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WPFC 19 - Babinski vs.Ouelette PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Soprano (ranked 6262 p4p, 523 weight class) and Shawn Wambold (ranked 5714 p4p, 507 weight class). Marco Soprano has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marco Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Wambold!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soprano scores with a head kick. Wambold tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soprano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soprano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soprano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wambold as he avoids it easily.
Soprano tries to keep at a distance but Wambold has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wambold displaying some good clinch control by pressing Soprano up against the cage.
Wambold has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Soprano uses from the top position.
Wambold trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano stopping the sweep attempt from Wambold.
Soprano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wambold has his hands on Soprano's head, controlling the position.
Soprano wants to stand and escape but instead Wambold has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wambold is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Soprano wants to stand and escape but Wambold is having none of it.
Wambold wants to stand but Soprano has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wambold drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soprano dives on top into guard.
Soprano stands and steps away. Wambold gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wambold's coach down at Cozad MMA New York was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wambold's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Soprano blocks a head kick by Wambold.
Wambold leaves Soprano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wambold.
Wambold takes the fight into the clinch.
Wambold wants a takedown but no success here.
Soprano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soprano.
Wambold blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Soprano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wambold has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Soprano tries to work over Wambold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wambold manages to break the clinch.
Wambold fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Soprano avoids it really well and circles away.
Marco Soprano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Wambold.
Wambold misses with a takedown attempt - Soprano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wambold.
Wambold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soprano looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Soprano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Soprano wants it to stay on the feet.
Soprano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Soprano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soprano tries to clinch but Wambold moves out of range.
Wambold changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Soprano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wambold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soprano with a jab.
Wambold has managed to clinch.
Wambold throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Soprano dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A slow jab from Wambold misses its intended target.
Soprano tries to counter with a takedown but Wambold is quick to defend against it.
Soprano lands a slapping body shot.
Soprano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wambold avoids it really well and circles away.
Soprano swinging wildly here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Soprano lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano misses with an elbow strike.
Wambold slowing the pace effectively.
Soprano has had enough of the clinch but Wambold keeps him there for the moment.
Wambold has Soprano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soprano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Soprano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wambold can do to turn this around?
Soprano is trying to push Wambold away but Wambold has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano has Wambold pressed against the cage, preventing Wambold from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Soprano has had enough of the clinch but Wambold keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Soprano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wambold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marco Soprano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wambold shoots in looking for a takedown but Soprano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wambold's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Soprano throws a series of strikes that have Wambold backpedaling.
Wambold shoots in looking for a takedown but Soprano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wambold's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marco Soprano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Wambold.
Wambold stuffs the takedown attempt from Soprano. Soprano gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Soprano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soprano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wambold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soprano sprawls well. Soprano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wambold gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano throws a right hand that Wambold ducks under and follows up with a left that Wambold also avoids with ease.
Wambold steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Soprano.
Marco Soprano is winning the standup battle so far.
Wambold moves into range and clinches up with Soprano.
Wambold blocks an elbow strike from Soprano.
Wambold tries for a takedown. No joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soprano throws an elbow that misses.
Soprano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soprano.
Wambold has Soprano pressed against the cage, preventing Soprano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wambold ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wambold no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Soprano is looking to stand up but Wambold won't let him.
Soprano wants to stand and escape but instead Wambold has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wambold scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wambold landing with the ground and pound.
Wambold's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wambold must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wambold throws a strike but Soprano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wambold managing to control the position.
Wambold looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Soprano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wambold tries to get to full guard but Soprano has control of the leg.
Wambold keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Soprano dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wambold tries for a takedown but Soprano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soprano tries to clinch there but Wambold circles away.
Wambold is looking for the big counter here.
Soprano tries to clinch there but Wambold circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Soprano.
Soprano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wambold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wambold manages to pull guard.
Soprano won't allow Wambold to sweep him here.
Soprano wanted to stand there but Wambold had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wambold is looking to sweep but instead, Soprano has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wambold controlling the position for now.
