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{R.W} FightLeague S3 Week 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between KC Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seamus OConnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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250 lbs
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275 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, KC Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seamus OConnell!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OConnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OConnell looks to land a combination but Cooper avoids it well.
OConnell misses with a lunging right hand
and Cooper counters with a stiff right hand.
Cooper closes the distance and clinches.
OConnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OConnell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
OConnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cooper slips a jab from OConnell.
A slow jab from OConnell misses its intended target.
Cooper avoids the head kick by OConnell.
Cooper slips a jab from OConnell.
OConnell misses with an uppercut.
Cooper connects with a nice looking jab.
OConnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cooper at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper throws a body punch but OConnell moves out of range.
OConnell throws a body punch but Cooper moves out of range.
OConnell just misses with a punch to the body.
OConnell throws out a loose jab but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
OConnell just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
OConnell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cooper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OConnell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnell throws a head kick that misses.
Cooper misses with a wild body shot.
Cooper blocks a jab.
OConnell throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cooper doesn't manage to clinch there - OConnell circles away.
OConnell stuns Cooper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cooper is breathing heavily.
OConnell takes a swing at Cooper's ribcage but misses.
OConnell misses with a looping left.
OConnell misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by OConnell. Beautiful body shot.
OConnell misses with a head kick.
OConnell is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cooper ducks under a wild hook from OConnell.
Cooper dips to his left and cracks OConnell with an uppercut!
OConnell fails to land with a series of punches.
OConnell misses with an uppercut. Cooper saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - OConnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooper moves away.
Cooper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OConnell.
OConnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OConnell throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OConnell throws a hook to the side of Cooper's head but Cooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
OConnell throws a right and a left that both miss.
OConnell scores with the left hand. Cooper knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - OConnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by OConnell there.
OConnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooper.
OConnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cooper at a distance.
OConnell lands a nice shot that snaps Cooper's head back.
OConnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by Cooper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cooper.
OConnell throws a big shot that misses.
OConnell moves out of range as Cooper strikes.
OConnell thows a body shot but no joy.
OConnell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cooper slips a jab and a cross from OConnell.
Cooper ducks under a wild hook from OConnell.
OConnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OConnell just misses with a punch to the body.
OConnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OConnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OConnell misses with a body shot.
OConnell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cooper momentarily.
OConnell lands a right hook to the body.
Cooper lands with a shot to the body.
Cooper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cooper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OConnell.
OConnell looks to land a right hand but Cooper moved out of range.
Cooper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cooper throws a body punch but OConnell moves out of range.
OConnell jabs Cooper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from OConnell misses the target.
OConnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooper is just out of range.
OConnell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OConnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for OConnell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper misses with a body shot.
Cooper digs a good body shot into OConnell's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooper scores with a shot to the body.
Cooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OConnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooper.
OConnell throws a head kick but Cooper moves out of range.
OConnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from OConnell misses.
Cooper lands with a good body shot.
OConnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooper is just out of range.
OConnell throws a hook to the side of Cooper's head but Cooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cooper scores with a sloppy right hand. OConnell should have avoided that one.
Cooper is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cooper slips a straight right by OConnell.
OConnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooper throws out the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OConnell misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Cooper.
OConnell keeps Cooper at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus OConnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seamus OConnell's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A big right from OConnell misses.
Nice body punch from Cooper.
OConnell feints and then cracks Cooper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cooper down.
An inside leg kick lands from OConnell.
OConnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cooper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cooper looks to score with a jab to the body but OConnell is just out of range.
A head kick misses from OConnell.
Cooper gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OConnell.
OConnell is trying to break the clinch but Cooper has him pressed against the cage.
OConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OConnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OConnell is trying to push Cooper away but Cooper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
OConnell misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnell misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper working hard to break the clinch.
Cooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
OConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooper tries to break the clinch but OConnell is controlling the position.
Cooper wants to break free but OConnell has control.
OConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cooper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OConnell wants to stall.
OConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper tries to break the clinch but OConnell is controlling the position.
OConnell wants to stall.
Cooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OConnell misses with a punch to the body.
OConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OConnell has Cooper pressed against the cage, preventing Cooper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OConnell.
