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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Krampus (ranked 903 p4p, 121 weight class) and Benny Andersson (ranked 1146 p4p, 166 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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208 lbs
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208 lbs
33 - 14 - 0 |
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World class 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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Krampus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benny Andersson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab-cross combination lands for Krampus and sends Andersson crashing to the mat! Krampus follows him down to the mat - Andersson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Andersson is looking to escape.
Krampus is nestled in close to Andersson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Andersson is rocked!
Krampus wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing that Krampus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Krampus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Krampus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krampus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Andersson reverses the position - he's now on top in Krampus's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krampus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Andersson has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krampus wants to improve his position but Andersson is controlling well.
Krampus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andersson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andersson's back!
Krampus is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Andersson up.
Krampus tries to keep control of the position but Andersson is staying busy.
Andersson trying to get back to his feet but Krampus is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krampus is trying to stick to Andersson's back but Andersson is turning into Krampus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Krampus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Andersson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krampus is on top in guard.
Krampus wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Krampus won't allow Andersson to sweep him here.
Andersson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krampus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Andersson dives on top into guard.
Krampus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andersson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krampus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Andersson has picked Krampus up and slammed him! Krampus can't keep hold of the triangle and Andersson manages to pass to side control!
Andersson taking a breather here.
Andersson wants to stand but Krampus has his arm trapped.
Krampus tries to bench press Andersson off him but Andersson keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krampus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Krampus is keen to just control but Andersson is a slippery customer.
Andersson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Krampus stays in close to Andersson's body and controls the position.
Krampus throwing strikes but missing.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Krampus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Andersson lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.
Krampus cracks Andersson with an open hand slap.
Andersson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Krampus.
Krampus throws a right hand that Andersson ducks under and follows up with a left that Andersson also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Andersson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krampus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krampus was well out of range. Poor timing from Andersson.
Andersson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andersson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andersson clinches.
Krampus swings wildly with an uppercut but Andersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Krampus on the inside.
Andersson throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krampus wants to take the fight to the mat but Andersson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andersson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krampus or not.
Krampus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andersson prevents a body shot from Krampus.
Krampus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Krampus lands an uppercut.
Krampus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andersson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andersson tries to clinch up.
Krampus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andersson can do to turn this around?
Danga de danga de dang - Krampus scores with a four punch combination!
Andersson lands a really nice looking cross but Krampus seems unphased.
Krampus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andersson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benny Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krampus throws a jab when Andersson was well out of range.
Andersson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krampus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krampus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Andersson under the eye.
Andersson works Krampus's body with a nice hook.
Andersson misses with a body kick.
Andersson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Krampus's calf.
Krampus misses with a lunging right hand
and Andersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andersson misses with an uppercut. Krampus saw that one coming.
Krampus fails with the takedown
and Andersson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Krampus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krampus.
Krampus stuns Andersson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krampus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Andersson takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krampus shoots in for a takedown but Andersson shows good takedown defense.
Andersson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dexter Krampus is winning the standup battle so far.
Krampus throws a hook but Andersson avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Krampus.
Andersson throws a head kick but Krampus moves out of range.
Andersson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Krampus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dexter Krampus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krampus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Krampus cracks Andersson with a big right hand and Andersson goes down!
Andersson is still in real trouble! Can Krampus finish him?
Dexter Krampus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krampus chips away with some ground and pound.
Krampus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andersson's guard.
Krampus slips a nice elbow through Andersson's hands, connecting with Andersson's forehead.
Krampus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andersson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Krampus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andersson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krampus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson wants to get back to full guard.
Krampus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andersson seems to have recovered his senses.
Andersson is trying to stand back up but Krampus is controlling him
Andersson trying to control but Krampus postures up.
Krampus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Krampus is trying to control. Andersson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Krampus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Andersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krampus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Andersson blocks a jab.
Andersson cracks the inside of Krampus's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Andersson misses the target.
Krampus with a nice cross.
Krampus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Krampus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andersson.
Andersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andersson throws a leg kick but Krampus moved away.
Krampus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krampus avoids the head kick by Andersson.
A combination from Krampus does no damage.
Krampus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krampus scores with a jab. Andersson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andersson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krampus's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krampus tries for a takedown but Andersson circles away easily
and Andersson counters with a nice uppercut.
Krampus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Andersson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krampus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krampus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andersson momentarily.
Krampus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Krampus duly obliges.
Krampus is looking to clinch.
Andersson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Andersson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Krampus throws an overhand right that drops Andersson like a sack of potatoes! Krampus dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Krampus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ulrik Meyer (ranked 515 p4p, 78 weight class) and Elmer Fudd (ranked 813 p4p, 119 weight class). Fudd has chosen Blue On Black as his entrance music. Elmer Fudd has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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177 lbs
22 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
34 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ulrik Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elmer Fudd!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Meyer as Fudd shoots in.
Nice uppercut there from Meyer.
A slow jab from Meyer misses its intended target.
Meyer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Meyer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fudd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meyer counters with a straight right hand.
Fudd's coach down at Far-Q Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fudd's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Meyer moves away from the strike by Fudd.
Fudd misses with an uppercut.
Fudd loads up on a big right hand but Meyer slips the punch.
Fudd misses with a looping right.
Meyer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Meyer.
A nice combination there by Fudd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer misses with a wild combination.
Fudd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fudd blocks a jab.
Meyer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fudd tries to keep at a distance but Meyer has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Meyer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meyer.
Meyer working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fudd working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fudd.
Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Fudd.
Meyer blocks an elbow strike.
Fudd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meyer lands a right hand.
Meyer scores with a hook to the body.
Fudd scores with a shoulder strike.
Meyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Fudd controls his hands.
Fudd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Meyer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Fudd.
Meyer lands a nice uppercut.
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 gets through Meyer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Meyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Fudd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fudd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meyer misses with the head strike.
Fudd lands with a right to the head.
Meyer blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer lands with a light punch inside.
Meyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meyer working aggressively here.
Fudd lands a body punch.
Meyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Fudd won't allow it.
A short right from Meyer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fudd.
Meyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fudd's elbow.
Fudd misses with a punch on the inside.
Meyer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fudd backwards.
Fudd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meyer misses with some punches.
Fudd swings wildly with an uppercut but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fudd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meyer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fudd throws a head punch that misses.
Meyer gets through Fudd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fudd misses with the head strike.
Meyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fudd.
