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GAMMA#786 Curry v Pony PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shayne Corson (ranked 1371 p4p, 190 weight class) and Jesus Sanchez (ranked 790 p4p, 125 weight class). Sanchez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Duele El Carazon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
22 - 9 - 1 |
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180 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shayne Corson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Corson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Sanchez scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanchez wants to land a leg kick but Corson is out of range.
Corson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Corson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shayne Corson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt - Corson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Corson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanchez just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Corson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sanchez dives in and grabs Corson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Corson pushes down on Sanchez's head and hops out.
Corson throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corson. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Corson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Corson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown but Corson sprawls well. He's pushed Sanchez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Corson misses the target.
Sanchez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Corson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shayne Corson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corson as he avoids it easily.
Corson throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Corson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Corson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corson misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Corson counters with a stiff right hand.
Corson cracks Sanchez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Corson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sanchez to stand back up!
Nice jab there from Corson.
Sanchez is rocked!
Corson lands a big right hand that sends Sanchez crashing to the mat! Corson stays standing though and waves Sanchez back to his feet!
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Corson finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into Corson's guard.
Corson controlling Sanchez's posture.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Corson is pulling down on Sanchez's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanchez, at least for the moment.
Corson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Corson parries the strikes from Sanchez easily there. Sanchez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Corson to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Corson is working away.
Sanchez swings around for an armbar but Corson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sanchez's guard.
Corson tries to stand but Sanchez is controlling from the bottom.
Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Corson defends well.
Sanchez pulls Corson in close to his closed guard and prevents Corson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Corson defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shayne Corson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Corson misses the target.
Corson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Corson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Corson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Corson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sanchez.
Corson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Corson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shayne Corson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Corson defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Corson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Corson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Corson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Corson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sanchez postures up in Corson's guard and throws a big left but Corson blocks it.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Corson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jesus Sanchez has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Corson preventing the sweep.
Sanchez looking to control.
Corson content to stall in guard here.
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez wants to control the position but Corson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Corson tries to pass to full mount but Sanchez defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sanchez has his hands clasped together around Corson's back. He's all about the action.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Corson keeps him under control.
Sanchez wants to control but Corson is keeping busy.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Corson keeps him under control.
Corson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Corson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Corson throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Corson misses with a looping left.
Shayne Corson is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Corson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Corson throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Corson misses with a body shot.
Corson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That has opened up Jesus Sanchez's cut even more.
Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corson.
Corson gets caught flat footed, as Sanchez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Corson has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Corson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shayne Corson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Corson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Corson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Corson has his hands clasped together around Sanchez's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corson wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sanchez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sanchez with the ground and pound but Corson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Corson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Corson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Corson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jesus Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Corson is pulling down on Sanchez's head to control his posture.
Sanchez lands a couple of elbows.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Corson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corson is pulling down on Sanchez's head to control his posture.
Corson trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Corson slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shayne Corson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Corson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shayne Corson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Sanchez.
Corson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice sprawl there from Corson as Sanchez shoots in.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Corson counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Corson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Corson scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Corson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Corson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corson lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
Corson thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanchez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shayne Corson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corson, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shayne Corson!
An out of breath Shayne Corson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cheik Imbula (ranked 646 p4p, 90 weight class) and Basten Sodergren (ranked 781 p4p, 106 weight class). Imbula comes to the cage accompanied by The Bongo Massive. 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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192 lbs
37 - 17 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheik Imbula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Basten Sodergren!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Imbula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Imbula fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sodergren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Imbula tried to score with a low kick but Sodergren checks it.
Imbula throws a body shot but no joy.
Sodergren lands with a good body shot.
Imbula shoots in for a takedown but Sodergren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sodergren checks a low kick from Imbula.
Imbula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sodergren.
Imbula feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sodergren scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imbula walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sodergren checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good work by Imbula as he checks the leg kick.
Imbula misses with a left hand
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Sodergren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodergren tries to land a leg kick but Imbula saw it coming and moves away.
Imbula moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Imbula on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sodergren throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sodergren drops Imbula with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Imbula looks back up at him and smiles so Sodergren waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Imbula is rocked!
Sodergren misses with a head kick.
Oh Imbula is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Imbula.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren thumps Imbula with a low kick.
Imbula seems to have got his legs back now.
Sodergren scores with a nice strike.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Imbula lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sodergren throws a leg kick that is checked
and Imbula counters with a thumping low kick.
Sodergren sizes up Imbula with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Imbula was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sodergren misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Imbula lands a nice hook to Sodergren's body. Sodergren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sodergren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Basten Sodergren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imbula scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sodergren throws a big shot that misses.
Sodergren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Imbula can pounce on him.
Sodergren's corner calls for a 1-2. Sodergren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sodergren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Imbula moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Imbula swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sodergren cracks the inside of Imbula's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Imbula.
Imbula on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sodergren. Sodergren obviously looking to wear him down.
Sodergren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Imbula looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sodergren throws a nice head kick!
Sodergren throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Imbula swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sodergren lands a jab to Imbula's midsection.
Imbula works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sodergren keeps the fight on the outside.
Sodergren flicks out a counter leg kick but Imbula steps away.
Sodergren throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sodergren goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sodergren connects with an inside leg kick.
Imbula scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sodergren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sodergren misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Imbula.
Imbula can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action.
Sodergren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Imbula.
Sodergren tries to work over Imbula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Imbula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sodergren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Imbula lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Imbula misses with a body punch.
Sodergren prevents a body shot from Imbula.
Imbula working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sodergren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Imbula misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basten Sodergren dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
That kick from Sodergren tenderised Imbula's leg. Imbula is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sodergren looks to land a body kick but Imbula moved away.
Sodergren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Imbulas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Imbula takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sodergren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Imbula.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Imbula moved away.
It appears Imbula was looking to counter with a kick there.
Imbula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sodergren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Imbula moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Sodergren.
Sodergren clinches with his opponent.
Sodergren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Imbula backwards.