OConnell tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
OConnell is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OConnell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OConnell is trying to stall.
OConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OConnell can't break the clinch.
OConnell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
OConnell throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on OConnell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from OConnell fails to land.
OConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooper controls his hands.
Cooper prevents a body shot from OConnell.
Cooper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OConnell's efforts to push away.
Cooper blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OConnell.
Cooper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
OConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
OConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
OConnell is trying to maintain a safe position but Cooper gets an underhook and turns OConnell into the cage.
OConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cooper blocking some punches.
OConnell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cooper is looking to break free of the clinch but OConnell has double underhooks.
Cooper blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from OConnell fails to land.
OConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
Cooper prevents a body shot from OConnell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus OConnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Seamus OConnell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Some wild striking there from OConnell.
OConnell throws a jab when Cooper was well out of range.
Cooper slips a jab and a cross from OConnell.
Cooper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick from OConnell lands but Cooper takes it in his stride.
Cooper scores with a jab. OConnell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cooper scores with a nice head shot.
OConnell throws a hook but Cooper blocks it.
OConnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OConnell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
OConnell throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cooper lands a nice shot that snaps OConnell's head back.
OConnell misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OConnell misses with a body kick.
Cooper misses with a body shot.
Cooper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cooper scores with a one two! OConnell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
OConnell tries to score with a low kick but Cooper moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper lands with a right hand.
Cooper slips a straight right by OConnell.
A head kick misses from OConnell.
OConnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OConnell swings for the body but Cooper moves out of range.
OConnell looks to land a left hand but Cooper moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Cooper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cooper connects with a good right hand that stumbles OConnell. OConnell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cooper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OConnell.
Seamus OConnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cooper connects with a right hand. OConnell shakes it off.
OConnell misses with a wild body shot.
OConnell moves away from the strike by Cooper.
OConnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OConnell throws a hook but Cooper avoids it easily.
OConnell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cooper in his tracks.
OConnell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cooper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cooper works the jab nicely.
Cooper lands a nice hook to OConnell's body. OConnell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OConnell throws the left hand but Cooper avoids the punch easily.
Cooper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OConnell throws the kick towards the body but Cooper avoids it.
OConnell loads up on a big right hand but Cooper slips the punch.
OConnell throws a hook but Cooper avoids it easily.
OConnell throws a hook but Cooper blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cooper.
A left lands for Cooper.
Cooper walks into a left hand.
OConnell just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from OConnell.
Cooper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
OConnell throws a head kick that half lands.
OConnell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cooper throws out a powerful jab.
OConnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OConnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Cooper.
A swing and a miss from OConnell.
OConnell throws a lazy right hand but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OConnell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cooper lands a jab.
OConnell throws a head kick but Cooper moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by OConnell.
OConnell misses with a wild body shot.
Cooper scores with a nice right hand.
Cooper's jab looks to have found its range, popping OConnell under the eye.
Cooper rushes OConnell and presses him up against the cage.
OConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seamus OConnell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
OConnell misses with a punch to the body.
Cooper breaks the clinch.
Cooper misses with a hook. OConnell ducked under it nicely.
Cooper lands a really nice looking cross but OConnell seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OConnell throws a shot from downtown. Cooper moves away and avoids it.
Cooper lands an overhand right.
OConnell is looking to land body kicks.
OConnell lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper ducks under a wild hook from OConnell.
OConnell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cooper avoids the head kick by OConnell.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cooper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cooper tests OConnell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
OConnell moves away from the strike by Cooper.
A big right from OConnell misses.
OConnell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cooper on the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OConnell throws a head kick but Cooper moves out of range.
OConnell throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Cooper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cooper.
KC Cooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OConnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OConnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooper.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Seamus OConnell.
Well OConnell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus OConnell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall McSweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randall McSweeney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeffrey Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McSweeney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McSweeney gets a clinch.
McSweeney is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Ramirez fails to land.
McSweeney scores a nice knee to the body.
McSweeney holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez.
McSweeney is struggling to control the position.
Ramirez takes a knee to the side of the body.
The referee calls for McSweeney to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Randall McSweeney.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McSweeney has Ramirez up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSweeney displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ramirez up against the cage.
