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Escape The Cage 7. PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between St Thomas Guzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Sentipiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, St Thomas Guzman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ray Sentipiel!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guzman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sentipiel as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guzman is defended easily by Sentipiel.
Guzman fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for St Thomas Guzman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sentipiel throws a jab but it's blocked by Guzman.
Sentipiel throws a wild body kick that Guzman sees coming a mile off.
Sentipiel fails with a takedown attempt.
Guzman shoots in for a takedown but Sentipiel shows good takedown defense.
Guzman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sentipiel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sentipiel takes a swing at Guzman's ribcage but misses.
Sentipiel misses with a hook
and Guzman counters with a stiff right hand.
Sentipiel pushes Guzman up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sentipiel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guzman tries to pull guard but Sentipiel won't allow it.
Sentipiel tries to throw a body punch but Guzman avoids it by throwing Sentipiel back against the cage.
Sentipiel gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sentipiel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Guzman defends it well.
Sentipiel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sentipiel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guzman defending well though.
Guzman is staying active underneath Sentipiel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sentipiel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Guzman kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sentipiel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guzman sees it coming and defends easily.
Guzman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sentipiel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sentipiel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guzman defending well though.
Sentipiel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sentipiel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sentipiel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Guzman is just riding it out for now. Sentipiel eventually gives up the hold.
Guzman is trying to stand back up but Sentipiel is controlling him
Guzman manages to get to full guard.
Guzman keeping moving, preventing Sentipiel from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guzman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sentipiel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Guzman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sentipiel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sentipiel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guzman looking for a sweep. Not yet Guzman, not yet.
Guzman is breathing heavily.
Sentipiel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sentipiel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sentipiel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sentipiel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sentipiel trying to control but Guzman is working from the bottom.
Sentipiel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guzman is keeping the position for now.
Guzman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sentipiel preventing the sweep.
Sentipiel looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sentipiel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guzman wants to improve his position but instead Sentipiel has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Sentipiel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sentipiel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Guzman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sentipiel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Guzman. That did some damage!
Sentipiel fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Guzman.
Guzman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sentipiel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sentipiel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Guzman under the eye.
Guzman missing with a left hand there. Sentipiel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sentipiel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Guzman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guzman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sentipiel's waist but Sentipiel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guzman off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sentipiel stuffs the takedown.
Guzman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sentipiel.
A big left from Sentipiel misses.
Sentipiel has a takedown stuffed.
Sentipiel shoots in looking for a takedown but Guzman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sentipiel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
St Thomas Guzman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guzman throws a head kick but Sentipiel moves out of range.
A jab from Sentipiel misses.
Guzman tries to clinch up but Sentipiel circles away and keeps his distance.
Sentipiel lands a glancing blow to the side of Guzman's head.
Sentipiel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sentipiel is trying to control the action in half guard but Guzman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sentipiel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sentipiel connects with a nice short shot to Guzman's temple.
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!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sentipiel lands with a punch from half guard.
Sentipiel working over Guzman with some ground and pound. Guzman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Guzman is rocked!
Sentipiel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Oh Guzman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sentipiel unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Guzman wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Sentipiel celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Sentipiel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very quick |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brock Lenny!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lenny closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Lenny should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Diaz throws a series of strikes that have Lenny backpedaling.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Lenny moves out of range.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lenny has eaten all the pies!
Lenny takes the fight into the clinch.
Lenny takes a shot to the head.
Lenny misses with an elbow over the top.
Lenny wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
Diaz tries to work over Lenny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz dodges an elbow strike from Lenny.
Lenny has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.
Lenny is pushing Diaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lenny is trying to pull guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lenny.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Lenny misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nick Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Lenny circles away.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lenny doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lenny looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lenny has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Lenny keeps it at a distance.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lenny swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lenny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Lenny keeps it at a distance.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries a body shot but Lenny blocks it.
Lenny taking a breather.
Lenny leaning his opponent against the cage.
Diaz keeps control of Lenny as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz tries to work over Lenny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz tries to work over Lenny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Lenny avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz looking to slow down the pace here.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Lenny is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diaz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lenny controls his hands.
