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Madness Clown Chaos 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ade Absame (ranked 24725 p4p, 289 weight class) and Joe Hooks (ranked 24604 p4p, 282 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ade Absame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Hooks!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Absame scores with a nice strike.
Hooks misses with a low kick.
Absame misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hooks. That's going to slow Absame down.
Absame shoots in but no luck this time.
Absame just misses with a punch to the body.
Absame looks to throw the jab but Hooks is out of range.
Hooks stalks Absame and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Absame's face. Absame staggers backwards, shaken.
Hooks clinches up with Absame and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Absame's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hooks breaks from the clinch.
Absame uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooks.
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!
Absame tests Hooks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hooks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Absame swings for the body but Hooks moves out of range.
Absame looks to land a combination but Hooks avoids it well.
Hooks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joe Hooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Absame fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hooks sprawls well initially but Absame persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hooks is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Absame throwing shots but Hooks is blocking nicely.
Hooks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hooks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Absame.
Absame is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Absame is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hooks defends it well.
Absame trying to control the pace.
Absame is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hooks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Absame.
Absame is trying to control. Hooks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Absame passes to full mount!
Absame thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Absame working for a guillotine from mount but Hooks is in no mood to give up.
Absame with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Absame swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hooks is now in Absame's guard. A big mistake from Absame there, giving up the dominant position!
Absame working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hooks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hooks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooks tries to free his leg and advance position but Absame is retaining full guard.
Absame is looking for a triangle but Hooks pushes his legs off easily.
Hooks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Absame is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hooks has his hands clasped together but Absame extends and breaks Hooks's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Absame.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ade Absame!
A less than humble Ade Absame misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fat Boy (ranked 5248 p4p, 402 weight class) and Liam Davidson (ranked 6649 p4p, 446 weight class). Fat Boy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fat Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson scores with a punch to the head.
Boy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Davidson misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Boy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo in the buildup to the fight.
Boy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boy misses the jab.
Davidson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Davidson's head backwards.
Liam Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy swings for the body but Davidson moves out of range.
Boy moves forwards but Davidson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boy throws a jab when Davidson was well out of range.
Boy takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Boy misses its intended target.
Boy throws a body shot but no joy.
Davidson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boy on the side of 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!
Boy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Boy misses its target.
Boy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davidson manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Davidson.
Boy throws the left hand but Davidson avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Davidson there.
Boy walks into a straight right hand from Davidson.
Davidson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Boy misses with a hook. Davidson ducked under it nicely.
Boy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Davidson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Boy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Davidson cracks Boy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Davidson punishes Boy's body with a nice straight punch.
Davidson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davidson takes a swing at Boy's ribcage but misses.
Davidson moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davidson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Davidson has a couple of punches blocked by Boy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boy.
Davidson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Davidson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Davidson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boys head.
Davidson lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Boy fails to land.
Davidson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Davidson can't find room to land a body shot as Boy controls the action.
Davidson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Davidson misses with a punch to the body.
Davidson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Davidson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Davidson lands a shot to the body.
Davidson cracks Boy with a nice body shot.
Boy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davidson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davidson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davidson lands a shot to the body.
Davidson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Davidson.
Boy is breathing heavily.
Davidson lands with a left to the head.
Davidson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Davidson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Davidson lands with a right to the head.
Davidson blocking some punches.
Davidson can't find room to land a body shot as Boy controls the action.
Davidson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davidson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boys head.
A right hook to the body lands for Davidson.
Davidson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
A body shot lands from Davidson.
Davidson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davidson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Davidson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davidson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boy.
Davidson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Davidson lands a body punch.
Davidson lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Davidson on the inside.
Davidson cracks Boy with a nice body shot.
Davidson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Davidson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davidson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson lands a body punch.
Davidson works on Boy's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Davidson.
Davidson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davidson.
Davidson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Davidson.
Davidson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Davidson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Davidson lands a nice shot to the body.
Davidson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Davidson.
Davidson works on Boy's body with a couple of short punches.
Davidson presses Boy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Davidson lands a body shot.
Davidson lands a nice uppercut.
Davidson lands a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Davidson.
Davidson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Davidson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davidson.
