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ECF 14: July Heat PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clockwork Abercrombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Marker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Abercrombie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to In This City- Iglu & Hartly. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
141 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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177 cm
27
145 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clockwork Abercrombie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Marker!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Marker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice sprawl there from Marker as Abercrombie shoots in.
Abercrombie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marker scores with a nice right hand.
Abercrombie works over Marker's head and body with a nice combination.
Abercrombie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abercrombie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marker as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clockwork Abercrombie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abercrombie misses with a lunging right hand
and Marker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abercrombie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abercrombie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marker counters with a stiff right hand.
Marker cracks Abercrombie with an open hand slap.
Abercrombie misses with a body punch
and Marker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Abercrombie misses with a body punch
and Marker counters with a stiff right hand.
Marker throws a right and a left that Abercrombie avoids nicely.
No luck for Abercrombie with that takedown attempt.
Abercrombie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Abercrombie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clockwork Abercrombie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abercrombie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abercrombie's head.
Nice cross by Abercrombie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abercrombie tries to clinch
and Marker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abercrombie thinking.
Marker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abercrombie lands with a nice body punch.
Abercrombie is looking to score with low kicks.
Abercrombie misses with a lunging right hand
and Marker counters with a straight right hand.
Abercrombie swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Marker counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Abercrombie misses
and Marker counters with a stiff right hand.
Marker misses with a double jab.
Abercrombie throws a poor cross that misses
and Marker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abercrombie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Marker as he connects with a hook.
Abercrombie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marker counters with a left and a right that stings Abercrombie.
Abercrombie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abercrombie scores a takedown into full mount!
Abercrombie tries to control but Marker wriggling away.
Abercrombie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Abercrombie avoids the attempt from Marker to control.
Abercrombie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Marker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Abercrombie thowing shots but they're missing.
Marker tries to lock up and control but Abercrombie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abercrombie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abercrombie throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Marker because Abercrombie loaded up on that one.
Abercrombie goes for an armbar but Marker turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Marker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Marker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Abercrombie misses with a lunging right hand
and Abercrombie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abercrombie throws a right hand that misses
and Marker counters with a nice body shot.
Abercrombie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abercrombie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marker sprawls well initially but Abercrombie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Abercrombie throwing shots but Marker is blocking nicely.
Abercrombie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Abercrombie is just content to waste time from the top position. Marker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marker keeping full guard, as Abercrombie tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abercrombie is one step ahead there.
Abercrombie stays in close to Marker's body and controls the position.
Abercrombie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Abercrombie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abercrombie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abercrombie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marker controlling the position.
Abercrombie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abercrombie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marker is keeping the position for now.
Abercrombie wants to control from the top but Marker keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Abercrombie wants to clinch but Marker slips to the side
and Marker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Abercrombie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Abercrombie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abercrombie lands a jab to Marker's midsection.
Abercrombie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abercrombie throws a poor cross that misses
and Marker counters with a two punch combo.
Abercrombie takes a swing at Marker's ribcage but misses.
Abercrombie cracks Marker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Abercrombie throws a leg kick that misses.
Marker swats away the attempt to clinch by Abercrombie.
Abercrombie misses with a hook
and Marker counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abercrombie misses with a right hand
and Marker counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Abercrombie misses
and Marker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marker misses with the combination.
Marker dips to his left and cracks Abercrombie with an uppercut!
Abercrombie swings widly with a right hand
and Marker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Abercrombie misses
and Marker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abercrombie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Josh Marker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abercrombie throws a right hand that misses
and Marker counters with a nice body shot.
Abercrombie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marker throws out the jab.
Marker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Abercrombie tries for a takedown but Marker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clockwork Abercrombie dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice defenses there by Abercrombie.
Abercrombie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Abercrombie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marker counters with a straight right hand.
Abercrombie fails with a takedown attempt.
Abercrombie throws an off balance right hand
letting Marker counter with a right hand.
Abercrombie misses with a left hand
and Marker counters with a stiff right hand.
Abercrombie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marker counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abercrombie tries for a takedown but Marker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clockwork Abercrombie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abercrombie misses with a lunging right hand
and Marker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abercrombie misses with a body shot
and Marker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abercrombie in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Marker does no damage.
Marker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marker throws a series of punches but Abercrombie moves out of range.
Abercrombie misses the body punch
enabling Marker to counter with a crisp jab.
Abercrombie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marker counters with a left and a right that stings Abercrombie.
Abercrombie throws a lazy uppercut
and Marker counters with a nice uppercut.
Abercrombie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abercrombie misses with a lunging right hand
and Abercrombie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abercrombie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Abercrombie misses with a left hand
and Marker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Marker finds it's target.
Marker scores with a jab. Abercrombie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Abercrombie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Josh Marker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abercrombie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abercrombie misses with a right hand
and Marker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Abercrombie misses
and Marker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marker looks to land a right hand but Abercrombie moved out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abercrombie.
Abercrombie needs to keep his hands up - Marker had a free shot at his head there.
Abercrombie misses with an uppercut
and Marker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abercrombie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marker as he jumps to the side.
Marker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abercrombie misses with a hook
and Marker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marker throws a jab when Abercrombie was well out of range.
Abercrombie misses with a hook
and Marker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marker throws a right hand that Abercrombie ducks under and follows up with a left that Abercrombie also avoids with ease.
Abercrombie swings widly with a right hand
and Marker counters with a right hand to the body.
Abercrombie throws a poor cross that misses
letting Marker counter with a right hand.
Josh Marker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marker!
Abercrombie misses with an uppercut
letting Marker counter with a right hand.
Abercrombie misses with a hook
and Marker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Abercrombie swings widly with a right hand
and Marker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abercrombie throws an off balance right hand
and Marker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abercrombie throws a lazy uppercut
and Marker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abercrombie fails with a takedown attempt.
Marker gets tackled into the cage by Abercrombie. Abercrombie maintains the clinch.
Abercrombie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abercrombie misses with a right hand
letting Marker counter with a right hand.
Abercrombie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Marker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marker digs a good body shot into Abercrombie's ribs.
Marker lands a nice hook to Abercrombie's body. Abercrombie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Abercrombie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marker swivels and escapes.
The crowd cheers as Marker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abercrombie doesn't seem phased though.
Marker dips to his left and cracks Abercrombie with an uppercut!
A left and a right from Marker both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Marker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marker 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Marker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Obrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Svenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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195 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
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198 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Obrien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Svenson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svenson misses with a straight right.
Svenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Svenson stuffs the takedown.
Svenson swings and misses with a shot to the body
so Obrien counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Svenson working a defensive guard here.
Obrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Svenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obrien wants to get up but he can't break Svenson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Svenson trying to control the position.