Imbula lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Imbula goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imbula misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren lands with a right to the head.
Imbula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Imbula pulls guard effortlessly.
Sodergren stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Imbula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Imbula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sodergren punishes Imbula's body with a nice straight punch.
Sodergren pushes Imbula up against the cage in a clinch.
Sodergren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sodergren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Imbula backwards.
Imbula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Imbula prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
Imbula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
Imbula prevents a body shot from Sodergren.
Imbula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren is working Imbula over against the cage.
Sodergren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sodergren working aggressively here.
Sodergren swings wildly with an uppercut but Imbula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Imbula working aggressively here.
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick.
Sodergren has Imbula up against the cage in a clinch.
Imbula tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sodergren smiles and moves away.
Imbula blocks a leg kick.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Imbula blocks the low kick.
Sodergren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sodergren feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Imbula's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imbula misses with a low kick.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Imbula.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a low kick but Imbula avoids it.
Sodergren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Imbula.
Sodergren throws a solid leg kick but Imbula takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sodergren.
Imbula connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sodergren. Sodergren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Imbula takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Imbula keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sodergren pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Imbula throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
Sodergren cracks Imbula with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imbula misses with a straight right.
Imbula checks a low kick from Sodergren.
Imbula tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sodergren manages to circle out of the way.
Sodergren throws a hook but Imbula blocks it.
Sodergren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but Imbula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sodergren lands with a right hand.
Sodergren with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sodergren tries a low kick but Imbula avoids it.
Imbula swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sodergren throws out a powerful jab.
Imbula is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a hook
letting Imbula counter with a right hand.
Sodergren throws a hook but Imbula blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basten Sodergren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sodergren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Imbula looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Imbula throws a body kick that misses.
Imbula scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sodergren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sodergren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Imbula sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sodergren thuds a left hand into Imbula's body.
Sodergren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Imbula is looking to score with low kicks.
Sodergren replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Imbula blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren takes one to the side of the head.
Imbula darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Imbula throws a sloppy body shot
and Sodergren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sodergren moves out of range as Imbula strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodergren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Imbula takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Imbula scores with a shot to the body.
Imbula takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sodergren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Imbula manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Sodergren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Sodergren misses
and Imbula counters with a good low kick that Sodergren was not able to check.
Sodergren is looking to chop away at Imbula's legs.
It looked like Imbula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Sodergren catches Imbula right on the button with a cross.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
Sodergren throws out a leg kick but Imbula moves out of range and Sodergren only half commits.
Cheik Imbula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Imbula.
Sodergren scores with a spinning back kick!
Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sodergren moves out of range of the strikes.
Imbula takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Imbula on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Sodergren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Imbula counters with a nice body kick.
Sodergren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Imbula avoids the head kick by Sodergren.
Imbula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sodergren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Imbula throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren misses with a head kick.
Imbula throws a poor cross that misses
and Sodergren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Imbula cracks Sodergren with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sodergren looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Imbula finish him?
Sodergren is rocked!
Imbula misses with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sodergren. That snapped Imbula's head back.
A low kick from Sodergren is predictable there
and Imbula counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Imbula 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 Sodergren has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sodergren and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Imbula scores with a hook.
Sodergren is still on wobbly legs! Can Imbula finish him?
A shot to the liver by Sodergren. Beautiful body shot.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut.
Basten Sodergren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imbula feints and then cracks Sodergren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sodergren down.
Sodergren seems to have recovered his senses.
Good leg kick by Sodergren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Imbula fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sodergren checks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sodergren.
Sodergren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sodergren sizes up Imbula with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Imbula throws a poor cross that misses
and Sodergren counters with a nice uppercut.
Imbula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Imbula scoring well with a low kick there.
Imbula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sodergren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sodergren throws a body punch but Imbula moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Basten Sodergren.
I've got Sodergren winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!
A relieved looking Basten Sodergren thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Staal (ranked 514 p4p, 73 weight class) and Bill Newton (ranked 649 p4p, 91 weight class). Bill Newton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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197 lbs
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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
31 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Eric Staal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton thuds his right hand into Staal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Staal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Staal working over Newton with some ground and pound. Newton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Staal not doing much here.
Staal is keen to just control but Newton is a slippery customer.
Newton is looking to improve his position.
Newton trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Staal has control of the leg.
Newton taking some punishment here, with Staal in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton wants to improve his position but Staal is controlling well.
Newton is still trying to improve position.
Staal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Newton is looking to control Staal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Newton avoid being mounted?
Staal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Staal winds up and cracks Newton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Staal in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal working Newton over with strikes.
Newton trying to hold on to Staal's head to control him but Staal postures up.
Well, if Staal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Newton is holding on to half guard well.
Staal wants to control but Newton is keeping him busy.
Newton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Staal is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Staal is keen to just control but Newton is a slippery customer.
Newton trying to control here.
Newton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton wants to control but Staal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Staal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Staal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Staal lands a body shot.
Staal scores with a kick to the body.
Staal misses with a straight right.
Staal tries a head kick but it misses.
Staal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newton's sensitive parts.
Newton lands a glancing blow to the side of Staal's head.
Newton blocks a head kick by Staal.
Newton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Newton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staal avoids the body shot from Newton.
Newton gets caught napping as Staal dives in and scores a takedown. Newton manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Staal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Staal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Staal won't allow Newton to sweep him here.
Newton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Staal from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Staal wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Staal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Staal misses with a two punch combination.
Staal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Newton to score with a decent uppercut.
Newton checks a leg kick nicely.
Newton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Newton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Staal.
Staal lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Newton.
Staal misses with a hook.
Staal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staal throws a low kick but it's checked well by Newton.
Staal throws a head kick but Newton moves out of range.
Staal throws a jab but it's blocked by Newton.
Staal throws a lazy right hand but Newton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Staal does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Staal's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Staal misses the target.
Newton moves out of range of the strikes.
Staal scores with a jab to the body.
Newton moves out of range as Staal strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Newton, as that shot connected.