Fudd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meyer working aggressively here.
Fudd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Fudd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fudd misses with the head strike.
Fudd tries to throw a body punch but Meyer avoids it by throwing Fudd back against the cage.
Meyer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fudd misses with the head strike.
Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Fudd.
Meyer blocks an uppercut.
Fudd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fudd has a couple of punches blocked by Meyer.
Fudd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meyer pushes Fudd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Meyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fudd tries a body shot but Meyer blocks it.
Fudd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meyer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fudd pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meyer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Meyer tries a body shot but Fudd blocks it.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fudd gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Meyer regains guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fudd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meyer wants to stand up but Fudd is controlling him.
Fudd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fudd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fudd works over Meyer with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fudd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fudd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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 Ulrik Meyer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fudd throws the kick towards the body but Meyer avoids it.
Meyer connects with a right hand. Fudd shakes it off.
Meyer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fudd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meyer.
Fudd throws a chopping leg kick but Meyer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fudd looks to land a left hand but Meyer moved out of range nicely.
Meyer with a jab.
Fudd misses with a hook.
Fudd ducks under a wild hook from Meyer.
Meyer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Meyer slips a straight right by Fudd.
Fudd lands a jab to Meyer's midsection.
Fudd closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fudd lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fudd.
Meyer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudd cracks Meyer with a solid left hand.
Fudd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fudd trying to control but Meyer is working from the bottom.
Fudd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fudd wants to stand and escape but instead Meyer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Meyer stopping the sweep attempt from Fudd.
Meyer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fudd checks a leg kick.
Meyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ulrik Meyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Meyer misses with a low kick.
Fudd tries to counter with a clinch but Meyer shakes him off and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fudd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Fudd.
Fudd misses with a low kick.
Fudd jabs Meyer right on the nose. Meyer blinks but takes it well.
An inside leg kick from Meyer misses.
Fudd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fudd clinches with his opponent.
Fudd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meyer.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meyer dodges an elbow strike from Fudd.
Meyer misses with the head strike.
Meyer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Meyer.
Meyer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fudd misses with a punch on the inside.
Ulrik Meyer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fudd blocks an uppercut.
Meyer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fudd backwards.
Fudd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meyer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meyer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Meyer lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fudd misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fudd.
Fudd throws a head punch that misses.
Meyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meyer tries to work over Fudd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meyer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fudd misses with the head strike.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meyer misses with a body punch.
Fudd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fudd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Fudd.
Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Fudd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meyer.
Fudd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fudd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meyer slips under a jab.
Meyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fudd.
Some wild striking there from Fudd.
Meyer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fudd throws the left hand but Meyer avoids the punch easily.
Meyer tries to land a leg kick but Fudd saw it coming and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meyer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fudd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fudd slips a jab from Meyer.
Meyer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fudd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fudd throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Meyer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Meyer lands with a nice body kick.
Ulrik Meyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meyer moves away from the strike by Fudd.
Meyer thuds his shin into the meat of Fudd's side.
Fudd displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fudd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meyer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fudd.
Meyer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elmer Fudd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fudd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meyer.
Elmer Fudd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fudd walks into a jab.
Meyer misses with an uppercut.
Fudd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fudd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fudd connects with a solid leg kick.
No joy there for Fudd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fudd looks to throw the jab but Meyer is out of range.
Fudd misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Fudd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fudd takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fudd.
Fudd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer throws a head punch that misses.
Fudd misses with a punch to the body.
Meyer lands with a left to the head.
Fudd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Meyer - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudd swings wildly with an uppercut but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fudd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Meyer lands with a right to the head.
Meyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meyer.
Fudd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fudd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meyer backwards.
Fudd swings wildly with an uppercut but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fudd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meyer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fudd backwards.
Fudd has a couple of punches blocked by Meyer.
Fudd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meyer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meyer dodges an elbow strike from Fudd.
Fudd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meyer backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meyer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fudd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Meyer fails to land.
Meyer scores with a shot to the side of Fudd's head.
Fudd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meyer connects with the punch.
Meyer slips under a jab.
Meyer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Meyer throws a body kick that misses
and Fudd counters with a stiff right hand.
Meyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fudd.
Meyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fudd.
Meyer misses with a kick to the body.
Meyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fudd manages to avoid it.
Fudd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Fudd.
Meyer connects with a solid leg kick.
Meyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meyer throws a head kick that misses.
Meyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Fudd looks for the body kick but Meyer saw that one coming.
Fudd throws a jab but it's blocked by Meyer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fudd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Meyer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Meyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fudd circles away quickly and effectively.
Fudd tries to counter with a clinch but Meyer shakes him off and moves away.
Fudd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fudd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fudd has managed to clinch.
Fudd gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Meyer blocking some punches.
Meyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer lands a nice uppercut.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Meyer.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fudd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fudd swings wildly with an uppercut but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meyer.
Fudd takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fudd lands a hook that snaps the head of Meyer backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer blocking some punches.
Meyer takes a shot to the head.
Meyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meyer jabs at Fudd's body.
Meyer gets tackled into the cage by Fudd. Fudd maintains the clinch.
Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Fudd.
A shot in the inside from Fudd.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fudd pushes Meyer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meyer can't find room to land a body shot as Fudd controls the action.
Fudd working aggressively here.
Fudd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Meyer fails to land.
Meyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fudd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fudd moves out of range of the strikes.
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 Ulrik Meyer.
I think Meyer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulrik Meyer!
A very excited looking Ulrik Meyer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Project Doom (ranked 591 p4p, 91 weight class) and Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon (ranked 604 p4p, 92 weight class). Doom's entrance music is Battle Beast - Touch in the Night. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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36
179 lbs
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182 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Project Doom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Fernandez De Calderon misses.
Doom ducks under a wild hook from Fernandez De Calderon.
A quick step to the side and Doom tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernandez De Calderon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Doom to the ground. Fernandez De Calderon is now in Doom's guard.
Doom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fernandez De Calderon is controlling him.
Fernandez De Calderon chips away with some ground and pound.
Doom wants to get back to his feet but Fernandez De Calderon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fernandez De Calderon landing with the ground and pound.
Fernandez De Calderon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fernandez De Calderon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fernandez De Calderon is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez De Calderon postures up in Doom's guard and throws a big left but Doom blocks it.
Fernandez De Calderon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fernandez De Calderon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fernandez De Calderon lands a couple of elbows.