Svenson keeping moving, preventing Obrien from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Obrien closes the distance and clinches up with Svenson, looking for a takedown. Obrien pushes Svenson against the cage but Svenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obrien shoots in and drives through. Svenson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Obrien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Obrien. Obrien circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Svenson throws a hook but Obrien avoids it easily.
Lars Svenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obrien takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Svenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Svenson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Obrien.
Svenson lands the left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Svenson. No joy for Obrien on that attempt.
Svenson throws a hook but Obrien blocks it.
Svenson misses with an uppercut.
Oooh a lovely combination from Svenson sends Obrien down but not out. Svenson dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Mike Obrien has been cut.
Obrien is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svenson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Let's hope that Svenson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenson is looking to take a break and control but Obrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Obrien wants to control but Svenson postures up.
Svenson wants to control but Obrien is keeping him busy.
Svenson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Svenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obrien keeps working.
Obrien stops Svenson from passing to mount.
Svenson working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenson controlling the position from side mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Svenson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obrien closes this distance looking for a takedown but Svenson circles away.
Svenson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Svenson does it's job there.
Svenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obrien was well out of range. Poor timing from Svenson.
Obrien misses with a shot to the body
and Svenson counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Obrien.
Obrien walks into a jab.
Obrien misses with a takedown
and Svenson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Obrien thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svenson lands a nice hook to Obrien's body. Obrien takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svenson with a hook.
Svenson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Svenson connects with a crisp jab.
Svenson with a nice cross.
Obrien gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Obrien doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Svenson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Obrien. Obrien circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Obrien takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Obrien is rocked!
Svenson misses with the combination.
Svenson connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Svenson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Obrien.
A jab from Svenson misses.
Obrien blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Svenson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Obrien's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Obrien with a poor takedown
letting Svenson counter with a right hand.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Svenson and Obrien goes tumbling to the canvas! Svenson follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svenson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Obrien has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Svenson is working away from the top position though.
Svenson wants to take a breather but Obrien is having none of it.
Obrien blocking the ground and pound attempt from Svenson.
Obrien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Svenson is controlling the pace.
Obrien is trying to stand back up but Svenson is controlling him
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenson is controlling the pace.
Obrien trying to hold on to Svenson's head to control him but Svenson postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Svenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Svenson. No joy for Obrien on that attempt.
Svenson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Svenson misses with a two punch combination.
Svenson throws a one two combo.
Svenson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Svenson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Svenson cracks Obrien with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Svenson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svenson lands a high kick to the side of Obrien's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Svenson dives into guard, looking to finish.
Oh Obrien is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Svenson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Obrien wants to sweep here but Svenson controlling him for the moment.
Obrien seems to have got his legs back now.
Obrien is looking to stand up but Svenson isn't so interested in that idea.
Svenson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Svenson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Svenson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Svenson trying to control but Obrien is working from the bottom.
Svenson is working Obrien over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Svenson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Svenson wants to control from the top but Obrien keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Svenson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Svenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Svenson is trying to control. Obrien wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Svenson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Svenson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Svenson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Svenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obrien keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obrien tries to roll over but Svenson keeps him under control.
Svenson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Svenson is looking to take a break and control but Obrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Svenson stalling.
Lars Svenson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Obrien slips a straight right by Svenson.
A telegraphed right hand from Svenson misses the target.
Svenson lands a nice looking body shot.
Svenson digs a good hook to Obrien's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obrien's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Svenson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Obrien scrambles back to his feet.
Svenson lands the left hand.
Svenson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Svenson looks to land a right hand but Obrien moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Svenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Obrien's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Svenson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Obrien tries to clinch but Svenson moves away
and Svenson counters with a right hand to the body.
Svenson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Obrien.
Svenson scores with a decent looking hook.
Svenson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Svenson lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obrien on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A combination from Svenson does no damage.
Svenson drops Obrien with a big left hand and mounts him. Obrien is in big trouble!
Svenson unloads with some shots from mount but Obrien bucks and avoids them well.
Svenson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svenson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Svenson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obrien manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Svenson is keen to just control but Obrien is a slippery customer.
Obrien on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Obrien tries to get out of the position.
Svenson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Obrien tries to roll over but Svenson keeps him under control.
Svenson is trying to control the action in half guard but Obrien is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Obrien is looking to control Svenson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Obrien avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lars Svenson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Obrien takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mike Obrien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Svenson finds it's way through Obrien's defenses.
Svenson swinging wildly here.
Svenson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Obrien.
Svenson scores with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Svenson!
Svenson digs a good body shot into Obrien's ribs.
Svenson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Svenson.
Svenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Obrien.
Svenson throws a hook but Obrien avoids it easily.
Jab from Svenson.
Svenson looks to throw the jab but Obrien is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenson thuds his right hand into Obrien's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Svenson misses with a low kick as Obrien jumps back.
Horrible takedown by Obrien or perhaps it was just good defense by Svenson which made him look bad.
Obrien takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Obrien looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Obrien misses with a takedown attempt - Svenson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Obrien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svenson lands with a right hand.
Svenson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Svenson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Obrien backs up against the cage.
Svenson tries to bum rush Obrien with a series of wild strikes but Obrien uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Obrien fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Svenson avoids it really well and circles away.
Svenson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Svenson.
Svenson feints and then cracks Obrien's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Obrien down.
Svenson looks to land a right hand but Obrien moved out of range.
Svenson misses the jab.
Svenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Svenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obrien manages to avoid it.
Jab by Svenson.
Obrien takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obrien looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lars Svenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Obrien is looking to advance position but Svenson won't allow it.
Mike Obrien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svenson manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Svenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Svenson 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Svenson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duilio Tagliabue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Becks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tagliabue comes to the cage accompanied by Cage the Elephant - Ain't No Rest for the Wicked. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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22
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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25
163 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duilio Tagliabue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bj Becks!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tagliabue throws a shot from downtown. Becks moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tagliabue swings for the body but Becks moves out of range.
Tagliabue throws a big shot that misses.
Tagliabue throws a hook but Becks avoids it easily.
Tagliabue fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Becks manages to avoid it.
Tagliabue sizes up Becks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Becks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tagliabue's guard.
Becks throws and elbow that misses. Tagliabue uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Becks's guard. Nice move by Tagliabue!
Becks tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Becks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tagliabue is aware though and is defending well.
Becks looking for a guillotine here but Tagliabue defends easily.
Becks is looking for a triangle but Tagliabue pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becks will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Becks trying to control the position.
Becks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Becks looking for a guillotine here but Tagliabue defends easily.
Becks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Becks throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Becks lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tagliabue!
Becks wants to control but instead Tagliabue manages to regain half guard.
Tagliabue is looking to improve his position.
