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CEFC Live 68 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Severn (ranked 4832 p4p, 531 weight class) and Bill Goldberg (ranked 3578 p4p, 436 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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215 lbs
34 - 39 - 1 |
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217 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
34 - 39 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Severn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Goldberg.
Severn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Goldberg.
Goldberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Severn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Goldberg's head.
Goldberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Severn.
Goldberg unleashes a big counter combination but Severn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Goldberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Severn counters with a thumping low kick.
A lazy left from Goldberg finds it's target.
Severn dodges the punch combination from Goldberg.
Severn attempts a counter takedown but Goldberg avoids it well and moves away.
Goldberg loads up on a big right hand but Severn slips the punch.
Goldberg throws a nice looking combination but Severn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Severn slips a jab from Goldberg.
Severn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Severn scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Severn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Severn.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Severn from controlling successfully.
Goldberg has Severn pulled in close to control his posture.
Goldberg keeping full guard, as Severn tries to pass.
Goldberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Severn wants to stand but Goldberg has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Severn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Severn won't allow Goldberg to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Severn misses with a head kick.
Goldberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Severn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Goldberg.
A jab from Goldberg misses.
Goldberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Severn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Severn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Severn slips a jab and a cross from Goldberg.
A combination from Goldberg does no damage.
Goldberg throws a shot from downtown. Severn moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Severn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goldberg.
Goldberg cracks a nice hook into Severn's ribs.
Severn lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Goldberg.
Goldberg tries to bum rush Severn with a series of wild strikes but Severn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severn blocks a jab.
Severn jabs at Goldberg's body.
Goldberg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Severn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goldberg.
Goldberg throws a jab when Severn was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Severn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goldberg throws a series of punches but Severn avoids them all with ease.
Severn misses with a looping left.
Severn ducks under a wild hook from Goldberg.
Goldberg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Goldberg misses with a hook.
Goldberg scores with a jab. Severn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goldberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Severn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bill Goldberg will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Goldberg misses the shot to the body.
Severn tries to counter with a takedown but Goldberg is quick to defend against it.
Goldberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Severn attempts a counter takedown but Goldberg avoids it well and moves away.
Nice jab there from Goldberg.
A big right from Goldberg misses.
Severn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Goldberg misses with a double jab.
Goldberg throws a nice looking combination but Severn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goldberg throws a hook to the side of Severn's head but Severn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goldberg avoids the head kick by Severn.
Severn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Severn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Goldberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Severn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Goldberg clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Severn throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg avoids the strikes from Severn.
Severn lands shots from the back.
Severn working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Goldberg trying to control the action but Severn just sinks the hooks in.
Severn looking to hold on to the position here but Goldberg rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Goldberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Severn manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn wants to hit a switch here but Goldberg passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Severn there!
Severn tries to lock up and control but Goldberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goldberg wants to stand but Severn is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Severn working to try and regain half guard.
Severn holds on, trying desperately to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severn can't escape the position.
Goldberg wants to stand but Severn is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Severn squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Goldberg prevents Severn from getting the reversal.
Goldberg stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Goldberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Severn works Goldberg's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Severn misses its target.
Bill Goldberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goldberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Severn.
As Goldberg tries to get set, Severn tries to push him back and clinch up but Goldberg manages to avoid the attempt.
Goldberg scores with a nice right hand.
Bill Goldberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Severn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goldberg looks to throw the jab but Severn is out of range.
Severn is looking to counter with head kicks.
Goldberg misses with a wild body shot.
Goldberg looks to throw the jab but Severn is out of range.
Severn throws a body kick that misses
and Goldberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Severn missing with a left hand there. Goldberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Severn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldberg throws a hook to the side of Severn's head but Severn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Severn is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg digs a good body shot into Severn's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Goldberg throws a looping overhand right but Severn ducks down to avoid it.
Goldberg misses with a hook. Severn ducked under it nicely.
Severn is looking to counter the offense by Goldberg and move into the clinch.
Severn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Severn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goldberg looks to land a left hand but Severn moved out of range nicely.
Goldberg swings for the body but Severn moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Severn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Severn lands a nice looking body shot.
Goldberg connects with a right hand. Severn shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn ducks under a wild hook from Goldberg.
Goldberg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Goldberg misses.
Goldberg's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Goldberg duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg blocks a head kick by Severn.
Goldberg throws a series of punches but Severn avoids them all with ease.
Severn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Goldberg manages to circle out of the way.
Severn ducks under a wild hook from Goldberg.
Goldberg misses with a straight right.