Doom is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Doom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fernandez De Calderon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Our sources have told us that Doom has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Doom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fernandez De Calderon avoids it.
Doom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fernandez De Calderon is defending well for now.
Fernandez De Calderon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fernandez De Calderon leaning against his opponent.
Doom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fernandez De Calderon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Doom as Fernandez De Calderon tries to tie him up.
Fernandez De Calderon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Doom is keeping busy.
Doom throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon wants the takedown. Doom is fighting it off but Fernandez De Calderon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Doom's guard against the cage.
Doom is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doom misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon has Doom pushed against the cage.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doom misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Doom.
A right handed body shot lands from Fernandez De Calderon.
A head punch on the inside from Doom fails to land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fernandez De Calderon 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.
Fernandez De Calderon has Doom pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Doom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doom.
A head punch on the inside from Fernandez De Calderon fails to land.
Doom misses with the head strike.
Doom lands a body shot.
Doom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Doom misses with the head strike.
Fernandez De Calderon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Project Doom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon.
Doom tries to land a knee to the head but Fernandez De Calderon blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doom.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fernandez De Calderon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Doom lands a knee to the head.
Doom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fernandez De Calderon avoids it.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a punch but it's blocked by Doom.
Fernandez De Calderon tries to score a body lock takedown but Doom shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Doom misses with a knee strike.
Fernandez De Calderon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fernandez De Calderon manages to end up in side control.
Doom is trying to get back to his feet.
Doom trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fernandez De Calderon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doom keeps working.
Doom bucks up and tries to throw Fernandez De Calderon off but instead Fernandez De Calderon has got his back!
Fernandez De Calderon has good solid back control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doom covers up after that shot from Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon lands a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandez De Calderon scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Doom is looking for a way out.
Doom is trying to stand back up.
Fernandez De Calderon struggling to land strikes to the head as Doom covers up.
Doom wants to get back to his feet.
Doom manages to stand up with Fernandez De Calderon still on his back. Eventually Fernandez De Calderon drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Doom moves out of range as Fernandez De Calderon strikes.
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 Project Doom will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a looping right.
Doom throws a series of punches but Fernandez De Calderon moves out of range.
Fernandez De Calderon looks for a takedown but Doom sprawls well.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a right hand that misses
and Doom counters with a nice uppercut.
Doom thuds a left hand into Fernandez De Calderon's body.
Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernandez De Calderon throws the left hand but Doom avoids the punch easily.
Fernandez De Calderon lands with a nice combination. Doom backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doom lands a glancing blow to the side of Fernandez De Calderon's head.
Fernandez De Calderon looks to throw the jab but Doom is out of range.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a good cross that connects.
Doom misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doom ducks under a wild hook from Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with an uppercut.
Doom throws a shot from downtown. Fernandez De Calderon moves away and avoids it.
Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fernandez De Calderon looks to land a combination but Doom avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Fernandez De Calderon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Doom doesn't seem phased though.
Doom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a lazy right hand but Doom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fernandez De Calderon missing with a left hand there. Doom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fernandez De Calderon scores with a jab to the head.
Doom scores with a head kick. Fernandez De Calderon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fernandez De Calderon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fernandez De Calderon takes a swing at Doom's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fernandez De Calderon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doom slips under a jab from Fernandez De Calderon.
Doom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fernandez De Calderon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a lazy right hand but Doom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with an uppercut.
Doom throws a series of punches but Fernandez De Calderon moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fernandez De Calderon or perhaps it was just good defense by Doom, which made it look bad.
A slow jab from Fernandez De Calderon misses its intended target.
Doom throws a hook to the side of Fernandez De Calderon's head but Fernandez De Calderon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Doom's hands.
Fernandez De Calderon throws an off balance right hand
and Doom counters with a stiff right hand.
Fernandez De Calderon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doom.
Doom throws a nice head kick!
Doom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernandez De Calderon throws out the jab.
Whack! Doom lands a heavy head kick that drops Fernandez De Calderon. The ref tackles Doom to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Fernandez De Calderon was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Project Doom!
Project Doom tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harley King (ranked 438 p4p, 60 weight class) and Michael Salazar (ranked 882 p4p, 118 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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216 lbs
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harley King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Salazar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King moves into the clinch.
Salazar misses with a short punch on the inside.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Salazar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salazar tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Salazar controls the action.
King breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by King's head coaches at The Elite FC that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Salazar scores with a decent looking hook.
King misses with an uppercut
and Salazar counters with a thumping low kick.
King closes the distance looking to clinch
and Salazar counters with a leg kick.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salazar throws out the jab.
Salazar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
King tries to clinch but Salazar is having none of it.
Salazar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King blocks a leg kick.
Salazar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salazar.
Salazar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Salazar darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salazar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salazar scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one.
Salazar throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Michael Salazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salazar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy left from Salazar finds it's target.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Salazar misses.
King looks to clinch
and Salazar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Salazar's shoulder, as Salazar tries to avoid the shot.
Salazar throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Salazar misses with a straight left.
A big right from King misses.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Salazar misses.
Salazar throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Salazar connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salazar walks into a jab.
Salazar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Salazar sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King defending well as Salazar loads up on a big left hand.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salazar was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Salazar feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
Salazar misses the body punch
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Salazar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salazar.
A slapping leg kick lands for Salazar.
Salazar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Michael Salazar has been cut.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King defending well as Salazar loads up on a big left hand.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Salazar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
King lands with a cross.
King closes the distance and clinches.
King works on Salazar's body with a couple of short punches.
King misses with the head strike.
King manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a body shot.
Salazar throws a right hand that misses
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Salazar 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 King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
King moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Salazar.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King pushes Salazar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Salazar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salazar pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Salazar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salazar scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King scores with a hook to the body. Salazar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King misses the jab.
King checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
King is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from King misses.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Salazar throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salazar avoids the body shot from King.
Salazar feints a counter leg kick.
Salazar avoids the body shot from King.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Salazar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Salazar lands with a right hand.
Salazar just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King throws a body punch but Salazar moves out of range.
Salazar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salazar moves away.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salazar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Salazar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Salazar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
King lands a jab to the nose.
King connects with a crisp jab.
Salazar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Salazar lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salazar.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Salazar does a little dance to reset his feet.
King lands with a nice combination. Salazar backs away looking to recover.