Davidson cracks Boy with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Davidson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good exchange - Davidson coming out on top.
Davidson misses with a shot to the body
and Boy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boy loads up on a big right hand but Davidson slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Davidson.
Boy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davidson manages to avoid it.
Davidson works the jab nicely.
Davidson ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Davidson scores with a jab to the head.
Davidson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Davidson lands a really nice looking cross but Boy seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boy. Davidson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davidson connects with a crisp jab.
Davidson rushes Boy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidson is leaning against Boy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Davidson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boys head.
Davidson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davidson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson lands a nice shot to the body.
Boy working aggressively here.
Davidson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boy's elbow.
Davidson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boy.
Davidson lands a shot to the body.
Davidson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Davidson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davidson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Davidson.
Davidson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davidson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Davidson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Davidson.
Davidson works on Boy's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Davidson.
Davidson lands a shot to the body.
Davidson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davidson lands an uppercut.
A short right from Davidson.
Davidson lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davidson.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Davidson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Davidson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Davidson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Davidson presses Boy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Liam Davidson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Davidson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boy.
Davidson cracks Boy with a nice body shot.
Davidson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davidson lands a nice shot to the body.
Davidson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boy or not.
A short left from Davidson.
Still in the clinch, Davidson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Davidson digs a right hand into Boy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boy's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Davidson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Davidson digs a right hand into Boy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boy's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Davidson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Davidson.
Davidson lands with a short shot to the head.
Davidson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boy takes a shot to the head.
Davidson lands a shoulder strike.
Boy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Davidson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boy.
Davidson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson lands a body shot.
Davidson works on Boy's body with a couple of short punches.
Davidson lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davidson.
Davidson digs a right hand underneath Boy's ribcage. Boy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Davidson.
Davidson digs a right hand underneath Boy's ribcage. Boy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Davidson works on Boy's body with a couple of short punches.
Davidson scores with a hook to the body.
Davidson digs a right hand into Boy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boy's gas tank.
Davidson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Davidson lands a hook that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Davidson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davidson lands an uppercut.
Davidson lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boy or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davidson.
Davidson lands a right hand.
Davidson digs a right hand underneath Boy's ribcage. Boy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Davidson is working Boy over against the cage.
Davidson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boy or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davidson digs a right hand underneath Boy's ribcage. Boy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Davidson gets through Boy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davidson lands a nice uppercut.
Davidson lands a nice shot to the body.
Davidson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Davidson - that landed with a thud.
Davidson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boy or not.
Davidson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Davidson lands with a left to the head.
Boy takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Davidson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Davidson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Nice body punch from Davidson - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Davidson.
A right hook to the body lands for Davidson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davidson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Davidson pushes Boy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davidson cracks Boy with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Davidson.
Davidson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Davidson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Davidson cracks Boy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Davidson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Davidson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boy was well out of range. Poor timing from Davidson.
Boy misses with a hook.
Davidson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boy ducks right into an uppercut from Davidson.
Boy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davidson moves away.
Davidson avoids the body shot from Boy.
Davidson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boy on the side of the head.
Davidson lands with a shot to the body.
Davidson misses with a right hand
and Boy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy takes one to the side of the head.
Liam Davidson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davidson scores with a jab to the head.
Davidson lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Davidson to score with a decent uppercut.
Davidson blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boy misses with a hook. Davidson ducked under it nicely.
Boy just misses with a punch to the body.
Davidson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Davidson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boy is looking to counter punch.
Davidson darts in and clinches Boy up against the cage.
Boy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Davidson scores with a shot to the side of Boy's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Davidson.
Davidson lands a right hand.
Boy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davidson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Boy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Davidson lands a body punch.
Davidson is working Boy over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davidson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Davidson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davidson.
Davidson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Davidson scores with a shoulder strike.
Davidson lands a nice shot to the body.
Davidson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Davidson lands a nice shot to the body.
Davidson lands a nice uppercut.
Davidson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Davidson lands a left hand.
Davidson cracks Boy with a nice body shot.
Davidson lands a nice uppercut.
Boy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davidson lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Davidson.
Davidson lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Davidson.
A left hand lands to the body for Davidson.
