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Bloodbath 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Orel (ranked 5725 p4p, 491 weight class) and Gordon Clancy (ranked 5856 p4p, 496 weight class). Gordon Clancy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Orel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordon Clancy!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clancy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orel but Orel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Orel misses the target.
Orel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clancy circles away quickly and effectively.
Clancy with a poor takedown
letting Orel counter with a right hand.
Orel looks to score with a jab to the body but Clancy is just out of range.
Orel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clancy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Orel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Justin Orel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Clancy.
Clancy has his takedown stuffed
and Orel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clancy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Orel counters with a right hand to the body.
Orel lands a glancing blow to the side of Clancy's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orel throws a series of punches but Clancy avoids them all with ease.
Clancy shoots in and drives through. Orel sprawls well.
Orel misses with a series of wild punches.
Clancy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orel swivels and escapes.
A counter left hand to the body from Orel misses its target.
Clancy looks winded!
Clancy fails with the takedown
and Orel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clancy thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orel with a hook.
Orel's corner calls for a 1-2. Orel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gordon Clancy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clancy looks for a takedown but Orel sprawls well.
Orel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Clancy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clancy shoots in and drives through. Orel sprawls well.
Orel lands an overhand right.
Clancy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clancy fails with a takedown attempt.
Orel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Orel finds it's target.
Justin Orel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clancy misses with a takedown
enabling Orel to counter with a crisp jab.
Orel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clancy doesn't seem bothered though.
Clancy shoots and misses
and Orel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clancy takes one to the chin there.
Orel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clancy has his takedown stuffed
and Orel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Orel works Clancy's body with a nice hook.
Clancy misses with a takedown attempt - Orel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clancy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Orel. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Orel does it's job there.
Clancy misses with a takedown
and Orel counters with a stiff right hand.
Clancy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clancy has a takedown stuffed.
Orel connects with a body shot that sends Clancy's belly button to the back.
Orel cracks a nice hook into Clancy's ribs.
Clancy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clancy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clancy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clancy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Orel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clancy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clancy is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orel throws a one two combo.
Clancy is still on wobbly legs! Can Orel finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clancy.
Clancy seems to have recovered his senses.
Orel lands a nice looking body shot.
Clancy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clancy needs to keep his hands up - Orel had a free shot at his head there.
Orel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clancy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orel takes a swing at Clancy's ribcage but misses.
Clancy with a poor takedown
and Orel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clancy thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clancy has his takedown stuffed
enabling Orel to counter with a crisp jab.
Orel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clancy at a distance.
Clancy tries for a takedown but Orel circles away easily
and Orel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Orel dominated that round.
That's time! Orel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Orel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clancy fails with the takedown
and Orel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Orel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clancy can do to turn this around?
Orel misses with a wild combination.
Orel stuffs the takedown.
Orel misses with a series of wild punches.
Clancy fails with a takedown attempt.
Justin Orel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Clancy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clancy with a poor takedown
enabling Orel to counter with a crisp jab.
Orel scores with a body shot.
Orel connects with a body shot that sends Clancy's belly button to the back.
Clancy is breathing heavily.
Orel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clancy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Orel does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orel misses with the combination.
Clancy feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clancy.
Orel connects with a jab.
Orel works the jab nicely.
Clancy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Orel misses with a two punch combination.
Clancy shoots in for a double leg but Orel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Clancy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orel swivels and escapes.
Orel works Clancy's body with a nice hook.
Orel misses with a series of wild punches.
Orel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Orel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Orel as Clancy shoots in.
Clancy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clancy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Orel lunges at Clancy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clancy's hand.
Orel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clancy's head.
Nice sprawl there from Orel as Clancy shoots in.
Orel lands the left hand.
Clancy shoots in for a double leg but Orel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orel scores with a one two! Clancy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Clancy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orel stuns Clancy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Justin Orel is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Orel. No joy for Clancy on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orel jabs at Clancy's body.
Clancy misses with a takedown
and Orel counters with a one-two to the body.
Clancy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Orel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Orel lunges at Clancy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clancy's hand.
Orel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clancy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Orel throws a big counter combination but Clancy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Orel misses.
Clancy shoots in for a takedown but Orel shows good takedown defense.
Orel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clancy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clancy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orel is fending him off so far but Clancy persists. Nope, Orel circles away and we're back to standing.
Orel scores with a sloppy right hand. Clancy should have avoided that one.