Soprano tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Soprano throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wambold to regain full guard.
Wambold pulls Soprano in close to his closed guard and prevents Soprano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Soprano stands and steps away. Wambold gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wambold moves into the clinch.
Wambold jumps guard but Soprano stands there with Wambold around his waist. Wambold gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wambold avoiding damage as Soprano throws knees to the body.
Wambold's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wambold drops down looking for an ankle pick but Soprano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marco Soprano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Wambold.
Soprano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wambold shoots in for a takedown but Soprano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wambold tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soprano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wambold somewhat.
Wambold takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wambold looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Soprano tries to clinch up but Wambold circles away and keeps his distance.
Soprano avoids the head kick by Wambold.
Soprano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wambold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wambold is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Soprano throws a series of punches but Wambold avoids them all with ease.
Wambold fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wambold misses with a low kick as Soprano jumps back.
Marco Soprano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wambold shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soprano defends it nicely.
Soprano stuns Wambold with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano avoids the head kick by Wambold.
Soprano throws a series of strikes that have Wambold backpedaling.
Soprano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wambold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wambold changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Soprano tries to avoid it but Wambold manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Soprano to the ground. Soprano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Soprano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soprano works over Wambold's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Shawn Wambold has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wambold stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wambold wants it to stay on the feet.
Wambold moves out of range of the body kick.
Wambold moves into the clinch.
Shawn Wambold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soprano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Soprano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soprano, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Soprano!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Davey Kavanaugh (ranked 3456 p4p, 383 weight class) and Henry Cringeudo (ranked 3791 p4p, 404 weight class). Cringeudo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Des Rocs- Let me live/ Let me Die kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Henry Cringeudo struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Henry Cringeudo looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davey Kavanaugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Cringeudo!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cringeudo clinches up with Kavanaugh and pushes him back against the cage.
Cringeudo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kavanaugh clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kavanaugh preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cringeudo.
Cringeudo is trying to stick to Kavanaugh's back but Kavanaugh is turning into Cringeudo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cringeudo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kavanaugh.
Kavanaugh is stalling in the full guard.
Kavanaugh forces his way into half guard.
Kavanaugh is taking a breather. Cringeudo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kavanaugh's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavanaugh prevents Cringeudo from improving his position.
Cringeudo looks winded!
Cringeudo won't allow Kavanaugh to pass to mount.
Cringeudo missing with punches from the bottom.
Kavanaugh controlling the pace.
Cringeudo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kavanaugh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Further stalling from Kavanaugh.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cringeudo can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kavanaugh uses his free foot to push down on Cringeudo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cringeudo.
Kavanaugh controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kavanaugh is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Kavanaugh extends the arm and Cringeudo is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davey Kavanaugh!
Henry Cringeudo was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll come back better than ever, this is just a learning experience boys. That title is still mine.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Lewis (ranked 3229 p4p, 328 weight class) and Justice Carter (ranked 3913 p4p, 369 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lewis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DMX - Slippin. Justice Carter will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justice Carter!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carter cracks the inside of Lewis's front leg.
Lewis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carter swivels and escapes.
Carter is looking for the big counter here.
Carter looks to land a combination. Lewis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Carter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lewis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lewis shoots for a double leg takedown but Carter sprawls well. He's pushed Lewis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.
As Lewis backs off Carter throws a huge counter combo but Lewis manages to avoid it all.
Lewis misses with a takedown
and Carter counters with a three punch combo that has Lewis backing up. Lewis nods at Carter to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis shoots in but Carter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Carter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lewis back to the cage. Carter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Carter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.
Carter throws a one two combo.
Carter scores with a kick to the midsection.
Carter feints and then cracks Lewis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lewis down.
Carter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Carter is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter scores with a spinning back kick!
Lewis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter lands with a good body shot.
Carter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carter thows a body kick. Lewis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Justice Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carter lands a two punch combo.
Lewis is rocked!