Davidson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boys head.
Davidson lands an uppercut.
Davidson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Davidson lands a left hand.
Davidson lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Davidson.
Davidson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Davidson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davidson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Davidson lands a right hand.
Davidson is working Boy over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Davidson.
Boy is rocked!
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!
Davidson is leaning against Boy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Davidson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Oh Boy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left hand lands to the body for Davidson.
Boy seems to have got his legs back now.
Davidson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Davidson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Davidson lands with a left to the head.
Boy has a couple of punches blocked by Davidson.
Davidson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Davidson lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boy or not.
Davidson lands a body punch.
Davidson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boy.
Davidson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davidson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davidson.
Davidson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Davidson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Davidson.
Davidson scores with a shot to the side of Boy's head.
Liam Davidson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Davidson lands a nice uppercut.
Davidson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boy.
Boy misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Davidson.
Davidson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fat Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boy misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Davidson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davidson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Davidson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Anderson (ranked 6586 p4p, 267 weight class) and Bjj Catch Wrestler (ranked 4872 p4p, 233 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Catch Wrestler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Catch Wrestler throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bjj Catch Wrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catch Wrestler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anderson is out of range and Catch Wrestler settles back down.
Anderson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Catch Wrestler misses with a head kick.
And Anderson counters with a quick kick to the body but Catch Wrestler blocks it.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Catch Wrestler moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Catch Wrestler misses the target.
Nice body kick from Anderson.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Catch Wrestler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Catch Wrestler misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Catch Wrestler.
As Catch Wrestler backs away, Anderson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Catch Wrestler throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Anderson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anderson.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Alexander Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Catch Wrestler misses with a body shot
and Anderson counters with a big head kick but Catch Wrestler shrugs it off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anderson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Anderson tries to land a front kick but Catch Wrestler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexander Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson is looking to slow Catch Wrestler down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Catch Wrestler is defended easily by Anderson.
Anderson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Anderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Catch Wrestler's calf.
Anderson leaves Catch Wrestler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anderson leaves Catch Wrestler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Catch Wrestler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Anderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Catch Wrestler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Anderson.
Catch Wrestler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Catch Wrestler misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Catch Wrestler misses its intended target.
Anderson throws a counter high kick but Catch Wrestler was just alert enough to avoid it.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Catch Wrestler.
Anderson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Catch Wrestler misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Catch Wrestler. Catch Wrestler gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Catch Wrestler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anderson.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Catch Wrestler moves out of range easily.
Catch Wrestler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Catch Wrestler moves out of range easily.
Anderson throws a head kick that half lands.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Catch Wrestler throws a big shot that misses.
Catch Wrestler blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Anderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Catch Wrestler dives in for a single leg takedown but Anderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Anderson!
Catch Wrestler looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Catch Wrestler.
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Catch Wrestler.
Alexander Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Anderson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Catch Wrestler moves out of range easily.
Catch Wrestler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Anderson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a head kick that half lands.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Catch Wrestler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Catch Wrestler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler misses with a head kick.
Catch Wrestler is breathing heavily.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Catch Wrestler moves out of range easily.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Catch Wrestler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A slow jab from Catch Wrestler misses its intended target.
Catch Wrestler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Catch Wrestler is looking to clinch.
Catch Wrestler just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAnderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Catch Wrestler wants to counter with a clinch but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Catch Wrestler can do to turn this around?
Anderson connects with a leg kick. Catch Wrestler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Catch Wrestler avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Catch Wrestler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Catch Wrestler shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alexander Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler misses with a wild body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anderson - that will leave a mark!
Anderson connects with a high kick.
Catch Wrestler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Anderson.
Anderson connects with a high kick.
Catch Wrestler is trying desperately to land a takedown but Anderson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Catch Wrestler.
Anderson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Catch Wrestler.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Catch Wrestler avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Catch Wrestler wants to counter the offense by Anderson and move into the clinch position.