Severn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goldberg throws a jab when Severn was well out of range.
Goldberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Severn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Severn attempts a counter takedown but Goldberg avoids it well and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Goldberg as he connects with a hook.
Goldberg loads up on a big right hand but Severn slips the punch.
Goldberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Severn manages to avoid it.
Goldberg misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Severn is looking to wear down Goldberg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Severn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goldberg.
Goldberg throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Severn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goldberg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg misses the jab.
Severn throws a quick counter head kick but Goldberg was just out of range.
Goldberg throws a hook but Severn avoids it easily.
Goldberg scores with a jab to the head.
Goldberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Severn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goldberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goldberg misses with the combination.
It looked like Severn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goldberg throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Severn to counter with a crisp jab.
Goldberg avoids the body shot from Severn.
A slow jab from Goldberg misses its intended target.
Goldberg loads up on a big right hand but Severn slips the punch.
Goldberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chris Severn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldberg throws a combination. Severn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Goldberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bill Goldberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slow jab from Goldberg misses its intended target.
Goldberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Severn counter with a right hand.
Goldberg swings widly with a right hand
and Severn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Goldberg slips a straight right by Severn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg misses with a right hand
and Severn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Severn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Goldberg after a bit of a struggle.
Goldberg has a couple of punches blocked by Severn.
Goldberg tries to work over Severn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Severn has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Severn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldberg's elbow.
Severn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Goldberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goldberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Severn misses with a body punch.
Severn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Goldberg pushes Severn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Goldberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goldberg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Goldberg!
Bill Goldberg made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ingemar Anders (ranked 3512 p4p, 374 weight class) and Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 4032 p4p, 415 weight class). Nazarethyan has chosen Amerika as his entrance music. Ingemar Anders has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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150 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
48 - 38 - 3, fighting out of New York, Ingemar Anders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 47 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Suren Nazarethyan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazarethyan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nazarethyan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ingemar Anders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazarethyan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anders misses the jab.
No joy there for Anders, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Anders backs off Nazarethyan throws a huge counter combo but Anders manages to avoid it all.
Nazarethyan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anders moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anders looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Anders misses.
Anders 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.
Anders throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nazarethyan checks a leg kick.
Nazarethyan moves out of range of the strikes.
Nazarethyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anders 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders moves into the clinch.
Nazarethyan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anders pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nazarethyan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anders.
Nice cross by Anders.
Nazarethyan ducks under a wild hook from Anders.
Nazarethyan shoots in looking for a takedown. Anders tries to sprawl out of it but Nazarethyan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anders manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nazarethyan.
Anders is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Nazarethyan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Anders sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Anders controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nazarethyan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anders trying to control here.
Nazarethyan prevents Anders from improving his position.
Nazarethyan is trying to control the action in half guard but Anders is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anders looking for submissions off his back.
Nazarethyan throwing shots but Anders is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders is controlling Nazarethyan's trapped leg to prevent Nazarethyan from advancing to side control.
Nazarethyan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anders is trying to get back to full guard.
Nazarethyan winds up and cracks Anders with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nazarethyan throws a strike but Anders avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nazarethyan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nazarethyan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anders trying to control the position.
Nazarethyan postures up and lands a big shot to Anders's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ingemar Anders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anders tries to clinch but Nazarethyan moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nazarethyan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anders pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ingemar Anders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suren Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anders is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Anders wants to land a leg kick but Nazarethyan is out of range.
Anders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Nazarethyan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anders fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nazarethyan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nazarethyan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nazarethyan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anders takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingemar Anders dominated that 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.
Anders fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nazarethyan.
Nice shot by Anders.
Ingemar Anders is winning the standup battle so far.
Anders misses with a few strikes there.
Nazarethyan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Suren Nazarethyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anders throws a leg kick but Nazarethyan moved away.
Despite the aggression on Nazarethyan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anders moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anders.
Anders pushes Nazarethyan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarethyan breaks from the clinch.
Anders connects with a leg kick. Nazarethyan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nazarethyan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Nazarethyan misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anders.
Anders prevents the takedown attempt.
Nazarethyan has hold of one of Anders's legs. Anders is fighting the takedown attempt but Nazarethyan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nazarethyan lands a couple of elbows.
Anders looking for a guillotine here but Nazarethyan defends easily.
Nazarethyan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nazarethyan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anders wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders is working hard here to advance position.
Anders is pulling down on Nazarethyan's head. It's preventing any offense from Nazarethyan, at least for the moment.