Carter feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Lewis collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Justice Carter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Hartley (ranked 4511 p4p, 437 weight class) and Chris Davies (ranked 5399 p4p, 472 weight class). Davies is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Future - Last Breath. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Hartley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Davies!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Chris Davies has been cut.
Hartley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hartley digs a good body shot into Davies's ribs.
Hartley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Davies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Davies or perhaps it was just good defense by Hartley, which made it look bad.
Hartley ducks under a wild hook from Davies.
Hartley lands with a hook. Davies tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hartley circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Davies to the canvas! Davies doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hartley keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Hartley!
Andrew Hartley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Smalls (ranked 6331 p4p, 505 weight class) and Fjogren Morninglord (ranked 6139 p4p, 498 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Smalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fjogren Morninglord!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morninglord just misses with a punch to the body.
Morninglord throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smalls is looking to counter with head kicks.
No joy there for Smalls, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morninglord misses with a right hand
and Smalls connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morninglord throws out a leg kick but Smalls moves out of range and Morninglord only half commits.
Smalls has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Morninglord misses with a double jab.
Morninglord throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smalls displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morninglord throws out the jab.
Morninglord just misses with a punch to the body.
Smalls throws a head kick but Morninglord moves out of range.
Morninglord looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No joy there for Morninglord, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morninglord throws a lazy right hand but Smalls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smalls throws a quick counter head kick but Morninglord was just out of range.
The fighters circling - Morninglord throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morninglord slips a jab and a cross from Smalls.
Smalls slips a straight right by Morninglord.
Morninglord looks to land a combination but Smalls avoids it well.
Morninglord throws a nice looking combination but Smalls bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smalls tried to score with a low kick but Morninglord checks it.
A punch combination from Morninglord misses.
A head kick misses from Smalls.
No joy there for Morninglord, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls throws a front kick aimed at Morninglord's knee but Morninglord avoids it well.
Morninglord throws a series of punches but Smalls moves out of range.
Morninglord missing with a left hand there. Smalls was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smalls throws a sloppy head kick and Morninglord moves out of range easily.
Morninglord throws a sloppy head kick
and Smalls counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Morninglord does no damage.
A head kick misses from Smalls.
Smalls tries a head kick but it misses.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Smalls.
Morninglord lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morninglord shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morninglord throws a looping overhand right but Smalls ducks down to avoid it.
Smalls showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morninglord.
Smalls throws a head kick but Morninglord moves out of range.
Smalls tries to land a front kick but Morninglord steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smalls connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morninglord momentarily.
Smalls ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morninglord moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morninglord misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smalls avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morninglord swinging wildly here.
Smalls throws a head kick but Morninglord moves out of range.
Morninglord throws a counter combo.
Morninglord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smalls manages to avoid it.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Smalls.
Smalls scores with a nice head shot.
Smalls is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Morninglord.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses.
Smalls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morninglord throws a hook but Smalls blocks it.
Smalls blocks a head kick by Morninglord.
Morninglord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smalls tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Morninglord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Morninglord lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Morninglord finds it's way through Smalls's defenses.
Morninglord misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morninglord fails to land with a series of punches.
Smalls connects with a single shot there.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morninglord takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smalls is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smalls misses with a straight left.
Smalls thumps Morninglord with a low kick.
Smalls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smalls tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morninglord was well out of range. Poor timing from Smalls.
Morninglord scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smalls in his tracks.
Morninglord moves out of range as Smalls strikes.
Morninglord lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smalls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morninglord swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smalls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morninglord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smalls.
Sloppy strikes from Morninglord. Those never looked like landing.
Smalls takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smalls throws a head kick but Morninglord moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morninglord connects with a body shot.
Smalls tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Smalls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morninglord throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smalls lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morninglord backs up against the cage.
Morninglord misses with a series of wild punches.
Smalls tries a low kick but Morninglord avoids it.
Morninglord misses with a two punch combination.
Smalls scores with a hook.