Orel lands with a nice body punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clancy.
Orel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orel cracks Clancy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clancy shoots in looking for a takedown but Orel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clancy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Orel lands a nice shot to the body.
Orel just misses with a punch to the body.
Orel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clancy was well out of range. Poor timing from Orel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clancy.
An attempted straight right counter from Orel misses the target.
Clancy shoots in and drives through. Orel sprawls well.
Clancy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orel throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Orel dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Clancy has his takedown stuffed
and Orel counters with a right hand to the body.
Clancy shoots in looking for a takedown. Orel tries to sprawl out of it but Clancy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Orel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Clancy eats them both and turns towards Orel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A left lands for Orel.
Orel throws out a loose jab but Clancy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clancy goes for a double leg but Orel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Orel continues to drive forward.
Justin Orel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Clancy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orel takes a swing at Clancy's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orel.
Nice takedown defense from Orel. No joy for Clancy on that attempt.
Clancy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orel.
Orel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clancy on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clancy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Clancy shoots in for a takedown but Orel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orel scores with a shot to the body.
Orel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice sprawl there from Orel as Clancy shoots in.
Clancy fails with a takedown attempt.
Orel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clancy is defended easily by Orel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clancy tries for a takedown but Orel circles away easily
and Orel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gordon Clancy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orel misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clancy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Orel counters with a left to the body.
Orel digs a good hook to Clancy's body.
Orel connects with a body shot that sends Clancy's belly button to the back.
Orel digs a good hook to Clancy's body.
Orel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clancy moves away.
Clancy dives in and grabs Orel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orel pushes down on Clancy's head and hops out.
Orel fails to land with a series of punches.
Orel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clancy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clancy fails with a takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Orel.
Orel is looking to wear down Clancy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Orel as Clancy shoots in.
Clancy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clancy shoots in for a double leg but Orel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Clancy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orel.
Clancy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orel defends well and Clancy ends up having to push Orel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Clancy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orel as he avoids it easily.
Clancy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orel.
Orel takes a swing at Clancy's ribcage but misses.
Clancy has a takedown stuffed.
Orel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clancy darts in looking for a takedown but Orel gets double underhooks and turns Clancy into the cage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Clancy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Orel has got the better of the exchanges.
Clancy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clancy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
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!
Clancy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orel but Orel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orel connects with a body shot.
Clancy shoots in and drives through. Orel sprawls well.
Orel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Justin Orel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clancy fails with the takedown
and Orel counters with a straight right hand.
Orel lunges at Clancy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clancy's hand.
Clancy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orel tries to avoid it but Clancy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orel to the ground. Orel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clancy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Orel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orel 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Orel!
Justin Orel 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takahiro Shirai (ranked 2407 p4p, 102 weight class) and Spinning Fire (ranked 3418 p4p, 124 weight class). Takahiro Shirai could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Spinning Fire's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Takahiro Shirai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spinning Fire!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Shirai throws an off balance right hand
and Fire counters with a shoot takedown. Shirai fights it but they end up in guard.
Fire is looking to work some ground and pound but Shirai has wrist control.
Fire cracks Shirai with a solid left hand.
Shirai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fire scoring with some ground and pound.
Shirai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shirai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fire stays in close to Shirai's body and controls the position.
Fire prevents Shirai from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire chips away with some ground and pound.
Fire trying to control the position from guard on top but Shirai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fire slips a straight right by Shirai.
Fire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shirai defends it well.
Shirai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shirai misses with a straight right.
Fire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shirai lands a big uppercut and Fire crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fire looks OK. Shirai waves Fire back to his feet!
It looks like Spinning Fire has been cut.
No joy there for Shirai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shirai throws a poor cross that misses
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shirai!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fire is working Shirai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fire prevents Shirai from escaping the position.
Fire throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fire trying to control the position but Shirai is working away.
Fire is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fire working the ground and pound but Shirai is defending the strikes.
Shirai is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fire connects with a decent elbow.
Fire throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fire taking a breather here.
Fire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shirai keeps working.
Shirai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shirai regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fire's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Fire seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shirai looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Fire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shirai misses with a hook.
Shirai throws a right hand that misses
and Fire counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shirai tries to kick Fire off but Fire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shirai is refusing to be controlled, as Fire sits in half guard.
Fire slips a nice elbow through Shirai's hands, connecting with Shirai's forehead.