Salazar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Salazar misses with a body shot.
Salazar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Salazar.
King is looking for a counter combo.
Salazar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Salazar throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salazar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salazar throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from King misses its target.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from King does no damage.
Salazar tries a quick counter leg kick but King is wise to it.
King moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is looking to clinch but Salazar is avoiding it.
Salazar misses with a kick to the body.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Salazar throws a low kick but it's checked well by King.
King misses with a body shot.
Salazar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Salazar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between King's hands.
Salazar thuds a left hand into King's body.
Michael Salazar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for King.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salazar manages to avoid it.
King tests Salazar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salazar throws a low kick but it's checked well by King.
King on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
King slips under a jab from Salazar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salazar thumps King with a low kick.
King scores with a jab. Salazar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Salazar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salazar scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Salazar throws a front kick that sends King stumbling back into the cage.
Salazar thumps King with a low kick.
Salazar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Salazar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King with a hook.
King tries to bum rush Salazar with a series of wild strikes but Salazar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King blocks the body kick.
King misses the shot to the body.
King moves out of range of the body kick.
King punishes Salazar's body with a nice straight punch.
Salazar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salazar blocks a jab.
Salazar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King is looking to wear down Salazar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Salazar pushes King away with a front kick.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot lands for King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Salazar takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Salazar loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Salazar looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
King appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Salazar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salazar lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Salazar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salazar misses with a body punch.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King lands a body shot.
King blocks a body shot from Salazar.
Salazar keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salazar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Salazar moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King misses with a body shot.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salazar lets loose with a powerful body kick. King will feel that in the morning.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Salazar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
The crowd cheers as Salazar lands an impressive looking overhand right. King doesn't seem phased though.
King tries to clinch but Salazar moves out of range.
Salazar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Salazar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salazar throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
Salazar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King misses with a body punch.
King lands a body shot.
King breaks from the clinch.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Salazar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A cross from Salazar lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Salazar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michael Salazar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Salazar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
King checks a leg kick.
Salazar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salazar lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
Salazar pushes King away with a front kick.
Salazar throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of King 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King connects with a right hand. Salazar shakes it off.
Good shot there by King.
Salazar works the jab nicely.
King will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Salazar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
King takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Salazar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Salazar.
Salazar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King closes the distance and pushes Salazar back into the cage.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salazar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salazar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
Salazar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salazar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Salazar misses with a body kick.
Salazar lands a body shot.
King takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
King misses the shot to the body.
Salazar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Salazar. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King throws a body punch but Salazar moves out of range.
Salazar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
King rushes Salazar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salazar's elbow.
King lands with a right to the head.
Michael Salazar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Salazar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from King.
Harley King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Salazar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salazar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Salazar slips a jab and a cross from King.
Salazar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
King tries to clinch up but Salazar circles away and keeps his distance.
Salazar throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salazar thows a leg kick but King checks it
and Salazar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salazar scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands a really nice looking cross but Salazar seems unphased.
Salazar misses with a left hand
and Salazar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Salazar.
King looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Salazar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Salazar duly obliges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salazar. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
and Salazar counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Salazar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Salazar scores with a push kick.
Harley King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King tries to clinch up
and Salazar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from King finds it's way through Salazar's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salazar.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salazar tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
King tries to clinch there but Salazar circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King swings for the body but Salazar moves out of range.
Salazar scores with a nice body kick.
King checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salazar was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King throws a hook but Salazar blocks it.
Salazar thumps King with a low kick.
Salazar lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.
Salazar throws a nice outside leg kick.
King tries to clinch but Salazar is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Salazar misses the target.
King takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salazar moves away.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Salazar.
Salazar closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Salazar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salazar 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Salazar!
Michael Salazar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bolleke (ranked 797 p4p, 116 weight class) and Beast Boy (ranked 296 p4p, 43 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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191 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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Bolleke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beast Boy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolleke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boy is looking to escape.
Bolleke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boy is trying to stand up here but Bolleke is controlling him well.
Bolleke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy wants to stand back up but Bolleke manages to pass into side control.
Bolleke is looking to take a break and control but Boy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boy, who protects the arm well.
Bolleke 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.
Boy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bolleke has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bolleke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bolleke trying to control the action but Boy is working from the bottom.
Bolleke is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bolleke is controlling him well.
Bolleke just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy is trying to get back to his feet.
Bolleke cracks Boy with a big right hand but Boy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bolleke sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Boy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Boy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bolleke looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bolleke has Boy up against the cage in a clinch.
Boy's coach down at MONEY TEAM!!! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Boy is trying to break the clinch but Bolleke is controlling him.
Bolleke lands a left hand.
Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Boy misses
and Bolleke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Boy's head but Boy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bolleke darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boy is trying to stand back up but Bolleke is controlling him
Bolleke trying to control from half guard but Boy is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries to kick Bolleke off but Bolleke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bolleke not doing much here.
Boy is trying to stand up here but Bolleke is controlling him well.
Bolleke is keen to just control but Boy is a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bolleke wants to clinch up but Boy keeps it at a distance.
Bolleke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bolleke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolleke.
Boy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Bolleke punishes Boy's body with a nice straight punch.
Beast Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boy misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boy misses with a body shot.
Boy takes one to the chin there.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boy.
Boy keeps the fight on the outside.
Boy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bolleke. That did some damage!
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
Bolleke lands with a hook. Boy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke with a hook.
Boy is rocked!
Bolleke fakes the body blow, causing Boy to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Boy goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Bolleke!
Thomas Bolleke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Dog (ranked 418 p4p, 21 weight class) and Hiro Manowaru (ranked 396 p4p, 18 weight class). Dog comes into the arena with The 2 Bears - Bear Hug blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Manowaru!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manowaru's sensitive parts.
Dog throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manowaru on the side of the head.
Manowaru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dog throws out the jab.
Dog throws a looping overhand right but Manowaru ducks down to avoid it.
Manowaru takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manowaru looks for the body kick but Dog saw that one coming.
Dog was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dog lands with a kick to the ribs.
Manowaru tries to move into range but Dog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Manowaru looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dog throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manowaru counters with a good low kick that Dog was not able to check.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manowaru. Dog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog moves into range and clinches up with Manowaru.
A frustrated look appears on Dog's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manowaru misses with a body punch.