Morninglord lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smalls backs up against the cage.
Smalls misses with an uppercut.
Morninglord throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morninglord misses with a double jab.
Smalls staying out of range there.
Morninglord uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smalls has time to react.
Sloppy strikes from Morninglord. Those never looked like landing.
Morninglord looks winded!
Morninglord takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fjogren Morninglord will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morninglord throws a series of punches but Smalls avoids them all with ease.
Smalls lands a nice hook to Morninglord's body. Morninglord takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morninglord works Smalls's body with a nice hook.
Morninglord looks to land a left hand but Smalls moved out of range nicely.
Morninglord will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morninglord throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morninglord avoids the head kick by Smalls.
Morninglord tries to bum rush Smalls with a series of wild strikes but Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fjogren Morninglord is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smalls misses with a low kick.
Morninglord avoids the head kick by Smalls.
Morninglord takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smalls throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morninglord throws a nice looking combination but Smalls bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morninglord checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morninglord throws a shot from downtown. Smalls moves away and avoids it.
Morninglord checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smalls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morninglord slips a straight right by Smalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morninglord lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morninglord takes one to the chin there.
Smalls attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smalls throws a head kick but Morninglord moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Smalls.
Smalls misses with a series of wild punches.
Morninglord swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smalls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smalls connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morninglord's hands.
A left and a right from Smalls both land. Nice combination.
Morninglord throws a hook but Smalls blocks it.
Morninglord thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morninglord lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morninglord throws a hook to the side of Smalls's head but Smalls sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morninglord misses with a low kick.
Smalls throws out a leg kick but Morninglord moves out of range and Smalls only half commits.
Morninglord is looking to land body kicks.
Morninglord misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morninglord looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morninglord throws a sloppy head kick and Smalls moves out of range easily.
Morninglord is breathing heavily.
Smalls blocks a head kick by Morninglord.
Morninglord fails to land with a series of punches.
Smalls lands a slapping body shot.
Smalls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morninglord! But no joy.
Danga de danga de dang - Morninglord scores with a four punch combination!
Morninglord takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smalls's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smalls duly obliges.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smalls.
Smalls misses with a head kick.
Smalls moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMorninglord.
Sloppy strikes from Morninglord. Those never looked like landing.
Morninglord blocks a head kick by Smalls.
Smalls stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smalls throws a sloppy head kick and Morninglord moves out of range easily.
Morninglord throws a lazy right hand but Smalls sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smalls uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morninglord.
Smalls is looking to counter the offense by Morninglord and move into the clinch.
Morninglord swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smalls counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls swings for the body but Morninglord moves out of range.
Smalls throws a solid leg kick but Morninglord takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smalls.
Morninglord rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smalls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morninglord throws a looping overhand right but Smalls ducks down to avoid it.
Morninglord takes a swing at Smalls's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Smalls.
Smalls throws a sloppy head kick and Morninglord moves out of range easily.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fjogren Morninglord seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smalls misses with a series of wild punches.
Morninglord looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morninglord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smalls.
Smalls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smalls misses with a low kick.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morninglord scores with a one two! Smalls had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Morninglord throws a shot from downtown. Smalls moves away and avoids it.
Smalls takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morninglord throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smalls misses with a head kick.
Smalls tries a head kick but it misses.
Morninglord throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smalls slips a jab from Morninglord.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smalls takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morninglord throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morninglord lands a head shot.
Smalls tries a head kick but it misses.
Morninglord misses with an uppercut.
Smalls swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morninglord misses with the combination.
Smalls fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morninglord checks it well.
Morninglord lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Some wild striking there from Morninglord.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fjogren Morninglord will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Smalls's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Morninglord avoids the head kick by Smalls.
Smalls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morninglord.
Jab from Morninglord.
Nice shot lands for Smalls.
Smalls lands with a slapping head kick.
Morninglord throws a body kick that misses.
Smalls misses with a body kick.