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 Takahiro Shirai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spinning Fire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fire circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control.
Fire is looking to take a break and control but Shirai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shirai wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire trying to control the position but Shirai is working away.
Fire connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shirai some visible discomfort.
Fire has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire prevents Shirai from escaping the position.
Shirai is trying to escape the position but Fire is controlling the position.
Shirai is trying to buck Fire off.
Fire is looking to take a break and control but Shirai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shirai is trying to buck Fire off.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fire trying to control the action but Shirai is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Shirai misses with a right hand
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control.
Fire working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shirai is pushing Fire's head away, looking to escape. Fire manages to hold on to the position though.
Fire throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shirai works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Fire throwing shots but Shirai is blocking nicely.
Fire content to control rather than advance.
Fire is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fire throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shirai is looking to escape.
Fire lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shirai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fire controlling the action here.
Shirai wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takahiro Shirai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Shirai
and Fire decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shirai's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fire trying to control the position from guard on top but Shirai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fire prevents Shirai from getting back to his feet.
Fire wants to control from the top but Shirai keeps moving.
Fire throws an elbow that misses. Shirai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fire's guard. Nice move by Shirai!
Shirai wanted to stand there but Fire had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spinning Fire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Spinning Fire's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Fire avoids the body shot from Shirai.
Fire takes one to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Shirai
and Fire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shirai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shirai wants to stand and escape but Fire is having none of it.
Fire 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shirai has momentary wrist control but Fire slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fire stops Shirai from standing up.
Fire wants to control from the top but Shirai keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shirai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shirai tries to clinch
so Fire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shirai keeping moving, preventing Fire from controlling successfully.
Shirai is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Fire dives into side control.
Fire wants to control but Shirai is keeping him busy.
Fire scoring with punches from side control.
Shirai is trying to buck Fire off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fire lands a few punches from side control.
Fire lands a few punches from side control.
Fire misses with the ground and pound.
Fire working the head with strikes.
Shirai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Spinning Fire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fire scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Shirai to see if he's OK.
Fire in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shirai is trying to buck Fire off.
Fire is staying tight to Shirai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fire wants to control but Shirai is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fire fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shirai throws a right hand that misses
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fire trying to control the action but Shirai is working from the bottom.
Shirai wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spinning Fire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fire has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spinning Fire!
Spinning Fire 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Young Guy (ranked 3225 p4p, 382 weight class) and Smok Kiss (ranked 2792 p4p, 333 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Young Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Smok Kiss!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiss misses the jab.
Guy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kiss in his tracks.
Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiss moves away.
Kiss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Guy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guy slips a straight right by Kiss.
Guy misses with a double jab
and Kiss counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Kiss.
Kiss lands a hook that snaps the head of Guy backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Kiss.
Guy takes a shot to the head.
Guy tries to pull guard but Kiss forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kiss scores with a shot to the side of Guy's head.
Kiss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Kiss.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kiss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Guy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kiss lands a body shot.
Kiss lands with a light punch inside.
Kiss scores with a shot to the side of Guy's head.
Kiss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Guys head.
Guy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kiss.
Kiss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiss lands a shoulder strike.
Kiss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Kiss.
Kiss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Kiss.
Kiss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Guys head.
Kiss works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kiss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kiss lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kiss lands a shot to the body.
Kiss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiss.
Kiss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guy backwards.
Kiss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Kiss.
Kiss presses Guy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Guy is breathing heavily.
Kiss lands a left hand.
Kiss works on Guy's body with a couple of short punches.
Kiss lands a right hand.
Kiss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guy backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kiss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kiss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Kiss.
Kiss lands a body punch.
Kiss lands with a right to the head.
Kiss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kiss.
Kiss lands a right hand.
Kiss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kiss lands a hook that snaps the head of Guy backwards.
Kiss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kiss lands a shot to the body.
Kiss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kiss lands with a right to the head.
Kiss lands a body punch.
Kiss lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Guy jumps guard but Kiss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Guy takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Kiss.
Kiss is leaning against Guy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kiss.
Kiss lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiss pushes Guy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kiss lands a right hand.
A short left from Kiss.
Good body shot from Kiss.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiss.
Kiss lands an uppercut.
Kiss pushes Guy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kiss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kiss lands with a right to the head.
Guy is rocked!
Good body shot from Kiss.