Lenny is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenny is trying to pull guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lenny's elbow.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Lenny controls the action.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Lenny has him pressed against the cage.
Lenny jumps guard but Diaz stands there with Lenny around his waist. Lenny gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diaz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lenny controls his hands.
Lenny goes for a takedown attempt but Diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lenny stuns Diaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lenny decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diaz's guard.
Lenny looks gassed!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Lenny is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lenny working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lenny tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Lenny isn't so interested in that idea.
Lenny trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lenny controls the pace.
Lenny throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lenny paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lenny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Lenny shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lenny swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lenny misses with a few strikes there.
Lenny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diaz is fending him off so far but Lenny persists. Nope, Diaz circles away and we're back to standing.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lenny.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lenny manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lenny circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lenny wants to clinch.
Lenny shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Lenny keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lenny is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lenny tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Lenny avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz lands with a left to the head.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lenny has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diaz tries a body shot but Lenny blocks it.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lenny wants to break free but Diaz has control.
Lenny is trying to pull guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lenny controls his hands.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lenny blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Lenny wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lenny taking a breather.
Diaz tries a body shot but Lenny blocks it.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Diaz presses Lenny against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz lands a body shot.
Lenny wants a takedown but no success here.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lenny backwards.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lenny backwards.
Diaz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lenny or not.
Diaz tries a body shot but Lenny blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lenny.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Lenny can't get the takedown.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nick Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lenny tries to keep at a distance but Diaz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lenny backwards.
Diaz stalling in the clinch but Lenny improves position.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lenny fails to pull guard.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz tries to work over Lenny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Lenny controls the action.
Lenny jumps guard but Diaz stands there with Lenny around his waist. Lenny gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diaz stalling in the clinch.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diaz wants to break free but Lenny has control.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lenny wants to get back to striking at distance but Diaz won't allow it.
Lenny drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diaz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Diaz has Lenny up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Lenny circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lenny.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lenny manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz wants to clinch but Lenny slips to the side
and Lenny counters with a left and a right that stings Diaz.
Lenny needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Lenny keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Lenny circles away.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Lenny circles away and keeps his distance.
Lenny keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenny misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lenny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lenny, pushing him back against the cage.
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz tries to clinch but Lenny is having none of it.
Diaz wants to clinch up but Lenny keeps it at a distance.
Lenny circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nick Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lenny manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz rushes Lenny and presses him up against the cage.
Lenny wants a takedown.
Nick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lenny.
Lenny has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lenny.
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Lenny counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Diaz slows down the pace here.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Lenny.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Lenny wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lenny jumps guard but Diaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Lenny's head.
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
Lenny is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lenny controls his hands.
Diaz is leaning against Lenny and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lenny prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Diaz gets underhooks to prevent Lenny's takedown attempt.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lenny controls his hands.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lenny blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries a body shot but Lenny blocks it.
Lenny jumps guard.
Diaz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz tries to stand but Lenny is controlling from the bottom.
Diaz gets to his feet. Lenny looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Lenny circles away.
Brock Lenny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Diaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kim Hendi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Khalidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalidov has chosen Eto Kavkaz as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kim Hendi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mamed Khalidov!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendi shoots for a takedown but Khalidov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khalidov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Horrible takedown by Hendi or perhaps it was just good defense by Khalidov which made him look bad.
Hendi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Khalidov avoids the head kick by Hendi.
Hendi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Khalidov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hendi throws a body kick that misses.
Khalidov blocks a head kick by Hendi.
Hendi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khalidov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Hendi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalidov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hendi swivels and escapes.
Hendi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Khalidov slaps away a takedown attempt from Hendi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Khalidov stuffs the takedown attempt from Hendi. Hendi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendi clinches.
Hendi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khalidov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hendi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hendi is trying to break free.
Hendi drags the fight down to the ground.
Khalidov wants to control from the top but Hendi keeps moving.
Hendi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hendi keeping moving, preventing Khalidov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khalidov is one step ahead there.
Hendi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khalidov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Khalidov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Khalidov is looking to stand up but Hendi won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov throwing strikes but missing.
Hendi is trying to keep Khalidov in close.
Khalidov stops Hendi from standing up.