Morninglord keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morninglord buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morninglord shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morninglord cracks Smalls with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morninglord takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good work by Morninglord as he checks the leg kick.
Smalls misses with an attempted mid kick.
Morninglord pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smalls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morninglord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smalls manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Morninglord misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morninglord throws a series of punches but Smalls moves out of range.
Morninglord takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morninglord avoids the head kick by Smalls.
Decent striking displayed by Smalls there.
Smalls misses with a low kick.
Morninglord rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smalls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morninglord on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses.
Smalls will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smalls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smalls tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smalls misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Morninglord misses its intended target.
Morninglord scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smalls keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morninglord.
Morninglord fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Randy Smalls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls throws a head kick that misses.
Morninglord ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smalls fails to land with a series of punches.
Morninglord throws a series of punches but Smalls moves out of range.
Smalls dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morninglord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smalls throws a counter high kick but Morninglord was just alert enough to avoid it.
Morninglord has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morninglord!
Jab, jab by Smalls - just one landing.
Smalls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morninglord throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morninglord throws a series of punches but Smalls moves out of range.
Smalls throws a low kick but Morninglord avoids it.
Morninglord throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smalls throws a low kick, looking for Morninglord's leg but Morninglord calmly moves out of range.
Smalls misses with a head kick.
Morninglord wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morninglord throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smalls counters with a three punch combo that has Morninglord backing up. Morninglord nods at Smalls to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smalls throws a sloppy head kick and Morninglord moves out of range easily.
Morninglord blocks a head kick by Smalls.
Morninglord misses with a wild body shot.
Morninglord throws a leg kick but Smalls sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smalls uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morninglord.
Smalls throws a shot to the body.
Morninglord misses with a double jab.
Smalls stalks Morninglord and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Morninglord's face. Morninglord staggers backwards, shaken.
Smalls misses with a low kick as Morninglord jumps back.
Smalls throws a combination. Morninglord tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smalls throws a front kick aimed at Morninglord's knee but Morninglord avoids it well.
Morninglord steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smalls.
Smalls is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morninglord.
Morninglord lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smalls slips a jab and a cross from Morninglord.
Smalls moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morninglord misses the shot to the body.
Smalls throws a quick counter head kick but Morninglord was just out of range.
Smalls ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morninglord slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morninglord digs a good hook to Smalls's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Morninglord. That snapped Smalls's head back.
Morninglord rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smalls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab lands there for Smalls.
Smalls throws a low kick, looking for Morninglord's leg but Morninglord calmly moves out of range.
Smalls takes one on the button.
Smalls throws a low kick but Morninglord moves out of range easily.
Morninglord feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smallss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smalls tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Morninglord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smalls moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick by Smalls misses
and Smalls takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smalls keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fjogren Morninglord is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smalls attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Smalls showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morninglord 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fjogren Morninglord!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Manners (ranked 2985 p4p, 336 weight class) and Stockton Yard (ranked 22865 p4p, 540 weight class). Stockton Yard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Manners!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stockton Yard!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yard throws a head kick but Manners moves out of range.
Manners throws a big counter combination but Yard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Manners forces Yard back against the cage and clinches.
Manners misses with a punch to the body.
Manners misses with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Manners.
Nice body punch from Manners.
A body shot lands from Manners.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yard 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.
Manners effectively controlling the action here.
Manners leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manners landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Manners tries to throw a body punch but Yard avoids it by throwing Manners back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manners creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manners connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yard's face.
It looks like Stockton Yard has been cut.
Manners creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yard's defenses.
Yard is pushing Manners up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Manners goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manners stalls.
Yard managing to block the knees to the body from Manners.
Manners lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manners prevents a body shot from Yard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manners tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Manners on the inside.
Manners gets underhooks to prevent Yard's takedown attempt.
Yard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manners goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manners leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yard is trying to drag Manners to the mat but Manners just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Manners lands an elbow that stopped Yard in his tracks for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manners scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yard tries to pull guard but Manners forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Matt Manners has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stockton Yard.
