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EEC 195 Esposito v Stoker PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miro Antauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Le Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antauro comes to the cage accompanied by Helter Skelter. Le Tank has chosen The Trooper as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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143 lbs
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141 lbs
20 - 9 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miro Antauro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Le Tank!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Tank lands with a nice combination. Antauro backs away looking to recover.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Le Tank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Antauro stalling in the clinch but Le Tank improves position.
Antauro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Antauro tries to throw a body punch but Le Tank avoids it by throwing Antauro back against the cage.
Le Tank throws a punch but it's blocked by Antauro.
A nice left hand lands by Antauro.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Le Tank is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Antauro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Antauro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Le Tank.
Le Tank lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Antauro.
Still in the clinch, Le Tank scores with a nice short uppercut.
Antauro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Antauro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hank Le Tank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antauro throws a lazy right hand but Le Tank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Antauro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Le Tank's head.
Antauro tries a head kick but it misses.
Antauro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Le Tank shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Antauro tries to roll over but Le Tank keeps him under control.
Antauro is staying active underneath Le Tank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Antauro has hold of Le Tank's hands but Le Tank slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Le Tank seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Antauro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Antauro wants to control but Le Tank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Le Tank not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Le Tank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Tank winds up and cracks Antauro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Tank is trying to control. Antauro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Le Tank thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Le Tank working the head and body with strikes.
Le Tank not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Le Tank is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Le Tank is trying to work for a kimura but Antauro is defending well.
Le Tank thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Tank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Antauro defending well though.
Antauro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Le Tank scores with a couple of nice shots.
Le Tank winds up and cracks Antauro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Le Tank throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Le Tank lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Le Tank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Antauro defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antauro is refusing to be controlled, as Le Tank sits in half guard.
Le Tank is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Tank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Le Tank thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Antauro's head.
Le Tank throwing shots but Antauro is blocking nicely.
Le Tank is nestled in close to Antauro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Le Tank is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Tank not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Antauro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Le Tank on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antauro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Le Tank.
Le Tank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Antauro keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Le Tank dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Le Tank wants to clinch.
Le Tank tries to close the distance and clinch but Antauro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Le Tank slips a straight right by Antauro.
Antauro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Antauro connects with a solid leg kick.
Antauro thuds his shin into the meat of Le Tank's side.
Antauro blocks a head kick by Le Tank.
Le Tank misses with a looping left.
Hank Le Tank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Antauro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Le Tank looks to throw the jab but Antauro is out of range.
Antauro scores with a kick to the body.
Le Tank misses with a lunging right hand
and Antauro counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Antauro - that will leave a mark!
Antauro lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Tank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Antauro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Antauro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Le Tank.
Le Tank fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Antauro avoids it really well and circles away.
Miro Antauro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Le Tank.
Le Tank throws a looping overhand right but Antauro ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Antauro.
Nice shot lands for Le Tank.
Le Tank chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Antauro can pounce on him.
Le Tank takes one to the chin there.
Le Tank closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Antauro quickly recovers to half guard.
Le Tank slips a nice elbow through Antauro's hands, connecting with Antauro's forehead.
Antauro is defending against the submission attempts here by Le Tank.
Antauro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Antauro tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Le Tank is thwarting Antauro's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antauro tries to get to full guard but Le Tank has control of the leg.
Le Tank not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Antauro is in trouble now - Le Tank has advanced to mount!
Le Tank postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Antauro looks a forlorn figure.
Antauro is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Tank tries to control but Antauro wriggling away.
Antauro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Le Tank unloads with some shots from mount but Antauro bucks and avoids them well.
Le Tank looking to ground and pound but Antauro is blocking nicely.
Le Tank cracks Antauro with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Antauro is rocked!
Antauro is bucking up trying to escape but Le Tank cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Antauro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Le Tank unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Antauro wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Le Tank celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Le Tank!
An out of breath Hank Le Tank thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ted Scheckler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Vetch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vetch is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lamb of God- Walk With Me In Hell . Otto Vetch has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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24
173 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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187 lbs
8 - 6 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ted Scheckler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Otto Vetch!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vetch throws a looping overhand right but Scheckler ducks down to avoid it.