Becks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tagliabue takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Becks tries to control but Tagliabue wriggling away.
Becks jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tagliabue is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tagliabue and Becks has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tagliabue managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Becks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becks goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tagliabue rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Becks's guard! Nice work there by Tagliabue!
Becks controlling the position.
Tagliabue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Becks on the ground.
Becks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Becks working for a triangle but Tagliabue defends it easily.
Becks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Becks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Becks tries to land a front kick but Tagliabue steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tagliabue throws a right and a left that Becks avoids nicely.
Becks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tagliabue.
Tagliabue scores with a nice right hand.
Tagliabue throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tagliabue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Becks has his takedown stuffed
letting Tagliabue counter with a right hand.
Becks misses with a takedown attempt
and Tagliabue counters with a straight right hand.
Becks slips under a jab from Tagliabue.
Becks clinches.
Tagliabue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Tagliabue, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Becks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Becks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tagliabue on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tagliabue tries to get out of the position.
Tagliabue is staying active underneath Becks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becks working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tagliabue's thigh. Tagliabue counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Becks looking to pass the guard.
Becks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tagliabue is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Becks, into his guard.
Becks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Becks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tagliabue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tagliabue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Becks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tagliabue defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Becks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tagliabue is aware though and is defending well.
Becks doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tagliabue stays in close to Becks's body and controls the position.
Becks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tagliabue is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tagliabue defends well.
Becks looking for a guillotine here but Tagliabue defends easily.
Becks thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Becks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Becks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Becks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tagliabue waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Becks.
Becks looks to clinch
and Tagliabue makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Becks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Becks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Duilio Tagliabue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Becks.
Tagliabue lands with an uppercut that bounces Becks off the cage and back into rage.
Becks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tagliabue connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Becks scrambles back to his feet.
Becks slips under a jab.
Tagliabue feints a jab promting Becks to slip. Tagliabue then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Becks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tagliabue lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Becks circles away quickly and effectively.
Tagliabue cracks Becks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Becks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tagliabue manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Becks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Becks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tagliabue counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Becks thinking.
Tagliabue misses with a looping right.
Tagliabue scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Becks doesn't seem bothered though.
Becks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Decent striking displayed by Tagliabue there.
Tagliabue thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tagliabue swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Becks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Becks ducks under a wild hook from Tagliabue.
Becks tries to clinch but Tagliabue moves out of range.
A jab from Tagliabue finds it's way through Becks's defenses.
Becks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tagliabue avoids it really well and circles away.
Tagliabue moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tagliabue defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Becks.
Tagliabue swats away the attempt to clinch by Becks.
No luck for Becks with that takedown attempt.
Duilio Tagliabue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Becks tries to clinch but Tagliabue is having none of it.
Tagliabue scores with a hook.
Tagliabue scores with a body shot.
Becks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tagliabue throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Becks dodges the punch combination from Tagliabue.
Bj Becks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tagliabue swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Tagliabue lands an impressive looking overhand right. Becks doesn't seem phased though.
Becks misses with a kick to the body.
Becks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Tagliabue.
Becks lands a head kick!
Tagliabue throws a jab when Becks was well out of range.
Becks needs to keep his hands up - Tagliabue had a free shot at his head there.
Nice jab there from Tagliabue.
Tagliabue stuffs the takedown.
Tagliabue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Becks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tagliabue. Becks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Becks throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tagliabue.
A combination from Tagliabue does no damage.
Becks ducks under a wild hook from Tagliabue.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Becks is defended easily by Tagliabue.
Nice defenses there by Becks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tagliabue scores with a crisp jab that stopped Becks in his tracks.
Becks throws a head kick but Tagliabue moves out of range.
Becks moves out of range as Tagliabue strikes.
Becks moves in looking to clinch but Tagliabue pushes him off.
Becks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Becks is rocked!
Becks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Becks is still on wobbly legs! Can Tagliabue finish him?
Tagliabue lands with a big left! Becks is wobbled badly! Tagliabue comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Becks to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Duilio Tagliabue!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Pedroseli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Casio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Pedroseli could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paul Casio's chin.
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22
288 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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284 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good elbows
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Pedroseli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Casio!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedroseli stalks Casio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Casio's face. Casio staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Paul Casio has been cut.
Pedroseli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pedroseli throws a jab when Casio was well out of range.
Pedroseli looks to land a combination but Casio avoids it well.
Casio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Casio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Casio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pedroseli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Casio takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pedroseli throws a poor cross that misses
and Casio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pedroseli thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedroseli misses with a right hand
and Casio counters with an inside leg kick.
Pedroseli misses with a straight right.
Casio misses with a lunging right hand
letting Pedroseli counter with a right hand.
Pedroseli throws a lazy uppercut
letting Casio counter with a right hand.
It looks like Nathan Pedroseli has been cut.
Pedroseli throws a lazy uppercut
and Casio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pedroseli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Casio.
Casio clinches.
Casio prevents Pedroseli from breaking the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Casio lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pedroseli backwards.
Pedroseli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Casio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pedroseli's efforts to push away.
Casio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pedroseli misses with the head strike.
Casio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pedroseli's efforts to push away.
Pedroseli is trying to break the clinch but Casio has him pressed against the cage.
Casio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pedroseli wants to break the clinch but can't.
Casio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nathan Pedroseli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Casio dives in and grabs Pedroseli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pedroseli pushes down on Casio's head and hops out.
Casio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Casio tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pedroseli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedroseli misses with an uppercut.
Pedroseli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Casio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Casio blocks an uppercut.
Casio wants a takedown but no success here.
Pedroseli is trying to break the clinch but Casio has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pedroseli fails to land.
A hook to the body from Pedroseli.
Pedroseli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pedroseli manages to break the clinch.
Pedroseli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Casio counters with a left to the body.
Casio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Pedroseli. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casio needs to keep his hands up - Pedroseli had a free shot at his head there.
Pedroseli is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Pedroseli misses.
Pedroseli thows a body shot but no joy.
Pedroseli lands a body shot.
Pedroseli swings widly with a right hand
and Casio counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Casio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Casio throws a strike but Pedroseli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pedroseli looking to sit in guard and control but Casio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Casio will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Casio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pedroseli.
Pedroseli swings widly with a right hand
letting Casio counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Pedroseli as Casio shoots in.
Casio tries to clinch but Pedroseli is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedroseli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Casio counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pedroseli is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pedroseli misses with a left hand
and Casio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedroseli manages to break the clinch.
Pedroseli misses with a body shot
and Casio counters with a stiff right hand.
Casio clinches with his opponent.
Pedroseli tries a body shot but Casio blocks it.
Pedroseli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Casio gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pedroseli regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pedroseli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Casio is one step ahead there.