Dog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Manowaru scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Dog.
Manowaru lands a hook that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
Manowaru can't find room to land a body shot as Dog controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manowaru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dog pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manowaru looks for the body kick but Dog saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Dog. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dog.
Manowaru ducks right into an uppercut from Dog.
Dog tries a head kick but it misses.
Dog throws a series of punches but Manowaru avoids them all with ease.
Manowaru looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Manowaru scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manowaru lands a nice hook to Dog's body. Dog takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manowaru scores with a jab to the jaw.
Manowaru tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dog slips a straight right by Manowaru.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manowaru was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Manowaru goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dog avoids a kick to the body.
Dog rushes Manowaru and presses him up against the cage.
Manowaru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dog manages to break the clinch.
Dog throws a nice head kick!
Dog looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dog misses the shot to the body.
Dog's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manowaru connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dog scrambles back to his feet.
Dog punishes Manowaru's body with a nice straight punch.
Dog connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manowaru loads up on a big right hand but Dog slips the punch.
Dog misses with a leg kick
letting Manowaru counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog moves out of range as Manowaru strikes.
Manowaru walks into a straight right hand from Dog.
Dog avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dog misses the target.
Manowaru counters with a body kick.
Manowaru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manowaru checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manowaru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy left from Manowaru finds it's target.
Big Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manowaru blocks the body kick.
Dog lands a nice shot that snaps Manowaru's head back.
Dog throws a body punch but Manowaru moves out of range.
Dog throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Manowaru counters with a stiff right hand.
Dog is rocked!
Manowaru ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Dog out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hiro Manowaru!
A relieved looking Hiro Manowaru thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Big Dog had this to say: 'My manager sucks! He doesn't know how to set sliders!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iosue Nicu (ranked 314 p4p, 47 weight class) and Darth Sidious (ranked 181 p4p, 27 weight class). Nicu comes to the cage accompanied by It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. On his way into the cage it seems that Iosue Nicu has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Iosue Nicu seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iosue Nicu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Sidious!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sidious connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nicu. Nicu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Iosue Nicu has been cut.
Sidious misses with a series of wild punches.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicu moves away.
Nicu checks a leg kick.
Nicu wants to land a leg kick but Sidious is out of range.
Sidious scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nicu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sidious throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nicu counters with a nice body kick.
Nicu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Smash and Twist in the buildup to the fight.
Sidious takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nicu backing away here, and Sidious unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Nicu.
Sidious scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nicu misses with a left hand
and Sidious counters with a solid body kick.
Nicu walks into a stiff left hand from Sidious.
Sidious throws a body kick that misses.
Sidious throws a head kick that misses.
Sidious buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nicu is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Sidious Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Nicu is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Darth Sidious!
Our winner, Darth Sidious, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Hermann Hoppe (ranked 190 p4p, 24 weight class) and Edward Kenway (ranked 343 p4p, 43 weight class). Hoppe comes to the cage accompanied by Wind of Change. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 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
43 - 16 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Kenway!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoppe tries to clinch but Kenway moves out of range.
Hoppe misses with a takedown
and Kenway counters with a straight right hand.
Hoppe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hoppe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kenway tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Hoppe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The strikes coming from Hoppe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kenway tries to bench press Hoppe off him but Hoppe keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoppe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kenway has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kenway on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Hoppe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hoppe is trying to ground and pound but Kenway uses the momentary lack of control by Hoppe to regain half guard.
Kenway is looking to escape.
Hoppe controlling the pace.
Hoppe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenway keeps working.
Hoppe prevents Kenway from standing back up.
Hoppe throws a strike but Kenway avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hoppe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kenway keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully.
Hoppe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe throwing strikes but missing.
Hoppe throws a big elbow that misses.
Kenway pulls Hoppe in close to his closed guard and prevents Hoppe from doing any damage or advancing position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kenway is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Kenway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoppe tries to clinch up.
Hoppe throws a lazy uppercut
and Kenway counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kenway as he avoids it easily.
Kenway doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hoppe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kenway is trying to defend but Hoppe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe thows a huge punch but Kenway dodges it nicely.
Kenway won't allow Hoppe to pass to mount.
Kenway is looking to improve his position.
Hoppe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kenway is doing well to control the position and prevent Hoppe from advancing to side control.
Nice strikes from Hoppe there.
Kenway tries to get to full guard but Hoppe has control of the leg.
Hoppe 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway trying to control but Hoppe postures up.
Kenway is staying active underneath Hoppe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hoppe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hoppe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoppe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hoppe thows a huge punch but Kenway dodges it nicely.
Kenway trying to control from the bottom.
Kenway is controlling Hoppe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kenway blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoppe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoppe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hoppe controlling the action here.
Hoppe trying to control from half guard but Kenway is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Hermann Hoppe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kenway gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hoppe misses with the combination.
Kenway is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hoppe with a body shot.
Hoppe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kenway is looking to get back to is feet but Hoppe passes into side control.
Kenway holding on.
Hoppe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Kenway's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hoppe lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoppe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hoppe in side control, throwing shots but Kenway defends.
Hoppe trying to control the position but Kenway is working away.
You can see the frustration on Kenway's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kenway wants to get back to his feet.
Kenway is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hoppe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kenway tries to roll over but Hoppe keeps him under control.
Hoppe wants to work for an arm triangle but Kenway is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hoppe wants to take a breather but Kenway is having none of it.
Hoppe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hoppe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kenway can do to turn this around?
Hoppe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kenway is surviving well by controlling Hoppe's body position as best he can.
Kenway regains half guard.
Hoppe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kenway is staying active underneath Hoppe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hoppe throwing shots but Kenway is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hoppe is looking for a kimura here.
Hoppe working over Kenway with some ground and pound. Kenway looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hoppe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Hoppe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hoppe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe is trying to control the action in half guard but Kenway is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hoppe looks to land a strike but Kenway avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kenway holds on and takes a little breather.
Hoppe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kenway has control of Hoppe's left arm, preventing Hoppe from doing any damage.
Hoppe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kenway is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hoppe, into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenway got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoppe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kenway has managed to get both his arms back between Hoppe's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Hermann Hoppe 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!
Hoppe throws a lazy head kick
and Kenway counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoppe thinking.
Hans Hermann Hoppe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoppe takes a swing at Kenway's ribcage but misses.