Nazarethyan postures up in Anders's guard and throws a big left but Anders blocks it.
Nazarethyan wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anders scores with a sloppy right hand. Nazarethyan should have avoided that one.
Nazarethyan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nazarethyan counters with a three punch combo that has Anders backing up. Anders nods at Nazarethyan to acknowledge the strikes.
Anders dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nazarethyan. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - Anders throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anders throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazarethyan staying out of range there.
Nazarethyan misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Nazarethyan.
Anders throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick from Anders misses.
Nazarethyan ducks under a wild hook from Anders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anders duly obliges.
Anders lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anders swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nazarethyan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anders throws an off balance right hand
and Nazarethyan counters with a good low kick that Anders was not able to check.
Anders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazarethyan can do to turn this around?
Anders throws a shot from downtown. Nazarethyan moves away and avoids it.
Nazarethyan tries to counter with a clinch but Anders shakes him off and moves away.
Anders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarethyan moves away.
Anders lands an overhand right.
Nazarethyan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nazarethyan slips a jab from Anders.
Anders ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nazarethyan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anders defends well and Nazarethyan ends up having to push Anders into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anders tries to counter with a takedown but Nazarethyan is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingemar Anders dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Anders looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anders chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anders throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nazarethyan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anders misses the jab.
Anders just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Anders.
Nazarethyan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nazarethyan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarethyan is looking to take a break and control but Anders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anders is trying to control Nazarethyan's posture but Nazarethyan avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suren Nazarethyan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anders is looking to reverse the position.
Nazarethyan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anders defending against the ground and pound.
Nazarethyan tries to score with some ground and pound. Anders controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Anders tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nazarethyan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Anders is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nazarethyan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nazarethyan is trying to control the action in half guard but Anders is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anders is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nazarethyan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nazarethyan's back!
Anders is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders gets his hands free as Nazarethyan looks to control.
Anders has Nazarethyan's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!
A head kick misses from Nazarethyan.
A low kick from Anders misses
and Nazarethyan counters with a series of strikes. Anders will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anders looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A lazy left from Anders finds it's target.
Anders misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anders throws an off balance right hand
and Nazarethyan counters with a left and a right that stings Anders.
Anders lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nazarethyan at a distance.
Anders will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nazarethyan throws a fast counter high kick but Anders manages to duck under it in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donk. Anders catches Nazarethyan right on the button with a cross.
Anders scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anders misses with a wild body shot.
Anders looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazarethyan is just out of range.
Anders misses with a left hand
and Nazarethyan counters with a two punch combo.
Anders misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Anders is predictable there
and Nazarethyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anders fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anders.
Ingemar Anders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anders throws a poor cross that misses
and Nazarethyan counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Anders catches Nazarethyan right on the button with a cross.
Anders takes a kick to the side of the head.
Anders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suren Nazarethyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anders throws a leg kick
and Nazarethyan counters with a three punch combo that has Anders backing up. Anders nods at Nazarethyan to acknowledge the strikes.
Anders lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nazarethyan at a distance.
Anders connects with a right hand. Nazarethyan shakes it off.
Nice jab there from Anders.
Nazarethyan throws a head kick that misses.
Nazarethyan misses with an uppercut
letting Anders counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ingemar Anders.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anders, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ingemar Anders!
A victorious Ingemar Anders thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Suren Nazarethyan had this to say: 'I Will Come Back Stronger Than Before'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Pedan (ranked 2694 p4p, 293 weight class) and Charles Carlyle (ranked 4855 p4p, 469 weight class). Carlyle has chosen Ladies and Gentlemen 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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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
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Pedan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Carlyle!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carlyle!
Carlyle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pedan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carlyle catches Pedan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Carlyle throws a lazy right hand but Pedan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pedan misses the jab.
And Carlyle tries to counter it with a takedown but Pedan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carlyle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pedan on the side of the head.
Pedan is rocked!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carlyle lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pedan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pedan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Oh Pedan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carlyle tries to clinch up.
Pedan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Carlyle is stalking Pedan. Pedan circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Carlyle, and it's lights out! Pedan really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Carlyle!
Charles Carlyle gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Huber (ranked 4037 p4p, 372 weight class) and Hello Bay (ranked 2796 p4p, 282 weight class). Huber comes into the arena with Enter Sandman blaring out of the sound system. Hello Bay will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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240 lbs
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290 lbs
22 - 16 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
30 - 50 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Huber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hello Bay!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Huber has a takedown stuffed.
Huber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bay as he avoids it easily.