Catch Wrestler throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Catch Wrestler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson tried to counter with a leg kick but Catch Wrestler avoided it.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson sets himself, and Catch Wrestler steps forward looking for the clinch! Anderson avoids it this time.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Catch Wrestler. Catch Wrestler gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Catch Wrestler swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Catch Wrestler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson throws a quick counter head kick but Catch Wrestler was just out of range.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Catch Wrestler might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Anderson has got the better of the exchanges.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Catch Wrestler moves out of range easily.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Catch Wrestler gets slowly back to his feet.
Catch Wrestler darts in trying to clinch
and Anderson counters with a body kick that stops Catch Wrestler in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Anderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Catch Wrestler's front leg but catches the back leg as Catch Wrestler tries to avoid it.
A head kick by Catch Wrestler misses
and Anderson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Catch Wrestler's knee momentarily.
Anderson misses with a kick to the body.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Catch Wrestler avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Catch Wrestler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Catch Wrestler on the ground.
Catch Wrestler is trying for a kimura here. Anderson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Catch Wrestler wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjj Catch Wrestler!
In defeat, Alexander Anderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ashes to ashes. Dust to dust. We are nothing, but dust and to dust we shall return. Amen.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olyn Seran (ranked 6440 p4p, 532 weight class) and Jacob Graham (ranked 3646 p4p, 377 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olyn Seran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacob Graham!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham slips under a jab from Seran.
Jacob Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seran instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seran.
A right handed body shot lands from Seran.
Graham looks winded!
Seran lands a nice shot to the body.
Seran has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Graham uses from the top position.
Seran is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Graham has his hands clasped together but Seran extends and breaks Graham's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Seran.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olyn Seran!
After winning the bout, Olyn Seran thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 5062 p4p, 396 weight class) and Marcelinho Lima (ranked 5615 p4p, 408 weight class). Marcelinho Lima has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Torkel Bystrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bystrom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bystrom smiles and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Bystrom.
Bystrom shoots in and bounces Lima off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bystrom content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lima is proving hard to escape from.
Bystrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bystrom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bystrom wanted to stand there but Lima had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bystrom seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Lima trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bystrom lands a right hook to the body.
Lima walks into a left hand.
Bystrom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bystrom sprawls well. Bystrom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
Bystrom takes the fight into the clinch.
Lima is looking for a takedown.
Torkel Bystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Lima changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bystrom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bystrom cracks Lima with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lima shoots in and gets a takedown into Bystrom's guard.
Bystrom pulls Lima in to control the position.
Bystrom keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Bystrom pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bystrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bystrom is trying to keep Lima in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bystrom has managed to clinch.
Bystrom gets underhooks to prevent Lima's takedown attempt.
Bystrom manages to break the clinch.
Bystrom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lima.
Bystrom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lima is trying to pull guard but Bystrom turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bystrom drags the fight down to the ground.
Lima stops Bystrom from standing up.
Lima drops back looking for a leg! Bystrom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bystrom manages to kick Lima off! Lima jumps back into Bystrom's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torkel Bystrom dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lima avoids the head kick by Bystrom.
Despite the aggression on Lima's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bystrom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lima gets tackled into the cage by Bystrom. Bystrom maintains the clinch.
Lima tries to pull guard but Bystrom holds him up against the cage and eventually Lima drops back down to his feet.
Bystrom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lima can do to turn this around?
Bystrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bystrom smiles and moves away.
Lima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bystrom misses with a head kick.
Bystrom tries to clinch there but Lima circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom closes the distance and clinches.
Bystrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lima.
Bystrom prevents a takedown attempt there.
Torkel Bystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Bystrom has picked Lima up - he's going for a ride! Bystrom dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bystrom wants to stand up but Lima has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lima.
Lima wants to sweep here but Bystrom controlling him for the moment.
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lima is trying to control the position but Bystrom postures up.
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bystrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bystrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bystrom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lima has his hands on Bystrom's head, controlling the position.
Bystrom decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lima, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom connects with a jab.
Lima tries to move into range but Bystrom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lima bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bystrom's head.
Lima looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bystrom is fending him off so far but Lima persists. Nope, Bystrom circles away and we're back to standing.
A lazy left from Bystrom finds it's target.
Bystrom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lima changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bystrom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lima avoids the head kick by Bystrom.
