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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guaidre Geadais (ranked 2853 p4p, 250 weight class) and Marcelinho Lima (ranked 2554 p4p, 228 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guaidre Geadais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Francis DeMontford and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geadais avoids the body shot from Lima.
A little feinted left hand from Geadais on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lima throws a head kick that misses.
Geadais is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lima misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Geadais misses the target.
Geadais takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Lima.
Geadais was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Geadais takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marcelinho Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Geadais counter with a right hand.
Geadais throws the left hand but Lima avoids the punch easily.
Lima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima ducks right into an uppercut from Geadais.
Lima stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Geadais avoids the body shot from Lima.
Lima scores with a jab. Geadais acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Geadais misses with a looping right.
Geadais looks to throw the jab but Lima is out of range.
Lima scores with a body shot.
Lima bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Geadais's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Geadais throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Geadais uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lima.
A counter left hand to the body from Geadais misses its target.
Jab from Lima.
Guaidre Geadais is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Geadais defending well as Lima loads up on a big left hand.
Geadais is looking to counter punch.
Lima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Geadais throwing a counter right hand but Lima manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Geadais takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lima darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima trying to control from half guard but Geadais is working away.
Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
Geadais is controlling Lima's trapped leg to prevent Lima from advancing to side control.
Geadais is trying to stand up here but Lima is controlling him well.
Lima is looking to advance position but Geadais won't allow it.
Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Geadais has managed to free his arm - good work.
Geadais is trying to stand back up but Lima is controlling him
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Geadais is trying to stand.
Lima is looking for a kimura here.
Lima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Geadais sees it coming and defends easily.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Geadais defends it.
Lima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Geadais sees it coming and defends easily.
Geadais is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Team Croatia that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Geadais doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.
Lima is looking for a kimura but Geadais is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lima to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelinho Lima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Geadais avoids the body shot from Lima.
Lima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Geadais counters with a nice uppercut.
Geadais blocks a head kick by Lima.
It looked like Geadais wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Geadais looks to score with a jab to the body but Lima is just out of range.
Lima let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Geadais fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lima manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Lima. Beautiful body shot.
Lima throws a wild body kick that Geadais sees coming a mile off.
Lima misses with a body shot.
It looked like Geadais wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lima is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Geadais rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geadais avoids the body shot from Lima.
Lima jabs at Geadais's body.
Lima throws an off balance right hand
and Geadais counters with a straight right hand.
Geadais throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lima throws a hook but Geadais avoids it easily.
Lima lands a jab to the nose.
Lima lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima with a jab.
Geadais blocks a head kick by Lima.
Lima swings for the body but Geadais moves out of range.
Geadais was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lima throws a sloppy body shot
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Lima 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima swings for the body but Geadais moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geadais slips a jab from Lima.
Lima goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Geadais seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lima has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Geadais throws a lazy uppercut
and Lima counters with a stiff right hand.
Lima lands a body shot.
Lima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Geadais counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima misses with a wild body shot.
Marcelinho Lima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but Geadais shows good takedown defense.
Geadais takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Geadais avoids the body shot from Lima.
Lima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lima lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelinho Lima 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! This is the final round!
Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geadais moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Geadais misses the target.
Geadais misses with an uppercut
and Lima counters with a left to the body.
Geadais is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lima misses with a wild body shot.
Lima lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Geadais at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geadais is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lima.
Lima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lima lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lima. Geadais does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Geadais tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geadais keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lima connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Geadais misses with an uppercut.
Lima throws a body punch but Geadais moves out of range.
Guaidre Geadais has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lima throws an overhand right that lands on Geadais's shoulder, as Geadais tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Geadais misses the target.
Lima throws a body shot but no joy.
Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geadais moves away.
Geadais was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lima cracks Geadais with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lima thuds his right hand into Geadais's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Geadais staying out of range there.
It looked like Geadais was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lima misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima throws the left hand but Geadais avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Geadais on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Geadais takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Geadais misses with a straight right.
Lima lands a nice shot that snaps Geadais's head back.
Geadais fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lima on the side of the head.
