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Byzantium 31 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Narayan Nassau (ranked 5403 p4p, 4309 weight class) and William Roberts (ranked 577 p4p, 499 weight class). Roberts has chosen Phenomenal as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Narayan Nassau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, William Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch but Nassau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nassau lands a two punch combo.
 It looks like William Roberts has been cut.
Roberts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nassau digs a good body shot into Roberts's ribs.
Nassau misses with a two punch combination.
Roberts misses with a wild body shot.
Roberts takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nassau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roberts at a distance.
Nassau scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nassau lands a jab to Roberts's midsection.
Nassau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roberts misses with a two punch combination.
Nassau goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Good exchange - Nassau coming out on top.
Nassau lands with a cross.
 Roberts is rocked!
Nassau closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Roberts! Nassau dives in looking to finish! Roberts is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Narayan Nassau!
A victorious Narayan Nassau thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
William Roberts spoke after the fight, saying 'I was obviously not fully prepared, I will not make the same mistake, bring on a rematch if you are worth it.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedrick Collner (ranked 24654 p4p, 5821 weight class) and BC Smith (ranked 637 p4p, 536 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cedrick Collner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, BC Smith!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Collner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Collner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
It looks like BC Smith has been cut.
Collner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Collner scores with a shot to the body.
Collner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Collner leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Collner moves into the clinch.
Collner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Collner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Collner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Collner avoiding damage.
Collner tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Collner back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith is trying to stall.
Collner presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith looks winded!
Collner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Collner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Collner tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Collner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Collner controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith is looking to control Collner's arms but Collner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Smith wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to control Collner's arms but Collner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Collner lands a nice shot to the body.
Collner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Collner.
Come on Collner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Collner slowing the pace effectively.
Collner gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cedrick Collner.
Collner cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smith looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Collner finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collner throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Collner walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Smith drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Collner swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Smith's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedrick Collner!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Owen Alvarez (ranked 2003 p4p, 3113 weight class) and Gabino Gonzales (ranked 270 p4p, 389 weight class). Gabino Gonzales will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabino Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales misses with a two punch combination.
Gonzales throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
Gonzales moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
Gonzales jabs Alvarez right on the nose. Alvarez blinks but takes it well.
Gonzales ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
A jab from Gonzales misses.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarez clinches.
Alvarez has Gonzales pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzales from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alvarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gonzales is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alvarez lands a nice uppercut.
Alvarez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzales is looking to break free of the clinch but Alvarez has double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Alvarez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzales misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gonzales backwards.
Alvarez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvarez misses with an elbow over the top.
Gonzales wants to break free but Alvarez has control.
Gonzales is looking to break free of the clinch but Alvarez has double underhooks.
Gonzales tries to break free but Alvarez pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Gonzales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonzales swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alvarez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gonzales!
Alvarez controlling the position from side mount.
Gonzales avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alvarez.
Alvarez scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Alvarez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alvarez advances nicely into full mount.
Alvarez with the ground and pound from mount.
Alvarez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gonzales can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Alvarez lands a couple of good shots and Gonzales has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Alvarez looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Gonzales taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Owen Alvarez!
Owen Alvarez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Twee Kerr (ranked 5178 p4p, 24789 weight class) and Hit Run (ranked 568 p4p, 750 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Twee Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hit Run!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr staying out of range there.
Kerr moves into the clinch successfully.
Run throws a punch but it's blocked by Kerr.
Run throws a head punch that misses.
Run lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kerr backwards.
Run tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Run fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kerr successfully pulls guard.
Kerr pushes a forearm under Run's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Run is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Twee Kerr!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elim Garak (ranked 7109 p4p, 3140 weight class) and Ubaldo Cortez (ranked 730 p4p, 390 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elim Garak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ubaldo Cortez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garak counters with a nice uppercut.
Cortez takes a swing at Garak's ribcage but misses.
Garak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cortez misses the body punch
and Garak counters with a stiff right hand.
Cortez scores with a kick to the body.
Cortez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cortez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cortez misses with an uppercut. Garak saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cortez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Garak - just one landing.
Cortez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garak misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Cortez to counter with a crisp jab.
Garak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cortez counters with a stiff right hand.
Garak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cortez in his tracks.
Cortez swings widly with a right hand
and Garak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garak cracks Cortez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cortez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garak.
Cortez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garak moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Good shot there by Garak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez slips a straight right by Garak.
Garak lands a left and a right that send Cortez crashing to the mat, dazed. Garak thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cortez is rocked!
Garak on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Garak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cortez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Garak connects with a single shot there.
We've been told by Garak's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Garak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortez.