Huber closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bay to the mat! Bay manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bay wants to stand and escape but Huber is having none of it.
Huber in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Huber looking to pass the guard.
Huber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Huber passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huber prevents Bay from escaping the position.
Huber is trying to get an arm triangle but Bay is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bay pushes Huber away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Huber gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bay can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Huber is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bay is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bay wants to get back to his feet but Huber drags him back down.
Huber goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bay has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Huber but great work by Bay.
We've been hearing good reports from Huber's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Huber is trying to improve his position.
Huber is working hard here to advance position.
Bay scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bay trying to control the position but Huber is working away.
Bay working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huber is not content to let Bay control the position.
Huber is trying to improve his position.
Huber takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bay tries for a kimura but Huber is defending well.
Huber is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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. Bay connects with a nice short shot to Huber's temple.
Huber is rocked!
Bay lands a big elbow - Huber 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 Bay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hello Bay!
After the fight, Hello Bay was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Handle (ranked 1927 p4p, 265 weight class) and Olaf Frost (ranked 2250 p4p, 298 weight class). Handle's entrance music is Right On. A fine choice. Olaf Frost will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Handle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Frost!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Handle fires out a quick counter leg kick but Frost just manages to avoid it.
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Handle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Frost.
Frost looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Handle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Handle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handle keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost preventing the sweep.
Frost tries to free his leg and advance position but Handle is retaining full guard.
Frost wants to control from the top but Handle keeps moving.
Frost preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Handle manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Handle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frost bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Handle's guard.
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frost stays in close to Handle's body and controls the position.
Frost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Handle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Handle working a defensive guard here.
Frost showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Frost prevents Handle from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries to free his leg and advance position but Handle is retaining full guard.
Handle keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
Frost stands and throws Handle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Frost controls the position.
Frost is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Handle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Handle can't do much from the bottom here.
Handle is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Handle is looking to regain half guard here but Frost keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost is looking to take a break and control but Handle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frost is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Handle has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost is trying to get an arm triangle but Handle is defending well.
Frost goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Handle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Frost's guard! Nice work there by Handle!
Frost is trying to keep Handle in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Handle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frost bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Handle's guard.
Handle keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
Handle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Frost controls the pace.
Handle has his hands on Frost's head, controlling the position.
Handle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olaf Frost dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Frost needs to keep his hands up - Handle had a free shot at his head there.
Frost throws a predictable looking body shot
and Handle finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Handle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frost.
Frost throws a low kick but Handle moves out of range easily.
Frost with a poor takedown
and Handle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frost connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Handle's hands.
Frost throws a solid leg kick but Handle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Frost.
Handle ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Handle moves out of range of the strikes.
Handle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frost sprawls well. Frost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Handle gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frost.
Nice sprawl there from Handle as Frost shoots in.
Nice body punch from Frost.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
Handle ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Frost throws the left hand but Handle avoids the punch easily.
Frost shoots in and drives through. Handle sprawls well.
Max Handle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Frost.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handle manages to avoid it.
Handle tests Frost's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Frost has a takedown stuffed.
Handle takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Handle.
Frost misses with a takedown
and Handle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Handle throws a shot from downtown. Frost moves away and avoids it.
Handle shoots in but Frost avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Handle looks to land a body kick but Frost moved away.
We've been told by Handle's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Handle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Frost throws a leg kick that misses.
Handle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Handle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Frost is trying to defend but Handle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost blocking the ground and pound attempt from Handle.
Handle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Frost wants to control but Handle is keeping busy.
Handle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost wants to control but Handle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Frost looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frost trying to control from the bottom.
Handle is trying to control the action in half guard but Frost is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Handle is controlling the pace.
Frost trying to control but Handle postures up.
Frost gets back to full guard.
Frost wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Handle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Max Handle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Handle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Frost working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Handle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Handle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Handle throws a big right hand that misses.
Handle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frost 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frost is on top in guard.
Frost's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Frost trying to control but Handle is working from the bottom.
Handle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Handle looking to control.
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 Max Handle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Frost tries to sprawl but Handle drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Frost is trying to control but can't.
Handle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Frost trying to control from the bottom.
Frost is pressing down on Handle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Handle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Frost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Handle is one step ahead there.
Handle trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost wants to hit a switch here but Handle passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Frost there!
Frost regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frost manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Frost pushes a forearm under Handle's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Handle is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olaf Frost!