Lima lands a lovely overhand right.
Lima throws a lazy uppercut
and Geadais counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima throws a sloppy head kick and Geadais moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Geadais on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Geadais defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lima.
Geadais seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Geadais looks to score with a jab to the body but Lima is just out of range.
Marcelinho Lima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lima swings widly with a right hand
and Geadais makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Geadais gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lima.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelinho Lima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lima has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelinho Lima!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lazerus Limbtwister (ranked 2457 p4p, 221 weight class) and Zaurbek Akhmedov (ranked 3106 p4p, 272 weight class). Limbtwister comes to the cage accompanied by Breaking bones,Taking war-by CANNIBAL CORPSE. Akhmedov has chosen Bullet For My Valentine - Scream Aim Fire as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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265 lbs
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lazerus Limbtwister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zaurbek Akhmedov!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limbtwister ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Limbtwister tries to counter with a takedown but Akhmedov is quick to defend against it.
Limbtwister with a poor takedown
letting Akhmedov counter with a right hand.
Akhmedov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Limbtwister's hands.
It looks like Lazerus Limbtwister has been cut.
Limbtwister misses with a lunging right hand
and Akhmedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Limbtwister rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akhmedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Limbtwister tries to move into range but Akhmedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Limbtwister misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Akhmedov counter with a right hand.
Akhmedov misses with a hook. Limbtwister ducked under it nicely.
Limbtwister fails to land the takedown.
Akhmedov digs a good hook to Limbtwister's body.
Akhmedov throws a shot from downtown. Limbtwister moves away and avoids it.
Akhmedov lands a nice hook to Limbtwister's body. Limbtwister takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhmedov slips a jab from Limbtwister.
Akhmedov leaves Limbtwister 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 Lazerus Limbtwister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akhmedov jabs at Limbtwister's body.
Limbtwister slips a jab from Akhmedov.
Limbtwister tries for a takedown but Akhmedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Limbtwister throws a lazy uppercut
and Akhmedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akhmedov defending well as Limbtwister loads up on a big left hand.
Limbtwister takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Limbtwister takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akhmedov lands a nice looking body shot.
Akhmedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Limbtwister.
It seemed like Akhmedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limbtwister shoots in for a takedown but Akhmedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Akhmedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Limbtwister attempts a counter takedown but Akhmedov avoids it well and moves away.
Akhmedov misses with a wild combination.
Limbtwister tries to counter with a takedown but Akhmedov is quick to defend against it.
Akhmedov tries to bum rush Limbtwister with a series of wild strikes but Limbtwister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Limbtwister on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Limbtwister looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akhmedov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Akhmedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Limbtwister.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akhmedov, as that shot connected.
Lazerus Limbtwister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Limbtwister misses with a takedown
and Akhmedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhmedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhmedov lands a right hook to the body.
Akhmedov lands a slapping body shot.
Limbtwister looks to land a left hand but Akhmedov moved out of range nicely.
Limbtwister takes a swing at Akhmedov's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Akhmedov misses.
Limbtwister bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akhmedov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot by Akhmedov.
Akhmedov misses with a double jab
and Limbtwister counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Akhmedov is not content to let Limbtwister control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Limbtwister is looking for a kimura but Akhmedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Limbtwister to get the leverage.
Akhmedov wants to get back to full guard.
Akhmedov is staying active underneath Limbtwister, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Limbtwister is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Akhmedov!
Limbtwister is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Akhmedov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Akhmedov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Limbtwister.
Limbtwister wants to control the pace but Akhmedov is squirming around nicely.
Limbtwister looking to secure an arm triangle but Akhmedov defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaurbek Akhmedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lazerus Limbtwister's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Akhmedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Limbtwister.
Akhmedov lands a nice shot that snaps Limbtwister's head back.
Akhmedov throws a lazy right hand but Limbtwister sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhmedov blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Akhmedov misses its intended target.
Akhmedov connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Limbtwister tumbling to the canvas! Akhmedov pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Limbtwister was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zaurbek Akhmedov!
