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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Harrison (ranked 3250 p4p, 338 weight class) and Mateusz Gamrot (ranked 4123 p4p, 403 weight class). Arnold Harrison had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arnold Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mateusz Gamrot!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamrot shoots in and drives through. Harrison sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gamrot is defended easily by Harrison.
Harrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harrison lands a left and a right that send Gamrot crashing to the mat, dazed. Harrison thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Mateusz Gamrot has been cut.
Harrison lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Gamrot falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arnold Harrison!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Dwight (ranked 3618 p4p, 366 weight class) and James Morrow (ranked 3226 p4p, 335 weight class). Morrow has chosen Judas Priest - Breaking The Law as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Dwight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dwight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morrow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dwight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dwight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morrow counters with a leg kick.
Dwight clobbers Morrow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like James Morrow has been cut.
Morrow avoids the head kick by Dwight.
Dwight gets tackled into the cage by Morrow. Morrow maintains the clinch.
Dwight tries to circle away but Morrow has him pinned against the cage.
Dwight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dwight backwards.
Dwight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dwight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morrow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dwight.
Morrow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Morrow.
Morrow lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow has Dwight pressed against the cage, preventing Dwight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dwight working hard to break the clinch.
Morrow scores with a shot to the side of Dwight's head.
Dwight tries to circle away but Morrow has him pinned against the cage.
Morrow lands a right hand.
Dwight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dwight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morrow has him pressed against the cage.
Morrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dwight throws a combination that misses
and Morrow counters with a straight right hand.
Morrow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dwight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morrow lands a front kick.
Dwight fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morrow feints a counter leg kick.
Dwight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morrow counters with a nice uppercut.
Dwight misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Dwight.
Morrow tries to counter with a clinch but Dwight shakes him off and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dwight throws out the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Morrow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrow lands a leg kick that knocks Dwight off balance momentarily.
Dwight throws a head kick but Morrow moves out of range.
Dwight throws a head kick that misses
and Morrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrow with a nice cross.
Dwight throws a right and a left that Morrow avoids nicely.
Dwight is breathing heavily.
Dwight misses with a double jab
and Morrow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Morrow lands with a right to the head.
Morrow keeps control of Dwight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morrow cracks Dwight with a nice body shot.
Morrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dwight backwards.
Morrow keeps control of Dwight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morrow scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dwight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morrow has Dwight pressed against the cage, preventing Dwight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dwight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morrow counters with a left to the body.
Morrow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dwight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrow doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dwight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dwight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morrow counters with an inside leg kick.
Morrow is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dwight throws an off balance right hand
letting Morrow counter with a right hand.
Dwight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morrow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dwight falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Morrow counter with a right hand.
Morrow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morrow lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dwight throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morrow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Morrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dwight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morrow counters with a series of strikes. Dwight will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morrow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dwight.
Dwight throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrow counters with an outside leg kick.
Dwight misses with a left hand
and Morrow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Morrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dwight misses with a double jab
and Morrow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dwight wants to break free but Morrow has control.
Morrow breaks the clinch.
Dwight throws a head kick that misses
and Morrow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Morrow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Morrow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dwight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morrow counters with a stiff right hand.
Dwight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dwight throws a nice looking combination but Morrow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dwight scores with a nice right hand.
Morrow gets a clinch.
Dwight looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dwight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Dwight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morrow.
James Morrow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Morrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morrow closes the distance and clinches.
Morrow just leaning against Dwight, taking a breather.
Dwight tries to circle away but Morrow has him pinned against the cage.
We've been informed that Morrow has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Morrow lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Morrow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dwight's efforts to push away.
Morrow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dwight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dwight is trying to push Morrow away but Morrow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Morrow prevents Dwight from breaking the clinch.
Morrow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dwight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morrow has him pressed against the cage.
Dwight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Morrow breaks from the clinch.
Dwight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morrow counters by clinching up.
Morrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dwight backwards.
Morrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dwight.
Morrow now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dwight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morrow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dwight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dwight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morrow scores with a head kick.
Paul Dwight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dwight throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morrow has closed the distance and engaged Dwight in a clinch.
Morrow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dwight is trying to force a seperation but Morrow has the dominant position.
Morrow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morrow has Dwight pressed against the cage, preventing Dwight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Morrow.
Dwight tries to circle away but Morrow has him pinned against the cage.
Dwight is trying to push Morrow away but Morrow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A body shot lands from Morrow.