Olaf Frost was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Mc Elroy (ranked 1716 p4p, 189 weight class) and Vandall Savage (ranked 1477 p4p, 161 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
279 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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245 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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World class 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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Mc Elroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vandall Savage!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
Mc Elroy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been hearing reports that Mc Elroy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mc Elroy slips a jab from Savage.
Mc Elroy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savage swivels and escapes.
Savage feints and as Mc Elroy raises his hands in defense, Savage changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mc Elroy keeping full guard, as Savage tries to pass.
Mc Elroy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savage is one step ahead there.
Mc Elroy is looking for a triangle but Savage pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Elroy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Elroy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Savage stopping the sweep attempt from Mc Elroy.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Mc Elroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mc Elroy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mc Elroy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Savage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Elroy throwing strikes from guard but Savage blocks nicely.
Mc Elroy wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Mc Elroy landing some decent shots from guard.
Savage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mc Elroy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Savage looking for a sweep. Not yet Savage, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Elroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mc Elroy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Savage is looking to sweep but instead, Mc Elroy has passed into half guard.
Savage wants to get back to full guard but Mc Elroy has passed into side control.
Savage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mc Elroy working the body and head with strikes.
Savage defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Mc Elroy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Savage can't do much from the bottom here.
Mc Elroy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mc Elroy grinds an elbow into Savage's temple.
Mc Elroy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mc Elroy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Mc Elroy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mc Elroy advances to mount.
Mc Elroy looking to control but Savage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mc Elroy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Mc Elroy dominated that 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.
Savage lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Savage misses its intended target.
Savage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Danny Mc Elroy has been cut.
Savage throws a hook but Mc Elroy avoids it easily.
Savage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mc Elroy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mc Elroy tries to clinch
and Savage counters with a nice uppercut.
Mc Elroy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Savage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mc Elroy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage pulls Mc Elroy in close to prevent any damage.
Savage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Elroy stopping the sweep attempt from Savage.
Mc Elroy postures up.
Mc Elroy stands up over Savage, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Danny Mc Elroy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mc Elroy trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Mc Elroy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Mc Elroy content to stall in guard here.
Mc Elroy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Mc Elroy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mc Elroy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mc Elroy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mc Elroy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savage is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Savage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mc Elroy wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Savage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Elroy scores with a shot to the body.
Mc Elroy moves out of range of the strikes.
Mc Elroy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Savage misses with a hook.
Mc Elroy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Savage counters with a straight right hand.
Danny Mc Elroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mc Elroy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mc Elroy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Savage manages to break the clinch.
Mc Elroy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mc Elroy 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.
Savage trying to control but Mc Elroy postures up.
Savage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Elroy winds up and cracks Savage with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savage.
Mc Elroy preventing the sweep.
Savage keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mc Elroy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mc Elroy wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
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 Danny Mc Elroy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Mc Elroy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Savage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mc Elroy.
Mc Elroy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
Mc Elroy dives in for a single leg takedown but Savage sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mc Elroy ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Mc Elroy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Mc Elroy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mc Elroy rushes Savage and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Savage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mc Elroy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Savage circles away.
Vandall Savage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savage misses with a right hand
and Mc Elroy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Mc Elroy from controlling successfully.
Savage looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Savage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savage is controlling Mc Elroy's posture.
Mc Elroy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savage trying to control the position.
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.
Mc Elroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage keeping full guard, as Mc Elroy tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mc Elroy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch lands to the side of Mc Elroy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mc Elroy defending well as Savage loads up on a big left hand.
Mc Elroy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mc Elroy is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Elroy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savage pulls Mc Elroy in close to prevent any damage.
Mc Elroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vandall Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny Mc Elroy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savage has his hands on Mc Elroy's head, controlling the position.
Savage keeping full guard, as Mc Elroy tries to pass.
That's four 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.
Savage can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mc Elroy controls the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Savage trying to keep a closed guard but Mc Elroy is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mc Elroy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Savage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mc Elroy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Savage swivels and escapes.
A jab from Savage misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mc Elroy ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Mc Elroy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vandall Savage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mc Elroy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Danny Mc Elroy!
Danny Mc Elroy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Vandall Savage stepped up to the mic, saying 'bad match up, should not have accepted this mis match.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Nazarov (ranked 1638 p4p, 232 weight class) and Silent Bob (ranked 1308 p4p, 189 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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194 lbs
23 - 11 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 22 - 4, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vadim Nazarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Silent Bob!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nazarov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nazarov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Bob.
Bob connects with a solid leg kick.
Bob scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bob throws a body punch but Nazarov moves out of range.
Nazarov scores with a body shot.
Nazarov throws out a powerful jab.