After winning the bout, Zaurbek Akhmedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Lazerus Limbtwister had this to say: 'Ill be back bitches'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drederick Tatum (ranked 2411 p4p, 216 weight class) and Desi Kraag (ranked 1514 p4p, 149 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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250 lbs
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270 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drederick Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Bruno Hogan and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum jabs at Kraag's body.
A jab from Tatum misses.
Tatum throws a hook but Kraag blocks it.
Kraag throws a right hand that misses
and Tatum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kraag dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tatum throws a jab but it's blocked by Kraag.
Tatum fails to land with a series of punches.
Kraag on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kraag throws a sloppy body shot
and Tatum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tatum avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag throws a sloppy body shot
and Tatum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tatum misses with a looping left.
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!
Tatum missing with a left hand there. Kraag was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kraag pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kraag misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kraag connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Kraag misses.
Kraag throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.
Kraag takes a swing at Tatum's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kraag misses the target.
Tatum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tatum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tatum swings for the body but Kraag moves out of range.
Tatum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kraag gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Tatum gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drederick Tatum!
Drederick Tatum bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenrick Nikil Jr (ranked 1400 p4p, 73 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 2447 p4p, 114 weight class). Nikil Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Dark Horse - Andrew Baena. Savage is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Holy Diver by-DIO as Lazers go off and Confetti drops from the ceiling. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenrick Nikil Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Topper Green and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage lands with an overhand left.
Nikil Jr ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Nikil Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Savage scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nikil Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savage.
Nikil Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Savage is quick to defend against it.
Savage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nikil Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nikil Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Savage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nikil Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nikil Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nikil Jr connects with a nice short shot to Savage's temple.
Savage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikil Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikil Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
Nikil Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Nikil Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage working a defensive guard but Nikil Jr passes into half guard.
Nikil Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Savage can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nikil Jr slips a nice elbow through Savage's hands, connecting with Savage's forehead.
Nikil Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nikil Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Savage!
Nikil Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Savage is rocked!
Savage is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Savage is looking to get to half guard.
Savage tries to hold on but Nikil Jr postures up.
Nikil Jr landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikil Jr cracks Savage with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenrick Nikil Jr!
After the fight, Kenrick Nikil Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Randy Savage spoke after the fight, saying 'Hulk you coward I know you paid the judges off because your threatened by my grestness.....you can't stop me!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Facundo Galley (ranked 1882 p4p, 213 weight class) and Mosi Kondo (ranked 1605 p4p, 187 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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170 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Facundo Galley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mosi Kondo!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kondo blocks a jab.
Galley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kondo throws a looping overhand right but Galley ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Galley.
Kondo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Galley.
Galley dodges the punch combination from Kondo.
Kondo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Galley is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Galley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Galley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kondo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kondo throws a poor cross that misses
and Galley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Galley throws a lazy right hand but Kondo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Galley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kondo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kondo. That's going to slow Galley down.
Kondo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galley manages to avoid it.
Galley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kondo.
Kondo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Galley's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galley throws an overhand right that lands on Kondo's shoulder, as Kondo tries to avoid the shot.
Kondo tries to land a front kick but Galley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Galley misses the target.
Kondo takes one to the chin there.
Galley looks to land a left hand but Kondo moved out of range nicely.
Kondo scores with a leg kick.
Kondo lands a right hook to the body.
Galley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kondo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kondo tries to clinch there but Galley circles away.
Kondo lands the left hand.
Galley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kondo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kondo looks to score with a jab to the body but Galley is just out of range.
Galley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Kondo punishes Galley's body with a nice straight punch.
Kondo moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kondo throws an elbow but misses.
Galley swings wildly with an uppercut but Kondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kondo's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galley avoids the elbow strike from Kondo, against the cage.
Kondo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Kondo.
Galley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kondo lands with a light punch inside.
Kondo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kondo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Galley is breathing heavily.
Galley misses with a punch on the inside.
Kondo tries a body shot but Galley blocks it.
Galley struggles to land a body shot inside as Kondo controls his hands.
Kondo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Galley wants a takedown.
Kondo can't find room to land a body shot as Galley controls the action.
Kondo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kondo lands with a left to the head.