Kenway takes one on the button.
Hoppe throws a body kick that misses.
Kenway looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Kenway.
Hoppe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoppe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kenway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoppe lands a glancing blow to the side of Kenway's head.
Kenway walks into a stiff left hand from Hoppe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hoppe fails to land the takedown.
Kenway lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Kenway misses.
Hoppe feinted with a counter takedown.
Hoppe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenway manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoppe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoppe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edward Kenway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenway stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoppe. Hoppe gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Kenway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoppe misses with a body shot
and Kenway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hoppe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hoppe cracks Kenway with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe staying calm.
Hoppe in side control, throwing shots but Kenway defends.
Kenway prevents Hoppe from moving into mount.
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!
Kenway wants to control but Hoppe postures up.
Hoppe misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hoppe throws an elbow but Kenway slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kenway is letting Hoppe control him for a moment.
Kenway taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe prevents Kenway from escaping the position.
Edward Kenway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenway is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hoppe lands a nice forearm strike.
Kenway sneaks out the side door and pushes Hoppe away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoppe. Kenway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoppe clinches up with Kenway and pushes him back against the cage.
Hoppe tries to pull guard but Kenway won't allow it.
Hoppe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenway breaks the clinch.
Kenway looks to land a left hand but Hoppe moved out of range nicely.
Hoppe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kenway throws an overhand right that lands on Hoppe's shoulder, as Hoppe tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenway throws out a counter right but Hoppe avoids it with no problem.
Hoppe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kenway wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kenway is trying to push Hoppe away but Hoppe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hoppe has hold of one of Kenway's legs. Kenway is fighting the takedown attempt but Hoppe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenway had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoppe defends it easily.
Kenway keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully.
Kenway looking for a guillotine here but Hoppe defends easily.
Hans Hermann Hoppe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Hans Hermann Hoppe.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hoppe, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Hermann Hoppe!
Hans Hermann Hoppe decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Farboleous Ricard (ranked 49 p4p, 9 weight class) and Pat Verbeek (ranked 37 p4p, 6 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ricard might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Vibe Killer. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Pat Verbeek enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farboleous Ricard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat Verbeek!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Verbeek. Verbeek obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Verbeek.
Ricard misses with a body punch
and Verbeek counters with an inside leg kick.
Verbeek has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ricard forces Verbeek back against the cage and clinches.
Verbeek working aggressively here.
Verbeek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ricard.
Ricard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ricard throws a punch but it's blocked by Verbeek.
Ricard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Verbeek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verbeek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ricard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verbeek misses with a body punch.
Ricard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ricard lands a left hand.
Ricard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ricard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ricard has picked Verbeek up - he's going for a ride! Ricard dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verbeek controlling the position for now.
Ricard wants to free his trapped foot but Verbeek is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Verbeek has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ricard trying to pass the guard but Verbeek defending well.
Verbeek is controlling Ricard's trapped leg to prevent Ricard from advancing to side control.
Ricard wants to work for an arm triangle but Verbeek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ricard is looking for a kimura but Verbeek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ricard to get the leverage.
Ricard prevents Verbeek from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verbeek is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Ricard wants to control but Verbeek is keeping him busy.
Ricard is thwarting Verbeek's attempts to control the position.
Ricard is working for a kimura but Verbeek is defending it quite comfortably.
Ricard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ricard is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Verbeek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard trying to control the action but Verbeek is working from the bottom.
Ricard is looking to advance position but Verbeek won't allow it.
Ricard moves nicely into side control.
Ricard wants to control but Verbeek is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Ricard are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A lull in the action here as Ricard stalls from top position.
Ricard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Verbeek rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ricard's guard! Nice work there by Verbeek!
Verbeek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ricard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Verbeek has managed to get both his arms back between Ricard's legs - danger averted.
Ricard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ricard trying to keep a closed guard but Verbeek is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ricard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Verbeek defends it easily.
Verbeek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ricard working a defensive guard but Verbeek passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farboleous Ricard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ricard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Verbeeks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Verbeek misses with a straight left.
Ricard moves out of range of the strikes.
Ricard looks to score with a jab to the body but Verbeek is just out of range.
Verbeek counters with a body kick.
Verbeek moves into range and connects with a jab.
Verbeek looks to land a left hand but Ricard moved out of range nicely.
Verbeek blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Verbeek releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Verbeek throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricard tries to clinch but Verbeek moves away
and Verbeek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by Ricard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Verbeek crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ricard - the referee stops the clock and Verbeek gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ricard. Verbeek manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ricard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Verbeek. That did some damage!
Ricard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ricard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verbeek moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verbeek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricard moves away.
Verbeek throws a body kick that misses.
Verbeek tries to keep at a distance but Ricard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ricard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verbeek can do to turn this around?
Ricard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Verbeek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ricard backwards.
Ricard throws an elbow that misses.
Verbeek misses with a punch to the body.
Verbeek throws a head punch that misses.
Ricard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricard pushes Verbeek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Verbeek lands with a light punch inside.
Verbeek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ricard blocks an uppercut.
Ricard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verbeek misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ricard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ricard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verbeek 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!
Verbeek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ricard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Verbeek walks away with a smile on his face. Ricard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Ricard. That snapped Verbeek's head back.
Verbeek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ricard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Verbeek thinking.
Farboleous Ricard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verbeek fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ricard is out of range.
Ricard wants to clinch up but Verbeek keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Verbeek misses the target.
Ricard lands a glancing blow to the side of Verbeek's head.
Verbeek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verbeek looks to score with a jab to the body but Ricard is just out of range.
Ricard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verbeek throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ricard misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard scores with a nice strike.
Ricard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Verbeek is out of range.
Ricard connects with a single shot there.
Pat Verbeek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ricard swings widly with a right hand
and Verbeek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Verbeek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ricard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ricard misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verbeek! But no joy.
Ricard moves into range and connects with a jab.
That kick from Verbeek tenderised Ricard's leg. Ricard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ricard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ricard ducks under a wild hook from Verbeek.
Verbeek rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ricard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ricard scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Verbeek checks a low kick from Ricard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verbeek scores with a jab.
Verbeek misses with a looping right.
Verbeek throws a hook but Ricard avoids it easily.
Ricard lands with a nice body punch.
Ricard moves away from the strike by Verbeek.
Ricard closes the distance and clinches.
