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SCAR: Trial by Fire PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uffe Revben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilli Bloodfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilli Bloodfist is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uffe Revben!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasilli Bloodfist!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revben moves into the clinch.
Revben lands an elbow inside that Bloodfist shrugs off.
It looks like Vasilli Bloodfist has been cut.
Revben lands a nice elbow.
Bloodfist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bloodfist wants to break free but Revben has control.
Revben drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bloodfist pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bloodfist looks to land a combination but Revben avoids it well.
Bloodfist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bloodfist looks to clinch
and Revben counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Bloodfist is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Uffe Revben!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Poskiparta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Oconnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poskiparta's entrance music is XXL Feat. Peter Steiner - It's Cool Man. A fine choice. John Oconnell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorma Poskiparta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Oconnell!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poskiparta has closed the distance and engaged Oconnell in a clinch.
Oconnell blocks a body shot from Poskiparta.
A short right from Poskiparta on the inside.
It looks like John Oconnell has been cut.
Poskiparta prevents the takedown attempt.
Poskiparta lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oconnell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Poskiparta unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oconnell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oconnell looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poskiparta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Poskiparta has Oconnell pushed against the cage.
Poskiparta landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Poskiparta taking a breather.
Poskiparta tries a knee to the head but Oconnell blocks it.
Poskiparta crunches a lovely knee into Oconnell's ribcage.
Poskiparta scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up John Oconnell's cut even more.
Oconnell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Poskiparta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jorma Poskiparta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Oconnell.
The referee calls for Poskiparta to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jorma Poskiparta.
Oconnell tries to keep at a distance but Poskiparta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Poskiparta using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Poskiparta lands a knee to the body.
Poskiparta breaks from the clinch.
Oconnell avoids the head kick by Poskiparta.
Poskiparta moves into the clinch.
Poskiparta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Poskiparta leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oconnell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Poskiparta is not content to let Oconnell control the position.
Poskiparta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oconnell works to advance to full mount. Poskiparta defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
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.
Oconnell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Poskiparta's face.
Oconnell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oconnell unloading with bombs!
Poskiparta is in a horrible position here. Oconnell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oconnell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oconnell raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poskiparta is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Oconnell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oconnell is landing with some decent strikes but Poskiparta is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oconnell landing strikes from the mount and Poskiparta is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oconnell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oconnell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oconnell working Poskiparta over with strikes here.
Oconnell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oconnell is landing with some decent strikes but Poskiparta is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oconnell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oconnell landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oconnell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oconnell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Oconnell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oconnell raining down shots from the mount!
Oconnell scoring with strikes but Poskiparta is staying in there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oconnell working the ground and pound effectively.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Oconnell dominating with strikes here.
Oconnell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Oconnell has eaten all the pies!
Poskiparta takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oconnell working Poskiparta over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Oconnell.
Oconnell dominating with strikes here.
Oconnell working the ground and pound effectively.
Oconnell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Oconnell landing strikes from the mount and Poskiparta is in trouble!
Oconnell landing punches.
Oconnell unloading with bombs!
Oconnell landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oconnell looking to finish with strikes here!
Oconnell sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poskiparta holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Oconnell tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Poskiparta takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oconnell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Poskiparta really wants to buck Oconnell off and get back to his feet.
Oconnell landing strikes from the mount and Poskiparta is in trouble!
Oconnell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Poskiparta looks a forlorn figure.
Oconnell won't let Poskiparta get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Oconnell looking to finish Poskiparta with some ground and pound. This is bad for Poskiparta!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Poskiparta is in a horrible position here. Oconnell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oconnell lands with some strikes.
Oconnell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oconnell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oconnell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oconnell lands a nice shot to the head.
Oconnell won't let Poskiparta get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Oconnell lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Poskiparta hang on?
Oconnell with good strikes from the mount here!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Oconnell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oconnell lands a big elbow.
Oconnell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oconnell looking to finish Poskiparta with some ground and pound. This is bad for Poskiparta!