Galley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kondo tries to throw a body punch but Galley avoids it by throwing Kondo back against the cage.
Galley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kondo.
Kondo blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kondo.
Kondo misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kondo throws an elbow that misses.
Kondo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Galley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kondo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Galley struggles to land a body shot inside as Kondo controls his hands.
Kondo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kondo lands an elbow that stopped Galley in his tracks for a moment.
Galley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galley misses with a body punch.
Kondo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kondo tries to work over Galley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kondo is leaning against Galley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kondo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galley's elbow.
Kondo misses with an elbow strike.
Kondo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Kondo.
Kondo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kondo gets through Galley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kondo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kondo presses Galley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kondo lands with a light punch inside.
Kondo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Galley's defenses.
Galley is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kondo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Galley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short body shot lands from Kondo as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kondo.
A hook to the body from Kondo.
Kondo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kondo pushes Galley against the cage. Kondo is working some dirty boxing. Kondo pushes off with a quick right hook! Galley goes down! Galley tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kondo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mosi Kondo!
During a confident post fight interview, Mosi Kondo 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angel Childress (ranked 1993 p4p, 193 weight class) and Jake Woods (ranked 1065 p4p, 107 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Childress might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eighth of sticky gooey-by MAC MAL. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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28
270 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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270 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Angel Childress!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Woods!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Darius Henderson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Childress's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Woods connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Childress scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Angel Childress has been cut.
Woods lands a right hook to the body.
Childress shoots in for a takedown but Woods shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Woods! But no joy.
Woods's coach down at Damage Inc. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Woods's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Woods cracks Childress with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Woods sends Childress crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Woods is motioning to the referee to let Childress up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Childress is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Childress drops his hands momentarily. Woods doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Childress staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Childress doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Woods!
Jake Woods bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Whitaker (ranked 523 p4p, 69 weight class) and Thor Odinson (ranked 734 p4p, 95 weight class). Odinson has chosen U Can't Touch This as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Whitaker !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Odinson!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Watson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Odinson, as that shot connected.
Odinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whitaker .
It looked like Whitaker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Whitaker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Whitaker misses its intended target.
Odinson misses with a looping right.
Whitaker walks into a straight right hand from Odinson.
Odinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Odinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whitaker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Odinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Odinson jabs Whitaker right on the nose. Whitaker blinks but takes it well.
Odinson throws out a powerful jab.
Odinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Odinson misses with a right hand
and Whitaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitaker avoids the head kick by Odinson.
Whitaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whitaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Odinson.
Odinson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Odinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Odinson throws a lazy uppercut
and Whitaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whitaker throws a big shot that misses.
Odinson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Odinson scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson misses with a looping right.
Whitaker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Odinson lands with an overhand left.
Odinson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thor Odinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odinson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Odinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Odinson throws a good cross that connects.
Whitaker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Odinson is looking to chop away at Whitaker 's legs.
A jab from Whitaker misses.
Whitaker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice leg kick lands there from Odinson.
Whitaker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odinson clobbers Whitaker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Whitaker moves away from the strike by Odinson.
Odinson throws a head kick but Whitaker moves out of range.
Odinson cracks the inside of Whitaker 's front leg.
No joy there for Odinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Odinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Whitaker .
Odinson throws a leg kick that misses.
Odinson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Whitaker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Odinson connects with a crisp jab.
Odinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Whitaker is just out of range.
Odinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whitaker .
Odinson lands a jab to the nose.
Odinson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Whitaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Odinson.
Whitaker scores with a shot to the body.
Odinson throws a head kick that Whitaker semi-blocks.
Odinson throws a shot from downtown. Whitaker moves away and avoids it.
Odinson throws out a loose jab but Whitaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker . Odinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whitaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Odinson moves away.
Odinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whitaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Odinson misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Whitaker misses the target.
Odinson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odinson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Whitaker ducks under a wild hook from Odinson.
Odinson scores with a punch to the head.
Whitaker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Whitaker throws a looping overhand right but Odinson ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Odinson misses its intended target.
Whitaker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Whitaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Odinson lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Whitaker misses.
Odinson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Whitaker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whitaker misses with a wild body shot.