Dwight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Morrow.
Dwight tries to break the clinch but Morrow is controlling the position.
Dwight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Morrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dwight backwards.
Morrow keeps control of Dwight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Morrow.
Dwight wants to get back to striking at distance but Morrow won't allow it.
Morrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James Morrow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dwight slips a jab and a cross from Morrow.
Dwight went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dwight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morrow counters by moving into the clinch.
Dwight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Morrow has Dwight pressed against the cage, preventing Dwight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morrow lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dwight is trying to push Morrow away but Morrow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dwight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morrow prevents Dwight from breaking the clinch.
Dwight tries to break the clinch but Morrow is controlling the position.
Dwight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dwight is trying to break the clinch but Morrow has him pressed against the cage.
Dwight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dwight tries to break the clinch but Morrow is controlling the position.
Morrow lands a left hand.
Dwight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dwight wants to get back to striking at distance but Morrow won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Morrow.
Morrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morrow clinches up with Dwight and pushes him back against the cage.
Morrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Dwight backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Morrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Morrow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dwight drops Morrow with a right and a left! Dwight comes rushing in but Morrow regains his composure and manages to keep Dwight in guard.
Morrow is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Dwight gets to his feet - Morrow follows without any prompting.
Paul Dwight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dwight throws a series of punches but Morrow avoids them all with ease.
Dwight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morrow counters with a three punch combo that has Dwight backing up. Dwight nods at Morrow to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dwight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morrow.
Morrow slips under a jab from Dwight.
Morrow counters with a body kick.
Dwight throws a head kick that misses
and Morrow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Morrow misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body punch from Morrow.
Some wild striking there from Dwight.
Dwight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morrow moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Morrow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dwight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morrow keeps control of Dwight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow prevents Dwight from breaking the clinch.
Morrow lands a body punch.
Morrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morrow stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Morrow.
Dwight has had enough of the clinch but Morrow keeps him there for the moment.
Dwight can't break the clinch.
Dwight being controlled against the cage.
Morrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dwight looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morrow lands a shot to the body.
Morrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dwight backwards.
Dwight is trying to break the clinch but Morrow is controlling him.
Morrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dwight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dwight misses with a double jab
and Morrow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dwight's knee momentarily.
Dwight shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morrow eats them both and turns towards Dwight to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dwight throws a sloppy head kick
and Dwight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Left hook, right uppercut from Morrow.
Dwight misses with a double jab
and Morrow counters by moving into the clinch.
Morrow lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow breaks from the clinch.
Morrow rushes Dwight and presses him up against the cage.
Dwight is trying to break the clinch but Morrow is controlling him.
Dwight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morrow gets through Dwight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Morrow lands a body punch.
Morrow stalling against the cage.
Dwight is looking to break free of the clinch but Morrow has double underhooks.
Dwight is trying to push Morrow away but Morrow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Morrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dwight throws a head kick that misses.
Dwight throws a combination that misses
and Morrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrow lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dwight will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow scores with a punch to the head.
Dwight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morrow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Morrow lands a nice shot to the body.
Dwight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Morrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morrow lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrow cracks Dwight with a nice body shot.
Dwight tries to break free but Morrow pushes him back against the cage.
Dwight has had enough of the clinch but Morrow keeps him there for the moment.
Morrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dwight.
Dwight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morrow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Morrow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Morrow really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Morrow's cut.
That's time! Dwight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morrow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dwight throws a head kick that misses
and Morrow counters by clinching up.
Morrow lands an uppercut.
Dwight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dwight wants to break free but Morrow has control.
A body shot lands from Morrow.
Dwight is trying to break the clinch but Morrow is controlling him.
Dwight is trying to push Morrow away but Morrow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dwight working hard to break the clinch.
Dwight is trying to break the clinch but Morrow has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Morrow on the inside.
Morrow prevents Dwight from breaking the clinch.
Dwight is trying to break the clinch but Morrow is controlling him.
Dwight is trying to break free.
Dwight working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dwight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Morrow.
Dwight tries to break the clinch but Morrow is controlling the position.
Morrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morrow manages to break the clinch.
Dwight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dwight throws a sloppy head kick
and Morrow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dwight thinking.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Morrow lands a high kick!
A head kick by Dwight misses
and Morrow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dwight thinking.
Morrow lands with a nice body punch.