Pedroseli wants to get back to his feet but Casio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Casio trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedroseli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pedroseli wants to stand but Casio is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedroseli keeping moving, preventing Casio from controlling successfully.
Casio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pedroseli, up you get!
Pedroseli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Casio.
Pedroseli misses with a two punch combination.
Pedroseli tries to bum rush Casio with a series of wild strikes but Casio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Casio looks to clinch
and Pedroseli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Casio thinking.
Nathan Pedroseli is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedroseli throws a lazy uppercut
and Casio counters with a nice uppercut.
Pedroseli swings widly with a right hand
enabling Casio to counter with a crisp jab.
Casio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pedroseli.
Casio throws a series of punches but Pedroseli moves out of range.
Pedroseli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Casio moves into the clinch.
Casio breaks the clinch.
Pedroseli throws an off balance right hand
and Casio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pedroseli won't be happy with that.
Casio working the ground and pound from side control.
Casio goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pedroseli has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Casio but great work by Pedroseli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedroseli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pedroseli wants to stand but Casio is controlling his arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pedroseli off and has taken his back!
Pedroseli is trying to get back to his feet but Casio has full control of the position and if anything, Pedroseli has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Well, with Casio on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pedroseli is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Casio has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pedroseli has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pedroseli has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Casio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Casio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pedroseli misses with a looping right.
Pedroseli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pedroseli throws a combination. Casio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pedroseli throws a poor cross that misses
and Casio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Casio.
Pedroseli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pedroseli breaks from the clinch.
Casio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pedroseli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pedroseli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Casio doesn't manage to clinch there - Pedroseli circles away.
Pedroseli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Casio counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casio keeps control of Pedroseli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pedroseli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pedroseli is trying to break free.
Casio scores with a shoulder strike.
Nathan Pedroseli's cut is getting worse.
A short uppercut from Casio.
Pedroseli is trying to break the clinch but Casio is controlling him.
Pedroseli working hard to break the clinch.
Pedroseli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pedroseli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pedroseli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pedroseli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pedroseli throws an off balance right hand
and Casio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pedroseli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Casio counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Casio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Casio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pedroseli prevents it.
Casio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedroseli digs a good hook to Casio's body.
Pedroseli throws a poor cross that misses
and Casio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Casio fails to pull guard.
Casio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pedroseli is trying to break the clinch but Casio has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Pedroseli.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pedroseli is trying to force a seperation but Casio has the dominant position.
Casio jumps guard and drags Pedroseli to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pedroseli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pedroseli trying to control but Casio is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Casio holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedroseli looking to sit in guard and control but Casio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pedroseli is looking to stand up but Casio isn't so interested in that idea.
Casio wants to control from the top but Pedroseli keeps moving.
Casio throws a strike but Pedroseli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pedroseli trying to control but Casio is working from the bottom.
Paul Casio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Pedroseli stands up from Casio's guard - Pedroseli perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pedroseli throws an off balance right hand
and Casio counters with a nice body shot.
Nathan Pedroseli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pedroseli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Casio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Casio.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pedroseli tries to break the clinch but Casio is controlling the position.
Pedroseli wants to break free but Casio has control.
Pedroseli is fighting off a takedown attempt but Casio is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pedroseli to the mat. Pedroseli regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Casio throwing strikes from guard but Pedroseli blocks nicely.
Casio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Casio.
I've got Casio 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Casio!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Neidhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Chewbacca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chewbacca has chosen Purple Rain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Eric Chewbacca has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jim Neidhart's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Neidhart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Chewbacca!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neidhart decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Neidhart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chewbacca makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chewbacca.
Chewbacca trying to keep a closed guard but Neidhart is proving a slippery customer.
Neidhart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chewbacca throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Chewbacca has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neidhart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chewbacca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neidhart seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chewbacca is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chewbacca escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Neidhart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chewbacca has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Neidhart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chewbacca keeping moving, preventing Neidhart from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chewbacca is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Neidhart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Neidhart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chewbacca on the ground.
Neidhart stands up over Chewbacca, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Neidhart working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Neidhart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Neidhart trying to control but Chewbacca is working from the bottom.
Neidhart lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Neidhart works over Chewbacca with some ground and pound from guard.
Neidhart won't allow Chewbacca to sweep him here.
Neidhart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neidhart scoring with some ground and pound.
Chewbacca manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Neidhart manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chewbacca drops back, looking for a kneebar! Neidhart looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Neidhart looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Neidhart!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neidhart in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chewbacca on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chewbacca is working to avoid the ground and pound but Neidhart connects with a decent elbow.
Chewbacca manages to get back to half guard.
Chewbacca gets back to full guard.
Chewbacca keeping moving, preventing Neidhart from controlling successfully.
Chewbacca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chewbacca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neidhart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Neidhart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Neidhart trying to control the position from guard on top but Chewbacca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chewbacca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chewbacca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Neidhart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Neidhart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Neidhart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chewbacca keeping moving, preventing Neidhart from controlling successfully.
Chewbacca trying to keep a closed guard but Neidhart is proving a slippery customer.
Neidhart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chewbacca bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Neidhart's guard.
Neidhart on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Neidhart tries to get out of the position.
Chewbacca trying to control but Neidhart is working from the bottom.
Chewbacca wants to pass the guard but Neidhart is keeping the position.
Chewbacca drops back looking for a leg! Neidhart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Neidhart manages to kick Chewbacca off! Chewbacca jumps back into Neidhart's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chewbacca has gone for a leg lock! Neidhart slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chewbacca's guard.
Neidhart cracks Chewbacca with a solid left hand.
Neidhart trying to control but Chewbacca is working from the bottom.
Neidhart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chewbacca working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Neidhart dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Neidhart shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chewbacca is trying to defend but Neidhart finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Neidhart is thwarting Chewbacca's attempts to control the position.
Neidhart prevents Chewbacca from improving his position.
Neidhart trying to control from half guard but Chewbacca is working away.
Neidhart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chewbacca is looking to control Neidhart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chewbacca avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Neidhart there.
Neidhart is nestled in close to Chewbacca, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neidhart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chewbacca is pressing down on Neidhart's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neidhart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chewbacca bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Neidhart's guard.
Neidhart keeping full guard, as Chewbacca tries to pass.
Chewbacca throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Neidhart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neidhart keeping moving, preventing Chewbacca from controlling successfully.
Neidhart trying to control the position here.
Chewbacca is looking to work some ground and pound but Neidhart has wrist control.
Chewbacca trying to control but Neidhart is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Neidhart is pulling down on Chewbacca's head to control his posture.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Eric Chewbacca hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Chewbacca moves out of range as Neidhart strikes.
Chewbacca on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Neidhart misses with a right hand
and Chewbacca counters with a nice body shot.