Whitaker looks to land a combination but Odinson avoids it well.
Whitaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Odinson.
A slow jab from Whitaker misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odinson throws a looping overhand right but Whitaker ducks down to avoid it.
Odinson's corner calls for a 1-2. Odinson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Odinson.
Whitaker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Odinson ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker .
A combination from Whitaker does no damage.
Odinson cracks a nice hook into Whitaker 's ribs.
Whitaker takes a swing at Odinson's ribcage but misses.
Odinson scores with a hook.
Odinson lands with a good body shot.
Odinson ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker .
Whitaker throws a shot from downtown. Odinson moves away and avoids it.
Whitaker throws a big shot that misses.
Odinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whitaker .
A jab lands there for Whitaker .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Odinson takes one to the side of the head.
Odinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Odinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Whitaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Odinson misses with a right hand
and Whitaker counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Odinson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Whitaker ducks under a wild hook from Odinson.
A big left from Whitaker misses.
Whitaker misses with an uppercut.
Odinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Whitaker throws a shot from downtown. Odinson moves away and avoids it.
Odinson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick misses from Odinson.
Whitaker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Odinson scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Whitaker misses the target.
Odinson throws the left hand but Whitaker avoids the punch easily.
Odinson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Whitaker blocks the leg kick.
Whitaker throws a lazy right hand but Odinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Whitaker misses with a body shot.
A big right from Odinson misses.
Whitaker takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whitaker scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Odinson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker ducks under a wild hook from Odinson.
A jab from Odinson misses.
Whitaker is looking to counter punch.
Thor Odinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Odinson misses its intended target.
Whitaker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whitaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Odinson cracks the inside of Whitaker 's front leg.
Whitaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Odinson.
Odinson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Whitaker lands a glancing blow to the side of Odinson's head.
Whitaker lands with a shot to the body.
Odinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Odinson cracks Whitaker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Odinson misses with a hook. Whitaker ducked under it nicely.
Whitaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Odinson throws out the jab.
Odinson throws a hook but Whitaker avoids it easily.
Odinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whitaker 's corner calls for a 1-2. Whitaker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Whitaker slips under a jab from Odinson.
Odinson throws an off balance right hand
and Whitaker counters with a straight right hand.
Whitaker swinging wildly here.
Odinson misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Whitaker misses.
Odinson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Whitaker throws a looping overhand right but Odinson ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Odinson misses the target.
A jab from Whitaker misses.
Odinson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Whitaker at a distance.
Whitaker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Odinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Whitaker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Whitaker slips under a jab from Odinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Odinson.
Whitaker throws the left hand but Odinson avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Odinson.
Whitaker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Odinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whitaker misses with a two punch combination.
Whitaker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Odinson misses with a left hand
and Whitaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Odinson lands with a slapping head kick.
The fighters circling - Whitaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Odinson throws a shot from downtown. Whitaker moves away and avoids it.
Whitaker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Whitaker misses the target.
Whitaker lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odinson lands a leg kick that knocks Whitaker off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Whitaker .
It looked like Whitaker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Whitaker lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odinson misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Whitaker misses the target.
The fighters circling - Whitaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whitaker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Odinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Odinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whitaker .
Odinson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Whitaker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Whitaker misses its intended target.
Whitaker looks to throw the jab but Odinson is out of range.
Odinson blocks a jab.
Whitaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Odinson.
Whitaker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Odinson thuds his right hand into Whitaker 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whitaker slips a straight right by Odinson.
Odinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Odinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roy Whitaker will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Whitaker jabs Odinson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whitaker lands a nice shot that snaps Odinson's head back.
Odinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whitaker moves away.
Whitaker throws out a powerful jab.
Whitaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whitaker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Odinson misses with a hook
and Whitaker counters with a nice uppercut.
Odinson is rocked!
Whitaker drops Odinson with a big left hand! Odinson is injured, injured bad! Whitaker jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Whitaker !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hip Hop (ranked 1416 p4p, 136 weight class) and Gyukosho Fujimoto (ranked 482 p4p, 52 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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20
270 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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22
250 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hip Hop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gyukosho Fujimoto!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hop scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hop walks into a straight right hand from Fujimoto.