Nazarov throws out a loose jab but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Nazarov misses.
Nice jab there from Bob.
Bob swings for the body but Nazarov moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob scores with a hook to the body. Nazarov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bob feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nazarov's calf.
Nazarov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bob misses with a few strikes there.
Good exchange - Nazarov coming out on top.
Bob displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazarov throws out the jab.
Nazarov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bob.
Nazarov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bob counters with a series of strikes. Nazarov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nazarov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Nazarov - just one landing.
That kick from Bob tenderised Nazarov's leg. Nazarov is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob misses with a body shot
and Nazarov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov misses with a looping left.
Nazarov lands with a good body shot.
Nazarov throws a looping overhand right but Bob ducks down to avoid it.
Nazarov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bob's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nazarov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bob scrambles back to his feet.
Bob throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bob misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Nazarov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bob.
Bob throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bob is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nazarov rather than just go for the knockout.
Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazarov shoots and misses
and Bob counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bob misses with a looping left.
Bob throws a shot from downtown. Nazarov moves away and avoids it.
Bob looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bob content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov controlling the position.
Nazarov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bob's guard.
Bob controlling Nazarov's posture.
Bob working for a triangle but Nazarov defends it easily.
Nazarov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bob has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nazarov has managed to get both his arms back between Bob's legs - danger averted.
Nazarov stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Bob throws up his legs and catches Nazarov in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Nazarov tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Bob! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Silent Bob!
A victorious Silent Bob thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 1237 p4p, 152 weight class) and Victor Szczęsny (ranked 1033 p4p, 128 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Gravehop 187. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
25 - 30 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, John Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Szczęsny!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Szczęsny misses
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Szczęsny thinking.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Brown's head coaches at Jitsu Jim that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a thumping low kick.
Szczęsny throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Szczęsny lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.
Brown drives through with a takedown into Szczęsny's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Szczęsny escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Szczęsny looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown 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.
Szczęsny has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Szczęsny not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Szczęsny has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Szczęsny is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Szczęsny is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Brown works over Szczęsny with some ground and pound from guard.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown cracks Szczęsny with a solid left hand.
Szczęsny is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Szczęsny is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brown postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Szczęsny is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brown, into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Szczęsny stands up over Brown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Szczęsny looking to pass the guard.
Szczęsny seems to have recovered his senses.
Szczęsny won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown is pushing down on Szczęsny's leg trying to pass to half guard. Szczęsny is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Szczęsny slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown is in close to Szczęsny's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Szczęsny working a defensive guard here.
Brown cracks Szczęsny with a solid left hand.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
Szczęsny working a defensive guard here.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Szczęsny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szczęsny is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Brown scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Szczęsny trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Szczęsny holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown throws a right hand that Szczęsny ducks under and follows up with a left that Szczęsny also avoids with ease.
Szczęsny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brown lands in his opponent's guard.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Szczęsny trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Szczęsny throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is in close to Szczęsny's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown distracts Szczęsny with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szczęsny can do to turn this around?
Szczęsny looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is working Szczęsny over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown trying to control but Szczęsny is working from the bottom.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown stands up over Szczęsny, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Brown pushes down on Szczęsny's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Szczęsny trying to control here.
Brown wants to control but Szczęsny is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Brown there.
Szczęsny is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Szczęsny does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Szczęsny is trying to get back to full guard.
Szczęsny has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Brown there.
Szczęsny is trying to get back to full guard.
Szczęsny tries to kick Brown off but Brown keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Szczęsny is defending well.
Szczęsny is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Szczęsny is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Szczęsny's hands, connecting with Szczęsny's forehead.
Brown not doing much here.
Szczęsny is trying to control but can't.
Szczęsny might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brown wants to control but Szczęsny is keeping him busy.
Szczęsny is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Szczęsny is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Szczęsny is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Szczęsny with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brown lands a big elbow - Szczęsny 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 Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brown!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Jose De Sucre (ranked 677 p4p, 112 weight class) and Billy West (ranked 1070 p4p, 165 weight class). De Sucre's entrance music is Bolivianos el Hado Propicio. A fine choice. West has chosen Gojira - Shooting Star 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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214 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
28 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Jose De Sucre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy West!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from West.
West jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Sucre scores with a kick to the body.
De Sucre throws a series of punches but West avoids them all with ease.
West takes a swing at De Sucre's ribcage but misses.
De Sucre drops down looking for a counter takedown but West sprawls and moves away.
West throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Sucre tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. West is in De Sucre's guard.