Chewbacca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neidhart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chewbacca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neidhart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chewbacca throws out the jab.
Neidhart throws a right hand that misses
and Chewbacca decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Neidhart's guard.
Chewbacca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chewbacca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neidhart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chewbacca stands and throws Neidhart's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jim Neidhart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chewbacca working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chewbacca is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Neidhart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Neidhart is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chewbacca is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Chewbacca has isolated one of Neidhart's arms. Neidhart looking to fight him off but Chewbacca twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Chewbacca!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willis Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Planck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Planck has chosen Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Reenactment as his entrance music. 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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22
175 lbs
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182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willis Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Planck!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Planck misses with a lunging right hand
and Alves counters by clinching up.
Planck drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alves gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alves manages to break the clinch.
Alves slips under a jab.
Planck dips to his left and cracks Alves with an uppercut!
Planck misses with a lunging right hand
and Alves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Planck doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alves counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Planck is trying to push Alves away but Alves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alves breaks from the clinch.
Planck lands a nice shot to the body.
Alves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Planck cracks Alves with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Planck throws a hook to the side of Alves's head but Alves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Planck fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alves on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Planck.
Planck looks to score with a jab to the body but Alves is just out of range.
Planck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Planck ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Planck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alves counters with a single leg into guard. Planck didn't expect that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Planck can do anything to dispel that myth.
Planck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Planck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Planck can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alves controls the pace.
Alves tries to free his leg and advance position but Planck is retaining full guard.
Planck pulls Alves in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Willis Alves just wasn't active enough.
Planck misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Planck punishes Alves's body with a nice straight punch.
Planck throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alves counters with a shoot takedown. Planck fights it but they end up 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!
Planck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alves trying to control but Planck is working from the bottom.
Planck wants to sweep here but Alves controlling him for the moment.
Planck trying to keep a closed guard but Alves is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Planck might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alves kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Max Planck hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Planck scores with a hook to the body. Alves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Planck feints a jab promting Alves to slip. Planck then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alves slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alves clinches up with Planck and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Alves - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Alves.
Planck swings widly with a right hand
and Alves counters with a takedown into side control.
Alves is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Planck will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Alves scoring with punches and elbows.
Planck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Planck is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Planck tries to roll over but Alves keeps him under control.
Alves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Planck with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alves wants to pass to mount but Planck is defending the position.
Alves controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Planck keeps working.
Alves takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Willis Alves wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice body punch from Planck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves moves in looking to clinch but Planck pushes him off.
Planck lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willis Alves dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Planck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
Alves gets a clinch.
Alves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Planck misses with a looping right.
Planck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alves manages to avoid it.
Alves takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Planck is looking to chop away at Alves's legs.
Planck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alves counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alves.
Alves has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Planck uses from the top position.
Planck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alves trying to control the position.
Planck thows a big elbow that misses.
Planck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Planck throws and elbow that misses. Alves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Planck's guard. Nice move by Alves!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Planck keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alves stands up over Planck, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Planck has his hands on Alves's head, controlling the position.
Planck's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Alves throwing strikes from guard but Planck blocks nicely.
Alves lands a couple of digs.
Alves preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alves trying to control but Planck is working from the bottom.
Planck wants to sweep but no luck.
Alves advances position into side control!
Alves tries to advance to mount but Planck denies him.
Planck wants to control but Alves postures up.
Planck regains half guard.
Planck is trying to get back to full guard.
Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Planck keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alves prevents Planck from improving his position.
Alves is trying to control. Planck wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Willis Alves has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Planck is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Planck closes the distance and pushes Alves back into the cage.
Planck pushes Alves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Planck fails to land.
Planck misses with the head strike.
Alves breaks from the clinch.
Planck swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alves counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alves.
Alves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Planck misses with a combination
and Alves counters by moving into the clinch.
Alves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Planck loads up on a big right hand but Alves slips the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Planck.
Alves tries to clinch up.
Alves is looking to clinch.
Alves with a jab.
Planck moves in looking to clinch but Alves pushes him off.
Alves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alves circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alves counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willis Alves dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Planck misses with an uppercut
and Alves moves into the clinch.
Alves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Planck or not.
Alves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Planck shoots and misses
and Alves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alves checks a low kick from Planck.
Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - Planck circles away.
Planck misses with an uppercut.
Planck misses with a double jab
and Alves holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alves breaks from the clinch.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Planck.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch up but Planck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Planck looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Alves!
Alves is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Planck working Alves over with strikes here.
Planck throwing strikes here but Alves is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Alves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Planck throwing strikes but Alves uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Planck is thwarting Alves's attempts to control the position.
Planck thows a huge punch but Alves dodges it nicely.
Alves is trying to get back to full guard.
Willis Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alves wants to control but Planck is keeping busy.
Planck throws a strike but Alves avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Planck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Planck being controlled here momentarily.
Planck trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Alves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Planck trying to control the position from guard on top but Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Willis Alves wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Planck misses the body punch
and Alves counters with a nice double leg into side control. Planck won't be happy with that.
Alves tries for a kimura but Planck is defending well.
Alves working the strikes but Planck uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Planck tries to roll over but Alves keeps him under control.
Alves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Planck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Planck is refusing to be controlled, as Alves sits in half guard.
Planck keeping hold of Alves's head, controlling as best he can.
Max Planck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Planck trying to hold on to Alves's head to control him but Alves postures up.
Planck is staying active underneath Alves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Planck throws a combination that misses
and Alves counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alves.
Alves blocks an uppercut.
Planck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Planck throws a head punch that misses.
Planck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alves gets underhooks to prevent Planck's takedown attempt.
Planck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alves jumps into guard, dragging Planck to the mat.
Alves is trying to keep Planck in close.
Alves seems keen to control Planck's posture.
Planck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willis Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alves has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willis Alves!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Staton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Reich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Staton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gustav Reich!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reich throws a poor cross that misses
and Staton counters with a thumping low kick.
Reich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Staton counters with a nice uppercut.
Staton loads up on a big right hand but Reich slips the punch.
Staton misses with a straight right.
Staton connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reich with a poor takedown
and Staton counters with a slapping leg kick.
Staton swings for the body but Reich moves out of range.
Reich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Staton looks to land a right hand but Reich moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Staton throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Staton. Those never looked like landing.
Reich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Staton is fending him off so far but Reich persists. Nope, Staton circles away and we're back to standing.
Reich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reich misses with a body shot.
Staton misses the jab.
Reich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reich looks to land a right hand but Staton moved out of range.
Reich swings for the body but Staton moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reich avoids the head kick by Staton.
Staton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reich counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reich preventing the sweep.
Reich wants to pass the guard but Staton is keeping the position.