Kiss presses Guy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kiss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kiss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiss lands a hook that snaps the head of Guy backwards.
Guy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kiss smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Young Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiss looks to land a left hand but Guy moved out of range nicely.
Kiss rushes Guy and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smok Kiss dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kiss drops Guy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Guy looks back up at him and smiles so Kiss waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Guy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Young Guy has been cut.
Guy throws a head kick that misses.
Guy seems to have got his legs back now.
Guy misses with a double jab
and Kiss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kiss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kiss takes the fight into the clinch.
Kiss avoiding damage as Guy throws knees to the body.
Guy fails to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Kiss scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kiss lands a nice uppercut.
Kiss scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Kiss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kiss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guy backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kiss digs a right hand into Guy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guy's gas tank.
Kiss lands with a left to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kiss 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.
Kiss lands a shot to the body.
Kiss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kiss digs a right hand underneath Guy's ribcage. Guy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kiss digs a right hand into Guy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guy's gas tank.
Kiss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kiss.
Smok Kiss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiss.
Kiss pushes Guy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiss lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Kiss.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kiss.
Guy takes a shot to the head.
Kiss throws a big uppercut that drops Guy! More strikes from Kiss and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Guy lies dazed against the cage as Kiss celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Smok Kiss!
Smok Kiss really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Dark Knight Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Van Den Berg (ranked 3246 p4p, 346 weight class) and Irong Kasamsun (ranked 2697 p4p, 301 weight class). Kasamsun has chosen BJJ Blue Belt July 13th, 2019 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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KO power |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hassan Van Den Berg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Irong Kasamsun!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Den Berg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Den Berg throws a right hand that misses
and Kasamsun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Den Berg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kasamsun has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Kasamsun.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kasamsun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kasamsun lands a right hand.
Kasamsun keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Den Berg's efforts to push away.
Kasamsun lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kasamsun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Den Berg is trying to break the clinch but Kasamsun is controlling him.
Van Den Berg wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Kasamsun.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Kasamsun.
Kasamsun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kasamsun digs a right hand underneath Van Den Berg's ribcage. Van Den Berg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kasamsun lands a body shot.
Kasamsun lands a left hand.
Kasamsun lands a right hand.
Van Den Berg is rocked!
Kasamsun digs a right hand underneath Van Den Berg's ribcage. Van Den Berg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oh Van Den Berg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Den Berg is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun is working Van Den Berg over against the cage.
Van Den Berg is trying to force a seperation but Kasamsun has the dominant position.
Van Den Berg seems to have got his legs back now.
Kasamsun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Den Bergs head.
A short right from Kasamsun on the inside.
Kasamsun lands a shot to the body.
Kasamsun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun has Van Den Berg pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kasamsun pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Van Den Berg tumbling to the mat - Kasamsun dives into Van Den Berg's guard.
Kasamsun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kasamsun forces his way into half guard.
Kasamsun stops Van Den Berg from getting back to his feet.
Kasamsun landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kasamsun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ground and pound from Kasamsun.
Nice strikes from Kasamsun there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kasamsun working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Ground and pound from Kasamsun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kasamsun is taking a breather. Van Den Berg 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.
Van Den Berg has hold of Kasamsun's hands but Kasamsun slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kasamsun seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kasamsun connects with a nice short shot to Van Den Berg's temple.
Kasamsun trying to control the pace.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kasamsun working the head and body with strikes.
Kasamsun lands a big elbow - Van Den Berg is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Kasamsun!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irong Kasamsun!
An out of breath Irong Kasamsun thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wedzad Hrzic (ranked 4232 p4p, 410 weight class) and Richard Skjold Hansen (ranked 4354 p4p, 417 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Wedzad Hrzic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Skjold Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Skjold Hansen.
It looks like Wedzad Hrzic has been cut.
A big left from Skjold Hansen misses.
Hrzic shoots in for a takedown but Skjold Hansen shows good takedown defense.
Skjold Hansen misses with an uppercut. Hrzic saw that one coming.
Skjold Hansen lands a nice shot that snaps Hrzic's head back.
Hrzic is rocked!
Skjold Hansen misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh Hrzic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hrzic shoots for a double leg takedown but Skjold Hansen sprawls well. He's pushed Hrzic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hrzic seems to have got his legs back now.
Skjold Hansen throws a series of punches but Hrzic avoids them all with ease.
