retaining full guard.
Breneman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hood is working Breneman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Breneman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Breneman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hood is aware though and is defending well.
Breneman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hood makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hood is looking to work some ground and pound but Breneman has wrist control.
Hood lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Breneman wants to sweep here but Hood controlling him for the moment.
Hood makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hood won't allow Breneman to sweep him here.
Hood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hood is looking to work some ground and pound but Breneman has wrist control.
Hood lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Breneman working for a triangle but Hood defends it easily.
Hood with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breneman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hood works over Breneman with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hood is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breneman thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Breneman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hood forces his way into half guard.
Hood lands with a punch from half guard.
Breneman is pressing down on Hood's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Breneman tries to strike from the bottom.
Hood wants to pass the guard but Breneman is keeping the position.
Breneman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breneman is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hood trying to control the position from guard on top but Breneman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breneman working a defensive guard here.
Breneman wants to improve his position but instead Hood has moved into half guard.
Hood blocks the strikes from Breneman.
Nice strikes from Hood there.
Breneman is rocked!
Hood lands a big elbow - Breneman is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Hood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Hood!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stannis Baratheon (ranked 1014 p4p, 139 weight class) and Andriy Pavlyuchenko (ranked 1380 p4p, 193 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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223 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Stannis Baratheon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andriy Pavlyuchenko!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlyuchenko throws a body punch but Baratheon moves out of range.
Baratheon misses with a few strikes there.
Pavlyuchenko walks into a jab.
Pavlyuchenko misses with an uppercut. Baratheon saw that one coming.
Pavlyuchenko looks to throw the jab but Baratheon is out of range.
Baratheon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Andriy Pavlyuchenko has been cut.
Baratheon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pavlyuchenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baratheon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baratheon lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Pavlyuchenko.
Baratheon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pavlyuchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Baratheon.
Pavlyuchenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Baratheon lunges at Pavlyuchenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pavlyuchenko's hand.
Baratheon scores with a jab to the body.
Pavlyuchenko wants to land a leg kick but Baratheon is out of range.
It looked like Baratheon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Baratheon. Those never looked like landing.
Baratheon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Baratheon misses.
Pavlyuchenko is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pavlyuchenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pavlyuchenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Baratheon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pavlyuchenko.
Baratheon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pavlyuchenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Baratheon is just out of range.
Pavlyuchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baratheon.
Pavlyuchenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baratheon.
Baratheon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pavlyuchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pavlyuchenko! But no joy.
Baratheon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pavlyuchenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baratheon. That did some damage!
Baratheon throws a hook but Pavlyuchenko avoids it easily.
Baratheon looks to land a combination but Pavlyuchenko avoids it well.
Pavlyuchenko avoids the body shot from Baratheon.
Baratheon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Pavlyuchenko moves out of range.
Baratheon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pavlyuchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baratheon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon lands a glancing blow to the side of Pavlyuchenko's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pavlyuchenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pavlyuchenko tests Baratheon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baratheon misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Pavlyuchenko. Those never looked like landing.
Baratheon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Baratheon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pavlyuchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pavlyuchenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baratheon, pushing him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Pavlyuchenko 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.
Nice body punch from Pavlyuchenko.
Baratheon misses with a punch on the inside.
Baratheon struggles to land a body shot inside as Pavlyuchenko controls his hands.
Pavlyuchenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baratheon is breathing heavily.
Pavlyuchenko scores with a shot to the side of Baratheon's head.
A nice left hand lands by Pavlyuchenko.
Good body shot from Pavlyuchenko.
Still in the clinch, Pavlyuchenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Baratheon takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Pavlyuchenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pavlyuchenko lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Pavlyuchenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlyuchenko is working Baratheon over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Pavlyuchenko.
Pavlyuchenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pavlyuchenko lands a right hand.
Pavlyuchenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pavlyuchenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pavlyuchenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pavlyuchenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pavlyuchenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baratheon backwards.
Pavlyuchenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pavlyuchenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Pavlyuchenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baratheon or not.
Pavlyuchenko drops Baratheon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Baratheon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Baratheon is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavlyuchenko drops Baratheon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Baratheon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Baratheon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Pavlyuchenko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pavlyuchenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pavlyuchenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pavlyuchenko works on Baratheon's body with a couple of short punches.
Pavlyuchenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Pavlyuchenko.
Nice body punch from Pavlyuchenko.
Pavlyuchenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pavlyuchenko creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Baratheon with a big uppercut! Baratheon tries to clinch up but Pavlyuchenko pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Baratheon to the mat! Baratheon covers up and Pavlyuchenko unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andriy Pavlyuchenko!