De Sucre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
West throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
West wants to control from the top but De Sucre keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Sucre is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
West throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De Sucre holds on and takes a little breather.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but De Sucre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
De Sucre is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Sucre misses with a head kick.
West misses with a body shot.
De Sucre goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
West smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
West throws a hook to the side of De Sucre's head but De Sucre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West lands with a right hand.
West drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
De Sucre is looking to stand up but West isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West throwing strikes but missing.
West controls from within his opponent's guard.
De Sucre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
West loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
West pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Sucre is keeping the position for now.
West lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
West throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Sucre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West throwing strikes from guard but De Sucre blocks nicely.
West throws an elbow that misses. De Sucre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in West's guard. Nice move by De Sucre!
West is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Sucre is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West working for a triangle but De Sucre defends it easily.
West working for a triangle but De Sucre defends it easily.
West looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West wants to sweep but no luck.
West looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Sucre wants to stand but West has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
West wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Sucre is looking to stand up but West won't let him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Sucre throws a low kick but West moves out of range easily.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy West dominated that 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.
De Sucre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
West connects with a crisp jab.
De Sucre throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sloppy strikes from West. Those never looked like landing.
De Sucre throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease.
De Sucre lands a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from De Sucre. No joy for West on that attempt.
De Sucre attempts a counter takedown but West avoids it well and moves away.
De Sucre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
West lands with a good body shot.
West will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Sucre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of West's head.
West shoots in for a takedown but De Sucre shows good takedown defense.
Antonio Jose De Sucre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy West.
De Sucre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
De Sucre attempts a counter takedown but West avoids it well and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by De Sucre!
West manages to get an easy takedown there - catching De Sucre on his heels. He'll look to pass De Sucre's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Sucre managing to control the position.
De Sucre looking for a sweep. Not yet De Sucre, not yet.
De Sucre wants to stand and escape but West is having none of it.
De Sucre looking for a sweep. Not yet De Sucre, not yet.
West throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Sucre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Sucre pulls West in to control the position.
West sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
West throwing strikes from guard but De Sucre blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Sucre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
West misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
West fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Sucre avoids it really well and circles away.
De Sucre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West blocks a jab.
West moves out of range as De Sucre throws a body kick.
West swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is winning the standup battle so far.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Sucre throws a head kick that misses
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West connects with a looping right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Sucre.
West shoots in looking for a takedown. De Sucre tries to sprawl out of it but West keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Sucre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West throws a push kick but De Sucre slaps the foot to one side.
De Sucre misses with a kick to the body.
De Sucre misses with a wild body shot.
De Sucre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Sucre moves away.
West throws out a loose jab but De Sucre uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Sucre swings widly with a right hand
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
De Sucre looks to land a right hand but West moved out of range.
De Sucre lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Billy West has been cut.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Sucre throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
West looks for a takedown but De Sucre sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West walks into a jab.
De Sucre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of West's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Sucre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De Sucre keeps West at a distance using the push kick.
Good standup being displayed there by West as he connects with a hook.
West misses with a looping right.
West feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
De Sucre wants to get back to his feet but West is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
West throws an elbow that misses. De Sucre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in West's guard. Nice move by De Sucre!
West wants to get back to his feet but De Sucre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Jose De Sucre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy West's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
De Sucre misses with a jab to the body
and West counters by clinching up.
De Sucre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
De Sucre wants to take the fight to the mat but West manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Sucre tries to score a body lock takedown but West shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Jose De Sucre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West misses with the head strike.
De Sucre prevents the takedown attempt.
West is defending well against a takedown attempt.
De Sucre goes for a takedown attempt but West pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from West.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by De Sucre misses
and West counters with a nice body shot.
De Sucre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and West counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Sucre 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.
West dives in and grabs De Sucre's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Sucre pushes down on West's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West throws a front kick aimed at De Sucre's knee but De Sucre avoids it well.
De Sucre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
West doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
De Sucre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
West misses with a series of wild punches.
West has a takedown stuffed.
De Sucre throws a leg kick that is checked
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
West chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Sucre can pounce on him.
West takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
West moves out of range as De Sucre strikes.
West has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Sucre.
West misses with an uppercut. De Sucre saw that one coming.
Antonio Jose De Sucre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease.
De Sucre scores with a kick to the body.
De Sucre misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Sucre tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Sucre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Sucre misses with a two punch combination.
West throws a hook but De Sucre blocks it.
West avoids the head kick by De Sucre.
West misses with a hook.