Cortez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garak with a body shot.
Garak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garak stalks Cortez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cortez's face. Cortez staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garak swings widly with a right hand
and Cortez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cortez misses the shot to the body.
Garak throwing a counter right hand but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
Garak misses with a jab to the body
and Cortez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garak misses the body punch
and Garak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cortez misses with a jab to the body
and Garak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cortez moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Cortez misses.
Garak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garak moves forwards but Cortez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garak misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez throws out a counter right but Garak avoids it with no problem.
Elim Garak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cortez slips under a jab.
Garak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garak connects with a body shot.
Cortez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elim Garak dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cortez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cortez feints a counter leg kick.
Cortez slips under a jab from Garak.
Cortez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cortez throws an overhand right that lands on Garak's shoulder, as Garak tries to avoid the shot.
Garak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cortez moves forwards but Garak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cortez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Garak.
Garak ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Garak misses
and Cortez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cortez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Cortez responds with a good body kick, but Garak manages to step out the way in time.
Cortez throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez has closed the distance and engaged Garak in a clinch.
Cortez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
A shot in the inside from Cortez.
A short left from Cortez.
Cortez throws a head punch that misses.
Garak prevents a body shot from Cortez.
Cortez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garak tries a body shot but Cortez blocks it.
Garak's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Garak is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez misses with a body punch.
Cortez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garak misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortez misses with the head strike.
Garak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cortez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cortez misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cortez pushes Garak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Garak.
Garak blocks a body shot from Cortez.
Cortez swings wildly with an uppercut but Garak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cortez can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Cortez.
Cortez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garak works on Cortez's body with a couple of short punches.
Cortez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garak working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Cortez.
Cortez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cortez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cortez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cortez lands with a left to the head.
Cortez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garak's elbow.
A short uppercut from Garak.
Cortez lands an uppercut.
Cortez swings wildly with an uppercut but Garak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez working aggressively here.
Cortez tries a body shot but Garak blocks it.
Cortez misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez working aggressively here.
Garak blocking some punches.
Cortez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cortez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garak's elbow.
Cortez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garaks head.
Garak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garak scores with a shoulder strike.
Garak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garak prevents a body shot from Cortez.
Cortez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garak's elbow.
Cortez lands a shot to the body.
Garak prevents a body shot from Cortez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ubaldo Cortez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Garak ducks right into an uppercut from Cortez.
Elim Garak is winning the standup battle so far.
Garak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cortez.
A little jabbing left from Cortez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cortez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garak misses the shot to the body.
Cortez misses with an uppercut. Garak saw that one coming.
Garak is looking to counter punch.
Garak throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cortez counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez misses the shot to the body.
Cortez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garak looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cortez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Good leg kick by Cortez.
Garak lands a nice shot to the body.
Cortez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cortez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Garak misses with a shot to the body
and Cortez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cortez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A clash of legs there as Garak blocks the low kick.
Garak jabs at Cortez's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cortez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cortez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garak misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Cortez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Garak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cortez counters with a leg kick.
Garak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Garak.
Cortez throws out a counter right but Garak avoids it with no problem.
Garak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Garak.
Cortez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez throws the left hand but Garak avoids the punch easily.
Cortez misses with a looping right.
Garak misses with an uppercut
and Garak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Cortez.
Garak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cortez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garak throws a right and a left that Cortez avoids nicely.
Garak misses with a hook
and Cortez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garak thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garak walks into a straight right hand from Cortez.
Garak throws a right hand that misses
letting Cortez counter with a right hand.
Garak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Cortez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ubaldo Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garak catches Cortez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Garak misses with a body punch
and Cortez counters with a good, hard body kick but Garak shrugs it off.
Jab by Garak.
Garak cracks Cortez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cortez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cortez misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Elim Garak.
I think Garak has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Elim Garak!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Elim Garak!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Elim Garak!
Elim Garak wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Bartz (ranked 2874 p4p, 7191 weight class) and Sig Sauer (ranked 361 p4p, 678 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Bartz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sig Sauer!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sauer tries a low kick but Bartz avoids it.
Sauer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bartz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bartz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bartz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bartz lands with an uppercut that bounces Sauer off the cage and back into range.
Sauer needs to keep his hands up - Bartz had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Sig Sauer has been cut.
Sauer lands a nice shot that snaps Bartz's head back.
Bartz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bartz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sauer counters with a stiff right hand.
Sauer throws a hook to the side of Bartz's head but Bartz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sauer defending well as Bartz loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartz moves out of range as Sauer throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauer moves out of range as Bartz strikes.
A swing and a miss from Sauer.