Dwight moves forwards but Morrow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morrow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dwight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dwight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dwight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dwight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dwight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morrow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Morrow lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Morrow.
Morrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dwight backwards.
Morrow stalling in the clinch.
Morrow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dwight.
Morrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dwight looks to land a combination but Morrow avoids it well.
Morrow has managed to clinch.
A short left from Morrow.
Morrow lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dwight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morrow has him pressed against the cage.
Dwight is trying to break the clinch but Morrow is controlling him.
Morrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morrow has Dwight pressed against the cage.
Morrow prevents Dwight from breaking the clinch.
Dwight is trying to break the clinch but Morrow is controlling him.
Dwight wants to break free but Morrow has control.
Dwight is trying to break the clinch but Morrow is controlling him.
Morrow keeps control of Dwight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dwight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dwight tries to circle away but Morrow has him pinned against the cage.
Dwight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dwight wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dwight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morrow has him pressed against the cage.
Dwight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Morrow.
Morrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dwight misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrow! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Dwight. Those never looked like landing.
Dwight misses with a looping right.
Dwight misses with a wild combination.
Dwight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dwight takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Morrow scores with a head kick. Dwight tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Morrow dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on James Morrow's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dwight throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morrow counters with a good low kick that Dwight was not able to check.
Dwight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morrow moves into the clinch.
Morrow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dwight.
Dwight working hard to break the clinch.
Morrow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dwight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morrow.
A short body shot lands from Morrow as the two fighters clinch.
Morrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dwight backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dwight wants to break free but Morrow has control.
Dwight is trying to break the clinch but Morrow has him pressed against the cage.
Dwight working hard to break the clinch.
Dwight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morrow has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow manages to break the clinch.
Dwight tries to move into range but Morrow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dwight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morrow counters with a three punch combo that has Dwight backing up. Dwight nods at Morrow to acknowledge the strikes.
Dwight is rocked!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dwight misses with a combination
and Dwight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Dwight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dwight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Morrow misses with a series of wild punches.
Dwight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Dwight backs off Morrow throws a huge counter combo but Dwight manages to avoid it all.
Dwight seems to have got his legs back now.
Morrow closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Morrow.
Dwight is trying to break the clinch but Morrow is controlling him.
A right hook to the body lands for Morrow.
Dwight looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dwight throws a sloppy head kick and Morrow moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrow misses with the combination.
Morrow lands with a nice body punch.
No joy there for Morrow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dwight tries a head kick but it misses.
Dwight throws a series of punches but Morrow avoids them all with ease.
Morrow appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Morrow misses with a two punch combination.
Dwight throws an off balance right hand
and Morrow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morrow avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dwight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morrow. Morrow obviously looking to wear him down.
Dwight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrow let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dwight throws a sloppy head kick
and Morrow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dwight thinking.
Nice body kick there by Morrow.
Morrow dodges the punch combination from Dwight.
Morrow unleashes a big counter combination but Dwight bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Morrow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dwight.
Morrow throws a nice looking combination but Dwight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dwight misses with a series of wild punches.
Morrow ducks under a wild hook from Dwight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dwight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dwight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morrow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Dwight backwards.
Morrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Dwight backwards.
Dwight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dwight being controlled against the cage.
Morrow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dwight or not.
A frustrated look appears on Dwight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paul Dwight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Morrow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Morrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morrow winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Morrow!
James Morrow took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am extremely happy to win a title, but more importantly I would like to thank Zack for his bravery and skills that he showed during the fight. Future champion, mark my words!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scooter Bob (ranked 2944 p4p, 341 weight class) and Johnson Mecker (ranked 2873 p4p, 336 weight class). Mecker has chosen Ace of Spades as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Scooter Bob has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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25
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scooter Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnson Mecker!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mecker fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bob misses the target.
Mecker wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bob throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mecker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mecker wants to clinch.
Bob throws a big shot that misses.
Bob connects with a body shot.
Mecker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bob lands with a nice body punch.
Mecker slips a straight right by Bob.
Bob throws out a loose jab but Mecker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bob circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bob avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mecker is looking to clinch but Bob is avoiding it.
Mecker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bob pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bob connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bob misses the target.
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!
Nice defenses there by Mecker.
Mecker wants to clinch up but Bob keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mecker tries to close the distance and clinch but Bob swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mecker tries to clinch but Bob is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bob. Mecker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mecker slips a jab from Bob.