McSweeney lands a shot to the body.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McSweeney will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ramirez up against the cage.
McSweeney crunches a lovely knee into Ramirez's ribcage.
McSweeney digs a right hand underneath Ramirez's ribcage. Ramirez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McSweeney stalling in the clinch.
McSweeney crunches a lovely knee into Ramirez's ribcage.
Ramirez looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from McSweeney.
McSweeney landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from McSweeney.
McSweeney lands a nice uppercut.
McSweeney manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McSweeney with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney crunches a lovely knee into Ramirez's ribcage.
McSweeney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramirez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McSweeney lands a nice knee to the body.
McSweeney connects with a knee to the head.
McSweeney displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ramirez up against the cage.
McSweeney lands a good knee to the midsection. Ramirez won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from McSweeney.
McSweeney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A left hand lands to the body for McSweeney.
McSweeney crunches a lovely knee into Ramirez's ribcage.
Ramirez takes a knee to the side of the body.
McSweeney scores a nice knee to the body.
McSweeney lands a body shot.
McSweeney lands a knee to the head.
McSweeney is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney lands a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from McSweeney.
McSweeney lands a body shot in the clinch.
McSweeney displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ramirez up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Randall McSweeney.
Ramirez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramirez throws a poor cross that misses
and McSweeney counters with a good low kick that Ramirez was not able to check.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McSweeney ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ramirez's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSweeney lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramirez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Jeffrey Ramirez has been cut.
Ramirez swings for the body but McSweeney moves out of range.
McSweeney lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramirez's sensitive parts.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but McSweeney moves out of range.
McSweeney throws a head kick that Ramirez semi-blocks.
McSweeney slips a jab and a cross from Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a body shot
and McSweeney counters with a nice leg kick.
McSweeney scores with a head kick.
McSweeney connects with a leg kick. Ramirez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McSweeney.
McSweeney could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McSweeney lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McSweeney clinches up with Ramirez and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall McSweeney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Ramirez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McSweeney has Ramirez up against the cage in a clinch.
McSweeney landing knees to the body.
McSweeney scores a nice knee to the body.
McSweeney with a knee to the head.
McSweeney lands with a left to the head.
McSweeney will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ramirez up against the cage.
McSweeney landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McSweeney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McSweeney blocks an uppercut.
McSweeney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McSweeney taking a breather.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
McSweeney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McSweeney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McSweeney gets through Ramirez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for McSweeney.
McSweeney lands a knee to the head.
McSweeney scores with a knee to the head.
McSweeney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by McSweeney.
McSweeney lands a body punch.
McSweeney lands a body shot in the clinch.
McSweeney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McSweeney stalling against the cage.
McSweeney lands a good knee to the midsection. Ramirez won't want to take too many of those.
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!
McSweeney lands a nice knee to the body.
McSweeney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for McSweeney.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McSweeney.
McSweeney leaning against his opponent.
McSweeney scores with a knee to the head.
McSweeney lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by McSweeney.
Ramirez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McSweeney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McSweeney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McSweeney lands a nice shot to the body.
McSweeney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for McSweeney.
McSweeney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from McSweeney.
McSweeney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramirez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for McSweeney.
McSweeney crunches a lovely knee into Ramirez's ribcage.
McSweeney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from McSweeney.
McSweeney is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney connects with a knee to the head.
Ramirez misses with the head strike.
McSweeney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McSweeney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McSweeney scores a nice knee to the body.
McSweeney lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ramirez or not.
McSweeney is stalling here.
McSweeney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McSweeney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McSweeney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ramirez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McSweeney scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McSweeney lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney scores a nice knee to the body.
McSweeney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ramirez's face.
Ramirez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from McSweeney.
McSweeney lands a knee to the head.
McSweeney working Ramirez over with knees to the body.
Randall McSweeney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McSweeney stalling the fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for McSweeney.
Knees to the body from McSweeney.
McSweeney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramirez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McSweeney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramirez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McSweeney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ramirez.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McSweeney cracks Ramirez with a nice body shot.
Ramirez takes a knee to the side of the body.
McSweeney working Ramirez over with knees to the body.
McSweeney is pushing Ramirez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall McSweeney dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Ramirez's cut.