Scheckler blocks a head kick by Vetch.
Scheckler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vetch scoring well with a low kick there.
Scheckler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Otto Vetch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scheckler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Scheckler throws a right and a left that Vetch avoids nicely.
Scheckler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vetch, as that shot connected.
Vetch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vetch scores with a body shot.
Scheckler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vetch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scheckler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vetch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vetch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vetch misses with a head kick.
Scheckler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scheckler ducks right into an uppercut from Vetch.
Some wild striking there from Scheckler.
Vetch moves into range and clinches up with Scheckler.
Good body shot from Vetch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vetch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vetch.
Vetch cracks Scheckler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Scheckler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Scheckler shoots in for a double leg but Vetch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vetch throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vetch is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Vetch.
Scheckler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vetch defends it nicely.
Vetch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vetch tries to close the distance and clinch but Scheckler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Otto Vetch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vetch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vetch tries to clinch up but Scheckler circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Vetch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vetch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scheckler blocks the body kick.
Vetch throws a jab when Scheckler was well out of range.
Vetch misses the jab.
Vetch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scheckler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vetch wants to clinch.
Scheckler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Scheckler misses with a hook. Vetch ducked under it nicely.
Vetch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Scheckler.
Vetch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scheckler can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vetch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vetch tries to score with a low kick but Scheckler moves his leg out of the way.
Vetch throws a leg kick but Scheckler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vetch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Scheckler throws a push kick but Vetch slaps the foot to one side.
Good shot there by Scheckler.
Vetch jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vetch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scheckler manages to avoid it.
Scheckler throws a hook to the side of Vetch's head but Vetch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vetch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scheckler.
Vetch cracks Scheckler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scheckler keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Vetch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Scheckler takes one to the chin there.
Vetch gets caught napping as Scheckler dives in and scores a takedown. Vetch manages to retain guard.
Scheckler wants to pass the guard but Vetch is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scheckler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vetch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scheckler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scheckler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Scheckler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheckler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vetch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vetch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scheckler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scheckler's back!
Scheckler turns into Vetch and is now in his guard.
Scheckler passes Vetch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Scheckler seems to be looking for submissions.
Scheckler trying to control the action but Vetch is working from the bottom.
Scheckler trying to mount his opponent but Vetch defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vetch's head.
Scheckler thows a huge punch but Vetch dodges it nicely.
Scheckler trying to control the pace.
Vetch is not content to let Scheckler control the position.
Vetch is pressing down on Scheckler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vetch is keeping the position for now.
Vetch keeping moving, preventing Scheckler from controlling successfully.
Scheckler 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.
We're going to have a standup here because Ted Scheckler wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vetch misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vetch wants to clinch up but Scheckler keeps it at a distance.
Vetch doesn't manage to clinch there - Scheckler circles away.
Scheckler throws a push kick but Vetch slaps the foot to one side.
Good standup being displayed there by Vetch as he connects with a hook.
Vetch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Scheckler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vetch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vetch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vetch tries to close the distance and clinch but Scheckler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vetch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scheckler. That did some damage!
Vetch misses with a series of wild punches.
Scheckler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vetch's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Scheckler dominated that second round.
That's time! Scheckler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vetch throws a leg kick
and Scheckler counters with a two punch combo.
Vetch throws a low kick but Scheckler moves out of range easily.
Scheckler moves out of range of the leg kick from Vetch.
Vetch thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Scheckler if he has to take too many more of those.
Scheckler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vetch misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Vetch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Scheckler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Scheckler misses.
Scheckler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vetch moves in looking to clinch but Scheckler pushes him off.
Vetch fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheckler misses with a double jab.
Vetch throws a head kick but Scheckler moves out of range.
Scheckler looks for a takedown but Vetch sprawls well.
A punch combination from Scheckler misses.
Otto Vetch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Scheckler.
Scheckler blocks a head kick by Vetch.