Sauer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sauer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sauer wants to clinch but Bartz slips to the side
and Bartz counters with a left to the body.
Bartz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sauer.
Bartz scores with a body shot.
Sauer looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartz is just out of range.
Sauer loads up on a big right hand but Bartz slips the punch.
Sauer ducks under a wild hook from Bartz.
Sauer rushes Bartz and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sauer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bartz misses with a punch to the body.
Sauer jumps guard but Bartz stands there with Sauer around his waist. Sauer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bartz prevents the takedown attempt.
Chad Bartz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sig Sauer.
Nice elbow from Bartz.
Bartz lands a body shot.
Sauer looks winded!
A right hand to the body from Bartz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartz lands a left hand.
Bartz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sauer or not.
Bartz lands an elbow inside that Sauer shrugs off.
Bartz lands a shoulder strike.
That has opened up Sig Sauer's cut even more.
Bartz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sauer backwards.
Bartz cracks Sauer with a nice body shot.
Bartz lands a right hand.
Bartz lands a shot to the body.
Bartz digs a right hand underneath Sauer's ribcage. Sauer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bartz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bartz drops Sauer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sauer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Sauer is rocked!
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Sauer pressed against the cage. Bartz frees himself up and cracks Sauer with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Sauer crumples to the floor, out cold! Bartz jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chad Bartz!
In his post fight interview, Chad Bartz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chipo Lata (ranked 2719 p4p, 3023 weight class) and Joakim Johansson (ranked 302 p4p, 327 weight class). Johansson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Scarlet - Hail the apocalypse kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Chipo Lata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joakim Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lata throws a jab but it's blocked by Johansson.
Lata misses with a hook
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Chipo Lata has been cut.
Johansson scores with a hook.
Lata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lata loads up on a big right hand but Johansson slips the punch.
Johansson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Lata has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BaeRZ's MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Lata stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lata slips under a jab from Johansson.
Johansson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lata throws a body shot but no joy.
Lata lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lata misses with a body shot
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chipo Lata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Lata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Johansson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lata throws a sloppy body shot
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johansson slips a straight right by Lata.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lata throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
 Lata is rocked!
Chipo Lata's cut is getting worse.
Johansson lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Lata out cold! Lata is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joakim Johansson!
Joakim Johansson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elay Arson (ranked 2428 p4p, 2123 weight class) and Keenwah Granes (ranked 268 p4p, 248 weight class). Arson comes to the cage accompanied by ALIEN WEAPONRY - Kai Tangata. The crowd seem to be enjoying Granes's choice of entrance music: 敢不敢. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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140
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Good chin |
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elay Arson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keenwah Granes!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Arson misses.
We've been informed that Granes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Arson is looking to chop away at Granes's legs.
Nice body kick there by Granes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Granes. That's going to slow Arson down.
Arson throws a leg kick but Granes checks it.
Arson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Granes's sensitive parts.
Arson rushes Granes and presses him up against the cage.
Granes breaks from the clinch.
Arson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Granes steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Granes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Granes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Arson is trying to defend but Granes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Arson looking for submissions off his back.
Arson actively working from the bottom here.
Arson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arson's head.
Granes trying to control from half guard but Arson is working away.
Granes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Granes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Granes trying to control from half guard but Arson is working away.
Arson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Granes is trying to control. Arson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Arson trying to control from the bottom.
Granes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Granes throwing shots but Arson is blocking nicely.
Arson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granes is working Arson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arson is trying to control the position but Granes postures up.
Arson looking for a guillotine here but Granes defends easily.
Granes looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Granes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arson's guard.
Granes prevents Arson from improving his position.
Arson trying to get back to full guard but Granes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Granes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arson tries to reverse the position but Granes maintains control.
Granes trying to control but Arson is having none of it.
Granes is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Arson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Arson tries to hold on but Granes pushes him away.
Arson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Arson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Granes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Arson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arson postures up.
Granes keeping moving, preventing Arson from controlling successfully.
Granes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Granes wants to sweep here but Arson controlling him for the moment.
Arson with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keenwah Granes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Arson slips a jab and a cross from Granes.
Arson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arson tries to clinch
and Granes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arson avoids a kick to the body.
Arson tries to clinch
and Granes counters with a left to the body.
Arson connects with a leg kick.
Arson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Keenwah Granes has been cut.
Arson tries to clinch up.
Granes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Granes throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Arson.
Arson lands a leg kick that knocks Granes off balance momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Granes checks a leg kick.
Arson throws a head kick but Granes moves out of range.
A jab from Granes does it's job there.
Arson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arson.
Arson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Elay Arson is winning the standup battle so far.
Arson wants to clinch but Granes slips to the side
and Granes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Arson!