Ricard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards.
Ricard blocks a body shot from Verbeek.
Verbeek can't find room to land a body shot as Ricard controls the action.
Ricard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Verbeek is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Verbeek misses with a punch to the body.
Verbeek misses with a punch on the inside.
Verbeek blocks a body shot from Ricard.
Verbeek misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Verbeek.
Ricard working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Farboleous Ricard will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ricard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ricard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Verbeek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ricard tests Verbeek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ricard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verbeek throws a head kick but Ricard moves out of range.
Ricard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Verbeek under the eye.
Ricard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Verbeek.
Ricard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verbeek takes one to the side of the head.
Ricard throws a sloppy body shot
and Verbeek counters with a left to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Verbeek blocks the leg kick.
Ricard connects with a single shot there.
Ricard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Verbeek if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verbeek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ricard.
Ricard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ricard feints and then cracks Verbeek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Verbeek down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ricard.
Verbeek misses with a hook.
Ricard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Verbeek just manages to avoid it.
Ricard darts in and clinches Verbeek up against the cage.
Verbeek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Verbeek.
Verbeek gets underhooks to prevent Ricard's takedown attempt.
Verbeek can't find room to land a body shot as Ricard controls the action.
Verbeek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ricard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Verbeek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ricard takes a shot to the head.
Verbeek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ricard's elbow.
Ricard tries to stall but Verbeek uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Verbeek scores with a shot to the side of Ricard's head.
Verbeek prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard blocks an uppercut.
Ricard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ricard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ricard lands a hook that snaps the head of Verbeek backwards.
Good body shot from Verbeek.
A short right from Verbeek on the inside.
Verbeek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Verbeek.
Verbeek struggles to land a body shot inside as Ricard controls his hands.
Verbeek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ricard or not.
Ricard tries to throw a body punch but Verbeek avoids it by throwing Ricard back against the cage.
Verbeek works on Ricard's body with a couple of short punches.
Verbeek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Verbeek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verbeek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Verbeek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard shoots in for a double leg but Verbeek sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Verbeek now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farboleous Ricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricard slips under a jab from Verbeek.
As Verbeek backs away, Ricard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ricard lands with a right hand.
Ricard throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Verbeek to counter with a crisp jab.
Ricard throws a body kick that misses.
Ricard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Verbeek.
Ricard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ricard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Verbeek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Verbeek lands a jab to the nose.
Ricard wants to slow Verbeek down by chopping away at his legs.
Verbeek is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ricard with a body shot.
Verbeek scores with a body shot.
Verbeek takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verbeek misses with a hook.
No luck for Ricard with that takedown attempt.
Pat Verbeek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Verbeek catches Ricard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That kick from Verbeek tenderised Ricard's leg. Ricard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ricard throws a lazy uppercut
and Verbeek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verbeek throws a low kick, looking for Ricard's leg but Ricard calmly moves out of range.
Verbeek throws a head kick that misses.
Verbeek tests Ricard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ricard is rocked!
Ricard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Ricard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ricard misses the shot to the body.
Verbeek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Pat Verbeek just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Verbeek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ricard.
Ricard seems to have got his legs back now.
Ricard swings for the body but Verbeek moves out of range.
Ricard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A leg kick checked by Verbeek.
Verbeek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Verbeek slaps away a takedown attempt from Ricard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ricard tries to work over Verbeek's front leg with a kick but Verbeek checks it.
Nice takedown defense from Verbeek. No joy for Ricard on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard looks for the body kick but Verbeek saw that one coming.
Verbeek throws a jab but it's blocked by Ricard.
Ricard takes a swing at Verbeek's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Verbeek misses.
Ricard throws a sloppy head kick
and Verbeek counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Verbeek misses with a straight right.
Verbeek moves out of range as Ricard strikes.
Verbeek gets caught flat footed, as Ricard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ricard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Verbeek is looking to reverse the position.
Ricard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Verbeek keeps working.
Verbeek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Verbeek is not content to let Ricard control the position.
Verbeek is letting Ricard control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verbeek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ricard is looking to take a break and control but Verbeek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ricard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ricard wants to control but Verbeek is keeping him busy.
Ricard working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ricard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ricard trying to control the action but Verbeek is working from the bottom.
Verbeek tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ricard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Verbeek is not content to let Ricard control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ricard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Verbeek, who protects the arm well.
Ricard tries for a kimura but Verbeek is defending well.
Verbeek is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Verbeek prevents Ricard from moving into mount.
Verbeek tries to buck Ricard off but Ricard is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farboleous Ricard had his way with Pat Verbeek in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Nice cross by Ricard.
Verbeek defending well as Ricard loads up on a big left hand.
Verbeek tries a quick counter leg kick but Ricard is wise to it.
Ricard lands a glancing blow to the side of Verbeek's head.
Verbeek scores with a jab to the body.
Verbeek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricard throws a front kick aimed at Verbeek's knee but Verbeek avoids it well.
A jab from Ricard misses.
Ricard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ricard darts in and clinches Verbeek up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ricard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Verbeek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ricard misses with a punch to the body.
Verbeek misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verbeek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verbeek takes a shot to the head.
Farboleous Ricard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Verbeek tries to throw a body punch but Ricard avoids it by throwing Verbeek back against the cage.
Verbeek tries a body shot but Ricard blocks it.
Ricard works on Verbeek's body with a couple of short punches.
Ricard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Verbeek's elbow.
Verbeek breaks from the clinch.
Ricard moves out of range of the leg kick from Verbeek.
Ricard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ricard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ricard controlling the pace.
Ricard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Verbeek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pat Verbeek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farboleous Ricard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Verbeek sees it coming and defends easily.
Ricard trying to advance position but Verbeek counters by regaining guard.
Ricard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ricard swings around for an armbar but Verbeek sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ricard's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricard wants to sweep but no luck.
Ricard working a defensive guard here.
Ricard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard trying to control the position.
Verbeek not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Verbeek preventing the sweep.
Ricard looking for a guillotine here but Verbeek defends easily.
Ricard trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ricard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Verbeek passes into half guard.
Ricard actively working from the bottom here.
Verbeek prevents Ricard from improving his position.
Ricard looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Verbeek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ricard defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farboleous Ricard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ricard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Farboleous Ricard!