Oconnell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Poskiparta?
Poskiparta wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oconnell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Poskiparta is bucking up trying to escape but Oconnell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Oconnell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Oconnell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oconnell looks for a takedown but Poskiparta sprawls well.
Jorma Poskiparta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poskiparta tries to close the distance and clinch but Oconnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Oconnell with that takedown attempt.
Poskiparta moves into range and clinches up with Oconnell.
Oconnell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poskiparta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jorma Poskiparta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Oconnell.
Poskiparta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Poskiparta scores a nice knee to the body.
Poskiparta lands an elbow that stopped Oconnell in his tracks for a moment.
Poskiparta is pressed up against the cage. Oconnell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Poskiparta down to the mat. Poskiparta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oconnell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Poskiparta counters with an inside leg kick.
Oconnell shoots in and bounces Poskiparta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Poskiparta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oconnell.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oconnell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oconnell advances position into side control!
Poskiparta dodges the ground and pound from Oconnell.
Poskiparta is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oconnell working the strikes but Poskiparta uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Oconnell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oconnell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Oconnell lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poskiparta is trying to stand.
Oconnell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Poskiparta takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oconnell looking to finish Poskiparta with some ground and pound. This is bad for Poskiparta!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oconnell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
John Oconnell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oconnell looking to ground and pound but Poskiparta is blocking nicely.
Oconnell sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poskiparta avoids a series of strikes thrown by Oconnell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oconnell with a couple of short strikes.
Oconnell throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Oconnell cracks Poskiparta with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oconnell punching from mount but Poskiparta doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Oconnell lands with some strikes.
Oconnell throws some wild stikes that Poskiparta manages to avoid easily.
Poskiparta suckers Oconnell into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Poskiparta is now in Oconnell's guard!
Oconnell throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oconnell trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Poskiparta wanted to stand there but Oconnell had control of the position.
Oconnell lands an upkick as Poskiparta stands over him.
Oconnell punching to the body, from the bottom.
Poskiparta won't allow Oconnell to sweep him here.
Oconnell striking off his back but it's not causing Poskiparta any problems.
Oconnell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Oconnell scoring with strikes but Poskiparta is staying in there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Poskiparta is in a horrible position here. Oconnell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oconnell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Poskiparta can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oconnell cracks Poskiparta with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oconnell dominating with strikes here.
Oconnell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oconnell working the ground and pound effectively.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Oconnell dominating with strikes here.
Oconnell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oconnell lands a big elbow.
Oconnell thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Oconnell is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Poskiparta can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Oconnell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Oconnell connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Oconnell with a couple of short strikes.
Oconnell landing shots from mount.
Oconnell working Poskiparta over with strikes here.
Oconnell lands a big shot there that rocks Poskiparta but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oconnell thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Oconnell dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Oconnell.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Oconnell lands with some strikes.
Oconnell throwing strikes here but Poskiparta is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Oconnell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oconnell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Oconnell there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Oconnell unloading with bombs!
Oconnell scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Oconnell.
Oconnell throws some wild stikes that Poskiparta manages to avoid easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Oconnell there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Oconnell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oconnell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Poskiparta's face.
Oconnell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oconnell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Poskiparta?
Oconnell thowing shots but they're missing.
Poskiparta in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oconnell throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Oconnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Oconnell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Oconnell blocks the body kick.
Oconnell shoots for a double leg takedown but Poskiparta sprawls well. He's pushed Oconnell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Poskiparta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oconnell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Poskiparta counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Oconnell fails with the takedown
and Poskiparta counters by clinching up.
Jorma Poskiparta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Oconnell.
Oconnell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poskiparta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jorma Poskiparta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Poskiparta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Poskiparta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Poskiparta tries to land knees in the clinch but Oconnell avoids the damage to the body.
Poskiparta trying to control the position but instead, Oconnell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Poskiparta into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oconnell tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oconnell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Poskiparta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oconnell is working for takedown but Poskiparta is calmly controlling the position for now.
Poskiparta lands a knee to the body.