Lima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bystrom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lima fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bystrom to the ground. Lima is now in Bystrom's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bystrom pulls Lima in close to his closed guard and prevents Lima from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bystrom looking for a sweep. Not yet Bystrom, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom controlling the position.
Lima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Bystrom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Lima is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lima preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torkel Bystrom dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lima fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lima.
Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bystrom.
Lima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Torkel Bystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Crunch! Bystrom slams his shin into Lima's torso.
Torkel Bystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bystrom.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lima enables Bystrom to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lima manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bystrom controls the pace.
Bystrom stands and steps away. Lima gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bystrom thuds a left hand into Lima's body.
Lima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lima shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom moves into the clinch successfully.
Lima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bystrom gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lima regains guard.
Bystrom stands up from Lima's guard - Bystrom perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bystrom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bystrom throws a body shot but no joy.
Lima walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bystrom scores with a kick to the body.
Bystrom pushes Lima away with a front kick.
Torkel Bystrom is winning the standup battle so far.
Bystrom clinches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bystrom here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bystrom just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bystrom gets control of Lima's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bystrom will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Marcelinho Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torkel Bystrom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom has Lima pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lima won't allow Bystrom to get back to his feet.
Bystrom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bystrom looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lima trying to control but Bystrom is working from the bottom.
Lima is looking to work some ground and pound but Bystrom has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is adopting a defensive guard.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Bystrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bystrom throws a shot to the body.
Lima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bystrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bystrom instigates a clinch.
Lima looking for a takedown.
Bystrom scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom blocks a body shot from Lima.
Lima jumps into guard, dragging Bystrom to the mat.
Lima managing to control the position.
Lima has a closed guard, preventing Bystrom from standing up.
Bystrom prevents Lima from getting back to his feet.
Bystrom wants to get up but he can't break Lima's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bystrom is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Torkel Bystrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torkel Bystrom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bystrom 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torkel Bystrom!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between DAngelo Hawkins (ranked 3468 p4p, 287 weight class) and Kazuhira Takayama (ranked 3807 p4p, 309 weight class). DAngelo Hawkins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kazuhira Takayama's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, DAngelo Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kazuhira Takayama!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins instigates a clinch.
Takayama is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hawkins to keep the fight standing.
Hawkins has picked Takayama up - he's going for a ride! Hawkins dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Takayama is looking to escape.
Hawkins is looking for a kimura but Takayama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hawkins to get the leverage.
Hawkins is thwarting Takayama's attempts to control the position.
Hawkins is working for a submission of some sort.
Hawkins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've been hearing good reports from Hawkins'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.
Takayama is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Takayama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hawkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Hawkins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hawkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takayama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hawkins.
Hawkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takayama is trying to maintain the position but Hawkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Hawkins trying to control the pace.
Takayama is trying to control but can't.
Hawkins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takayama is trying to get back to full guard.
Hawkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takayama is just riding it out for now. Hawkins eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takayama is looking for a sweep. Hawkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takayama trying to control but Hawkins postures up.
Takayama looks winded!
Hawkins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hawkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takayama sees it coming and defends easily.
Hawkins is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Hawkins is taking a breather. Takayama says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hawkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takayama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hawkins.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawkins decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DAngelo Hawkins dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hawkins closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Takayama quickly recovers to half guard.
Hawkins is trying to work for a kimura but Takayama is defending well.
Hawkins seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Takayama is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). DAngelo Hawkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cal Robbins (ranked 2854 p4p, 310 weight class) and Vladimir Punchsky (ranked 2948 p4p, 317 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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196 lbs
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187 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Cal Robbins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Punchsky!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robbins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Punchsky manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Robbins postures up in Punchsky's guard and throws a big left but Punchsky blocks it.
Punchsky wants to stand up but Robbins is controlling him.
Robbins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Punchsky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Robbins wants to improve his position but Punchsky is controlling well.
Punchsky is taking a breather. Robbins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchsky wants to stand but Robbins has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Robbins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Punchsky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robbins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchsky showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robbins is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Punchsky has his hands clasped together but Robbins extends and breaks Punchsky's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Robbins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cal Robbins!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Cal Robbins waved his t-shirt featuring One stop shop's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Baba (ranked 2874 p4p, 332 weight class) and Tommy Murphy (ranked 2424 p4p, 301 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dennis Baba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baba has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Kegerator - 550$ in the buildup to the fight.