Staton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Staton 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.
Staton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reich blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reich with a poor takedown
and Staton counters with a good low kick that Reich was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton throws a right and a left that Reich avoids nicely.
A jab from Reich misses.
Staton misses with a hook. Reich ducked under it nicely.
Staton throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Staton scores with a leg kick.
Reich misses with a hook to the body
letting Staton counter with a right hand.
Reich misses with a body shot
and Staton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reich slips under a jab from Staton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Reich.
Staton sizes up Reich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reich misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reich misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Staton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reich's knee momentarily.
Reich slips under a jab from Staton.
Staton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reich.
Reich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Staton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Staton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jeremy Staton is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Staton misses.
Reich fails with a takedown attempt.
Reich thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Staton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Staton moves away from the strike by Reich.
Reich moves out of range as Staton strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Staton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reich.
A lazy left from Staton finds it's target.
Staton misses with a straight left.
Staton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reich throws a lazy uppercut
and Staton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Staton lands a nice shot that snaps Reich's head back.
Reich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Staton throws out the jab.
Reich takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staton misses with a straight right.
Staton misses with a hook. Reich ducked under it nicely.
Reich slips under a jab from Staton.
Gustav Reich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Staton there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Staton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Staton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Staton!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riaan Geingob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geingob has chosen Oficina G3 - Meus Proprios Meios as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riaan Geingob!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright wants to clinch
and Geingob counters with an outside leg kick.
Geingob fails to land with a series of punches.
Geingob cracks Wright with a right hand to the side of the head.
Geingob misses with a double jab.
Geingob connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wright. Wright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Nate Wright has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Geingob as Wright shoots in.
Wright wants to clinch but Geingob slips to the side
and Geingob counters with a nice leg kick.
Geingob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Geingob throws a head kick but Wright moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Geingob
and Wright counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wright is keen to just control but Geingob is a slippery customer.
Wright trying to work for an americana but Geingob has managed to regain full guard.
Geingob is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Geingob manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wright has Geingob in his guard.
Wright throws his legs up looking for a submission but Geingob uses it to pass to side control.
Wright is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Geingob wants to stand but Wright has his arm trapped.
Wright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wright wants to control but Geingob postures up.
Wright tries to improve position but can't.
Geingob decides to stand back up.
Wright wants to clinch but Geingob slips to the side
and Geingob counters with a two punch combo.
Wright tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Geingob counters with a good low kick that Wright was not able to check.
Wright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wright looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geingob is trying to stand back up but Wright is controlling him
Geingob is in trouble now - Wright has advanced to mount!
Wright wants to finish this one by submission but Geingob is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wright.
Wright looking to secure an arm triangle but Geingob defends it well.
Wright swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Geingob is now in Wright's guard. A big mistake from Wright there, giving up the dominant position!
Geingob must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wright wants to sweep here but Geingob controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright has a closed guard, preventing Geingob from standing up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wright working a defensive guard but Geingob passes into half guard.
Wright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wright wants to improve his position but Geingob is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Geingob decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riaan Geingob dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Wright's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wright darts in trying to clinch
and Geingob counters with a two punch combo.
Wright tries to clinch but Geingob moves away
letting Geingob counter with a right hand.
Wright misses with a two punch combination.
Geingob tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Geingob punishes Wright's body with a nice straight punch.
Wright tries to clinch
and Geingob counters with a leg kick.
Wright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Geingob lands with a good body shot.
Geingob misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nate Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Geingob comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Geingob is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wright rather than just go for the knockout.
Geingob thuds a left hand into Wright's body.
Wright closes the distance but Geingob moves to the side
and Geingob counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Riaan Geingob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright moves to clinch but Geingob breaks away
and Geingob counters with a series of strikes. Wright will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wright looks to clinch
and Geingob makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A combination from Geingob does no damage.
Wright wants to clinch
and Geingob counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Geingob counters with a straight right hand.
Geingob bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Geingob scores with a leg kick.
Wright moves to clinch but Geingob breaks away
and Geingob counters with a low kick, right behind Wright 's knee.
Nate Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright wants to clinch but Geingob slips to the side
letting Geingob counter with a right hand.
Geingob defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wright.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wright moves to clinch but Geingob breaks away
and Geingob counters with a straight right hand.
Geingob scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wright tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wright shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Geingob defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geingob looks to land a combination but Wright avoids it well.
Geingob throws a right and a left that Wright avoids nicely.
Wright moves to clinch but Geingob breaks away
and Geingob counters with a good low kick that Wright was not able to check.
Geingob lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Geingob lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
Geingob lands a front kick.
A solid body kick from Geingob.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Geingob.
Wright is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Geingob connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Geingob throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Geingob as he jumps to the side.
Geingob lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright closes the distance but Geingob moves to the side
and Geingob counters with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Geingob counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riaan Geingob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nate Wright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Geingob misses with a double jab.
Wright moves forwards but Geingob connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wright darts in trying to clinch
and Geingob counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wright takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A left and a right from Geingob both land. Nice combination.
Wright tries to clinch
and Geingob counters with a thumping low kick.
Riaan Geingob seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Geingob throws a combination. Wright tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Danga de danga de dang - Geingob scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Geingob fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Geingob there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geingob lands a head kick!
Geingob chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wright shoots in and drives through. Geingob sprawls well.
Wright is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Geingob.
Geingob with a jab.
Geingob throws a nice outside leg kick.
Geingob feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wrights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Geingob cracks Wright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geingob scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Geingob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nate Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geingob connects with an inside leg kick.
Geingob shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wright eats them both and turns towards Geingob to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wright darts in trying to clinch
and Geingob counters with a series of strikes. Wright will be more careful next time no doubt.
Geingob bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wright moves to clinch but Geingob breaks away
and Geingob counters with a three punch combo that has Wright backing up. Wright nods at Geingob to acknowledge the strikes.
Geingob lands with a hook. Wright tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Geingob scores with a leg kick.
Wright misses with a kick to the body
and Geingob counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geingob throws a right hand that Wright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wright also avoids with ease.
Geingob is looking to slow Wright down with leg kicks.
Geingob jabs Wright to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Geingob. Geingob obviously looking to wear him down.
Geingob will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wright wants to clinch
and Geingob counters with an outside leg kick.
Geingob scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That kick from Geingob tenderised Wright's leg. Wright is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wright blocks a head kick by Geingob.
Geingob looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geingob blocks a head kick by Wright.
Geingob bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wright's head backwards.
Wright looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wright closes the distance but Geingob moves to the side
and Geingob counters with a nice body shot.
Wright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Geingob's efforts to push away.
Wright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Geingob pulls his leg out and moves away.