Hrzic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skjold Hansen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hrzic somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wedzad Hrzic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skjold Hansen tries to bum rush Hrzic with a series of wild strikes but Hrzic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hrzic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hrzic dodges the punch combination from Skjold Hansen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Skjold Hansen finds it's way through Hrzic's defenses.
Hrzic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hrzic slips a straight right by Skjold Hansen.
Hrzic goes for a double leg but Skjold Hansen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Skjold Hansen continues to drive forward.
Skjold Hansen scores with a jab. Hrzic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skjold Hansen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skjold Hansen stuffs the takedown.
Hrzic fails with a takedown attempt.
Hrzic is breathing heavily.
Hrzic shoots for a takedown but Skjold Hansen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Skjold Hansen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Skjold Hansen misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Skjold Hansen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hrzic get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Hrzic stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Skjold Hansen runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Skjold Hansen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Skillz Kneeland (ranked 1655 p4p, 207 weight class) and Manalili Meesang (ranked 2179 p4p, 249 weight class). Meesang comes into a darkened arena with his song building. BJJ Blue Belt June 6th, 2019 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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156 lbs
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skillz Kneeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Manalili Meesang!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meesang misses with a low kick.
Kneeland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meesang.
Meesang throws an off balance right hand
and Kneeland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Meesang misses.
Kneeland clobbers Meesang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Meesang misses with a body kick.
Kneeland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meesang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Skillz Kneeland has been cut.
Kneeland shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kneeland throws a poor cross that misses
and Meesang counters with a left to the body.
Meesang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kneeland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meesang.
Kneeland lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meesang misses with a straight left.
Meesang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kneeland throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeland connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meesang momentarily.
Kneeland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meesang throws the left hand but Kneeland avoids the punch easily.
Kneeland with a jab.
Kneeland throws a sloppy body shot
and Meesang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meesang slips a jab from Kneeland.
Meesang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meesang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Meesang ducks under a wild hook from Kneeland.
Meesang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kneeland.
Kneeland looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab by Kneeland.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meesang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kneeland throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meesang! But no joy.
Meesang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kneeland is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kneeland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Meesang scores with a counter punch that sends Kneeland to the canvas! Meesang smells blood - he's punishing Kneeland with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kneeland has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manalili Meesang!
Our winner, Manalili Meesang, 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 Ferdinand Marquez (ranked 2637 p4p, 298 weight class) and Raymond Shabalala (ranked 2880 p4p, 321 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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158 lbs
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158 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ferdinand Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raymond Shabalala!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shabalala fails with the takedown.
Marquez connects with a right that clearly hurt Shabalala. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Marquez proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Shabalala collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ferdinand Marquez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ife Edwards (ranked 1287 p4p, 172 weight class) and Jack Spratt (ranked 2608 p4p, 299 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Edwards might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Damian Marley - Road to Zion. 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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186 lbs
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189 cm
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195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ife Edwards!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Spratt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spratt throws out the jab.
Spratt moves out of range of the body kick from Edwards.
Edwards throws the kick towards the body but Spratt avoids it.
Edwards doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Spratt misses its intended target.
Spratt moves out of range of the body kick.
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spratt throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
Spratt throws an off balance right hand
and Edwards counters with a slapping leg kick.
Spratt feints a jab promting Edwards to slip. Spratt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Edwards slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spratt throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Edwards on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edwards lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Spratt throws a poor cross that misses
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Spratt coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spratt jabs at Edwards's body.
Edwards bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws a wild body kick that Spratt sees coming a mile off.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spratt.
Edwards cracks Spratt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Edwards quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Spratt misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
Edwards throwing a counter right hand but Spratt manages to avoid it.
Spratt throws a combination that misses
and Edwards counters with a slapping leg kick.
Spratt misses with an uppercut
and Edwards counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Edwards scores with a kick to the body.
Spratt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spratt takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Jack Spratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Spratt.
Spratt throws a body shot but no joy.
Spratt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Edwards.
Spratt loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spratt.
As Spratt backs away, Edwards returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Edwards works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spratt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Edwards's corner calls for a 1-2. Edwards obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Edwards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looks like Edwards has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Edwards jabs Spratt right on the nose. Spratt blinks but takes it well.
Edwards lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Edwards scores with a spinning back kick!
Edwards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spratt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No joy there for Spratt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edwards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spratt looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Edwards blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spratt. Edwards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwards scores with the left hand. Spratt knows he should have avoided that one.