Andriy Pavlyuchenko took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Riner Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Teninch Dickson (ranked 784 p4p, 38 weight class) and Billy Bolek (ranked 1439 p4p, 72 weight class). Bolek has chosen Iron Maiden - Run To The Hills as his entrance music. 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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134 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teninch Dickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Bolek!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickson clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolek.
Dickson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bolek trying to control the position but instead, Dickson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bolek into the cage.
Bolek misses with the head strike.
Bolek is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dickson is keeping busy.
Bolek misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolek avoids a wild elbow strike from Dickson.
Dickson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bolek working aggressively here.
Dickson gets through Bolek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Dickson.
Bolek content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bolek taking a breather.
Dickson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bolek.
Bolek struggles to land a body shot inside as Dickson controls his hands.
Dickson working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolek backwards.
Dickson lands an elbow just above Bolek 's eye.
It looks like Billy Bolek has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Dickson as the two fighters clinch.
Bolek is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dickson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolek throws a head punch that misses.
Bolek misses with a punch on the inside.
Dickson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boleks head.
Bolek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dickson blocks an uppercut.
Dickson gets through Bolek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dickson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dickson tries a body shot but Bolek blocks it.
Dickson stalling against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dickson.
Bolek is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dickson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolek controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boleks head.
Bolek is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dickson.
Bolek is still on wobbly legs! Can Dickson finish him?
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dickson is leaning against Bolek and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dickson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dickson lands an elbow inside.
Dickson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bolek is trying to stall.
Dickson lands a big right hand that drops Bolek! The killer instinct kicks in and Dickson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dickson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teninch Dickson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Pedro (ranked 139 p4p, 23 weight class) and James Steel (ranked 855 p4p, 115 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Pedro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Steel!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedro misses with a body kick.
Pedro darts in and clinches Steel up against the cage.
Pedro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steel.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Steel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steel goes for a takedown attempt but Pedro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
George Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Steel.
Pedro tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Pedro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pedro staying out of range there.
Steel tests Pedro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Pedro. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Pedro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pedro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steel blocks a body shot from Pedro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pedro is trying to trip Steel. He has hold of a leg but Steel is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pedro persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pedro preventing the sweep.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pedro manages to get himself to full guard.
Pedro wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel slips nicely into half guard.
Pedro wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Pedro works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro trying to control the position.
Pedro keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Pedro keeping full guard, as Steel tries to pass.
Pedro pulls Steel in close to his closed guard and prevents Steel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pedro wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steel preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pedro wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Pedro keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steel throws the left hand but Pedro avoids the punch easily.
Pedro slips under a jab.
Pedro throws a leg kick but Steel moved away.
Pedro throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Pedro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pedro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steel slips a jab from Pedro.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pedro is defended easily by Steel.
Pedro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pedro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pedro connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pedro scores with a jab to the body.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Pedro lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pedro dominated that round.
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.
Steel with a jab.
Pedro rushes Steel and presses him up against the cage.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steel.
Pedro scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pedro.
Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pedro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Steel tries to counter it with a takedown but Pedro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pedro forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.
Steel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steel digs a right hand into Pedro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pedro's gas tank.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Pedro avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Pedro has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pedro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pedro.
Pedro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steel digs a right hand underneath Pedro's ribcage. Pedro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pedro.
Pedro scores with a hook to the body.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel prevents a body shot from Pedro.
Good body shot from Steel.
Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Steel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
George Pedro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Pedro prevents a body shot from Steel.
Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pedro misses with the head strike.
Pedro misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro misses with some punches.
Pedro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Steel.
Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel lands a left hand.
Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Pedro is controlling him.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Pedro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedro lands a hook that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Pedro tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pedro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steel blocking some punches.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Pedro back against the cage.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedro controls his hands.
Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Steel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steel is trying to break the clinch but Pedro is controlling him.
Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Steel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pedro's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedro.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedro controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Steel.
Steel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steel wants to take the fight to the mat but Pedro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
George Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Steel.
Steel struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedro controls his hands.
Pedro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pedro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steel pushes Pedro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pedro works on Steel's body with a couple of short punches.
Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Pedro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel tries to throw a body punch but Pedro avoids it by throwing Steel back against the cage.
Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pedro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Pedro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steel or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
Steel looking for a takedown.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Pedro.
Steel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pedro digs a right hand underneath Steel's ribcage. Steel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pedro dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pedro feints and then cracks Steel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steel down.