Vetch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scheckler's calf.
Vetch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vetch tries a head kick but it misses.
Scheckler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler shoots in but no luck this time.
Scheckler thows a body shot but no joy.
Vetch wants to slow Scheckler down by chopping away at his legs.
Vetch throws a head kick but Scheckler moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Vetch.
Scheckler tries to land a front kick but Vetch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vetch, right into the meat.
Vetch throws a head kick that misses.
Vetch throws a leg kick but Scheckler sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler moves out of range of the body kick.
Vetch looks for the body kick but Scheckler saw that one coming.
Vetch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scheckler shoots in but Vetch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Scheckler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vetch plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Scheckler ducks right into an uppercut from Vetch.
Vetch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scheckler in his tracks.
Scheckler gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scheckler trying to control the position but Vetch is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vetch taking a bit of punishment here - Scheckler scoring with strikes.
Scheckler working away.
Scheckler has hold of Vetch's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Vetch seems comfortable defending it but Scheckler has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Vetch is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Vetch is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Scheckler couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ted Scheckler!
A very excited looking Ted Scheckler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Will Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Remming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks comes to the cage accompanied by All I do Is win. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Will Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Remming!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Banks.
Remming walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Remming uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banks.
Remming throws a push kick but Banks slaps the foot to one side.
Banks throws a solid leg kick but Remming takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Banks.
Remming needs to keep his hands up - Banks had a free shot at his head there.
Banks blocks a low kick nicely.
Banks misses with a wild combination.
Banks throws a hook to the side of Remming's head but Remming sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks lands a lovely overhand right.
Remming shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Remming throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Banks tries to reverse the position but Remming maintains control.
Remming connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Banks tries to hold on but Remming postures up.
Remming trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banks working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remming working Banks over with strikes here.
Banks is squirming around, avoiding Remming's attempts to control the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks is looking to get to half guard.
Remming with a couple of short strikes.
Remming avoids the attempt from Banks to control.
Banks is squirming around, avoiding Remming's attempts to control the action.
Banks gets back to half guard.
Banks is looking to improve his position.
Banks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remming slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Banks is trying to control the position but Remming postures up.
Remming loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Remming looking to sit in guard and control but Banks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Remming keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
Banks tries to free his leg and advance position but Remming is retaining full guard.
Banks throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks wants to control from the top but Remming keeps moving.
Remming has momentary wrist control but Banks slips an elbow through the middle.
Banks throws a big elbow that misses.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Remming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks throws a strike but Remming rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Remming stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks looking for a guillotine here but Remming defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Will Banks will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Banks lands a head kick!
Will Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks looking to score a takedown here. Remming is defending well but Banks drives through and ends up in Remming's guard.
Banks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Banks trying to move into half guard but instead Remming has managed to sweep!
Remming wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
Banks wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remming postures up in Banks's guard and throws a big left but Banks blocks it.
Banks is trying to keep Remming in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Banks holds on and takes a little breather.
Banks trying to keep a closed guard but Remming is proving a slippery customer.
We're going to have a standup here because Will Banks wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Remming defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banks.
Remming moves away from the strike by Banks.
Remming throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Banks was covering up waiting for the punch and Remming finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remming postures up in Banks's guard and throws a big left but Banks blocks it.
Banks working a defensive guard here.
Will Banks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Remming is looking to work some ground and pound but Banks has wrist control.
Banks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Banks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Remming is aware though and is defending well.
Remming looking to sit in guard and control but Banks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Banks throws a strike but Remming rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remming missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Banks has his foot on Remming's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Remming works his way back into a safe position though.
Remming got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Remming has managed to get both his arms back between Banks's legs - danger averted.
Banks controlling the position.
Banks wants to hit a switch here but Remming passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Banks there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Remming cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Banks is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Remming is landing with some decent strikes but Banks is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Banks is bucking up trying to escape but Remming cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Banks sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Remming trying to control the action but Banks is working from the bottom.