Mecker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bob swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Bob was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mecker.
Mecker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bob scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mecker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice uppercut lands for Bob. That snapped Mecker's head back.
Mecker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bob looks to land a left hand but Mecker moved out of range nicely.
Bob throws a body punch but Mecker moves out of range.
Bob is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mecker.
Bob misses with a hook.
Mecker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mecker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bob waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mecker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mecker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mecker. Mecker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mecker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bob paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mecker tries to close the distance and clinch but Bob swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bob scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bob tries to bum rush Mecker with a series of wild strikes but Mecker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mecker doesn't manage to clinch there - Bob circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mecker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mecker is looking to clinch.
Bob circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bob definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mecker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bob misses with a body shot.
Mecker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bob avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Bob misses.
Bob comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bob circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mecker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bob circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mecker tries to clinch there but Bob circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bob scores with a nice right hand.
Mecker is rocked!
Mecker slips a straight right by Bob.
A jab from Bob misses.
Mecker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mecker wants to clinch.
Bob throws a hook but Mecker blocks it.
Mecker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bob throws the left hand but Mecker avoids the punch easily.
Bob avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bob takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mecker is still on wobbly legs! Can Bob finish him?
Bob is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bob punishes Mecker's body with a nice straight punch.
Mecker tries to clinch but Bob is having none of it.
Bob looks to land a left hand but Mecker moved out of range nicely.
Mecker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mecker seems to have recovered his senses.
Bob scores with a shot to the body.
Mecker looks winded!
Bob cracks Mecker with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bob has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mecker to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mecker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mecker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bob.
Bob swats away the attempt to clinch by Mecker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob connects with a body shot.
Bob takes a swing at Mecker's ribcage but misses.
Mecker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mecker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bob.
Bob throws a good cross that connects.
Bob ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Mecker out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scooter Bob!
Our winner, Scooter Bob, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reginald Hsu (ranked 3300 p4p, 365 weight class) and Trevor Jones (ranked 1532 p4p, 189 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
214 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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26
218 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reginald Hsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Jones!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hsu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hsu dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Hsu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hsu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Hsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Hsu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hsu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Reginald Hsu has been cut.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones throws a series of punches but Hsu avoids them all with ease.
Hsu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hsu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Hsu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones avoids the body shot from Hsu.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Hsu.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hsu was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Trevor Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hsu slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Hsu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hsu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hsu rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reginald Hsu's cut is getting worse.
Hsu takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Hsu does no damage.
Jones digs a good hook to Hsu's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hsu tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Hsu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Hsu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooh!!! Jones has knocked Hsu down with a huge combo! Jones steps away and waves a wobbly Hsu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hsu is rocked!
Reginald Hsu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hsu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hsu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hsu throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Hsu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Hsu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones avoids the body shot from Hsu.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones tries to bum rush Hsu with a series of wild strikes but Hsu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones scores with a jab. Hsu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jeez, Reginald Hsu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Hsu misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hsu.
Hsu connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Hsu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hsu's head backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Reginald Hsu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Trevor Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Burt Smokebandit (ranked 2602 p4p, 278 weight class) and Drapton Heed (ranked 2634 p4p, 282 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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26
157 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Burt Smokebandit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Drapton Heed!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokebandit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smokebandit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Burt Smokebandit has been cut.
Heed misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Smokebandit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Heed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Heed misses with a wild body shot.
Smokebandit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heed.
Heed thuds a left hand into Smokebandit's body.
Smokebandit darts in looking for a takedown but Heed gets double underhooks and turns Smokebandit into the cage.
Heed misses with a looping right.
Heed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smokebandit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab lands there for Smokebandit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smokebandit tries to move into range but Heed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Heed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smokebandit.
Heed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smokebandit is rocked!
Smokebandit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smokebandit scores with a nice head shot.
Smokebandit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Heed lands a big uppercut and Smokebandit crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Smokebandit looks OK. Heed waves Smokebandit back to his feet!
Oh Smokebandit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smokebandit ducks into an uppercut from Heed and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drapton Heed!
Burt Smokebandit spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll not give up!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Osloso Bizihwaeile (ranked 2625 p4p, 312 weight class) and Samuel Rodrigues (ranked 1244 p4p, 160 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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20
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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25
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Osloso Bizihwaeile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues clinches up against the cage.