Poskiparta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poskiparta is looking to clinch but Oconnell is avoiding it.
Oconnell fails with the takedown
and Poskiparta counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Oconnell misses with a takedown attempt - Poskiparta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oconnell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Poskiparta to the mat! Poskiparta manages to get full guard.
Poskiparta can't keep his opponent in guard - Oconnell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oconnell throwing shots but Poskiparta is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oconnell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Poskiparta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oconnell looks to land a strike but Poskiparta avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Oconnell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oconnell postures up in Poskiparta's guard and throws a big left but Poskiparta blocks it.
Oconnell throwing strikes from guard but Poskiparta blocks nicely.
Poskiparta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oconnell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oconnell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Poskiparta tries to clinch but Oconnell moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Poskiparta.
Oconnell fails to land the takedown.
Oconnell tries for a takedown but Poskiparta circles away easily
and Poskiparta counters by moving into the clinch.
Poskiparta scores with a knee to the head.
Poskiparta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oconnell blocks it with crossed arms.
Oconnell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poskiparta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Poskiparta prevents a takedown attempt there.
A knee to the head by Poskiparta.
Poskiparta lands a nice knee to the body.
Poskiparta stalling in the clinch but Oconnell improves position.
Oconnell has Poskiparta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Poskiparta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Poskiparta misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Poskiparta gets underhooks to prevent Oconnell's takedown attempt.
Oconnell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poskiparta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Poskiparta with a knee to the head.
Poskiparta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oconnell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oconnell avoids the elbow strike from Poskiparta, against the cage.
Poskiparta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oconnell blocks it with crossed arms.
Oconnell wants to stall.
A knee to the head by Poskiparta.
Oconnell is trying to break free.
Poskiparta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oconnell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Poskiparta looking to throw knees to the head but Oconnell is blocking nicely.
Oconnell can't get the takedown.
Poskiparta with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Poskiparta breaks from the clinch.
Oconnell wants to clinch but Poskiparta slips to the side
and Poskiparta moves into the clinch.
Oconnell tries to score a body lock takedown but Poskiparta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Poskiparta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Poskiparta looking to slow down the pace here.
Oconnell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Poskiparta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oconnell is working for takedown but Poskiparta is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oconnell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Poskiparta lands a nice knee to the body.
Poskiparta scores a nice knee to the body.
Oconnell is trying to drag Poskiparta to the mat but Poskiparta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oconnell being controlled against the cage.
Poskiparta lands an elbow inside.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Oconnell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poskiparta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oconnell wants a takedown.
Poskiparta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Poskiparta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oconnell wants a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Poskiparta.
Poskiparta is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oconnell looking for a takedown.
Poskiparta manages to break the clinch.
Oconnell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oconnell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Poskiparta as he jumps to the side.
Oconnell has a takedown stuffed.
Oconnell slips a jab and a cross from Poskiparta.
Jorma Poskiparta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Oconnell moves into the clinch.
Poskiparta prevents a takedown attempt there.
Poskiparta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oconnell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poskiparta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Poskiparta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oconnell tries to score a body lock takedown but Poskiparta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Poskiparta lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Poskiparta.
Oconnell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oconnell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Oconnell has clasped his hands together around Poskiparta's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Oconnell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Oconnell tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Oconnell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Poskiparta regains half guard, as Oconnell was trying to land strikes.
Poskiparta is not content to let Oconnell control the position.
Poskiparta taking some punishment here, with Oconnell in his half guard.
Oconnell drops an elbow to the side of Poskiparta's head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Oconnell slips a nice elbow through Poskiparta's hands, connecting with Poskiparta's forehead.
Poskiparta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oconnell.
Oconnell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oconnell wants to pass to mount but Poskiparta is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Oconnell.
Poskiparta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Poskiparta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oconnell scores with a couple of nice shots.
John Oconnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oconnell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorma Poskiparta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oconnell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Oconnell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avarice Greed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Avarice Greed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Bader!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Greed.
Bader looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A punch combination from Greed misses.