Newton goes for a double leg but Staal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Staal continues to drive forward.
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
Newton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Staal's corner calls for a 1-2. Staal obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Staal throws a sloppy head kick and Newton moves out of range easily.
Staal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Newton defends well and Staal ends up having to push Newton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Staal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Staal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it.
Newton feints the counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton throws an overhand right that lands on Staal's shoulder, as Staal tries to avoid the shot.
Newton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Newton throws a big shot that misses.
Newton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Staal at a distance.
Newton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Newton tries to clinch up but Staal circles away and keeps his distance.
Staal misses with a body shot.
Staal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Staal loads up on a big right hand but Newton slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton has managed to clinch.
Staal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newton lands a nice uppercut.
Staal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newton can do to turn this around?
Staal scores with a shoulder strike.
Newton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Staal has Newton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Staal pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Newton tumbling to the mat - Staal dives into Newton's guard.
Staal wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Staal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Newton looking to control.
Staal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Staal wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton looking to control.
Staal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Newton trying to keep a closed guard but Staal is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Staal throws the left hand but Newton avoids the punch easily.
Staal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Staal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Newton's calf.
Staal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staal misses with a low kick.
Staal throws out a powerful jab.
Staal throws the kick towards the body but Newton avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Staal. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton with the counter takedown but Staal avoids it easily.
Staal looks for a takedown but Newton sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Staal dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Staal does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Staal misses the target.
Newton moves out of range of the leg kick from Staal.
Newton feints the counter takedown.
Eric Staal is winning the standup battle so far.
Staal throws a body punch but Newton moves out of range.
Staal misses with a body shot.
Newton punishes Staal's body with a nice straight punch.
Newton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Newton.
A swing and a miss from Staal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Staal moves away.
Staal fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Newton is out of range.
Newton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice takedown defense from Newton. No joy for Staal on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Staal.
Newton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Staal defends it well.
Staal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Newton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Newton is working for a kimura but Staal is defending it quite comfortably.
Staal is looking to improve his position.
Staal keeping control of the position.
Staal trying to control here.
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
Staal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Staal is keeping the position.
Newton has gone for a leg lock! Staal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Newton's guard.
Newton is trying to control the position but Staal postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Staal lands a couple of digs.
Staal wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Staal defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Staal is one step ahead there.
Staal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Staal defends it easily.
Newton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Newton trying to keep a closed guard but Staal is proving a slippery customer.
Eric Staal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Newton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Staal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Staal won't allow Newton to sweep him here.
Newton has his hands on Staal's head, controlling the position.
Staal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bill Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donk. Staal catches Newton right on the button with a cross.
Newton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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 Eric Staal.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Staal, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Staal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Dassler (ranked 513 p4p, 72 weight class) and Lucas Marston (ranked 630 p4p, 93 weight class). Marston comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bring it on motherfucker kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
31 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudi Dassler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Marston!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dassler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've been hearing reports that Dassler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Marston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dassler shoots in looking for a takedown. Marston tries to sprawl out of it but Dassler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dassler closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marston pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marston.
Dassler is trying to pull guard but Marston turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler tightens his grip and picks Marston up, before dumping him to the ground. Marston manages to land in guard.
Marston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Marston slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dassler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dassler wants to improve his position but instead Marston has moved into half guard.
Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marston pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dassler looking for submissions off his back.
Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marston pulls his head out easily.
Dassler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marston has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dassler wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Marston.
Dassler is trying to escape the mount.
Dassler is working hard here to advance position.
Dassler sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marston is looking to take a break and control but Dassler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dassler wants to improve his position but Marston is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dassler tries to get to full guard but Marston has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marston thows a huge punch but Dassler dodges it nicely.
Marston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Marston thows a huge punch but Dassler dodges it nicely.
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dassler is staying active underneath Marston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dassler tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dassler looking for a kimura from the bottom but Marston passes into side control!
Marston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dassler keeps working.
Dassler is looking to regain half guard here but Marston keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marston trying to control the action but Dassler is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Marston dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dassler.
Marston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
No luck for Dassler with that takedown attempt.
Marston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marston catches Dassler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler tries for a takedown but Marston circles away easily
enabling Marston to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown but Marston shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Marston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dassler tries to clinch but Marston moves away
enabling Marston to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Rudi Dassler has been cut.
Dassler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marston counters with a stiff right hand.
Dassler is rocked!
Marston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dassler fails with the takedown
and Marston counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Dassler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston looks to score with a jab to the body but Dassler is just out of range.
Dassler seems to have got his legs back now.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown but Marston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dassler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dassler somewhat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dassler fails with the takedown
and Marston counters with a straight right hand.
Marston misses with a hook. Dassler ducked under it nicely.
Dassler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marston keeping full guard, as Dassler tries to pass.
Dassler lands a couple of elbows.
Marston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dassler is one step ahead there.
Marston has control of Dassler's left arm, preventing Dassler from doing any damage.
Marston can't keep his opponent in guard - Dassler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dassler is working for a kimura but Marston is defending it quite comfortably.
Marston is concentrating on defense, preventing Dassler from advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dassler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marston working a defensive guard here.
Dassler wants to pass the guard but Marston is keeping the position.
Dassler pushes down on Marston's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dassler thows a huge punch but Marston dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dassler is working for a kimura but Marston is defending it quite comfortably.
Marston is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Marston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rudi Dassler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dassler shoots in for a takedown but Marston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dassler goes for a double leg but Marston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marston continues to drive forward.
Dassler slips a jab from Marston.
Marston misses with a few strikes there.
Marston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dassler.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Dassler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dassler with a poor takedown
and Marston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lucas Marston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler fails to land the takedown.
Marston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Marston. No joy for Dassler on that attempt.
It seemed like Marston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dassler wants to clinch
and Marston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Marston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston lunges at Dassler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dassler's hand.
Dassler shoots in but no luck this time.
Dassler rushes Marston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marston breaks from the clinch.
Marston has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marston but Marston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice side step and Marston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dassler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marston.
Lucas Marston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marston misses with an uppercut
and Dassler counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marston!