Granes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arson is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Granes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Arson to see if he's OK.
Arson holding on.
Granes wants to control but Arson is keeping him busy.
Granes cracks Arson with a big right hand but Arson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Granes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arson keeps working.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Granes. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Arson tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granes just content to control the position.
Arson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arson is trying to work for a kimura but Granes is defending well.
Arson trying to control from half guard but Granes is working away.
Arson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Granes.
Arson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Arson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Granes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Granes is looking for a sweep. Arson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keenwah Granes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arson wants to pass to mount but Granes is defending the position.
Arson is working hard here to advance position.
Arson seems to be working for a kimura but Granes defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Granes wants to improve his position but Arson is controlling well.
Granes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arson wants to work for an arm triangle but Granes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Granes is defending against the submission attempts here by Arson.
Arson trying to pass the guard but Granes defending well.
Granes is pressing down on Arson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Granes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arson defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keenwah Granes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Keenwah Granes's cut.
That's time! Arson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Arson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Granes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Granes lands a front kick.
Granes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Granes blocks the body kick.
Granes throws out a counter right but Arson avoids it with no problem.
Granes throws a hook but Arson avoids it easily.
Arson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Granes is trying to counter with his kicks.
Granes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arson looks to clinch
and Granes counters with a one-two to the body.
Arson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Arson wants to clinch up but Granes keeps it at a distance.
Granes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Granes keeps the fight on the outside.
Granes lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elay Arson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Granes throws a series of punches but Arson avoids them all with ease.
Arson misses with a body punch
letting Granes counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Arson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Granes jumps guard.
Arson pushing down on Granes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Granes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Arson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Arson's back!
Arson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Arson trying to control the hands but Granes breaks the grip.
Arson can't escape the position.
Granes lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Granes controlling well, preventing Arson from escaping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keenwah Granes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Arson doesn't escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arson breaks Granes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Granes has his foot on Arson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arson works his way back into a safe position though.
Arson passes into half guard.
Arson seems to be looking for submissions.
Arson is trying to work for a kimura but Granes is defending well.
Arson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Granes moves into full guard.
Arson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arson has gone for a leg lock! Granes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Arson's guard.
Granes trying to control the position from guard on top but Arson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Granes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Arson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Granes's guard.
Arson wants to pass the guard but Granes is keeping the position.
Arson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Granes is trying to control the position but Arson postures up.
Granes wants to sweep but no luck.
Granes pulls Arson in close to prevent any damage.
Granes working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Granes is on top in guard.
Granes preventing the sweep.
Elay Arson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Granes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keenwah Granes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Granes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Keenwah Granes!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Keenwah Granes!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Keenwah Granes!
Keenwah Granes wins by unanimous decision!
Keenwah Granes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jurumin Silva (ranked 2501 p4p, 2325 weight class) and Art Mcgowan (ranked 264 p4p, 248 weight class). Jurumin Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jurumin Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Mcgowan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Mcgowan slips the punch.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mcgowan looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Mcgowan is quick to defend against it.
Mcgowan tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Mcgowan shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mcgowan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Mcgowan is quick to defend against it.
Mcgowan shoots in but no luck this time.
Jurumin Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Mcgowan.
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Mcgowan. Mcgowan maintains the clinch.
Mcgowan told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
Mcgowan misses with a body punch.
Silva keeps control of Mcgowan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva lands a body shot.
Mcgowan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Silva tries to pull guard but Mcgowan won't allow it.
Mcgowan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is positioning himself well to prevent Mcgowan advancing to mount.
Mcgowan wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Mcgowan looking to pass the guard.
Mcgowan has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mcgowan's guard.
Silva is pushing down on Mcgowan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcgowan is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mcgowan trying to get back to full guard but Silva takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mcgowan is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Mcgowan is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jurumin Silva!
A relieved looking Jurumin Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Hawk (ranked 410 p4p, 1158 weight class) and Dennis Dalborg (ranked 61 p4p, 170 weight class). Dalborg is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slipnot - Solway Firth. Ethan Hawk could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dennis Dalborg's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Hawk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Dalborg!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk takes a swing at Dalborg's ribcage but misses.
Hawk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Hawk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dalborg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Dalborg is looking for the big counter here.
Dalborg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Hawk misses
and Dalborg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalborg throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawk counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Dalborg moves away and avoids it.
Dalborg lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalborg manages to avoid it.
Hawk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dalborg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circle, before Hawk throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Dalborg's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Hawk lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ethan Hawk!
Ethan Hawk retains his welterweight title!
Ethan Hawk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Dennis Dalborg was interviewed post fight and said 'You win lose, you some some.'.
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