That's time! McSweeney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McSweeney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for McSweeney.
Ramirez takes a knee right on the jaw!
McSweeney lands a knee to the body.
McSweeney blocking some punches.
McSweeney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McSweeney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramirez can do to turn this around?
Ramirez misses with the head strike.
McSweeney with a knee to the head.
McSweeney lands a knee to the head.
McSweeney lands a knee to the body.
Ramirez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ramirez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McSweeney stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSweeney lands a knee to the body.
McSweeney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramirez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McSweeney lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSweeney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A knee to the head by McSweeney.
McSweeney lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from McSweeney.
Still in the clinch, McSweeney scores with a nice short uppercut.
McSweeney lands a knee to the head.
McSweeney crunches a lovely knee into Ramirez's ribcage.
McSweeney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by McSweeney.
McSweeney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McSweeney lands a knee to the head.
Ramirez tries a body shot but McSweeney blocks it.
McSweeney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from McSweeney.
McSweeney connects with a knee to the head.
Ramirez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McSweeney is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney lands a good knee to the midsection. Ramirez won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSweeney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McSweeney connects with a knee to the head.
McSweeney keeps control of Ramirez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ramirez misses with a short punch on the inside.
McSweeney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from McSweeney.
Knees to the body from McSweeney.
McSweeney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ramirez takes a knee right on the jaw!
McSweeney pressing his opponent against the cage.
McSweeney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Randall McSweeney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good body shot from McSweeney.
McSweeney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McSweeney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McSweeney stalling.
McSweeney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez.
McSweeney landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McSweeney obliges.
McSweeney lands a good knee to the midsection. Ramirez won't want to take too many of those.
McSweeney has Ramirez pressed against the cage.
McSweeney lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ramirez taking a breather.
McSweeney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSweeney has Ramirez pressed against the cage.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McSweeney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSweeney landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McSweeney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McSweeney.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McSweeney obliges.
McSweeney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McSweeney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from McSweeney - that landed with a thud.
McSweeney misses with an elbow over the top.
McSweeney content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jeffrey Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramirez tries a body shot but McSweeney blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randall McSweeney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McSweeney 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall McSweeney!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Auto Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Santan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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230 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Auto Bot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Erwin Santan!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Santan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Santan uses his free foot to push down on Bot's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bot.
Bot is trying to stand.
Santan lands a heavy elbow.
Santan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santan cracks Bot with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Santan lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Bot! Santan sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Bot and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Erwin Santan!
Post fight, an emotional Erwin Santan said 'Well slap my ass and call me "Sally"!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Paul Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Mac has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Mac!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Paul Jr!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Paul Jr.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Paul Jr working the head with strikes.
Paul Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mac takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Paul Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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!
Mac is looking for a sweep.
Paul Jr is working to tighten is grip on Mac's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mac has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Paul Jr is really squeezing tight and eventually Mac passes out! Paul Jr breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Justin Paul Jr! Justin Paul Jr retains his heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Justin Paul Jr said 'Im going to go fuck jeffs mom now'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Redge Coldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Farrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Farrell has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Redge Coldon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Redge Coldon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brandon Farrell!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coldon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Farrell as he avoids it easily.
Farrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coldon.
Farrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coldon was well out of range. Poor timing from Farrell.
No joy there for Farrell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coldon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Farrell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coldon somewhat.
Farrell misses with a double jab.
Farrell scores with a nice right hand.
Farrell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coldon.
Farrell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Farrell throws a body punch but Coldon moves out of range.
Coldon shoots in looking for a takedown but Farrell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coldon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Redge Coldon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farrell thows a body shot but no joy.
Coldon shoots and misses
and Farrell moves into the clinch.
Farrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coldon slips under a jab from Farrell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Coldon.
Coldon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farrell.
Farrell misses with a straight right.
Coldon looks for a takedown but Farrell sprawls well.
Coldon is breathing heavily.
Farrell looks for a takedown but Coldon sprawls well.
Farrell loads up on a big right hand but Coldon slips the punch.
Coldon moves out of range as Farrell strikes.
Farrell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coldon.
Farrell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farrell misses with a wild body shot.
Farrell throws a front kick aimed at Coldon's knee but Coldon avoids it well.