Marston explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler moves out of range of the strikes.
Dassler tries to clinch there but Marston circles away.
Marston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dassler fails with the takedown.
Dassler takes one to the chin there.
Dassler tries for a takedown but Marston circles away easily
and Marston counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dassler slips under a jab.
Dassler staying out of range there.
Dassler feints and as Marston raises his hands in defense, Dassler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marston trying to keep a closed guard but Dassler is proving a slippery customer.
Marston pulls Dassler in close to prevent any damage.
Dassler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rudi Dassler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucas Marston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dassler scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Marston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marston winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Marston!
Lucas Marston really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Juice Haven logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Fring (ranked 263 p4p, 37 weight class) and Taran Chula (ranked 429 p4p, 59 weight class). Fring comes to the cage accompanied by Bamboleo by The Gypsy Kings. Taran Chula acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustavo Fring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Taran Chula!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chula misses with a right hand
and Fring cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Fring misses.
Fring lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fring avoids the head kick by Chula.
Fring swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chula takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fring slips a straight right by Chula.
A counter left hand to the body from Fring misses its target.
A low kick from Chula is predictable there
and Fring counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fring avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Fring misses its target.
Chula throws a head kick but Fring moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fring throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fring takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chula tries to land a front kick but Fring steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chula is looking to score with low kicks.
Fring misses with an uppercut
letting Chula counter with a right hand.
Fring cracks Chula with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Taran Chula has been cut.
Fring throws a body punch but Chula moves out of range.
Chula takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Gustavo Fring has been cut.
Fring swings for the body but Chula moves out of range.
Chula has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fring throws a body shot but no joy.
Fring misses the shot to the body.
Chula looks to throw a body kick
and Fring counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chula misses with a body kick.
A combination from Fring does no damage.
The fighters circling - Fring throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Fring misses
and Chula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chula scores with a jab to the head.
Chula scores with a nice right hand.
Fring throws a shot to the body.
Fring ducks under a wild hook from Chula.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chula.
Chula misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chula fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fring.
Chula turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fring looks to score with a jab to the body but Chula is just out of range.
Chula misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fring stuns Chula with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chula looks to land a body kick but Fring moved away.
A swing and a miss from Fring.
Fring throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fring throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fring avoids the head kick by Chula.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fring avoids the head kick by Chula.
Chula avoids the body shot from Fring.
Chula counters with a body kick.
Fring is looking to wear down Chula with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chula avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fring throws a poor cross that misses
and Chula makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fring really felt that one!
Fring walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fring throws a hook but Chula avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Fring misses the target.
Chula throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fring counters with a left to the body.
Donk. Fring catches Chula right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gustavo Fring will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chula throws a lazy head kick
and Fring counters with a nice uppercut.
Fring steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chula. That one must have hurt.
Fring throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chula.
Chula takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chula throws a head kick but Fring moves out of range.
Fring was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A punch combination from Fring misses.
Fring sets himself, and Chula steps forward looking for the clinch! Fring avoids it this time.
Fring throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chula shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fring throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chula appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chula lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fring cracks Chula with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chula scores with a hook.
Chula misses with a jab to the body
and Fring counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chula pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fring back to the cage. Chula follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chula lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fring takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fring takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chula takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gustavo Fring is winning the standup battle so far.
Chula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chula falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Fring counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chula cracks Fring with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chula scores with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by Chula.
Chula gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fring counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fring misses with a shot to the body
and Chula counters with a nice leg kick.
Chula throws a head kick but Fring moves out of range.
Fring throws a hook to the side of Chula's head but Chula sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chula misses with a hook
and Fring counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chula in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fring throws a body punch but Chula moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fring on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fring tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chula was well out of range. Poor timing from Fring.
Chula moves forwards but Fring connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fring rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chula counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fring misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chula tries to work over Fring's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chula blocks an uppercut.
Fring is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick there by Chula.
Chula lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gustavo Fring's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Fring misses.
Chula throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fring is looking to counter punch.
Fring misses with a left hand
and Chula counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Chula misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Fring tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chula scoring well with a low kick there.
Fring moves out of range of the leg kick from Chula.
Fring misses the body punch
and Chula counters with a nice body shot.
Chula thumps Fring with a low kick.
Fring cracks Chula with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chula misses with a right hand
and Fring counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taran Chula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Chula moves out of range as Fring strikes.
A lazy body kick from Chula
and Fring counters with a stiff right hand.
Fring misses with a wild body shot.
Fring misses with a looping right.
Chula lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fring throws a body punch but Chula moves out of range.
Chula connects with a leg kick. Fring looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fring with a hook.
Fring throws a right hand that misses
and Chula counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fring displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chula throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chula lands with a good body shot.
Chula connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fring steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chula.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fring. Chula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fring blocks a head kick by Chula.
Fring fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chula looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chula throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fring misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fring misses with a hook
enabling Chula to counter with a crisp jab.
Chula misses with a shot to the body
and Fring connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chula lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fring throws a poor cross that misses
letting Chula counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chula bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fring looks to score with a jab to the body but Chula is just out of range.
Fring throws a hook to the side of Chula's head but Chula sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chula misses with a lunging right hand
and Fring counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fring throws a jab but it's blocked by Chula.
Fring swings for the body but Chula moves out of range.
Chula swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fring is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chula feints and then cracks Fring's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fring down.
Fring steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chula.
Chula misses with a head kick.
Fring misses with a body punch
and Chula counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chula manages to break the clinch.
Fring moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chula misses the body punch
and Fring counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Taran Chula's cut even more.
Chula misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chula thumps Fring with a low kick.
Chula scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chula comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chula scores with a nice strike.