Remming is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Banks reverses the position - he's now on top in Remming's guard.
Banks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Remming tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Will Banks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Banks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Banks misses the shot to the body.
Remming takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Remming misses with an uppercut
and Banks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banks looks to land a combination but Remming avoids it well.
Remming fails with the takedown.
Banks ducks under a wild hook from Remming.
The fighters circling - Banks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Banks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Remming takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Banks lands with a shot to the body.
Banks misses with a body shot
and Remming counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Banks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Remming moves away.
Banks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remming moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Remming throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Banks was covering up waiting for the punch and Remming finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Banks trying to control the position.
Banks seems keen to control Remming's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks striking off his back.
Banks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Remming.
Remming throws a big right hand that misses.
Banks looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Remming's guard.
Banks is working Remming over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Remming utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Remming is trying to control the position but Banks postures up.
Remming keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
Will Banks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Banks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Remming is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Will Banks wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Remming tries a head kick but it misses.
Derrick Remming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Remming misses with a low kick.
Banks looks to throw the jab but Remming is out of range.
Banks lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banks connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banks 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Banks!
Will Banks made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best 160 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Hjelmslev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Del Mar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hjelmslev might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Champion. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Cardio machine |
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ragnar Hjelmslev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabio Del Mar!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Mar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Del Mar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hjelmslev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hjelmslev misses with a head kick.
Del Mar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hjelmslev's sensitive parts.
No joy there for Del Mar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A clash of legs there as Hjelmslev blocks the low kick.
Hjelmslev tries a low kick but Del Mar avoids it.
Del Mar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Del Mar throws a chopping leg kick but Hjelmslev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hjelmslev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Del Mar throws a low kick but Hjelmslev avoids it.
Del Mar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Del Mar cracks the inside of Hjelmslev's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Del Mar.
Del Mar throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Hjelmslev blocks the low kick.
Del Mar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hjelmslev sprawls well. Hjelmslev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Del Mar gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjelmslev looks to land a right hand but Del Mar moved out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Del Mar is defended easily by Hjelmslev.
Nice body kick there by Hjelmslev.
Del Mar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fabio Del Mar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Del Mar misses
and Hjelmslev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Del Mar is looking to slow Hjelmslev down with leg kicks.
Hjelmslev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Del Mar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hjelmslev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Del Mar.
Ragnar Hjelmslev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Del Mar.
Hjelmslev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Del Mar misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Mar drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hjelmslev is adopting a defensive guard.
Hjelmslev keeping full guard, as Del Mar tries to pass.
Del Mar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hjelmslev has his feet on Del Mar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hjelmslev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Del Mar moves away.
Del Mar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hjelmslev throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Del Mar misses with a double jab.
Del Mar looks to score with a jab to the body but Hjelmslev is just out of range.
Hjelmslev thumps Del Mar with a low kick.
Del Mar misses with a leg kick.
Del Mar misses with a low kick as Hjelmslev jumps back.
Hjelmslev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ragnar Hjelmslev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hjelmslev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Del Mar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hjelmslev avoids the body shot from Del Mar.
Del Mar looks to land a combination but Hjelmslev avoids it well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hjelmslev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Del Mar - the referee stops the clock and Hjelmslev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Del Mar. Hjelmslev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hjelmslev motions for Del Mar to come forward. Hjelmslev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hjelmslev connects with a leg kick. Del Mar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hjelmslev scores with a hook to the body. Del Mar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hjelmslev tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hjelmslev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Del Mar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Del Mar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Del Mar throws a low kick but Hjelmslev moves out of range easily.
Del Mar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hjelmslev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Del Mar.
Del Mar connects with a leg kick. Hjelmslev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Del Mar throws a front kick aimed at Hjelmslev's knee but Hjelmslev avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Del Mar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hjelmslev. That did some damage!
Hjelmslev thows a body kick. Del Mar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hjelmslev thuds his shin into the meat of Del Mar's side.
Del Mar motions for Hjelmslev to come forward. Del Mar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fabio Del Mar will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Del Mar.