Coldon slips a straight right by Farrell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Coldon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Coldon wants to clinch but Farrell slips to the side
and Farrell counters by moving into the clinch.
Coldon wants to take the fight to the mat but Farrell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Coldon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Farrell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on Farrell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Coldon avoiding damage as Farrell throws knees to the body.
Coldon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Farrell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Farrell stops a takedown attempt from Coldon.
Farrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farrell controlling the action here for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farrell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farrell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Farrell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Farrell wants to land a leg kick but Coldon is out of range.
Farrell looks to land a right hand but Coldon moved out of range.
Farrell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coldon.
Farrell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Farrell misses with a looping left.
Farrell misses with a looping right.
Brandon Farrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coldon was well out of range. Poor timing from Farrell.
Coldon moves into the clinch successfully.
Farrell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farrell throws an elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Farrell is trying to trip Coldon. He has hold of a leg but Coldon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Farrell persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Farrell looking to sit in guard and control but Coldon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farrell is on top in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coldon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farrell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Farrell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Farrell tries to land a front kick but Coldon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick from Farrell misses.
Coldon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farrell pinned against the cage. Farrell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A bone on bone clash there as Coldon blocks the leg kick.
Farrell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Farrell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Farrell has Coldon up against the cage in a clinch.
Farrell misses with the head strike.
Coldon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coldon pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coldon seems keen to control Farrell's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrell throwing strikes from guard but Coldon blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farrell stands up over Coldon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Farrell trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Coldon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Farrell holds on and takes a little breather.
Farrell is trying to keep Coldon in close.
Farrell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coldon manages to get himself to full guard.
Farrell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farrell distracts Coldon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Farrell looking to sit in guard and control but Coldon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farrell working a defensive guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coldon trying to control but Farrell is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coldon tries to free his leg and advance position but Farrell is retaining full guard.
Farrell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Farrell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coldon manages to get himself to full guard.
Farrell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farrell postures up and lands a big shot to Coldon's brow.
Coldon wants to sweep but no luck.
Farrell distracts Coldon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brandon Farrell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Farrell with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farrell wants to control from the top but Coldon keeps moving.
Farrell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coldon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farrell stopping the sweep attempt from Coldon.
Farrell wants to pass the guard but Coldon is keeping the position.
Farrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Coldon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coldon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farrell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Farrell 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!
Farrell looks to land a left hand but Coldon moved out of range nicely.
Coldon slips under a jab from Farrell.
A swing and a miss from Farrell.
Farrell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Farrell tries for a takedown but Coldon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Farrell has closed the distance and engaged Coldon in a clinch.
Farrell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Farrell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coldon avoids it really well and circles away.
Coldon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Coldon is just out of range.
Farrell clinches up with Coldon and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrell can't find room to land a body shot as Coldon controls the action.
Farrell has picked Coldon up - he's going for a ride! Farrell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Farrell wants to free his trapped foot but Coldon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Coldon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Farrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Coldon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farrell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Farrell landing with the ground and pound.
Farrell postures up in Coldon's guard and throws a big left but Coldon blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farrell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Farrell tries to free his leg and advance position but Coldon is retaining full guard.
Farrell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Farrell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Farrell trying to control but Coldon is working from the bottom.
Farrell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farrell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Farrell wants to control from the top but Coldon keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coldon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Farrell postures up in Coldon's guard and throws a big left but Coldon blocks it.
Farrell wants to control from the top but Coldon keeps moving.
Farrell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farrell throwing strikes but missing.
Farrell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Farrell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coldon's head.
Farrell pushing down on Coldon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brandon Farrell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Redge Coldon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farrell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farrell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coldon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Brandon Farrell hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Coldon moves out of range of the strikes.
Coldon ducks under a wild hook from Farrell.
Farrell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Farrell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Farrell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Farrell!
Brandon Farrell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kjell Sword (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Poppy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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280 lbs
23 - 5 - 1 |
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kjell Sword!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Poppy!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poppy misses with a low kick.
Sword misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sword closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sword postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Check out the look on Sword's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sword trying to control the action but Poppy is working from the bottom.
Sword working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poppy tries to bench press Sword off him but Sword keeps the position.
Sword lands a few punches from side control.
Sword working away.
Sword lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Poppy down.