Gustavo Fring's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chula misses with a leg kick
and Fring counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chula throws a leg kick but Fring sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taran Chula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chula 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taran Chula!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Hermann Hoppe (ranked 381 p4p, 53 weight class) and Pascal Henry (ranked 731 p4p, 88 weight class). Hoppe comes to the cage accompanied by Wind of Change. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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161 lbs
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165 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
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Hermann Hoppe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pascal Henry!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoppe clinches up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Henry.
Henry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoppe pulls Henry into guard.
Henry would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hoppe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry is one step ahead there.
Henry gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Henry lands a nice shot to the body.
Henry throws a looping overhand right but Hoppe ducks down to avoid it.
Hoppe misses with a straight left.
Hoppe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Henry.
Hoppe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henry's waist but Henry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoppe off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoppe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick lands from Henry.
Henry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoppe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Henry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoppe somewhat.
Henry connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe staying out of range there.
Henry tried to score with a low kick but Hoppe checks it.
Henry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henry throws a sloppy head kick and Hoppe moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Hoppe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Henry does it's job there.
Hoppe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Henry counters with an outside leg kick.
Henry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoppe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henry tries to land a leg kick but Hoppe saw it coming and moves away.
Henry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hoppe tries for a takedown but Henry circles away easily
and Henry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henry tests Hoppe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henry scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe tries to close the distance and clinch but Henry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henry follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
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!
Henry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice combination there by Hoppe.
Hoppe is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Henry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Henry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoppe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hoppe stops Henry from getting back to his feet.
Henry is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hoppe wants to take a breather but Henry is having none of it.
Hoppe slips a nice elbow through Henry's hands, connecting with Henry's forehead.
Hoppe prevents Henry from standing back up.
Hoppe working Henry over with strikes.
Henry told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Henry looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hoppe working Henry over with strikes.
Henry is trying to stand up here but Hoppe is controlling him well.
Hoppe working Henry over with strikes.
Hoppe works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hoppe 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Henry takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hoppe lands a couple of good shots and Henry has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Henry is trying to stand back up.
Hoppe punches Henry on the ear.
Hoppe cracks Henry with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Henry from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Henry trying to get back to his feet but Hoppe is in full control for now.
Henry is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hoppe off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoppe is working for a rear naked choke. Henry is not defending it well and Hoppe has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Henry refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Henry's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hans Hermann Hoppe!
Hans Hermann Hoppe 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Elmer Fudd (ranked 343 p4p, 53 weight class) and Tyler Wrexham (ranked 214 p4p, 34 weight class). Fudd comes to the cage accompanied by Blue On Black. 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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174 lbs
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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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elmer Fudd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Wrexham !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fudd is looking to slow Wrexham down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Fudd.
Wrexham throws a jab but it's blocked by Fudd.
Wrexham moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wrexham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wrexham getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good standup being displayed there by Wrexham as he connects with a hook.
Fudd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wrexham slips under a jab.
Fudd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wrexham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fudd manages to avoid it.
Fudd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fudd lands a nice shot that snaps Wrexham 's head back.
Fudd closes the distance and clinches.
Fudd scores with a shoulder strike.
Fudd breaks the clinch.
Fudd throws a hook but Wrexham avoids it easily.
Wrexham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fudd misses the jab.
Wrexham throws a counter combo.
Wrexham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fudd.
Wrexham attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fudd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wrexham takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wrexham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fudd wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wrexham swinging wildly here.
Fudd wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fudd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wrexham paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fudd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wrexham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fudd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fudd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wrexham just misses with a punch to the body.
Wrexham is looking to clinch but Fudd is avoiding it.
Fudd tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wrexham manages to circle out of the way.
Wrexham ducks under a wild hook from Fudd.
Fudd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wrexham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fudd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wrexham .
Fudd loads up on a big right hand but Wrexham slips the punch.
Fudd looks to land a combination but Wrexham avoids it well.
Fudd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrexham .
Fudd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wrexham .
Fudd cracks Wrexham with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fudd wants to clinch up but Wrexham keeps it at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fudd.
It looks like Fudd has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fudd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice body punch from Fudd.
Wrexham throws a body shot but no joy.
Wrexham looks to throw the jab but Fudd is out of range.
Wrexham lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wrexham ducks under a wild hook from Fudd.
Wrexham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wrexham throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Fudd.
Wrexham tests Fudd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Wrexham . That snapped Fudd's head back.
Fudd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wrexham .
A little feinted left hand from Fudd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fudd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrexham was well out of range. Poor timing from Fudd.
Wrexham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wrexham staying out of range there.
Wrexham throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fudd on the side of the head.
Wrexham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wrexham scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fudd ducks under a wild hook from Wrexham .
Fudd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fudd. Wrexham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fudd tries to clinch but Wrexham moves away
and Wrexham counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fudd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fudd connects with a crisp jab.
Wrexham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fudd.
Fudd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wrexham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fudd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab by Fudd.
Wrexham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fudd.
Wrexham 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.
Fudd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fudd slips a jab and a cross from Wrexham .
A telegraphed right hand from Fudd misses the target.
As Fudd backs off Wrexham throws a huge counter combo but Fudd manages to avoid it all.
Wrexham throws a series of punches but Fudd moves out of range.
Fudd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fudd takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut lands for Fudd. That snapped Wrexham 's head back.
Fudd lands a right hook to the body.
Fudd throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fudd connects with a leg kick. Wrexham looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fudd forces Wrexham back against the cage and clinches.
Wrexham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fudd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fudd ducks under a wild hook from Wrexham .
Fudd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wrexham momentarily.
Wrexham misses with a straight right.
Wrexham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fudd.
Wrexham throws a hook to the side of Fudd's head but Fudd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Fudd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fudd dodges the punch combination from Wrexham .
As Wrexham tries to get set, Fudd tries to push him back and clinch up but Wrexham manages to avoid the attempt.
Fudd clobbers Wrexham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fudd misses with an uppercut. Wrexham saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fudd blocks a jab.
Wrexham lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Wrexham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wrexham throws a looping overhand right but Fudd ducks down to avoid it.
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyler Wrexham will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fudd closes the distance and clinches.
Wrexham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fudd backwards.
Wrexham breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Wrexham misses its intended target.