Manners works on Yard's body with a couple of short punches.
Manners lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yard.
Yard has had enough of the clinch but Manners keeps him there for the moment.
Manners scores with a shot to the side of Yard's head.
Manners lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manners with a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Manners.
Manners drops Yard with a big knee straight up the middle! Yard is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
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!
Manners tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manners rushes Yard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Manners obliges.
Yard looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manners with a knee to the head.
Yard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manners pulls his leg out and moves away.
Manners tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manners takes the fight into the clinch.
Yard wants to stall.
Manners trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Manners.
Manners dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Manners.
Yard takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Manners dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stockton Yard's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Manners tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manners is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yard can do to turn this around?
A jab lands there for Manners.
Manners avoids the body shot from Yard.
It looked like Manners was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yard gets a takedown into half guard.
Manners wants to get back to his feet.
Manners is looking to improve his position.
Yard passes into side control, despite Manners's attempt to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Manners wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manners struggling a bit here.
Yard remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Manners sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Yard is pressing down on Manners's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manners is holding on for now.
Manners is looking for a sweep. Yard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Manners works his way to full guard. Good work.
Manners has his hands on Yard's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Manners is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yard trying to control the position from guard on top but Manners is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yard wants to control from the top but Manners keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manners gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Manners has Yard pressed against the cage.
Manners throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manners lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Manners stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Manners.
Yard is breathing heavily.
Manners lands a good knee to the midsection. Yard won't want to take too many of those.
Manners lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yard.
Manners lands a shoulder strike.
Manners lands an elbow just above Yard 's eye.
Manners misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manners lands an elbow inside.
Manners working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manners lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Stockton Yard's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manners lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manners drops Yard with a big knee straight up the middle! Yard is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Yard is rocked!
We've been told by Manners's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manners throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yard is still on wobbly legs! Can Manners finish him?
Manners rushes Yard and presses him up against the cage.
Manners lands with a short shot to the head.
Manners creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Yard's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Yard drops to his knees and Manners pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Manners!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Halliday (ranked 3642 p4p, 378 weight class) and Taga Sundo (ranked 4936 p4p, 454 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephen Halliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taga Sundo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halliday rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sundo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Sundo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sundo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Halliday connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sundo scrambles back to his feet.
Halliday scores with a nice strike.
Halliday throws a nice looking combination but Sundo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halliday lands a head shot.
Sundo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body punch from Halliday.
Sundo shoots in but no luck this time.
Halliday jabs Sundo right on the nose. Sundo blinks but takes it well.
Sundo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halliday cracks Sundo with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Sundo falls to his knees and Halliday doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Halliday!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zdravko Zdravkov (ranked 3749 p4p, 356 weight class) and Kaoru Nageshima (ranked 5004 p4p, 421 weight class). Zdravko Zdravkov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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185 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zdravko Zdravkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kaoru Nageshima!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zdravkov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zdravkov seems to be looking for submissions.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zdravkov connects with a nice short shot to Nageshima's temple.
Zdravkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zdravkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zdravkov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nageshima for as long as he can get away with.
Nageshima won't allow Zdravkov to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov lands strikes from half guard.
Zdravkov drops an elbow to the side of Nageshima's head.
Nageshima throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zdravkov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zdravkov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nageshima is looking for a sweep. Zdravkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zdravkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zdravkov drops an elbow to the side of Nageshima's head.
Zdravkov is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Nageshima is hurt! He's hurt bad - Zdravkov fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Nageshima from any more punishment! Congratulations to Zdravkov! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Zdravkov!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Kotkaniemi (ranked 2707 p4p, 320 weight class) and Ivar Lothbrok (ranked 2664 p4p, 315 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Kotkaniemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivar Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotkaniemi connects with a right hand. Lothbrok shakes it off.