Riaan Geingob is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donk. Geingob catches Wright right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wright throws a leg kick
and Geingob counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riaan Geingob comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Geingob 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 25:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 25:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riaan Geingob!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin comes to the cage accompanied by Six Million Dollar Man. Steve Austin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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169 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Austin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Walker!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Austin.
Walker wants to clinch
and Austin counters with a takedown into side control.
Austin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Walker is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Austin.
Austin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Austin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Austin tries to score with some ground and pound. Walker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Austin.
Austin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Austin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Walker!
Austin throwing strikes here but Walker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Austin unloads with some shots from mount but Walker bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Austin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Austin throwing strikes here but Walker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Austin has hold of Walker's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Walker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Austin throwing strikes but Walker bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Austin thows a big elbow that misses.
Austin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Austin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Austin pushes down on Walker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Austin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Austin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Austin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Austin trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
Austin is stalling here. Walker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Austin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Walker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Austin is avoiding damage well.
Austin regains half guard.
Austin tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Austin wants to control but Walker passes into side.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Walker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Walker throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Austin is looking for a sweep.
Austin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker prevents Austin from improving his position.
Austin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Austin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Austin trying to control the position.
Austin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there.
Austin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Austin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Austin 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.
Austin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walker has closed the distance and engaged Austin in a clinch.
Walker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Austin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
Austin taking a breather.
Austin has Walker pushed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Walker blocking some punches.
Walker taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Walker tries to break free but Austin pushes him back against the cage.
Austin throws a punch but it's blocked by Walker.
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Austin checks a low kick from Walker.
Austin slaps away a takedown attempt from Walker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Austin misses its intended target.
Austin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Austin there.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Austin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walker.
Some bone on bone action there as Austin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Austin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Austin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Walker misses with a body shot.
Austin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Walker slips a jab and a cross from Austin.
Walker cracks Austin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steve Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Austin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Austin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Austin slips under a jab.
Walker takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Walkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Walker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Walker is rocked!
Walker slips under a jab.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Austin finish him?
A swing and a miss from Austin.
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Austin throws out the jab.
Austin misses with an uppercut.
Austin misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Walker.
Walker moves out of range of the strikes.
Walker slips under a jab from Austin.
Walker seems to have recovered his senses.
Walker with a hook.
A big left from Austin misses.
Austin connects with a crisp jab.
Austin misses with an uppercut.
Walker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Austin. That did some damage!
Austin scores with a nice right hand.
Walker tries to clinch but Austin is having none of it.
Austin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Walker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Austin is in Walker's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austin throws a strike but Walker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Walker holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Austin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Walker wants to hold on but Austin pushes him away.
Austin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Austin throws some wild stikes that Walker manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walker is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Austin misses with a head shot.
Austin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Austin throwing strikes here but Walker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Walker avoids a series of strikes thrown by Austin.
Austin controlling the pace for now.
Austin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Austin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Walker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Austin avoids it really well and circles away.
Austin lands a nice looking body shot.
Walker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walker tries to work over Austin's front leg with a kick but Austin checks it.
Austin tries to score with a low kick but Walker moves his leg out of the way.
Austin misses with a wild body shot.
Austin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Austin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Walker's guard.
Austin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Austin lands a couple of elbows.
Austin trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.
Walker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Austin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Austin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Austin stands up over Walker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Austin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Austin wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
That's two 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.
Austin lands a couple of digs.
Austin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Austin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The strikes coming from Austin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sloppy strikes there by Austin.
Austin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Austin throws an elbow but Walker slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Austin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Austin landing strikes.
Austin in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Austin is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Austin in side control, throwing shots but Walker defends.
Steve Austin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Walker parries the strikes from Austin easily there. Austin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Walker to escape.
Austin in side control, throwing shots but Walker defends.
Walker trying to remain calm as Austin controls from the top position.
Austin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Austin working the head and body with strikes.
Austin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Austin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Austin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Austin clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Walker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Austin scores with a hook to the body. Walker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Austin scores with the left hand. Walker knows he should have avoided that one.
Austin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walker throws out the jab.
Austin jabs at Walker's body.
Austin scores with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Austin.
Austin scores with a hook.
Walker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Austin instigates a clinch.
Austin pushes Walker against the cage. Austin is working some dirty boxing. Austin pushes off with a quick right hook! Walker goes down! Walker tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Austin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Austin!
Steve Austin retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Clones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prachao Sua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Clones Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Prachao Sua!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clones Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clones Jr tries to clinch but Sua moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Clones Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Clones Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sua clinches up with Clones Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Clones Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Clones Jr tries to work over Sua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clones Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sua backwards.
Sua trying to control the position but instead, Clones Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sua into the cage.
Sua scores with a shoulder strike.
Clones Jr tries a body shot but Sua blocks it.
Clones Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sua is defending well for now.
Sua'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.
Clones Jr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Clones Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Sua controls the action.
Clones Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Sua.
Sua wants to stall.
Clones Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clones Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sua misses with a body punch.
Sua prevents a body shot from Clones Jr.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Clones Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Sua.
Clones Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sua pushes Clones Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clones Jr tries to work over Sua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sua blocking some punches.
Sua stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Clones Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sua blocks an elbow strike.
Clones Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clones Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Sua.
Sua managing to block the knees to the body from Clones Jr.
Sua trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clones Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Sua managing to block the knees to the body from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sua blocks an uppercut.
Clones Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Sua avoids the damage to the body.
Sua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clones Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sua blocks an uppercut.
Clones Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sua throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sua trying to land knees to the body.
Sua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sua trying to stall but Clones Jr improves his position.
A right handed body shot lands from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Sua controls the action.
Clones Jr has Sua pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clones Jr is keeping busy.
Sua controlling the action here for a moment.
Sua tries a knee to the head but Clones Jr blocks it.
Sua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clones Jr is defending well for now.
Clones Jr tries a body shot but Sua blocks it.
A short right from Clones Jr.
A left hand lands to the body for Clones Jr.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clones Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sua's brow.
Sua stalling in the clinch but Clones Jr improves position.
Sua struggles to land a body shot inside as Clones Jr controls his hands.
Clones Jr stalling against the cage.
Clones Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sua's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Clones Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clones Jr misses the shot to the body.
Sua throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clones Jr's head.
Clones Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clones Jr avoids the head kick by Sua.
Sua goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Clones Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Sua counters with a two punch combo.
Sua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Sua misses.
A solid body kick from Sua.
Clones Jr wants to clinch.
Sua throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clones Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clones Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sua throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Clones Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sua tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clones Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Clones Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sua looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Clones Jr.
Sua holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sua unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clones Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sua misses with an elbow over the top.
Clones Jr avoiding damage as Sua throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Sua as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sua trying to control the position but instead, Clones Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sua into the cage.