Steel moves out of range as Pedro throws a body kick.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Pedro misses its intended target.
Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel throws a leg kick but Pedro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pedro tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it.
Pedro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Pedro moved out of range nicely.
Pedro half committed to a counter leg kick.
Steel throws a poor cross that misses
and Pedro counters by moving into the clinch.
Steel blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro has picked Steel up - he's going for a ride! Pedro dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Steel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pedro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Steel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pedro pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel actively working from the bottom here.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pedro is working away from the top position though.
Pedro wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Pedro is nestled in close to Steel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedro drops an elbow to the side of Steel's head.
George Pedro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pedro 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.
Pedro is nestled in close to Steel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pedro slips a nice elbow through Steel's hands, connecting with Steel's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro working the head and body with strikes.
Steel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pedro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pedro trying to control the pace.
Pedro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Steel is controlling Pedro's trapped leg to prevent Pedro from advancing to side control.
Pedro trying to mount his opponent but Steel defends it.
Steel wants to improve his position but Pedro is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro works his way into side control.
Pedro trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pedro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Pedro grinds an elbow into Steel's temple.
Pedro grinds an elbow into Steel's temple.
Steel manages to get back to half guard.
Pedro is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Steel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pedro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pedro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Steel wants to improve his position but Pedro is controlling well.
Steel has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Steel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pedro is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Pedro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pedro clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pedro lands a body shot.
Pedro moves out of range as Steel strikes.
George Pedro is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel tries to keep at a distance but Pedro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Pedro working aggressively here.
Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pedro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Steel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pedro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steel scrambles back to his feet.
Pedro doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Pedro misses with a body kick.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Pedro has managed to clinch.
Pedro stops a takedown attempt from Steel.
Nice body punch from Pedro - that landed with a thud.
Steel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pedro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steel.
Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Pedro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedro.
Pedro lands with a light punch inside.
Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pedro.
Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pedro tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Pedro digs a right hand into Steel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel's gas tank.
Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Pedro back against the cage.
Pedro is working Steel over against the cage.
Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
Pedro digs a right hand into Steel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pedro.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pedro tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro lands a nice shot to the body.
Pedro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pedro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steel is rocked!
Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Pedro finish him?
Steel blocks a body shot from Pedro.
Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Steel seems to have recovered his senses.
Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pedro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pedro fails to land.
Pedro gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pedro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Pedro fails to land.
Pedro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pedro cracks Steel with a nice body shot.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Pedro.
Steel is trying to force a seperation but Pedro has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Pedro.
Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedro scores with a shoulder strike.
Pedro tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pedro lands a shot to the body.
Pedro pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Pedro lands a right hand.
Steel takes a shot to the head.
Steel tries for a takedown but Pedro manages to get underhooks.
George Pedro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Steel.
Steel prevents a body shot from Pedro.
Steel wants to break free but Pedro has control.
Pedro keeps control of Steel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steel is trying to break free.
Pedro digs a right hand into Steel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel's gas tank.
Pedro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pedro had his way with James Steel in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pedro tries to clinch there but Steel circles away.
Steel lands a jab to Pedro's midsection.
Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Steel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pedro is looking to clinch but Steel is avoiding it.
Pedro's corner calls for a 1-2. Pedro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pedro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steel.
Pedro connects with a solid leg kick.
Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel with the counter takedown but Pedro avoids it easily.
Pedro misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Pedro slips under a jab from Steel.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pedro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pedro.
Pedro connects with a solid leg kick.
Pedro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pedro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steel connects with a looping right hand.
Pedro tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
Pedro misses with a low kick.
Pedro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Steel takes a step back to recover.
Pedro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pedro takes one to the chin there.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Pedro scores with a leg kick.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel.
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Pedro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Pedro avoids the body shot from Steel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that 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!
Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pedro throws a push kick but Steel slaps the foot to one side.
Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Pedro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steel working aggressively here.
Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel is trying to drag Pedro to the mat but Pedro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pedro gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pedro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pedro has managed to get both his arms back between Steel's legs - danger averted.
Pedro stands up over Steel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pedro has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro controls the position.
Pedro trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
Steel tries to buck Pedro off but Pedro is having none of it.
Steel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pedro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
James Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pedro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pedro is nestled in close to Steel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Steel manages to get to full guard.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel being controlled here, momentarily.
Steel scores with a nice shot.
Pedro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steel's head.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Pedro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pedro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Pedro!
George Pedro retains his middleweight title!
George Pedro looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'This was my last. Thanks, all.'.
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