Rodrigues gets control of Bizihwaeile's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rodrigues will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigues is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bizihwaeile throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Rodrigues's body to avoid the submission. Rodrigues has instead reached around Bizihwaeile's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Rodrigues arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Samuel Rodrigues!
Samuel Rodrigues decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Hedger (ranked 1748 p4p, 200 weight class) and Brandin Duncan (ranked 2932 p4p, 309 weight class). Jamie Hedger had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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26
166 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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27
160 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Counter fighter
Powerful |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Hedger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandin Duncan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Duncan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Duncan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hedger defends it easily.
Hedger is in close to Duncan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Duncan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hedger defends well.
Hedger is in close to Duncan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hedger scoring with punches to the head and body.
Duncan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Duncan keeping moving, preventing Hedger from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Duncan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hedger has managed to get both his arms back between Duncan's legs - danger averted.
Hedger with a nice head shot there.
Hedger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Duncan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hedger scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedger slows the pace down in half guard.
Duncan looking for submissions off his back.
Hedger uses his free foot to push down on Duncan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Duncan.
Hedger raining down shots from the mount!
Duncan is rocked!
A big strike lands for Hedger! That's really hurt Duncan and he's turned his back - Hedger keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hedger jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Hedger!
A pretty intense looking Jamie Hedger took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emyr Lane (ranked 2488 p4p, 295 weight class) and Daniel Pawlik (ranked 2538 p4p, 299 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
187 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emyr Lane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Pawlik!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pawlik.
Lane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pawlik throws a body shot but no joy.
Lane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pawlik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pawlik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lane feints a jab promting Pawlik to slip. Lane then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pawlik slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Daniel Pawlik has been cut.
Lane scores with a jab to the body.
Lane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pawlik's head backwards.
Pawlik rushes Lane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pawlik is working for takedown but Lane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Lane.
Lane lands a body shot.
Pawlik looks winded!
Pawlik has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lane regains guard immediately.
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!
Pawlik being controlled here momentarily.
Lane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pawlik tries to free his leg and advance position but Lane is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lane managing to control the position.
Lane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Lane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pawlik sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pawlik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pawlik is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lane throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pawlik is rocked!
Pawlik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lane counters with a nice uppercut.
Pawlik is still on wobbly legs! Can Lane finish him?
Emyr Lane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Pawlik.
Pawlik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lane lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Pawlik up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Lane from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Pawlik's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emyr Lane!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Clark (ranked 1052 p4p, 65 weight class) and Kevin Schultz (ranked 1780 p4p, 103 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Schultz!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark misses with a double jab.
Schultz wants to counter the offense by Clark and move into the clinch position.
Clark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schultz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schultz drives through and clinches with Clark against the cage.
Schultz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clark tries to circle away but Schultz has him pinned against the cage.
Clark blocks a body shot from Schultz.
Schultz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark's elbow.
Clark blocks a body shot from Schultz.
Clark is looking to break free of the clinch but Schultz has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark takes a shot to the head.
Schultz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
Clark breaks the clinch.
Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schultz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz misses with an uppercut. Clark saw that one coming.
Schultz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clark went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Clark lands with a hook. Schultz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Schultz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark.
Schultz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schultz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clark.
Schultz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clark drops Schultz with a naaaaasty hook - Schultz is in real trouble here! Clark dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Clark!
A very excited looking Kurt Clark made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Motu Te Tai (ranked 2718 p4p, 292 weight class) and Shay O Donnelly (ranked 666 p4p, 85 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Motu Te Tai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shay O Donnelly!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from O Donnelly finds it's target.
Te Tai connects with a high kick.
O Donnelly lands a nice hook to Te Tai's body. Te Tai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
O Donnelly looks to land a combination but Te Tai avoids it well.
O Donnelly scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Motu Te Tai has been cut.
O Donnelly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Te Tai is looking to clinch.
O Donnelly has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
O Donnelly keeps the fight on the outside.
O Donnelly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Donnelly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Te Tai's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Te Tai tries to clinch but O Donnelly is having none of it.
Te Tai throws a sloppy head kick and O Donnelly moves out of range easily.
O Donnelly scores with a nice right hand.
Te Tai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Donnelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Te Tai is rocked!
Te Tai drops his hands momentarily. O Donnelly doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Te Tai staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Te Tai doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shay O Donnelly!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Shay O Donnelly waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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