Baba jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baba scores with a nice strike.
A jab lands there for Baba.
Baba lands a body shot.
Baba blocks a head kick by Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy with the counter takedown but Baba avoids it easily.
Baba scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baba misses with a hook
and Murphy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Baba on the inside.
Baba effectively controlling the action here.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baba lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baba circles away.
It looked like Baba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murphy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baba holds on and takes a little breather.
Murphy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baba is adopting a defensive guard.
Murphy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murphy throwing strikes from guard but Baba blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy advances position into side control!
Baba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baba tries to get out of the position.
Baba takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Murphy controls the position.
Murphy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Murphy trying to control the action but Baba is working from the bottom.
Murphy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murphy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Murphy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Baba dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Baba throws a shot to the body.
Murphy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Baba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murphy on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba throws a big shot that misses.
Baba leaves Murphy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Baba.
Murphy misses with a takedown
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baba swivels and escapes.
Dennis Baba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Murphy.
Baba lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baba misses with a series of wild punches.
Murphy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baba just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baba defends it well.
Baba punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Baba.
Baba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Baba lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Baba.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baba throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Murphy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baba.
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murphy is rocked!
and Baba counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Murphy! He's just covering up as Baba starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Baba!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fixit (ranked 2995 p4p, 114 weight class) and Javier Vasquez (ranked 3224 p4p, 120 weight class). Vasquez has chosen Faster Disco as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
280 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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329 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Fixit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Fixit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fixit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Jim Fixit has been cut.
Vasquez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fixit is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vasquez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vasquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vasquez works over Fixit with some ground and pound from guard.
Vasquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vasquez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fixit's head.
Vasquez wants to control from the top but Fixit keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez stands up over Fixit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fixit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vasquez connects with a couple of short punches.
Jim Fixit's cut is getting worse.
Vasquez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fixit is rocked!
Jeez, Jim Fixit's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jim Fixit's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Javier Vasquez!
Javier Vasquez took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Osterberg (ranked 1882 p4p, 119 weight class) and Gun Seok Bak (ranked 2017 p4p, 128 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bak's choice of entrance music: Leader, Just Give Us Your Order!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
139 lbs
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27
141 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Osterberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gun Seok Bak!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osterberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Osterberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Bak circles away.
No luck for Osterberg with that takedown attempt.
Bak tries a quick counter leg kick but Osterberg is wise to it.
Osterberg tries for a takedown but Bak circles away easily
and Bak counters with a nice body shot.
Good exchange - Bak coming out on top.
A slow jab from Bak misses its intended target.
Bak has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Osterberg is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Osterberg with a poor takedown
enabling Bak to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Osterberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osterberg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bak but Bak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osterberg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Osterberg shoots in for a takedown but Bak shows good takedown defense.
Bak throws a hook to the side of Osterberg's head but Osterberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Osterberg is able to avoid easily.
Bak lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osterberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Bak sprawls well. He's pushed Osterberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bak throws a low kick but Osterberg moves out of range easily.
Osterberg ducks under a wild hook from Bak.
Bak thuds his shin into the meat of Osterberg's side.
Bak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Osterberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bak misses with a left hand
and Osterberg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Osterberg.
Bak looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Osterberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Osterberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Osterberg.
Osterberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Osterberg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Osterberg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Osterberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Bak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Osterberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Osterberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Osterberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bak's head.
Osterberg is nestled in close to Bak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Osterberg throwing shots but Bak is blocking nicely.
Bak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Osterberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Osterberg thows a huge punch but Bak dodges it nicely.
Osterberg trying to pass the guard but Bak defending well.
Ground and pound from Osterberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bak's head.
Osterberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Osterberg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Osterberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bak regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Osterberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gun Seok Bak will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Osterberg tries to counter with a takedown but Bak is quick to defend against it.
Osterberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bak misses with an uppercut.
Osterberg tries to counter with a takedown but Bak is quick to defend against it.
Bak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Osterberg at a distance.