Hjelmslev slips a jab from Del Mar.
Hjelmslev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Del Mar circles away quickly and effectively.
Del Mar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hjelmslev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fabio Del Mar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hjelmslev is looking to chop away at Del Mar's legs.
Hjelmslev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Del Mar's sensitive parts.
Del Mar looks to score with a jab to the body but Hjelmslev is just out of range.
Del Mar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Del Mar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev lands a head kick!
Hjelmslev keeps Del Mar at a distance using the push kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Del Mar.
Del Mar takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjelmslev checks a leg kick.
Del Mar throws a head kick that misses.
Del Mar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hjelmslev is out of range.
Del Mar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev throws a leg kick but Del Mar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A low kick from Del Mar misses
and Hjelmslev counters with a good low kick that Del Mar was not able to check.
Del Mar shoots in and drives through. Hjelmslev sprawls well.
Del Mar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Del Mar checks a leg kick.
Del Mar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hjelmslev blocks a head kick by Del Mar.
Del Mar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hjelmslev back to the cage. Del Mar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Del Mar is breathing heavily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Del Mar checks a leg kick.
Hjelmslev lands with a shot to the body.
Hjelmslev misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev is looking to slow Del Mar down with leg kicks.
Del Mar thows a leg kick but Hjelmslev checks it
and Hjelmslev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hjelmslev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Hjelmslev does it's job there.
Del Mar thows a leg kick but Hjelmslev checks it
and Hjelmslev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hjelmslev checks a low kick from Del Mar.
Del Mar misses with a low kick.
Hjelmslev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Del Mar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hjelmslev checks it well.
Hjelmslev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Del Mar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hjelmslev tries to avoid it but Del Mar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hjelmslev to the ground. Hjelmslev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ragnar Hjelmslev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Del Mar.
Hjelmslev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Del Mar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Mar moves out of range as Hjelmslev throws a body kick.
Del Mar misses with a leg kick.
Hjelmslev throws a sloppy head kick and Del Mar moves out of range easily.
Del Mar throws a solid leg kick but Hjelmslev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Del Mar.
Sloppy strikes from Del Mar. Those never looked like landing.
A good leg kick by Del Mar.
Hjelmslev tries to work over Del Mar's front leg with a kick but Del Mar checks it.
Del Mar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hjelmslev is looking to land body kicks.
Del Mar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Del Mar lands with a slapping head kick.
A low kick from Del Mar misses
and Hjelmslev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fabio Del Mar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Del Mar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hjelmslev connects with an inside leg kick.
Del Mar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Hjelmslev throws a leg kick which misses Del Mar's front leg but catches the back leg as Del Mar tries to avoid it.
Del Mar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hjelmslev is able to avoid easily.
Del Mar misses with a series of wild punches.
Del Mar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hjelmslev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hjelmslev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That kick from Hjelmslev tenderised Del Mar's leg. Del Mar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hjelmslev has managed to clinch.
Hjelmslev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hjelmslev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Del Mar backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Hjelmslev dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hjelmslev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hjelmslev. Del Mar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Mar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hjelmslev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Del Mar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hjelmslev is fending him off so far but Del Mar persists. Nope, Hjelmslev circles away and we're back to standing.
Hjelmslev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Del Mar is able to avoid easily.
Del Mar shoots in for a double leg but Hjelmslev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hjelmslev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hjelmslev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hjelmslev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Mar.
Hjelmslev scores with a one two! Del Mar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hjelmslev blocks a head kick by Del Mar.
Del Mar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hjelmslev lands with an overhand left.
Del Mar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hjelmslev but Hjelmslev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ragnar Hjelmslev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Del Mar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Mar misses with the body kick
and Hjelmslev counters with a stiff right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hjelmslev - that will leave a mark!
Hjelmslev scores with a leg kick.
Del Mar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hjelmslev scores with a jab to the head.
Hjelmslev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hjelmslev lands a right hook to the body.
Del Mar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev scores with a push kick.
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!
Hjelmslev takes the fight into the clinch.