Greed doesn't manage to clinch there - Bader circles away.
Greed lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Ryan Bader has been cut.
Greed tries to clinch but Bader is having none of it.
Bader avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Greed misses with a head kick.
A cross from Greed lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greed throws a nice head kick!
Danga de danga de dang - Greed scores with a four punch combination!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Greed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greed moves into the clinch.
Greed connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bader's face.
Greed unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bader lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Greed scores with a knee to the head.
Bader is rocked!
Greed connects with a knee to the head.
Bader is still on wobbly legs! Can Greed finish him?
Greed with a knee to the head.
Greed manages to break the clinch.
Greed lands a brutal head kick. Bader looks out on his feet and Greed throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Avarice Greed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Argos Bloodfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Mean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mean has chosen Pantera - Fu*king Hostile as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Argos Bloodfist!
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, Xavier Mean!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mean scores with a head kick.
Mean catches Bloodfist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bloodfist keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bloodfist fails with a takedown attempt.
Xavier Mean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mean misses with a two punch combination.
Bloodfist closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mean circles away.
Bloodfist shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Argos Bloodfist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mean gets the takedown into side control.
Mean working the strikes but Bloodfist uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bloodfist preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mean landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bloodfist tries to roll over but Mean keeps him under control.
Bloodfist could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bloodfist gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodfist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bloodfist is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bloodfist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mean's guard.
Bloodfist is looking to work some ground and pound but Mean has wrist control.
Mean lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bloodfist!
Bloodfist wants to control but Mean is having none of it.
Mean lands a big elbow.
Mean cracks Bloodfist with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bloodfist is breathing heavily.
Bloodfist bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mean looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mean looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bloodfist is one step ahead there.
Mean working for a triangle but Bloodfist defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bloodfist stopping the sweep attempt from Mean.
Mean manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mean landing punches.
Mean tries to push Bloodfist's head away but Bloodfist is holding on tight.
Bloodfist sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mean working the head and body with strikes.
Bloodfist is pressing down on Mean's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bloodfist managing to control the position.
Mean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bloodfist is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodfist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bloodfist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bloodfist has momentary wrist control but Mean slips an elbow through the middle.
Mean must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bloodfist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mean is defending against the submission attempts here by Bloodfist.
Mean is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bloodfist blocks the strikes from Mean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Mean dominated that round.
That's time! Bloodfist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mean changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bloodfist looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mean working the body and head with strikes.
Mean works to advance to full mount. Bloodfist defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bloodfist tries to hold on but Mean postures up.
Mean blocks Bloodfist's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Mean is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bloodfist is bucking up trying to escape but Mean cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bloodfist is working to get back to half guard.
Mean goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bloodfist is on top in guard.
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!
Bloodfist slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodfist working the ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mean is trying to work for a sweep but Bloodfist has mounted him!
Bloodfist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mean is looking to escape.
Xavier Mean has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mean tries to improve his position but instead Bloodfist has taken his back!
Mean trying to control the hands but Bloodfist won't let him.
Mean prevents Bloodfist from getting a body triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bloodfist working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bloodfist misses with a punch to the head.
Mean tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mean regains half guard.
Bloodfist is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mean moves into full guard.
Mean is looking for a triangle but Bloodfist pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mean is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mean wants to sweep but no luck.
Bloodfist decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mean has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mean shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mean drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bloodfist manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mean has Bloodfist in his guard.
Bloodfist stopping the sweep attempt from Mean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodfist avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bloodfist wants to control from the top but Mean keeps moving.
Mean scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Bloodfist wants to control from the top but Mean keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mean is striking but Bloodfist is not phased and passes to half guard.
Bloodfist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mean keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Mean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bloodfist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bloodfist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Mean.
Bloodfist stuffs the takedown.
Mean fails to land the takedown.
Bloodfist lands a nice looking body shot.
Bloodfist fails to land with a series of punches.