Lothbrok takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kotkaniemi misses with a takedown attempt - Lothbrok sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lothbrok has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kotkaniemi finds it's way round the side to connect with Lothbrok's head.
Kotkaniemi feints and as Lothbrok raises his hands in defense, Kotkaniemi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kotkaniemi working some strikes from top position.
Kotkaniemi preventing the sweep.
Kotkaniemi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lothbrok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kotkaniemi tries to free his leg and advance position but Lothbrok is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok looking for a sweep. Not yet Lothbrok, not yet.
Kotkaniemi with a nice head shot there.
Kotkaniemi postures up and lands a big shot to Lothbrok's brow.
Lothbrok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kotkaniemi defends well.
Kotkaniemi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lothbrok throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lothbrok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kotkaniemi with a nice head shot there.
Lothbrok working for submissions but it's allowed Kotkaniemi to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok is trying to maintain the position but Kotkaniemi is very close to passing his half guard.
Kotkaniemi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lothbrok regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kotkaniemi trying to control but Lothbrok is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kotkaniemi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kotkaniemi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kotkaniemi preventing the sweep.
Kotkaniemi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lothbrok is trying to keep Kotkaniemi in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotkaniemi looking to pass the guard.
Lothbrok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kotkaniemi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lothbrok's head.
Kotkaniemi with a nice head shot there.
Lothbrok looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kotkaniemi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kotkaniemi scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotkaniemi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kotkaniemi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lothbrok is rocked!
Kotkaniemi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kotkaniemi working some strikes from top position.
Lothbrok is trying to control the position but Kotkaniemi postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lothbrok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lothbrok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing that Kotkaniemi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lothbrok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kotkaniemi manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Kotkaniemi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kotkaniemi lands with a good body shot.
Kotkaniemi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kotkaniemi showed some decent athleticism there.
Lothbrok kicks off Kotkaniemi and gets to his feet.
Kotkaniemi connects with a jab.
Kotkaniemi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lothbrok wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kotkaniemi manages to pass to side control.
Lothbrok is still in real trouble! Can Kotkaniemi finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kotkaniemi scores with a big shot! Lothbrok's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Lothbrok! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Kotkaniemi!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Babinski (ranked 1501 p4p, 186 weight class) and Guillaume Ouelette (ranked 4487 p4p, 349 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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257 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Babinski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guillaume Ouelette!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouelette on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ouelette moves into the clinch successfully.
Babinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babinski lands with a light punch inside.
Ouelette is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Babinski to keep the fight standing.
Babinski lands a right hand.
Babinski lands an uppercut.
It looks like Guillaume Ouelette has been cut.
Babinski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ouelette tries to pull guard but Babinski won't allow it.
A short left from Babinski.
Ouelette fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alexei Babinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guillaume Ouelette.
Ouelette tries to circle away but Babinski has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Babinski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babinski pushes Ouelette back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babinski lands with a right to the head.
Ouelette tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Babinski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ouelette looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Babinski.
Babinski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ouelette struggles to land a body shot inside as Babinski controls his hands.
Ouelette being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babinski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Babinski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Babinski.
Babinski lands with a light punch inside.
Babinski lands a hook that snaps the head of Ouelette backwards.
Babinski scores with a hook to the body.
Babinski slowing the pace effectively.
Ouelette tries to pull guard but Babinski won't allow it.
Babinski lands with a light punch inside.
Babinski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Babinski scores with a shot to the side of Ouelette's head.
Babinski lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babinski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ouelette backwards.
Babinski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Babinski works on Ouelette's body with a couple of short punches.
Babinski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ouelette backwards.
Babinski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Babinski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babinski scores with a shoulder strike.
Ouelette is rocked!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Babinski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Babinski.
Babinski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Babinski.
Babinski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ouelettes head.
Babinski lands an uppercut.
Babinski dips a shoulder and cracks Ouelette with a mighty uppercut! Ouelette falls back against the cage and Babinski unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ouelette is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Babinski screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Babinski!
Alexei Babinski retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Alexei Babinski 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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