Hjelmslev gets through Del Mar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hjelmslev effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Del Mar blocks it with crossed arms.
Hjelmslev manages to break the clinch.
Del Mar throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hjelmslev just misses with a punch to the body.
Hjelmslev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hjelmslev blocks a head kick by Del Mar.
Del Mar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Del Mar throws a series of punches but Hjelmslev avoids them all with ease.
Hjelmslev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hjelmslev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Del Mar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Mar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Del Mar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hjelmslev.
Del Mar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Del Mar misses
and Del Mar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Del Mar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hjelmslev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hjelmslev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Del Mar moves out of range of the body kick.
Hjelmslev scoring well with a low kick there.
Del Mar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Del Mar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hjelmslev as he avoids it easily.
Del Mar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hjelmslev.
Del Mar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hjelmslev.
Del Mar checks a leg kick.
Del Mar misses with an uppercut
and Del Mar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hjelmslev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Mar throws a head kick that misses
and Hjelmslev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hjelmslev throws a sloppy head kick and Del Mar moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hjelmslev.
Del Mar throws a shot from downtown. Hjelmslev moves away and avoids it.
Hjelmslev wants to land a leg kick but Del Mar is out of range.
Hjelmslev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hjelmslev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Del Mar's head.
Del Mar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hjelmslev checks it well.
Del Mar shoots for a double leg takedown but Hjelmslev sprawls well. He's pushed Del Mar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Del Mar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Del Mar fails to land the takedown.
Del Mar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Hjelmslev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hjelmslev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Hjelmslev!
Ragnar Hjelmslev took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Stoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esposito comes into the arena with Sukh Knight blaring out of the sound system. John Esposito has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Esposito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wade Stoker!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stoker lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like John Esposito has been cut.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Esposito.
Stoker blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Esposito throws a leg kick but Stoker moved away.
Esposito lunges at Stoker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stoker's hand.
Stoker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Esposito checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Stoker as he connects with a hook.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Esposito.
Esposito ducks right into an uppercut from Stoker.
Esposito throws a nice outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Stoker.
Stoker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Esposito.
Stoker blocks a jab.
Stoker throws a good cross that connects.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Esposito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stoker at a distance.
Esposito throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stoker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stoker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stoker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stoker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Esposito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esposito. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Stoker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Esposito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stoker scores with a punch to the head.
Stoker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Esposito.
Stoker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Esposito misses with a looping left.
Esposito thows a body shot but no joy.
Stoker tries to land a leg kick but Esposito saw it coming and moves away.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Esposito moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito throws a big shot that misses.
Esposito throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Esposito smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Esposito misses with a looping left.
Stoker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Esposito.
Esposito lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Esposito.
Esposito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stoker throws out a leg kick but Esposito moves out of range and Stoker only half commits.
Jab, jab by Esposito - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Esposito.
Stoker moves out of range as Esposito throws a body kick.
Esposito lands a nice looking body shot.
Esposito takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stoker is looking to slow Esposito down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker defending well as Esposito loads up on a big left hand.
Wade Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Esposito keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Esposito scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stoker misses with a hook. Esposito ducked under it nicely.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Esposito slips a jab and a cross from Stoker.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Stoker misses with a hook
and Esposito counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Esposito on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stoker thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Esposito has knocked Stoker down with a huge combo! Esposito steps away and waves a wobbly Stoker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Stoker is rocked!
It looks like Wade Stoker has been cut.
Esposito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoker is still on wobbly legs! Can Esposito finish him?
Esposito throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stoker looks gassed!
Esposito misses with a looping right.
That kick from Esposito tenderised Stoker's leg. Stoker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Esposito throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker slips a straight right by Esposito.
Stoker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Esposito.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Esposito.
Esposito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Esposito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Esposito misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Esposito misses its intended target.
Esposito misses with a looping right.
Esposito lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Stoker is looking to close the distance but Esposito sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Stoker crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Stoker is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). John Esposito!
John Esposito retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking John Esposito made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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