Bloodfist shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mean tries to close the distance and clinch but Bloodfist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mean swats away the attempt to clinch by Bloodfist.
Bloodfist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bloodfist.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mean stuffs the takedown attempt from Bloodfist. Bloodfist gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Bloodfist with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Argos Bloodfist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bloodfist misses with a body punch
and Mean counters with a takedown into side control.
Bloodfist is trying to improve his position.
Mean in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bloodfist takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mean throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bloodfist works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bloodfist gets full guard.
Bloodfist wants to stand but Mean is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mean advances to half guard.
Mean drops an elbow to the side of Bloodfist's head.
Bloodfist trying to control here.
Mean missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bloodfist wants to control but Mean is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bloodfist is looking to improve his position.
Mean takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mean stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bloodfist to get to his feet.
Mean moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodfist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bloodfist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mean has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bloodfist clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mean throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Mean scores with punches and elbows.
Mean wants to control but Bloodfist is keeping busy.
Mean missing with punches from the back.
Mean not allowing Bloodfist to control his hands.
Mean missing with strikes.
Bloodfist looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodfist is covering up but some of the strikes from Mean are getting through and doing damage.
Bloodfist looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Mean scores with punches to the body.
Mean is hanging on to Bloodfist's back as he tries to escape.
Bloodfist controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
I really don't envy Bloodfist right now.
Mean working for a choke but Bloodfist is defending well.
Mean missing with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Mean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mean has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Mean!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horus Pinker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazarus Bloodfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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285 lbs
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300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Horus Pinker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lazarus Bloodfist!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinker misses with a few strikes there.
Pinker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pinker preventing the sweep.
Bloodfist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pinker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pinker wants to get up but he can't break Bloodfist's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bloodfist is on top in guard.
Bloodfist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pinker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bloodfist wants to control from the top but Pinker keeps moving.
Bloodfist is looking to work some ground and pound but Pinker has wrist control.
Bloodfist distracts Pinker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bloodfist is looking to work some ground and pound but Pinker has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodfist postures up and lands a big shot to Pinker's brow.
Pinker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bloodfist doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bloodfist manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bloodfist tries to free his leg and advance position but Pinker is retaining full guard.
Pinker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bloodfist avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bloodfist trying to control but Pinker is working from the bottom.
Pinker wants to sweep here but Bloodfist controlling him for the moment.
Pinker can't keep his opponent in guard - Bloodfist advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodfist wants to pass the guard but Pinker is defending well.
Pinker actively working from the bottom here.
Pinker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pinker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pinker tries to strike from the bottom.
Pinker is trying to keep Bloodfist in close.
Bloodfist stands up over Pinker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pinker keeping moving, preventing Bloodfist from controlling successfully.
Bloodfist throws and elbow that misses. Pinker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bloodfist's guard. Nice move by Pinker!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodfist lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Bloodfist lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pinker!
Pinker is looking to get to half guard.
Bloodfist trying to control but Pinker is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bloodfist should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bloodfist postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pinker looks a forlorn figure.
Bloodfist looking to finish Pinker with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pinker!
Bloodfist postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pinker looks a forlorn figure.
Bloodfist working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bloodfist lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bloodfist lands a big elbow.
Bloodfist lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pinker hang on?
Pinker gets back to half guard.
Bloodfist seems to be working for a kimura but Pinker defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazarus Bloodfist dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pinker misses with a few strikes there.
Pinker scores a takedown into full mount!
Pinker dominating with strikes here.
Pinker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bloodfist's face.
Pinker postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Bloodfist badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Pinker around the waist but Pinker pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Pinker is the winner by TKO! Pinker jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horus Pinker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Matters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Matters will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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206 lbs
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210 lbs
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Brawler
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Matters!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matters shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Doe's guard.
Doe looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Matters wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Matters throwing strikes from guard but Doe blocks nicely.
Matters has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matters thows a big elbow that misses.
Matters wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Matters tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard.
Matters is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Doe has a closed guard, preventing Matters from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matters.
Matters scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Matters.