Hendi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khalidov defends it easily.
Khalidov won't allow Hendi to sweep him here.
Khalidov wanted to stand there but Hendi had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hendi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Khalidov stacks Hendi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Khalidov!
Hendi tries to bench press Khalidov off him but Khalidov keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hendi keeping his opponent close.
Hendi tries to bench press Khalidov off him but Khalidov keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Hendi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Khalidov looking to score a takedown here. Hendi is defending well but Khalidov drives through and ends up in Hendi's guard.
Khalidov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hendi wants to stand up but Khalidov is controlling him.
Hendi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hendi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendi stops Khalidov from getting back to his feet.
Khalidov is breathing heavily.
Hendi seems to be looking for submissions.
Hendi is trying to work for a kimura but Khalidov is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidov is trying to stand.
Hendi wants to stand up but Khalidov is controlling the position.
Khalidov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendi pulls his head out easily.
Hendi thows a huge punch but Khalidov dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khalidov keeps working.
Khalidov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Khalidov is desperately trying to improve his position but Hendi has a good base and remains in mount.
Hendi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Khalidov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hendi.
Khalidov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hendi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendi looking to control but Khalidov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hendi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Khalidov is surviving well by controlling Hendi's body position as best he can.
Hendi wants to control the pace but Khalidov is squirming around nicely.
Hendi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendi unloads with some shots from mount but Khalidov bucks and avoids them well.
Khalidov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Khalidov is squirming around, avoiding Hendi's attempts to control the action.
Hendi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hendi tries to control but Khalidov wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Hendi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Khalidov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Khalidov throws a right hand that misses
and Hendi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khalidov as Hendi tries to tie him up.
Hendi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khalidov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Khalidov shoots in but Hendi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hendi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khalidov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khalidov leaves Hendi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Hendi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Khalidov. No joy for Hendi on that attempt.
Hendi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hendi shoots for a takedown but Khalidov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khalidov has managed to clinch.
Hendi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hendi is trying to push Khalidov away but Khalidov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Khalidov lands a nice shot to the body.
Hendi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hendi looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hendi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khalidov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hendi defends it nicely.
Hendi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khalidov moves out of range as Hendi throws a body kick.
Khalidov tries to land a leg kick but Hendi saw it coming and moves away.
Hendi shoots in but Khalidov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Khalidov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hendi tries to land a front kick but Khalidov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sloppy strikes from Khalidov. Those never looked like landing.
Hendi fails to land the takedown.
Khalidov is looking to clinch.
Hendi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khalidov pinned against the cage. Khalidov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Khalidov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khalidov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hendi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hendi fails with a takedown attempt.
Khalidov moves out of range of the leg kick from Hendi.
Khalidov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hendi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khalidov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mamed Khalidov.
Well Hendi 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Hendi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Seven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Patrick Seven!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seven misses with a low kick as Rodriguez jumps back.
Rodriguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Seven!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Seven is working to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez throwing strikes here but Seven is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rodriguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rodriguez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seven on the ground.
Seven sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Seven looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Seven works his way to full guard. Good work.
Seven has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rodriguez doesn't defend quickly enough and Seven has managed to lock this one up! Can Rodriguez escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Seven on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Patrick Seven!
Patrick Seven managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !, into his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Alvares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Skrillex - Ruffneck . Santiago Alvares has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Santiago Alvares!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alvares changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mir looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvares tries to score with some ground and pound. Mir controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alvares scoring with punches from side control.
Alvares wants to control but Mir is keeping him busy.
Alvares controlling the position from side mount.
Alvares working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alvares lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvares trying to control the action but Mir is working from the bottom.
Mir managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alvares.
Alvares is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mir knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mir is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alvares asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Alvares seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Alvares is trying to get an arm triangle but Mir is defending well.
Alvares tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alvares is putting a hurting on Mir here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir defending against the ground and pound.
Alvares postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mir on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mir managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alvares.
Mir dodges the ground and pound from Alvares.
Mir avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alvares.
Alvares throwing strikes but Mir manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Alvares is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvares is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alvares throws Mir to one side and escapes!
Alvares fails to land the takedown.