Clones Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Clones Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clones Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clones Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clones Jr stalling in the clinch but Sua improves position.
Sua avoiding damage as Clones Jr throws knees to the body.
Sua taking a breather.
Clones Jr is trying to break free.
Sua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clones Jr backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Clones Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clones Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Clones Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sua blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clones Jr stalling against the cage.
Sua looking to throw knees to the head but Clones Jr is blocking nicely.
Clones Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clones Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Sua leaning against his opponent.
Clones Jr misses with a body punch.
Clones Jr stalling against the cage.
Sua controlling the action here for a moment.
Clones Jr throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sua avoids a wild elbow strike from Clones Jr.
Sua pushes off an throws an elbow but Clones Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clones Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sua has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Clones Jr fails to land.
Clones Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prachao Sua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clones Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sua moves away.
Clones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sua throws a head kick that Clones Jr semi-blocks.
Clones Jr misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Clones Jr misses the target.
Clones Jr scores with a body shot.
Sua tries to clinch but Clones Jr is having none of it.
Clones Jr misses the body punch
and Sua counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sua.
Sua fakes the leg kick and cracks Clones Jr in the body.
Sua throws a nice head kick!
Clones Jr moves out of range as Sua throws a body kick.
Clones Jr throws a combination that misses
and Sua counters with a solid body kick.
Clones Jr misses with a hook
and Sua counters with a leg kick.
Sua lands a head kick!
Clones Jr takes a swing at Sua's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clones Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sua manages to avoid it.
Sua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clones Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Clones Jr throws a series of punches but Sua avoids them all with ease.
A shot to the body from Clones Jr misses
and Sua counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clones Jr takes a shot to the head.
Sua using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clones Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clones Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clones Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Sua.
Sua avoiding damage as Clones Jr throws knees to the body.
Clones Jr tries a body shot but Sua blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Clones Jr throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sua has a couple of punches blocked by Clones Jr.
Clones Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Sua.
Clones Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clones Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sua avoids it.
Sua tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sua utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Clones Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clones Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sua avoids it.
A short uppercut from Clones Jr.
Sua content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clones Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sua's brow.
Sua blocks a body shot from Clones Jr.
A shot in the inside from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr stalling in the clinch.
Sua looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sua with a knee to the head.
It looks like Don Clones Jr has been cut.
Sua avoids a wild elbow strike from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sua managing to block the knees to the body from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sua avoids it.
Sua trying to control the position but instead, Clones Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sua into the cage.
Sua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sua misses with a knee to the head.
Clones Jr working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clones Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clones Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Sua.
Clones Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prachao Sua really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Clones Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sua is looking to clinch.
Sua misses with a leg kick.
Sua throws a leg kick which misses Clones Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Clones Jr tries to avoid it.
Clones Jr misses the shot to the body.
Clones Jr is looking to wear down Sua with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Clones Jr swings for the body but Sua moves out of range.
Clones Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Sua counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clones Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clones Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sua throws a sloppy head kick and Clones Jr moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clones Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sua tries to clinch but Clones Jr is having none of it.
Sua closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Clones Jr counter with a right hand.
Clones Jr tries to clinch up.
Prachao Sua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sua throws a head kick that misses
and Clones Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clones Jr misses with a left hand
and Sua counters with a good, hard body kick but Clones Jr shrugs it off.
Sua fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clones Jr wants to clinch up but Sua keeps it at a distance.
Clones Jr avoids the head kick by Sua.
Clones Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Sua counters with a left and a right that stings Clones Jr.
Sua tries to clinch up but Clones Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Sua punishes Clones Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Clones Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Sua counters with a head kick.
Clones Jr is looking to clinch but Sua is avoiding it.
Clones Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Sua counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Clones Jr is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clones Jr misses the body punch
and Sua counters with a solid body kick.
Prachao Sua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sua tries to clinch but Clones Jr moves away
and Clones Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sua tries to move into range but Clones Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Clones Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sua moves away.
Clones Jr misses with a hook
and Sua counters with a good low kick that Clones Jr was not able to check.
Sua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clones Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clones Jr misses the body punch
and Sua counters with a body kick that stops Clones Jr in his tracks momentarily.
Sua has managed to clinch.
Sua has Clones Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Clones Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clones Jr tries to work over Sua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sua is looking to control Clones Jr's arms but Clones Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sua has his back to the cage.
Clones Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sua.
Clones Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Sua avoids the damage to the body.
Sua blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Sua - that landed with a thud.
Sua stalling against the cage.
Clones Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sua's elbow.
Sua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sua tries a knee to the head but Clones Jr blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clones Jr tries to circle away but Sua has him pinned against the cage.
Clones Jr avoids the elbow strike from Sua, against the cage.
Clones Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clones Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Sua avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prachao Sua dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Don Clones Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Clones Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Clones Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Sua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sua throws a nice head kick!
Sua tries to clinch there but Clones Jr circles away.
Clones Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sua counters with a body kick.
Clones Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Sua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clones Jr misses with an uppercut
and Sua counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sua tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Clones Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Sua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Clones Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sua tries to clinch but Clones Jr moves out of range.
Clones Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Clones Jr misses with an uppercut
and Sua counters with a nice low kick that buckles Clones Jr's knee momentarily.
Clones Jr takes a swing at Sua's ribcage but misses.
Sua tries to clinch up
enabling Clones Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clones Jr instigates a clinch.
Sua managing to block the knees to the body from Clones Jr.
Sua managing to block the knees to the body from Clones Jr.
Sua lands an elbow that stopped Clones Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Sua taking a breather.
Sua looking to throw knees to the head but Clones Jr is blocking nicely.
Sua stalling the fight.
A hook to the body from Sua.
A hook to the body from Sua.
Sua trying to stall but Clones Jr improves his position.
A short left from Sua.
Sua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Don Clones Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clones Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clones Jr is looking to control Sua's arms but Sua gets an underhook and turns him. Now Clones Jr has his back to the cage.
Clones Jr misses with the head strike.
Clones Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sua avoids it.
Sua lands an elbow just above Clones Jr 's eye.
Clones Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Clones Jr taking a breather.
Clones Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sua is leaning against Clones Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clones Jr stalls.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clones Jr as Sua tries to tie him up.
Sua managing to block the knees to the body from Clones Jr.
Sua unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clones Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Sua controls his hands.
Clones Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Sua with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clones Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sua.
Clones Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Clones Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Clones Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sua's elbow.
Sua lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sua tries to land a knee to the head but Clones Jr blocks with his arms.
Clones Jr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sua with a knee to the head.
Sua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clones Jr.
Sua blocks a body shot from Clones Jr.
Clones Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clones Jr misses with some punches.
Clones Jr tries to throw a body punch but Sua avoids it by throwing Clones Jr back against the cage.
Prachao Sua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clones Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Sua leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Clones Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Sua controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prachao Sua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sua 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prachao Sua!
Prachao Sua is the new light heavyweight champion!
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