Hop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fujimoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fujimoto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hop is able to avoid easily.
A head kick from Fujimoto lands but Hop takes it in his stride.
Fujimoto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fujimoto swings widly with a right hand
and Hop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujimoto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fujimoto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fujimoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hop throws a counter high kick but Fujimoto was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hop slips a jab from Fujimoto.
Oooooh!!! Hop has knocked Fujimoto down with a huge combo! Hop steps away and waves a wobbly Fujimoto back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fujimoto is rocked!
It looks like Gyukosho Fujimoto has been cut.
Hop circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Fujimoto to the canvas! Fujimoto doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hop keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hip Hop!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo De Barros (ranked 196 p4p, 26 weight class) and Tud Stoddler (ranked 460 p4p, 58 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stoddler's choice of entrance music: Arcade Fire - Ready to Start. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bernardo De Barros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tud Stoddler!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Darius Henderson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoddler jabs at De Barros's body.
Stoddler throws a combination that misses
and De Barros counters with a takedown into side control.
De Barros lands a few punches from side control.
De Barros tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stoddler 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.
De Barros looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
De Barros taking a break here but Stoddler is having none of it and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Barros wants to pass to mount but Stoddler is defending the position.
De Barros is looking for a kimura here.
De Barros is looking to advance position but Stoddler won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Barros is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Barros is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stoddler has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Barros throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Barros is working for a submission of some sort.
De Barros missing with the ground and pound from 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.
Stoddler is looking for a sweep. De Barros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Barros 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.
Stoddler won't allow De Barros to pass to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Barros lands a nice short elbow.
De Barros is keen to just control but Stoddler is a slippery customer.
De Barros throws a strike but Stoddler avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
De Barros is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stoddler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stoddler has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Barros looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stoddler wants to stand but De Barros has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Barros is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stoddler is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoddler stays in close to De Barros's body and controls the position.
Stoddler throws a big elbow that misses.
De Barros wants to sweep here but Stoddler controlling him for the moment.
De Barros has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stoddler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stoddler wants to control from the top but De Barros keeps moving.
De Barros is looking for a triangle but Stoddler pushes his legs off easily.
Stoddler preventing the sweep.
Stoddler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stoddler controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoddler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stoddler trying to control the action but De Barros is working from the bottom.
De Barros struggling a bit here.
De Barros tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Barros is letting Stoddler control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Barros tries to bench press Stoddler off him but Stoddler keeps the position.
Stoddler taking a breather here.
De Barros prevents Stoddler from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bernardo De Barros will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Barros clinches with his opponent.
De Barros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Barros tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
De Barros is trying to stall.
De Barros tries to pull guard but Stoddler holds him up against the cage and eventually De Barros drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Barros is trying to pull guard but Stoddler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The referee calls for Stoddler to work.
Stoddler pushes De Barros back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
De Barros jumps guard but Stoddler stands there with De Barros around his waist. De Barros gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stoddler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoddler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Stoddler.
Stoddler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stoddler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stoddler stalks De Barros and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into De Barros's face. De Barros staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Barros tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoddler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Barros looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stoddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoddler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice sprawl there from Stoddler as De Barros shoots in.
Nice body punch from Stoddler.
De Barros takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stoddler throws a shot to the body.
Stoddler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stoddler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stoddler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stoddler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stoddler duly obliges.
It looks like Bernardo De Barros has been cut.
Stoddler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stoddler's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Barros under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoddler lands with an uppercut that bounces De Barros off the cage and back into range.
Stoddler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stoddler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Barros shoots in but Stoddler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Barros will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoddler thumps De Barros with a low kick.
De Barros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stoddler misses with a wild combination.
Stoddler scores with a body shot.
De Barros closes the distance and clinches.
Stoddler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stoddler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee calls for Stoddler to work.
De Barros jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stoddler walks away with a smile on his face. De Barros gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
De Barros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Barros.
Stoddler scoring well with a low kick there.
Tud Stoddler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoddler stuns De Barros with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoddler dips to his left and cracks De Barros with an uppercut!