Mir is looking to chop away at Alvares's legs.
Alvares closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mir circles away.
Mir closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Alvares gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvares wants to control from the top but Mir keeps moving.
Alvares 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Alvares dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alvares closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mir circles away.
Alvares shoots in for a takedown but Mir shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mir swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alvares misses with a takedown attempt - Mir sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frank Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Alvares.
Alvares fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mir tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvares checks a leg kick.
Alvares shoots in looking for a takedown. Mir tries to sprawl out of it but Alvares keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mir misses with a leg kick
and Alvares counters with a shoot takedown. Mir 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!
Mir is looking to stand up but Alvares isn't so interested in that idea.
Mir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alvares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alvares is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvares throws a big right hand that misses.
Alvares stands up and waves to Mir to follow him.
Frank Mir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some bone on bone action there as Alvares checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mir misses with a leg kick.
Alvares shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mir pinned against the cage. Mir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Mir. No joy for Alvares on that attempt.
Mir throws a low kick, looking for Alvares's leg but Alvares calmly moves out of range.
Alvares changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mir tries to avoid it but Alvares manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mir to the ground. Mir escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvares shoots in looking for a takedown. Mir tries to sprawl out of it but Alvares keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mir manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mir gets a clinch.
Mir is pressed up against the cage. Alvares has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mir down to the mat. Mir avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mir finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alvares shoots in and drives through. Mir sprawls well.
Mir gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mir is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alvares is keeping busy.
Alvares is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mir pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mir decides to pull guard.
Alvares with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alvares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alvares wants to control from the top but Mir keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alvares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mir is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alvares is controlling him.
Mir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvares.
Mir keeping moving, preventing Alvares from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alvares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alvares in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santiago Alvares has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alvares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alvares trying to control the position from guard on top but Mir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvares throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mir has momentary wrist control but Alvares slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Alvares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Alvares dives in and grabs Mir's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mir pushes down on Alvares's head and hops out.
Mir slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvares, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvares.
Frank Mir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Alvares.
Mir throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvares.
Alvares is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mir sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Mir as Alvares shoots in.
Mir rushes Alvares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alvares wants a takedown but no success here.
Alvares prevents the takedown attempt.
Mir stops a takedown attempt from Alvares.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mir.
Alvares takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mir working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir slows down the pace here.
Mir goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvares prevents it.
Alvares has Mir pressed against the cage, preventing Mir from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mir prevents the takedown attempt.
Mir is trying to push Alvares away but Alvares has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mir tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alvares makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alvares is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mir can't fight it off and eventually Alvares manages to take the fight to the floor. Mir looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alvares throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir can't keep his opponent in guard - Alvares advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alvares missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alvares lands strikes from half guard.
Alvares wants to pass to mount but Mir is defending the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvares is trying to work for a kimura but Mir is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvares.
Alvares sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mir defending well though.
Alvares throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alvares content to control rather than advance.
Alvares wants to work for an arm triangle but Mir is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvares looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Santiago Alvares is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alvares performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Alvares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alvares 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Alvares!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between el Steveo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Hardy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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176 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, el Steveo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dan Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Hardy as Steveo shoots in.
Hardy lands a jab-cross combination.
Steveo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy stuffs the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steveo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Steveo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Steveo 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.
Steveo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steveo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steveo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardy is looking to stand up but Steveo isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of el Steveo.
Hardy throws a right and a left that Steveo avoids nicely.
Steveo tries for a takedown but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for el Steveo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy throws a combination. Steveo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steveo.
Steveo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steveo lands an uppercut.
Hardy takes a shot to the head.
Steveo prevents Hardy from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steveo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steveo lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steveo lands with a right to the head.
Hardy works on Steveo's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Steveo.
Hardy is rocked!
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Steveo.
Hardy is still on wobbly legs! Can Steveo finish him?
Steveo lands a nice uppercut.
Steveo lands with a left to the head.
Steveo misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steveo.
A body shot lands from Hardy.
Steveo throws a big uppercut that drops Hardy! More strikes from Steveo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hardy lies dazed against the cage as Steveo celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). el Steveo!
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