Sword works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Poppy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sword off and has taken his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Poppy controlling the positon.
Sword is trying to get back to his feet but Poppy has full control of the position and if anything, Sword has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sword manages to reverse the position and now he's in Poppy's guard. Nice work there by Sword.
Sword throws a big elbow that misses.
Sword stopping the sweep attempt from Poppy.
Sword missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sword lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Poppy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sword lands a couple of digs.
Sword has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sword pushing down on Poppy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poppy is looking to control Sword's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Poppy avoid being mounted?
Sword trying to control the pace.
Sword working Poppy over with strikes.
Sword missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sword scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Poppy gets full guard.
Poppy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Poppy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Poppy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sword is one step ahead there.
Poppy keeping full guard, as Sword tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poppy is looking to sweep but instead, Sword has passed into half guard.
Ground and pound from Sword.
Sword sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Poppy defending well though.
Sword not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Poppy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sword wants to take a breather but Poppy is having none of it.
Sword thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poppy's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poppy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Poppy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sword looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Poppy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sword missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sword is pressing down on Poppy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Poppy is holding on for now.
Sword drops an elbow to the side of Poppy's head.
Sword scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Poppy is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sword is keen to just control but Poppy is a slippery customer.
Sword looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Poppy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sword is nestled in close to Poppy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sword scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Poppy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sword wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poppy keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kjell Sword dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sword closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Poppy's guard.
Sword connects with a couple of short punches.
Sword postures up in Poppy's guard and throws a big left but Poppy blocks it.
Sword looking to pass the guard.
Poppy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sword gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sword in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Poppy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poppy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sword showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sword trying to control the position from guard on top but Poppy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sword scoring with some ground and pound.
Sword is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poppy can do to turn this around?
Sword is looking to work some ground and pound but Poppy has wrist control.
Poppy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Poppy keeping moving, preventing Sword from controlling successfully.
Poppy is trying to keep Sword in close.
Poppy keeping full guard, as Sword tries to pass.
Sword throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Poppy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Poppy working for a triangle but Sword defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poppy keeping moving, preventing Sword from controlling successfully.
Sword is working Poppy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sword with a flurry of punches that miss.
Poppy wants to sweep but no luck.
Sword keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Poppy's head.
Sword makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sword working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Poppy's head.
Poppy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sword landing some decent shots from guard.
Poppy is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sword trying to control the position from guard on top but Poppy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poppy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sword trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poppy wants to sweep but no luck.
Sword lands a couple of digs.
Poppy keeping moving, preventing Sword from controlling successfully.
Sword throwing strikes from guard but Poppy blocks nicely.
Poppy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Poppy keeping full guard, as Sword tries to pass.
Sword stands up over Poppy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Poppy keeping moving, preventing Sword from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sword with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poppy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sword postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sword throws an elbow that misses. Poppy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sword's guard. Nice move by Poppy!
Sword trying to keep a closed guard but Poppy is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poppy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sword is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kjell Sword 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Poppy slaps away a takedown attempt from Sword, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sword will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Poppy throws a shot from downtown. Sword moves away and avoids it.
Sword tries to score a power double leg takedown but Poppy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sword somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kjell Sword. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sword throws a jab but it's blocked by Poppy.
Sword will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sword closes the distance and clinches up with Poppy, looking for a takedown. Sword pushes Poppy against the cage but Poppy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Poppy looks to land a left hand but Sword moved out of range nicely.
Sword fails with the takedown
and Poppy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Poppy.
Poppy wants to control from the top but Sword keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Poppy looking to sit in guard and control but Sword gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sword wants to control from the top but Poppy keeps moving.
Sword working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Poppy's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poppy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sword got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poppy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sword has managed to get both his arms back between Poppy's legs - danger averted.
Sword wants to control from the top but Poppy keeps moving.
Kjell Sword overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poppy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sword is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Poppy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sword with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poppy trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sword's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sword trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sword passes Poppy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nick Poppy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poppy has hold of Sword's hands but Sword slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Poppy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sword scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!
Sword seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Poppy is still in real trouble! Can Sword finish him?
Sword lands a big elbow - Poppy is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Sword!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kjell Sword!
Kjell Sword decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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