Wrexham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fudd.
Wrexham slips under a jab.
Fudd keeps the fight on the outside.
Wrexham attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Wrexham misses its intended target.
Wrexham misses with a hook.
Fudd moves out of range as Wrexham strikes.
Wrexham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fudd connects with a looping right hand.
Fudd looks to score with a jab to the body but Wrexham is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrexham lands a front kick.
Fudd misses with a head kick.
Wrexham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Fudd.
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!
Fudd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wrexham dodges an elbow strike from Fudd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wrexham .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fudd.
Wrexham misses with a body punch.
Fudd taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wrexham blocking some punches.
Wrexham tries a body shot but Fudd blocks it.
Fudd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fudd blocks an uppercut.
Wrexham can't find room to land a body shot as Fudd controls the action.
Wrexham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fudd's elbow.
Fudd pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wrexham is working Fudd over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wrexham lands with a right to the head.
Wrexham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wrexham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wrexham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wrexham lands a jab to the head.
Fudd tests Wrexham 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrexham throws a shot to the body.
Fudd ducks under a wild hook from Wrexham .
Fudd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fudd avoids the body shot from Wrexham .
Wrexham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fudd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fudd misses with a hook. Wrexham ducked under it nicely.
Wrexham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wrexham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fudd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wrexham blocks a jab.
Wrexham misses with a straight right.
Fudd lands with a hook. Wrexham tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wrexham throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Fudd.
Fudd connects with the punch.
Fudd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tyler Wrexham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wrexham misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fudd throws a sloppy head kick and Wrexham moves out of range easily.
Wrexham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wrexham tests Fudd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fudd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrexham .
Fudd tries to clinch there but Wrexham circles away.
Wrexham throws a leg kick but Fudd checks it.
Wrexham misses the jab.
Wrexham throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fudd throwing a counter right hand but Wrexham manages to avoid it.
Wrexham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fudd has time to react.
The fighters circling - Fudd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wrexham moves into the clinch successfully.
Fudd throws a punch but it's blocked by Wrexham .
Wrexham can't find room to land a body shot as Fudd controls the action.
A hook to the body from Wrexham .
Fudd blocks an uppercut.
Wrexham cracks Fudd with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fudd tries to throw a body punch but Wrexham avoids it by throwing Fudd back against the cage.
Fudd throws a punch but it's blocked by Wrexham .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrexham tries to work over Fudd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fudd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wrexham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wrexham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fudd moves into the clinch.
Wrexham misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Fudd.
Good body shot from Fudd.
A right handed body shot lands from Wrexham .
Fudd pushes Wrexham back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Wrexham as the two fighters clinch.
Fudd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Wrexham .
A frustrated look appears on Fudd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fudd throws a head punch that misses.
Wrexham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wrexham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fudd's elbow.
Fudd scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Wrexham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Wrexham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fudd at a distance.
Wrexham works the jab nicely.
Wrexham defending well as Fudd loads up on a big left hand.
Fudd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wrexham can pounce on him.
Fudd keeps the fight on the outside.
Fudd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fudd tries to clinch up but Wrexham circles away and keeps his distance.
Wrexham keeps the fight on the outside.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fudd tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wrexham is able to avoid easily.
Wrexham is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fudd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fudd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fudd lands a jab to the head.
Wrexham closes the distance and pushes Fudd back into the cage.
Fudd blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fudd prevents a body shot from Wrexham .
Fudd throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fudd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrexham 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Elmer Fudd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wrexham throws a head punch that misses.
Fudd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fudd tries to work over Wrexham 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Fudd.
Fudd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fudd misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fudd.
Wrexham struggles to land a body shot inside as Fudd controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wrexham .
Fudd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fudd misses with a punch on the inside.
Wrexham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fudds head.
Wrexham tries to work over Fudd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wrexham scores with a shoulder strike.
Fudd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fudd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fudd misses with a punch on the inside.
Fudd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fudd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrexham takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fudd instigates a clinch.
Fudd prevents a body shot from Wrexham .
Fudd lands a right hand.
Fudd breaks the clinch.
Wrexham on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fudd closes the distance and pushes Wrexham back into the cage.
Wrexham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fudd backwards.
Wrexham pushes Fudd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wrexham stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wrexham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wrexham lands with a shot to the body.
Wrexham instigates a clinch.
Wrexham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fudd backwards.
Wrexham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wrexham .
A short left from Wrexham .
Nice body punch from Wrexham .
Wrexham has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wrexham pushes Fudd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham misses with a punch to the body.
Wrexham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wrexham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wrexham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fudd is trying to break the clinch but Wrexham has him pressed against the cage.
Wrexham breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wrexham .
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyler Wrexham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fudd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wrexham finds it's way round the side to connect with Fudd's head.
Wrexham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wrexham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fudd wants to clinch up but Wrexham keeps it at a distance.
Donk. Fudd catches Wrexham right on the button with a cross.
Wrexham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fudd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fudd slips a straight right by Wrexham .
Fudd looks to land a right hand but Wrexham moved out of range.
Elmer Fudd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrexham swings for the body but Fudd moves out of range.
Wrexham throws a series of punches but Fudd avoids them all with ease.
Fudd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Fudd.
Fudd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wrexham misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Fudd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wrexham .
Fudd closes the distance and pushes Wrexham back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fudd fails to land.
Fudd working aggressively here.
Fudd swings wildly with an uppercut but Wrexham uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Fudd.
Wrexham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fudd manages to break the clinch.
Fudd blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fudd moves in looking to clinch but Wrexham pushes him off.
Wrexham tries to clinch there but Fudd circles away.
Wrexham lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wrexham doesn't manage to clinch there - Fudd circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Wrexham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wrexham 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Wrexham !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Guns (ranked 124 p4p, 18 weight class) and Vertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 279 p4p, 37 weight class). Big Guns could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vertti Ekstrovertti's chin.
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194 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 21 - 2, fighting out of London, Big Guns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Vertti Ekstrovertti!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekstrovertti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Guns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ekstrovertti misses with a head kick.