Osterberg with a poor takedown
and Bak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
James Osterberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Osterberg counters with a head kick.
Osterberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Bak sprawls well. He's pushed Osterberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Osterberg with a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Osterberg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bak - the referee stops the clock and Osterberg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bak. Osterberg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Osterberg walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bak.
Osterberg with a poor takedown
and Bak counters with a left and a right that stings Osterberg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Osterberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osterberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bak pinned against the cage. Bak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gun Seok Bak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bak swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osterberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Bak to counter with a crisp jab.
Osterberg tries for a takedown but Bak circles away easily
and Bak counters with a stiff right hand.
Bak looks to throw the jab but Osterberg is out of range.
Osterberg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osterberg.
Bak scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Osterberg.
Osterberg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Osterberg somewhat.
Bak wants to counter with a clinch but Osterberg pushes him away.
Bak jabs Osterberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bak throws a body punch but Osterberg moves out of range.
Bak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Osterberg moves out of range as Bak throws a body kick.
Bak slaps away a takedown attempt from Osterberg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Osterberg tries for a takedown but Bak circles away easily
letting Bak counter with a right hand.
Osterberg scores with a takedown into Bak's guard.
Bak has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Osterberg off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bak throws a leg kick but Osterberg sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bak lands with an uppercut that bounces Osterberg off the cage and back into range.
Osterberg tries for a takedown but Bak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Osterberg fails with the takedown.
Bak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osterberg.
Osterberg drives through with a takedown into Bak's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bak scrambles and gets back to his feet.
James Osterberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Osterberg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A leg kick checked by Osterberg.
Bak throws a looping overhand right but Osterberg ducks down to avoid it.
Osterberg lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osterberg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bak to the mat! Bak manages to get full guard.
Bak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg wants to pass the guard but Bak is keeping the position.
Osterberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Osterberg prevents Bak from getting back to his feet.
Bak keeping full guard, as Osterberg tries to pass.
Bak wants to stand but Osterberg is controlling the position.
Osterberg advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gun Seok Bak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Osterberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Bak thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Osterberg is defended easily by Bak.
Bak looks to land a body kick but Osterberg moved away.
Bak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Osterberg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bak misses the shot to the body.
Bak throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Osterberg counters with a single leg into guard. Bak didn't expect that.
Osterberg wants to pass the guard but Bak is keeping the position.
Osterberg looking to sit in guard and control but Bak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osterberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bak passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osterberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bak pulls his head out easily.
Osterberg wants to get back to full guard.
Osterberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bak pulls his head out easily.
Osterberg tries to get to full guard but Bak has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bak decides to stand and escape the position.
Bak throws a leg kick which misses Osterberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Osterberg tries to avoid it.
Osterberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Bak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Osterberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osterberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Bak holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Osterberg is trying to break the clinch but Bak has him pressed against the cage.
Bak breaks from the clinch.
Bak keeps Osterberg at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Osterberg moves away from the strike by Bak.
Bak tries to land a front kick but Osterberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Osterberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Osterberg misses with a takedown attempt - Bak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bak. Bak obviously looking to wear him down.
Bak lands with a hook. Osterberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Osterberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Bak, which made it look bad.
No joy there for Bak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Osterberg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bak.
Osterberg moves away from the strike by Bak.
Osterberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Osterberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Osterberg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bak - the referee stops the clock and Osterberg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bak. Osterberg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Osterberg dodges the punch combination from Bak.
Osterberg closes the distance and clinches up with Bak, looking for a takedown. Osterberg pushes Bak against the cage but Bak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Osterberg.
Bak tries to counter with a clinch but Osterberg shakes him off and moves away.
James Osterberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osterberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osterberg dives in and grabs Bak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bak pushes down on Osterberg's head and hops out.
No luck for Osterberg with that takedown attempt.
As Osterberg backs off Bak throws a huge counter combo but Osterberg manages to avoid it all.
Bak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gun Seok Bak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bak 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gun Seok Bak!
Gun Seok Bak thanked the fans post fight for their support.
James Osterberg spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries! Everyone knows that my opponent here has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs and illegal recreational drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a "No Contest." Thanks everyone for continuing to support those of us who fight clean.'.
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