Stoddler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
De Barros misses with a takedown attempt
and Stoddler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoddler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
De Barros takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stoddler's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Barros under the eye.
A nice combination there by Stoddler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Barros shoots in for a takedown but Stoddler shows good takedown defense.
Stoddler throws out a counter right but De Barros avoids it with no problem.
De Barros drops his hands momentarily and Stoddler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Barros shoots for a double leg takedown but Stoddler sprawls well. He's pushed De Barros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Barros gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stoddler connects with a body shot.
De Barros takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stoddler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoddler.
Stoddler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Barros has time to react.
De Barros shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Barros showed some decent athleticism there.
De Barros trying to mount his opponent but Stoddler defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Barros is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stoddler reverses the position - he's now on top in De Barros's guard.
De Barros is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stoddler defends well.
De Barros looking for a sweep. Not yet De Barros, not yet.
Stoddler gets to his feet. De Barros looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
De Barros closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stoddler circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Barros takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good shot there by Stoddler.
De Barros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Barros misses with a takedown attempt
and Stoddler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stoddler fakes the leg kick and cracks De Barros in the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tud Stoddler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bernardo De Barros's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stoddler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoddler stuns De Barros with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Stoddler.
Jab from Stoddler.
De Barros slips under a jab.
Stoddler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Barros fails with a takedown attempt.
Stoddler looks to score with a jab to the body but De Barros is just out of range.
Stoddler lands a nice looking body shot.
Stoddler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Barros.
De Barros attempts a counter takedown but Stoddler avoids it well and moves away.
Stoddler scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoddler keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoddler misses.
Stoddler throws a hook but De Barros avoids it easily.
De Barros looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
De Barros doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stoddler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stoddler misses with a few strikes there.
De Barros tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoddler lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoddler scores with a shot to the body.
De Barros shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stoddler sprawls well. Stoddler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Barros gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Barros on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stoddler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Barros rather than just go for the knockout.
Stoddler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Barros has his takedown stuffed
and Stoddler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Barros tries to clinch up but Stoddler circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Stoddler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
De Barros shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stoddler sprawls well. Stoddler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Barros gets slowly back to his feet.
Tud Stoddler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Barros looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Barros looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Stoddler tenderised De Barros's leg. De Barros is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoddler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Barros's hands.
Stoddler jabs De Barros to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Barros needs to keep his hands up - Stoddler had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoddler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stoddler misses the shot to the body.
Stoddler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Barros.
Nice takedown defense from Stoddler. No joy for De Barros on that attempt.
Stoddler lands a slapping body shot.
Stoddler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Barros momentarily.
De Barros doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stoddler tests De Barros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Barros slips a jab and a cross from Stoddler.
Stoddler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Barros's head.
Stoddler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stoddler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Barros.
Stoddler lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Barros walks into a left hand.
Stoddler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Barros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stoddler but Stoddler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Barros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Stoddler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice body punch from Stoddler.
Stoddler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Barros chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stoddler can pounce on him.
Stoddler thuds a left hand into De Barros's body.
Stoddler throws a looping overhand right but De Barros ducks down to avoid it.
De Barros dives in for a single leg takedown but Stoddler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stoddler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stoddler lands with a cross.
Stoddler lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Barros shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
De Barros trying to pass the guard but Stoddler defending well.
De Barros working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stoddler's thigh. Stoddler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Stoddler keeping full guard, as De Barros tries to pass.
De Barros content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoddler looking to control.
De Barros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tud Stoddler really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernardo De Barros's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
De Barros shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than De Barros was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
De Barros goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stoddler rolls with the submission and now he's on top in De Barros's guard! Nice work there by Stoddler!
Stoddler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
De Barros is looking for a triangle but Stoddler pushes his legs off easily.
De Barros trying to control the position.
De Barros working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stoddler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stoddler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoddler wants to stand but De Barros is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stoddler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoddler trying to control the position from guard on top but De Barros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Barros has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stoddler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Barros keeping moving, preventing Stoddler from controlling successfully.