It looked like Guns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Guns missing with a left hand there. Ekstrovertti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Guns.
Guns misses with a double jab.
Guns avoids the body shot from Ekstrovertti.
Guns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guns misses with a looping left.
Guns looks for the body kick but Ekstrovertti saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Ekstrovertti.
Guns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ekstrovertti.
Guns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Ekstrovertti misses.
Ekstrovertti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Guns under the eye.
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!
Ekstrovertti sizes up Guns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ekstrovertti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big left from Guns misses.
Big Guns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns scores with a jab to the body.
Guns connects with a body shot that sends Ekstrovertti's belly button to the back.
Guns throws a big shot that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ekstrovertti has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Guns avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ekstrovertti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Guns manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Guns is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ekstrovertti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ekstrovertti trying to control but Guns is working from the bottom.
Ekstrovertti might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Guns haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Guns looking for a sweep. Not yet Guns, not yet.
Ekstrovertti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns wants to improve his position but instead Ekstrovertti has moved into half guard.
Ekstrovertti trying to control from half guard but Guns is working away.
Guns is looking to improve his position.
Guns trying to control from the bottom.
Guns is refusing to be controlled, as Ekstrovertti sits in half guard.
Ekstrovertti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guns sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti prevents Guns from improving his position.
Ekstrovertti is looking to take a break and control but Guns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Guns trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Guns throws the left hand but Ekstrovertti avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Guns checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Guns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekstrovertti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guns's head backwards.
Ekstrovertti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekstrovertti defending well as Guns loads up on a big left hand.
Guns connects with a crisp jab.
Guns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekstrovertti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Guns does it's job there.
A jab from Guns finds it's way through Ekstrovertti's defenses.
Guns throws a low kick but Ekstrovertti avoids it.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guns misses with a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Ekstrovertti misses.
Guns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Guns. Ekstrovertti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekstrovertti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Guns looks to land a right hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range.
Guns misses the jab.
Guns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guns throws a series of punches but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti dives in and scores a takedown into Guns's guard.
Ekstrovertti preventing the sweep.
Ekstrovertti wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving.
Guns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Guns dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Guns moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ekstrovertti misses with a lunging right hand
and Guns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Big Guns is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekstrovertti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guns.
Ekstrovertti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekstrovertti lands a glancing blow to the side of Guns's head.
Guns misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ekstrovertti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Guns under the eye.
Guns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guns scores with a jab to the body.
Guns checks a low kick from Ekstrovertti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ekstrovertti, right into the meat.
Guns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guns misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekstrovertti misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns slips a jab from Ekstrovertti.
Guns slips a straight right by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti lands a jab to Guns's midsection.
Guns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Guns throws a front kick aimed at Ekstrovertti's knee but Ekstrovertti avoids it well.
Guns with a nice cross.
Guns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ekstrovertti connects with a crisp jab.
Ekstrovertti throws a series of punches but Guns avoids them all with ease.
Ekstrovertti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ekstrovertti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Guns throws a head kick that misses.
Ekstrovertti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guns moves away.
Ekstrovertti defending well as Guns loads up on a big left hand.
Ekstrovertti misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Guns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns throws a shot from downtown. Ekstrovertti moves away and avoids it.
Ekstrovertti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ekstrovertti, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ekstrovertti avoids the head kick by Guns.
A little jabbing left from Ekstrovertti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ekstrovertti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekstrovertti throws a chopping leg kick but Guns manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ekstrovertti throws a low kick, looking for Guns's leg but Guns calmly moves out of range.
Guns misses with a head kick.
Guns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekstrovertti throws out a counter right but Guns avoids it with no problem.
Ekstrovertti throws a right and a left that Guns avoids nicely.
A jab from Guns misses.
Guns scores with a hook.
Guns scores with a nice head shot.
Guns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Guns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekstrovertti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti lets loose with a powerful body kick. Guns will feel that in the morning.
Ekstrovertti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guns.
Ekstrovertti avoids the body shot from Guns.
A swing and a miss from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Guns backs up against the cage.
Guns connects with a single shot there.
Guns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekstrovertti.
The fighters circle momentarily. Guns darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ekstrovertti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ekstrovertti missing with a left hand there. Guns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekstrovertti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ekstrovertti has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Guns.
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!
Ekstrovertti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ekstrovertti with a hook.
Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekstrovertti moves away.
Ekstrovertti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ekstrovertti cracks Guns with an open hand slap.
Ekstrovertti blocks a low kick nicely.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook to the side of Guns's head but Guns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ekstrovertti slips a jab from Guns.
A countering left hand to the body from Ekstrovertti misses.
Ekstrovertti misses with a shot to the body
and Guns counters with a solid body kick.
Guns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ekstrovertti finds it's way round the side to connect with Guns's head.
Guns moves out of range of the strikes.
Guns misses with an uppercut. Ekstrovertti saw that one coming.
Ekstrovertti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ekstrovertti cracks Guns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guns tries to clinch there but Ekstrovertti circles away.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guns.
Guns is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vertti Ekstrovertti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ekstrovertti slips under a jab from Guns.
Ekstrovertti throws out a counter right but Guns avoids it with no problem.
Ekstrovertti tries to land a front kick but Guns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guns blocks a leg kick.
Ekstrovertti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Guns was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ekstrovertti.
Guns misses with a hook.
Ekstrovertti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ekstrovertti throws a body punch but Guns moves out of range.
Guns keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Guns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ekstrovertti doesn't seem bothered though.
Guns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ekstrovertti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekstrovertti was well out of range. Poor timing from Guns.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ekstrovertti! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns throws a shot from downtown. Ekstrovertti moves away and avoids it.
Guns misses with a low kick as Ekstrovertti jumps back.
Guns scores with a hook.
Ekstrovertti feints and then cracks Guns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Guns down.
Ekstrovertti looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti prevents Guns from improving his position.
Ekstrovertti takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Guns is not content to let Ekstrovertti control the position.