De Sucre connects with a right hand. West shakes it off.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Sucre.
De Sucre thuds his right hand into West's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Sucre misses with an uppercut. West saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre slips under a jab.
De Sucre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Sucre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
West slips a straight right by De Sucre.
De Sucre lands a lovely overhand right.
De Sucre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Sucre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Sucre thows a leg kick but West checks it
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
De Sucre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
Some wild striking there from De Sucre.
De Sucre avoids the body shot from West.
West throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Sucre half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from De Sucre misses the target.
De Sucre misses with an uppercut
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
West with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Sucre but De Sucre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Sucre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Sucre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
West missing with a left hand there. De Sucre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Sucre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and West connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Sucre scrambles back to his feet.
West misses with a wild body shot.
West shoots in for a takedown but De Sucre shows good takedown defense.
West throws a hook but De Sucre avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antonio Jose De Sucre.
I think De Sucre has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Antonio Jose De Sucre!
A victorious Antonio Jose De Sucre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abner Applegate (ranked 532 p4p, 73 weight class) and Dean Corll (ranked 395 p4p, 54 weight class). Corll comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Candyman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abner Applegate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dean Corll!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Applegate with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corll checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Corll follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Corll closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Corll will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Applegate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Corll does it's job there.
Applegate clinches with his opponent.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Corll.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
Corll working aggressively here.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corll's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate avoiding damage.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Corll lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate tries to work over Corll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Applegate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Applegate dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Corll trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
Corll working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Applegate tries a body shot but Corll blocks it.
Corll prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Corll.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Applegate tries a body shot but Corll blocks it.
Applegate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Applegate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
A nice left hand lands by Applegate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Corll controls the action.
Corll blocking some punches.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Corll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corll misses with some punches.
Corll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corll blocking some punches.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Corll controls his hands.
Applegate is working Corll over against the cage.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corll.
Corll misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate blocking some punches.
Corll scores with a hook to the body.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Corll misses with some punches.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
A body shot lands from Applegate.
Corll misses with a body punch.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Applegate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abner Applegate dominated that round.
That's time! Applegate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Applegate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Applegate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corll can do to turn this around?
Corll tries to close the distance and clinch up but Applegate swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Applegate tries to counter by clinching up but Corll breaks away and moves out of range.
Applegate throws a big shot that misses.
Applegate closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Corll quickly recovers to half guard.
Corll kicks Applegate off and gets back to his feet.
Applegate fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Applegate drives through and clinches with Corll against the cage.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corll misses with some punches.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Corll.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Corll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Corll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
A short left from Corll.
Corll tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Applegate avoids it.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corll lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Applegate looking to throw knees to the head but Corll is blocking nicely.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Corll working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Applegate lands a shot to the body.
Corll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
A short right from Applegate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
Corll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Corll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate pushes Corll back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Applegate gets through Corll's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corll missing with knees to the body.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Applegate.
Corll is breathing heavily.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corlls head.
The referee calls for Applegate to work.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Applegate scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corll misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Applegate.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Corll tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Corll back against the cage.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Corll misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Applegate.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Corll's ribcage. Corll let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Applegate with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
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!
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate pushes Corll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corll.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Corll controls his hands.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Corll is leaning against Applegate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Corll.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corll scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate jumps into guard, dragging Corll to the mat.
Applegate keeping moving, preventing Corll from controlling successfully.
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 Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Corll takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Applegate misses with a body shot.
Applegate clinches with his opponent.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate tries a body shot but Corll blocks it.
Corll working aggressively here.
Applegate manages to break the clinch.
Applegate connects with an inside leg kick.
Applegate clinches.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate tries a body shot but Corll blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Corll scores with a nice short uppercut.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corll working aggressively here.
Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
A head punch on the inside from Corll fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate stalling the fight.
Corll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corll lands an uppercut.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corll has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Corll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate pushes Corll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corll scores with a shot to the side of Applegate's head.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate scores with a hook to the body.
Corll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Applegate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Applegate.
Applegate presses Corll against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corll backwards.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Corll controls his hands.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Corll's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Applegate.
Applegate is working Corll over against the cage.
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Applegate.
Corll is rocked!
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corll is still on wobbly legs! Can Applegate finish him?
Nice body punch from Applegate - that landed with a thud.
Applegate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dean Corll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Applegate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Corll blocks it with crossed arms.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate pushes Corll back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate throws a big uppercut that drops Corll! More strikes from Applegate and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Corll lies dazed against the cage as Applegate celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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