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there.
Edwards throws a body kick that misses.
Edwards takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Edwards throws a lazy right hand but Spratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edwards throws a jab when Spratt was well out of range.
Spratt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edwards was well out of range. Poor timing from Spratt.
Edwards throws a leg kick which misses Spratt's front leg but catches the back leg as Spratt tries to avoid it.
Edwards slips a straight right by Spratt.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edwards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edwards misses with a straight right.
Spratt throws out a counter right but Edwards avoids it with no problem.
Edwards stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Edwards is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spratt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Edwards doesn't seem bothered though.
Spratt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards throwing a counter right hand but Spratt manages to avoid it.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
A jab from Spratt misses.
A big left from Spratt misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Edwards. Spratt shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards scores with a nice strike.
Spratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Spratt throws a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Spratt. Those never looked like landing.
Edwards scores with a nice head shot.
Spratt misses with an uppercut. Edwards saw that one coming.
Edwards is looking to land body kicks.
Edwards fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spratt checks it well.
Spratt swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards throws a push kick but Spratt slaps the foot to one side.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Spratt.
Edwards jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Spratt digs a good body shot into Edwards's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spratt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edwards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spratt.
Spratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edwards half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Spratt misses.
Edwards throws a hook but Spratt blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ife Edwards dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there.
Edwards scores with a nice body kick.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Spratt misses with a straight left.
Spratt misses the shot to the body.
Ife Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
Edwards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spratt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Spratt.
Edwards moves out of range of the strikes.
Edwards throwing a counter right hand but Spratt manages to avoid it.
Spratt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Edwards throws a hook but Spratt avoids it easily.
Spratt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Edwards cracks a nice hook into Spratt's ribs.
Spratt misses with an uppercut
and Edwards counters with a nice leg kick.
Spratt moves forwards but Edwards connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spratt throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spratt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spratt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edwards smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spratt throws an off balance right hand
and Edwards counters with a slapping leg kick.
Spratt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.
Spratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edwards scores with a punch to the head.
Edwards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Edwards throws a leg kick which misses Spratt's front leg but catches the back leg as Spratt tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spratt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spratt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spratt misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
Spratt throws a big shot that misses.
Spratt loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Edwards comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spratt lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spratt throws a lazy uppercut
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edwards throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Spratt ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Spratt swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Spratt moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards lands a nice looking body kick.
Edwards misses with a looping right.
Spratt misses the shot to the body.
Edwards scores with the left hand. Spratt knows he should have avoided that one.
Edwards gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spratt.
A jab from Spratt misses.
Spratt misses with a looping right.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spratt can do to turn this around?
Edwards keeps Spratt at a distance using the push kick.
Spratt cracks Edwards with an open hand slap.
Spratt throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spratt jabs Edwards right on the nose. Edwards blinks but takes it well.
Spratt jabs Edwards to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edwards takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Spratt does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Spratt.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Spratt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spratt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edwards throws the kick towards the body but Spratt avoids it.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Edwards lands with a straight right. Spratt didn't see that one coming.
Spratt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spratt throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spratt drops his hands momentarily and Edwards takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Edwards misses.
Edwards missing with a left hand there. Spratt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
Edwards misses with a looping right.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Edwards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spratt lands with a nice body punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edwards.
Sloppy strikes from Spratt. Those never looked like landing.
Edwards slips under a jab from Spratt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Edwards. That's going to slow Spratt down.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spratt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spratt throws out the jab.
Edwards lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spratt will feel that in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Edwards bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Some wild striking there from Spratt.
Spratt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spratt is breathing heavily.
Edwards 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.
Ife Edwards 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.
Spratt ducks right into an uppercut from Edwards.
Spratt scores with a body shot.
Edwards lands a lovely overhand right.
Spratt moves out of range as Edwards throws a body kick.
Spratt looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Edwards throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spratt avoids it.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spratt moves away.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Spratt moved away.
Spratt looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Spratt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spratt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spratt misses with a double jab
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spratt throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards tries to work over Spratt's front leg with a kick but Spratt checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Spratt misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spratt misses with a few strikes there.
Edwards is looking to counter with a body kick.
A jab from Edwards misses.
Edwards moves out of range of the strikes.
Edwards scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Spratt misses.