Nice takedown defense from Doe. No joy for Matters on that attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Matters.
Doe wants to get back to his feet but Matters is dominant here and he's now got Doe's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matters is cranking Doe's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Doe! He's tightened the choke and Doe is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Matters!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvan Kerrigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerrigan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. BUSH- MACHINE HEAD kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Alvan Kerrigan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dan Wade's chin.
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205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Wade!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alvan Kerrigan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerrigan looks for a takedown but Wade sprawls well.
Kerrigan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kerrigan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wade tries to hold on but Kerrigan postures up.
Kerrigan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerrigan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wade because Kerrigan loaded up on that one.
Wade regains half guard.
Kerrigan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kerrigan.
Kerrigan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kerrigan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kerrigan.
Wade kicks Kerrigan off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerrigan tries to move into range but Wade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dan Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade stuffs the takedown attempt from Kerrigan. Kerrigan gets slowly back to his feet.
Dan Wade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvan Kerrigan.
Wade misses with a double jab.
Kerrigan walks into a left hand.
Wade scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade digs a good body shot into Kerrigan's ribs.
Dan Wade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kerrigan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kerrigan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wade cracks Kerrigan with a big right hand and Kerrigan goes down!
Kerrigan looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wade stands and steps away. Kerrigan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kerrigan ducks right into an uppercut from Wade.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade lands a big uppercut and Kerrigan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kerrigan looks OK. Wade waves Kerrigan back to his feet!
Wade drops Kerrigan with a big left hand and mounts him. Kerrigan is in big trouble!
Wade takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kerrigan throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wade controlling the position easily from mount.
Kerrigan tries to hold on but Wade postures up.
Kerrigan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wade controlling the pace for now.
Kerrigan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wade controlling from mount.
Kerrigan is trying desperately to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wade looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wade prevents Kerrigan from getting the reversal.
Wade looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kerrigan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wade decides to return to a standing position.
A telegraphed right hand from Kerrigan misses the target.
Wade swinging wilding here.
Wade misses with a double jab.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wade lands with a straight right. Kerrigan didn't see that one coming.
Kerrigan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wade!
Kerrigan looking to ground and pound but Wade is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Kerrigan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wade tries to hold on but Kerrigan postures up.
Kerrigan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wade has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wade!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Wade dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kerrigan moves out of range as Wade strikes.
Kerrigan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wade counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wade cracks Kerrigan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerrigan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kerrigan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade looks to land a right hand but Kerrigan moved out of range.
Wade bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Kerrigan! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Kerrigan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wade stands up and waves to Kerrigan to follow him.
Wade cracks Kerrigan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kerrigan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wade finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wade misses with a double jab
and Kerrigan counters with a single leg into guard. Wade didn't expect that.
Wade wants to get back to his feet but Kerrigan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kerrigan throws and elbow that misses. Wade uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kerrigan's guard. Nice move by Wade!
Kerrigan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wade escapes and throws Kerrigan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd cheers as Wade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kerrigan doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Wade misses the target.
Kerrigan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Alvan Kerrigan has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Wade.
Wade drops Kerrigan with a left right combo! Wade follows him down to the ground into side control.
Kerrigan is rocked!
Wade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kerrigan can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wade stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Wade throws a series of punches but Kerrigan avoids them all with ease.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wade cracks Kerrigan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kerrigan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wade throws a hook but Kerrigan blocks it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kerrigan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wade bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Kerrigan! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wade content to stall in guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kerrigan is trying to control the position but Wade postures up.
Kerrigan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wade controls the pace.
Wade stands up and waves to Kerrigan to follow him.
Wade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wade tries to clinch but Kerrigan is having none of it.
Kerrigan misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Wade to counter with a crisp jab.
Kerrigan with a poor takedown
letting Wade counter with a right hand.
Dan Wade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvan Kerrigan.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wade rushes Kerrigan with punches - Kerrigan moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Kerrigan goes down! Wade follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Wade!
Dan Wade is the new light heavyweight champion!
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