Ekstrovertti prevents Guns from improving his position.
Ekstrovertti seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Guns actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guns is trying to get back to full guard.
Guns is staying active underneath Ekstrovertti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ekstrovertti working the head and body with strikes.
Ekstrovertti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Guns on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Guns is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ekstrovertti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti blocks the strikes from Guns.
Guns tries to get to full guard but Ekstrovertti has control of the leg.
Ekstrovertti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guns's head.
Guns is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ekstrovertti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ekstrovertti's back!
Ekstrovertti just trying to survive but Guns is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Guns misses with a punch to the head.
Ekstrovertti rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Guns is looking to advance position but Ekstrovertti won't allow it.
Guns is looking to pass Ekstrovertti's guard but actually Ekstrovertti recovers to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guns looking to pass the guard.
Guns slips nicely into half guard.
Guns is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekstrovertti is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vertti Ekstrovertti.
I think Ekstrovertti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vertti Ekstrovertti!
Vertti Ekstrovertti decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lolipo Slider (ranked 48 p4p, 9 weight class) and Darth Sidious (ranked 141 p4p, 21 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lolipo Slider!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Sidious!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Slider misses the target.
Sidious follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Slider misses with a shot to the body
letting Sidious counter with a right hand.
Slider misses with a hook.
Slider ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
Slider tries to counter by clinching up but Sidious breaks away and moves out of range.
Slider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sidious thinks about the counter body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slider.
Slider throws a front kick aimed at Sidious's knee but Sidious avoids it well.
Slider misses with a lunging right hand
and Sidious counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Slider moves out of range as Sidious throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slider slips under a jab from Sidious.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slider.
Sidious throws a lazy body kick
and Sidious takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sidious cracks Slider with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slider lands with an uppercut that bounces Sidious off the cage and back into range.
Sidious staying out of range there.
Slider blocks a jab.
Sidious uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slider.
Sidious looks for the body kick but Slider saw that one coming.
Sidious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slider misses the body punch
and Sidious counters with a left to the body.
Slider scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sidious throws the left hand but Slider avoids the punch easily.
Slider throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sidious.
Slider uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sidious.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidious jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Lolipo Slider has been cut.
Sidious misses with a body shot.
Slider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sidious throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sidious blocks a leg kick.
Slider ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Sidious blocks the low kick.
Sidious fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Slider will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slider fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sidious let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sidious circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidious thows a body kick. Slider tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sidious scores with a spinning back kick!
Slider is breathing heavily.
Sidious misses with a straight left.
Sidious throws the kick towards the body but Slider avoids it.
Slider jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sidious has closed the distance and engaged Slider in a clinch.
Slider avoids a wild elbow strike from Sidious.
Sidious is working Slider over against the cage.
Sidious cracks Slider with a nice body shot.
Slider blocks a body shot from Sidious.
Sidious escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters circling a little - Sidious finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab from Sidious.
Slider shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sidious throws the kick towards the body but Slider avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidious 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.
A low kick from Slider misses
and Sidious counters with a straight right hand.
Slider rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sidious counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slider thinking.
Sidious feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Slider sprawling to the canvas! Slider rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sidious finish him?!
Slider is rocked!
Sidious lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Slider falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sidious dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious is the new light heavyweight champion!
Darth Sidious made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diarmuid Curry (ranked 47 p4p, 3 weight class) and Pony Pony (ranked 151 p4p, 9 weight class). Curry comes to the cage accompanied by Epic Celtic Music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diarmuid Curry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pony Pony!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry tries to clinch but Pony is having none of it.
Pony looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Curry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Curry slips under a jab.
Curry on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Curry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pony lands with a nice body kick.
Curry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Curry is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Pony. Those never looked like landing.
That kick from Pony tenderised Curry's leg. Curry is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pony lands with a nice body kick.
Pony lands with a nice body punch.
Curry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pony. Pony obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pony just misses with a punch to the body.
Curry was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pony throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pony throws a body kick that misses.
Curry swings for the body but Pony moves out of range.
Pony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curry moves away.
Curry throws a hook but Pony blocks it.
Curry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pony forces Curry back against the cage and clinches.
Pony scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Curry tries to work over Pony's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pony blocks an uppercut.
Pony throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Curry blocks it with crossed arms.
Curry tries to work over Pony's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pony connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Diarmuid Curry has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Curry just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pony's brow.
Pony wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Curry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice left hand lands by Curry.
Pony doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Pony using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Curry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pony with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Curry scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Pony.
Pony takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Pony Pony has been cut.
Curry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pony's elbow.
Curry digs a right hand into Pony's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pony's gas tank.
Curry tries to throw a body punch but Pony avoids it by throwing Curry back against the cage.
Pony misses with a knee strike.
Pony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Curry avoids it.
Pony trying to control the position but instead, Curry has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pony into the cage.
Pony misses with a punch on the inside.
Pony blocks a body shot from Curry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pony backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curry.
Curry misses with an elbow over the top.
Pony lands a hook that snaps the head of Curry backwards.
Curry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curry can't find room to land a body shot as Pony controls the action.
A short right from Curry on the inside.
Curry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pony or not.
Pony throws a head punch that misses.
Curry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pony is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Curry tries to work over Pony's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pony missing with knees to the body.
Curry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Curry.
Curry misses with a punch to the body.
Curry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Curry presses Pony against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Curry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pony tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pony can't find room to land a body shot as Curry controls the action.
Pony fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pony prevents a body shot from Curry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pony takes an elbow to the temple.
Pony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Curry avoids it.
Curry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Curry lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pony backwards.
Pony using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Curry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Curry works on Pony's body with a couple of short punches.
Curry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pony backwards.
Curry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Curry misses with some punches.
Curry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pony backwards.
Curry lands an elbow that stopped Pony in his tracks for a moment.
Curry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pony is rocked!
Curry creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Pony! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Curry.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diarmuid Curry!
Diarmuid Curry retains his super heavyweight title!
Diarmuid Curry thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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