Edwards thuds his shin into the meat of Spratt's side.
Spratt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot by Edwards.
Edwards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spratt.
Edwards is looking to slow Spratt down with leg kicks.
Spratt misses with a straight right.
Spratt misses with a hook.
Spratt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spratt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Edwards.
Spratt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spratt throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spratt looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Edwards fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spratt just manages to avoid it.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edwards lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Spratt.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spratt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab.
Spratt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edwards counters with a nice body kick.
Spratt takes one to the side of the head.
Spratt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.
Edwards scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Edwards looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Edwards throws a body kick that misses.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Spratt scores with a punch to the head.
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there.
Spratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spratt drops his hands momentarily and Edwards takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Edwards.
Edwards defending well as Spratt loads up on a big left hand.
Spratt misses with a body shot
and Edwards counters with a good low kick that Spratt was not able to check.
Spratt throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Edwards.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spratt lands a nice looking body shot.
Spratt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab.
Edwards moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spratt misses with a straight right.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Spratt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Spratt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spratt misses with a lunging right hand
and Edwards counters with a slapping leg kick.
Spratt throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.
A cross from Spratt lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards throwing a counter right hand but Spratt manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throws a front kick that sends Spratt stumbling back into the cage.
Nice jab there from Edwards.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards dips to his left and cracks Spratt with an uppercut!
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards throws a body punch but Spratt moves out of range.
Edwards lands a nice hook to Spratt's body. Spratt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spratt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edwards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spratt throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spratt.
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there.
Spratt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards throws a body kick that misses.
Spratt throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spratt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ife Edwards clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spratt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spratt misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spratt. Edwards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spratt avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Edwards throws a jab when Spratt was well out of range.
Edwards scores with a nice strike.
Spratt throws a right hand that misses
and Edwards counters with a stiff right hand.
Edwards throws a front kick aimed at Spratt's knee but Spratt avoids it well.
Spratt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Edwards with a body shot.
Edwards slips under a jab.
Edwards with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spratt lands a jab to the head.
Edwards feints and then cracks Spratt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spratt down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Edwards, right into the meat.
Spratt throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Edwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spratt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards takes a swing at Spratt's ribcage but misses.
Spratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edwards.
Edwards throws an overhand right that lands on Spratt's shoulder, as Spratt tries to avoid the shot.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Spratt.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards tests Spratt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spratt throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Edwards listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spratt loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Spratt misses with a hook to the body
and Edwards makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spratt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Edwards thuds his right hand into Spratt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spratt punishes Edwards's body with a nice straight punch.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spratt.
Spratt looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Edwards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spratt avoids a kick to the body.
Spratt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spratt misses the jab.
Edwards throws a jab but it's blocked by Spratt.
Edwards dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spratt. That did some damage!
Edwards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Edwards tries to land a front kick but Spratt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Edwards jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spratt scores with a nice right hand.
Spratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Edwards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edwards takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Edwards missing with a left hand there. Spratt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spratt swings widly with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spratt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Edwards cracks Spratt with an open hand slap.
Spratt misses with a left hand
and Edwards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edwards.
Spratt throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Spratt swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Spratt misses with a wild combination.
Spratt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spratt misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spratt if he has to take too many more of those.
Edwards takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spratt sizes up Edwards with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Edwards.
Spratt throws a big shot that misses.
Edwards swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spratt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Edwards half committed to a counter leg kick.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Spratt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spratt throws a poor cross that misses
and Spratt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edwards connects with a jab.
Spratt misses with a body shot.
Edwards throws a looping overhand right but Spratt ducks down to avoid it.
Spratt digs a good hook to Edwards's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Spratt misses the target.
Edwards is looking to slow Spratt down with leg kicks.
Edwards changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spratt misses with a straight left.
Spratt thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Edwards wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ife Edwards had his way with Jack Spratt in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Edwards scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards lands with a right hand.
Edwards looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edwards will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Edwards slips under a jab from Spratt.
Edwards is looking to chop away at Spratt's legs.
A slow jab from Spratt misses its intended target.
Spratt throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
Spratt misses with a left hand
and Edwards counters with a low kick, right behind Spratt 's knee.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spratt scores with a shot to the body.
Edwards tries to score with a low kick but Spratt moves his leg out of the way.
Edwards connects with a solid leg kick.