Farboleous Ricard retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Farboleous Ricard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Steele (ranked 94 p4p, 3 weight class) and David Tua (ranked 160 p4p, 4 weight class). Jason Steele had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Jason Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Tua !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steele scores with a three punch combo!
Steele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tua .
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Tua slips under a jab.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Tua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tua throws a head kick that misses.
Steele throws a hook but Tua blocks it.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua .
Steele blocks a leg kick.
Tua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Tua raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Steele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tua under the eye.
Steele misses with a straight left.
Tua shapes to counter with a head kick.
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!
Tua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tua let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Tua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tua instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele prevents a body shot from Tua .
Steele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Steele as the two fighters clinch.
I was talking to Steele's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tua lands with a light punch inside.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like David Tua has been cut.
Steele lands an uppercut.
Tua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tua tests Steele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steele throws a right hand that Tua ducks under and follows up with a left that Tua also avoids with ease.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tua manages to avoid it.
Steele lands a nice looking body shot.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tua tries a head kick but it misses.
Tua lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Steele blocks the low kick.
Tua gets tackled into the cage by Steele. Steele maintains the clinch.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele pushes Tua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steele gets through Tua 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tua manages to break the clinch.
Tua moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steele has managed to clinch.
Steele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tua is looking to break free of the clinch but Steele has double underhooks.
Steele misses with some punches.
Steele tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steele takes a shot to the head.
Tua 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steele throws the left hand but Tua avoids the punch easily.
Steele looks to land a right hand but Tua moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tua throws a head kick that misses.
Tua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steele throws out the jab.
Steele tries to clinch there but Tua circles away.
Tua raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tua avoids the body shot from Steele.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Steele with a hook.
Tua lands a jab-cross combination.
The fighters circling - Tua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steele moves into range and clinches up with Tua .
Steele tries to work over Tua 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Steele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land.
Steele gets through Tua 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua 's elbow.
Tua managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele misses with a body punch.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tua tries a body shot but Steele blocks it.
Tua avoiding damage as Steele throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tua takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steele has Tua pressed against the cage, preventing Tua from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steele misses with some punches.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua 's elbow.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but Tua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tua pushes Steele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tua prevents a body shot from Steele.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
Steele throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua .
Tua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tua looks to land a body kick but Steele moved away.
Steele scores with a hook to the body. Tua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steele takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele digs a right hand underneath Tua 's ribcage. Tua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tua misses with a punch to the body.
Steele is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Tua 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Steele misses the target.
Steele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tua punishes Steele's body with a nice straight punch.
Steele has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tua takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Tua instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steele blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tua struggles to land a body shot inside as Steele controls his hands.
Tua tries a body shot but Steele blocks it.
Steele unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tua .
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
Tua is breathing heavily.
Steele using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Steele lands a nice shot to the body.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tua is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
Tua blocks a body shot from Steele.
Steele lands a nice elbow.
Steele lands a nice shot to the body.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tua can do to turn this around?
Tua takes a knee to the side of the body.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua 's elbow.
Steele landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Steele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tua s head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steele.
Steele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steele obliges.
Steele crunches a lovely knee into Tua 's ribcage.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tua is defending well for now.
Tua manages to break the clinch.
Jason Steele is winning the standup battle so far.
Steele forces Tua back against the cage and clinches.
Steele lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele misses with a body punch.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Tua avoids the damage to the body.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
A short left from Tua .
Jason Steele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steele gets through Tua 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Steele.
Steele blocks an uppercut.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tua 's efforts to push away.
Tua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steele or not.
Tua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steele's elbow.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
Tua misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Steele back against the cage.
Tua 's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tua 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tua wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steele has him pressed against the cage.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tua avoids it.
Tua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Tua - that landed with a thud.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
Tua scores with a shot to the side of Steele's head.
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land.
Tua misses with a punch to the body.
Steele prevents a body shot from Tua .
Tua prevents a body shot from Steele.
Tua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tua breaks the clinch.
Tua throws a low kick but Steele avoids it.
Steele is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steele clinches up with Tua and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Tua controls the action.
Tua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Tua fails to land.
Tua lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tua lands a hook that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Steele lands an elbow inside that Tua shrugs off.
Steele scores with a shoulder strike.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tua .
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tua .
Steele tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Tua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steele lands a hook that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
Steele throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tua avoids it.
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Steele dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Tua 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tua lands a jab to the nose.
Tua connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Steele.
Steele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tua . Tua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tua looks to throw the jab but Steele is out of range.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tua manages to avoid it.
Tua feints a counter leg kick.
Steele slips a jab from Tua .
Steele chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tua can pounce on him.
Steele is looking to clinch but Tua is avoiding it.
Steele tries to clinch there but Tua circles away.
Steele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steele throws a big shot that misses.
Steele has closed the distance and engaged Tua in a clinch.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tua .
Steele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steele lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Still in the clinch, Steele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steele scores with a hook to the body.
Steele is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tua avoids it.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua 's elbow.
Steele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steele lands a body punch.
Knees to the body from Steele.
Steele misses with a body punch.
Steele digs a right hand underneath Tua 's ribcage. Tua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steele lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Steele.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua 's elbow.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Tua controls the action.
Tua tries to throw a body punch but Steele avoids it by throwing Tua back against the cage.
Steele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steele lands an elbow inside.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tua avoids it.
Tua misses with a punch to the body.
David Tua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Steele.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Tua controls his hands.
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Tua controls his hands.
Steele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steele landing knees to the body.
Tua misses with a body punch.
Steele digs a right hand underneath Tua 's ribcage. Tua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steele lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Steele.
Steele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steele.
Steele tries to work over Tua 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steele lands a knee to the body.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tua avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a knee to the body.
Tua takes a shot to the head.
Steele blocks a body shot from Tua .
With the fighters up against the cage, Steele throws an elbow but misses.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Tua avoids the damage to the body.
Tua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tua misses with the head strike.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tua 's defenses.
Steele lands with a left to the head.
Tua working hard to break the clinch.
Tua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tua avoids a wild elbow strike from Steele.
Steele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tua .
A short uppercut from Steele.
Steele blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tua takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tua takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tua takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jason Steele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steele tries to work over Tua 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steele lands an elbow just above Tua 's eye.
Steele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tua digs a right hand into Steele's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steele's gas tank.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tua lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tua lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tua .
Tua lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Steele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steele has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Steele!
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