De Barros looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stoddler has picked De Barros up and slammed him! De Barros can't keep hold of the triangle and Stoddler manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stoddler is looking to take a break and control but De Barros is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Barros is trying to improve his position.
Stoddler remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
De Barros manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
De Barros looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Barros working over Stoddler with some ground and pound. Stoddler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stoddler is trying to maintain the position but De Barros is very close to passing his half guard.
De Barros prevents Stoddler from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Barros is looking to advance position but Stoddler won't allow it.
De Barros stalling away here and it's allowed Stoddler to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
De Barros works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De Barros is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Barros is looking to advance position but Stoddler won't allow it.
Stoddler wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Barros is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stoddler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Barros.
De Barros is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stoddler is just riding it out for now. De Barros eventually gives up the hold.
Bernardo De Barros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stoddler is controlling De Barros's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bernardo De Barros had his way with Tud Stoddler in that round.
The cut man is working on Bernardo De Barros's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Stoddler tests De Barros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Barros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De Barros shoots in but Stoddler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Stoddler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stoddler.
Stoddler stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Barros walks into a left hand.
Stoddler misses with a wild combination.
De Barros shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stoddler as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoddler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Barros wants to clinch up but Stoddler keeps it at a distance.
De Barros looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stoddler has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. De Barros has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoddler stalling against the cage.
De Barros is trying to pull guard but Stoddler has him pressed against the cage.
De Barros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stoddler lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Stoddler.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
De Barros tries to pull guard but Stoddler holds him up against the cage and eventually De Barros drops back down to his feet.
Stoddler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stoddler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Barross head.
Stoddler lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Barros tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stoddler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stoddler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stoddler lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Stoddler - that landed with a thud.
Stoddler lands a nice shot to the body.
Stoddler slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoddler is pushing De Barros up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoddler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stoddler lands with a left to the head.
Stoddler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Stoddler.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
De Barros is trying to pull guard but Stoddler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stoddler is working De Barros over against the cage.
Tud Stoddler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Stoddler - that landed with a thud.
Stoddler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Barros.
Stoddler lands a hook that snaps the head of De Barros backwards.
Stoddler lands with a short shot to the head.
Stoddler slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Barros fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from Stoddler.
De Barros is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
De Barros stalling in the clinch but Stoddler improves position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Stoddler.
Stoddler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stoddler punishes De Barros's body with a nice straight punch.
Stoddler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stoddler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stoddler throws a big shot that misses.
De Barros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stoddler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Barros closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stoddler to the mat! Stoddler manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Barros throwing strikes from guard but Stoddler blocks nicely.
De Barros trying to control but Stoddler is working from the bottom.
Stoddler pulls De Barros in close to his closed guard and prevents De Barros from doing any damage or advancing position.
De Barros is looking to pass into half guard but Stoddler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stoddler is in guard.
De Barros throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stoddler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tud Stoddler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stoddler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 45:48
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 45:48
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 45:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tud Stoddler!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tud Stoddler made sure he mentioned Fanatic ($125), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Daughtrey (ranked 245 p4p, 37 weight class) and William Snowdon (ranked 371 p4p, 53 weight class). Kevin Daughtrey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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189 cm
21
185 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Daughtrey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Snowdon!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Francis DeMontford and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snowdon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daughtrey wants to clinch up but Snowdon keeps it at a distance.
Donk. Snowdon catches Daughtrey right on the button with a cross.
Daughtrey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snowdon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Daughtrey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snowdon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snowdon misses the shot to the body.
Daughtrey tries to clinch but Snowdon moves out of range.
Daughtrey wants to clinch up but Snowdon keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Daughtrey misses its intended target.
Snowdon misses with a wild body shot.
Snowdon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daughtrey's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daughtrey tries to clinch there but Snowdon circles away.
Snowdon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snowdon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Snowdon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daughtrey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daughtrey darts in and clinches Snowdon up against the cage.
Snowdon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Snowdon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Snowdon wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snowdon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Snowdon is trying for a kimura here. Daughtrey looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Snowdon wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). William Snowdon!
William Snowdon is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking William Snowdon 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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