Spratt avoids a kick to the body.
Edwards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards swings for the body but Spratt moves out of range.
Edwards throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spratt throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards lands a body shot.
Spratt misses with a looping right.
Spratt throws an off balance right hand
and Edwards counters with a nice body kick.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spratt.
Some bone on bone action there as Spratt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Edwards scores with a nice head shot.
Edwards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edwards.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spratt.
Spratt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spratt throws the left hand but Edwards avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards lands with a kick to the ribs.
Edwards throws a low kick, looking for Spratt's leg but Spratt calmly moves out of range.
Edwards throws a leg kick which misses Spratt's front leg but catches the back leg as Spratt tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spratt just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Edwards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Edwards.
Edwards lands a jab.
Spratt lands a jab to the nose.
Spratt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Spratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Spratt.
Edwards takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spratt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edwards is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Edwards scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spratt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spratt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edwards thuds his right hand into Spratt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Edwards throws out a loose jab but Spratt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spratt throws a hook to the side of Edwards's head but Edwards sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edwards quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body.
Spratt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spratt misses with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a right hand to the body.
Edwards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spratt.
Nice body punch from Spratt.
Spratt throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
Spratt thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Spratt misses.
Spratt loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Spratt misses with a looping right.
Edwards defending well as Spratt loads up on a big left hand.
Jack Spratt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ife Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spratt looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
As Spratt backs away, Edwards returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards throws a wild body kick that Spratt sees coming a mile off.
Spratt lands a jab to Edwards's midsection.
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!
Edwards thumps Spratt with a low kick.
Spratt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Edwards scoring well with a low kick there.
Spratt just misses with a punch to the body.
Spratt misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edwards.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spratt.
Spratt looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Edwards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Edwards works the jab nicely.
Spratt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edwards finds it's way round the side to connect with Spratt's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ife Edwards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edwards 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, Ife Edwards made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bjorg Fjordlinginsson (ranked 2458 p4p, 151 weight class) and Little Kitty Sripituksakul (ranked 2075 p4p, 131 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorg Fjordlinginsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sripituksakul defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fjordlinginsson.
Sripituksakul cracks Fjordlinginsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sripituksakul slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fjordlinginsson is rocked!
Sripituksakul lands a nice hook to Fjordlinginsson's body. Fjordlinginsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Fjordlinginsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fjordlinginsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fjordlinginsson shoots and misses
and Sripituksakul counters with a crisp right that sends Fjordlinginsson to the canvas! Sripituksakul follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
After winning the bout, Little Kitty Sripituksakul 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Correa (ranked 1529 p4p, 195 weight class) and Beau Tucker (ranked 1308 p4p, 173 weight class). Beau Tucker is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Correa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beau Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correa misses with a takedown attempt
and Tucker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Correa!
Correa is looking to regain half guard here but Tucker keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker taking a breather here.
Correa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tucker presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Correa can't escape the position.
Tucker controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correa is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker content just to control the position here.
Correa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tucker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tucker lands a big elbow.
Correa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tucker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
My spies in Valhalla MMA inform me that Tucker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tucker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tucker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tucker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Correa actively working from the bottom here.
Tucker controlling the action here.
Correa looking for submissions off his back.
Tucker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tucker pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tucker in particular looking to stall.
Tucker uses his free foot to push down on Correa's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Correa.
Tucker connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tucker controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Correa working to try and regain half guard.
Tucker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Correa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tucker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
More stalling from Tucker.
Correa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tucker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Tucker breaks from Correa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beau Tucker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tucker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tucker showed some decent athleticism there.
Tucker is taking a breather. Correa 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.
Correa looking for submissions off his back.
Tucker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Correa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tucker pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correa is looking for a sweep. Tucker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tucker is taking a breather. Correa 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.
Correa actively working from the bottom here.
Tucker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Correa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker slows the pace down in half guard.
Correa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tucker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tucker's back!
Tucker trying to control the hands but Correa won't let him.
Correa looking for the RNC.
Tucker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Beau Tucker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tucker showing good submission defense here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correa tightening his grip on Tucker, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Tucker right now.
Correa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Correa is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tucker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Correa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tucker is defending well though. Correa let's go of the attempt for now.
Correa is not going to allow Tucker to sit and survive in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correa sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Tucker taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcos Correa!
Marcos Correa retains his lightweight title!
Marcos Correa decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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