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EMP 21: Into The Abyss PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by The Game-360 Bars. Logan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Devildriver - Devils Son. On his way into the cage it seems that Harrison Barnes has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Harrison Barnes seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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195 lbs
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198 lbs
23 - 18 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Harrison Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Logan!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Logan checks it.
Logan blocks a head kick by Barnes.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Crunch! Barnes slams his shin into Logan's torso.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Logan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Logan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Logan.
Logan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barnes under the eye.
Logan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Logan.
Logan misses with a wild body shot.
Logan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Logan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Logan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan controlling from mount.
Logan wants to control the pace but Barnes is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Logan's attempts to control the action.
Logan fails to take his opponent's back.
Logan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnes is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan controlling from the full mount.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. James Logan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Barnes lands an overhand right.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
Barnes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barnes tries to bum rush Logan with a series of wild strikes but Logan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Logan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Barnes throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Logan cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Logan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Logan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barnes rather than just go for the knockout.
Logan lands a right hook to the body.
Logan dips to his left and cracks Barnes with an uppercut!
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrison Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Logan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Logan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barnes stuns Logan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Logan avoids nicely.
A nice combination there by Logan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Logan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes thows a body shot but no joy.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Logan.
Logan shoots in and bounces Barnes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Logan from controlling successfully.
Logan preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Logan controlling from the top position.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Logan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Logan swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and Logan counters with a left to the body.
Barnes throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Logan takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Logan lands a body shot.
Barnes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like James Logan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes scores with a push kick.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
Harrison Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Logan.
Logan stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Logan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barnes swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Barnes scores with a kick to the midsection.
Logan slips a jab from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a body shot
and Logan counters with a nice body shot.
Logan throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Logan.
Barnes scores with a head kick.
Logan cracks Barnes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barnes misses with a low kick as Logan jumps back.
Barnes looks to land a body kick but Logan moved away.
Logan fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Logan checks it
and Logan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barnes scores with a push kick.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Logan moves his leg out of the way.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Logan.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Barnes throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Barnes is looking to slow Logan down with leg kicks.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Logan lands with a cross.
Barnes swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Logan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Logan's corner calls for a 1-2. Logan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Logan throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes misses the jab.
Harrison Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Good standup being displayed there by Logan as he connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnes.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Logan throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Logan lands a right hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Barnes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnes.
A jab lands there for Barnes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Logan on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Logan's calf.
Logan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes cracks Logan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Logan.
Logan scores with a nice strike.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Logan.
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Logan had a free shot at his head there.
A leg kick checked by Logan.
Barnes jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barnes wants to slow Logan down by chopping away at his legs.
Logan shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Logan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logan.
Logan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Logan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harrison Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Logan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Logan cracks Barnes with an open hand slap.
Logan lands a body shot.
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Logan misses.
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Logan moved out of range nicely.
Logan digs a good body shot into Barnes's ribs.
Logan lands a jab to the nose.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Logan blocks a low kick nicely.
Logan stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Logan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Logan avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes misses with a low kick as Logan jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes throws a body punch but Logan moves out of range.
Logan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barnes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot by Logan.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes misses with a double jab
and Logan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Logan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Logan tries to pass.
Logan wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Logan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Logan scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Logan moves out of range as Barnes throws a body kick.
Logan blocks a low kick nicely.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Logan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a push kick but Logan slaps the foot to one side.
Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a push kick but Logan slaps the foot to one side.
Barnes throws a nice head kick!
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnes.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Logan.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Logan moved out of range.
Logan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barnes is looking to chop away at Logan's legs.
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Logan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Barnes is not content to let Logan control the position.
Logan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face as Logan controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Logan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Logan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Logan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, James Logan made sure he mentioned STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Hilo, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shelton Harrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Troyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, J. Cole - Blow Up. Troyer has chosen Yankee Rose as his entrance music. Shelton Harrell is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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137 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
22 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Shelton Harrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Angus Troyer!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Troyer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Troyer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harrell.
Harrell misses with a body shot
and Troyer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Harrell avoids the head kick by Troyer.
Troyer wants to clinch.
Troyer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harrell, pushing him back against the cage.
Harrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harrell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Troyer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Harrell thuds his shin into the meat of Troyer's side.
A head kick misses from Harrell.
Harrell slips under a jab from Troyer.
Harrell scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Harrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Troyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrell.
Harrell throws a hook but Troyer avoids it easily.
Harrell with a jab.
Harrell swings for the body but Troyer moves out of range.
Harrell swings for the body but Troyer moves out of range.
Harrell scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troyer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Troyer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harrell looks to throw the jab but Troyer is out of range.
Troyer lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Harrell.
Troyer slips a jab from Harrell.
Troyer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Troyer.
Troyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Shelton Harrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troyer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Troyer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Troyer prevents Harrell from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell is refusing to be controlled, as Troyer sits in half guard.
Harrell wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Troyer is thwarting Harrell's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Harrell is looking for a sweep. Troyer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Troyer is looking to advance position but Harrell won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Harrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harrell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Troyer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Harrell on his heels. He'll look to pass Harrell's guard now, I'm sure.
Troyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Troyer lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Troyer lands a couple of digs.
Troyer looking to sit in guard and control but Harrell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrell wants to get up but he can't break Troyer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Troyer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Angus Troyer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Harrell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harrell swings for the body but Troyer moves out of range.
Harrell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Harrell scores with a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Troyer blocks the low kick.
Harrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Troyer lands a nice looking body kick.
Troyer blocks a leg kick.
Troyer lands with a shot to the body.
Harrell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Troyer fails with the takedown.
Harrell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harrell misses the shot to the body.
Harrell lands with a hook. Troyer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrell throws a jab when Troyer was well out of range.
Troyer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harrell moves out of range of the body kick from Troyer.
Shelton Harrell is winning the standup battle so far.
Harrell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Troyer.
Troyer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harrell keeps the fight on the outside.
Harrell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Angus Troyer has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harrell. That's going to slow Troyer down.
Troyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harrell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Troyer at a distance.
Harrell throws a right hand that misses
and Troyer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Harrell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Troyer passes into half guard.
Harrell has hold of Troyer's hands but Troyer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Troyer wants to pass to mount but Harrell is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrell punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harrell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Troyer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Troyer trying to control but Harrell is working from the bottom.
Harrell wants to stand but Troyer is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troyer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harrell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Troyer is looking to advance position but Harrell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Troyer tries to reverse the position but Harrell maintains control.
Harrell content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Harrell prevents Troyer from getting the reversal.
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 Shelton Harrell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Angus Troyer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice defenses there by Troyer.
Harrell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big left from Harrell misses.
Troyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Troyer throws the kick towards the body but Harrell avoids it.
Troyer moves out of range as Harrell throws a body kick.
Harrell misses with a hook.
Troyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harrell manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Harrell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harrell.
Troyer defending well as Harrell loads up on a big left hand.
Harrell misses with a low kick as Troyer jumps back.
Troyer lunges at Harrell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harrell's hand.
Troyer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Troyer. Troyer obviously looking to wear him down.
Troyer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Angus Troyer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Troyer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrell is looking to escape.
Harrell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell gets full guard.
Troyer is working Harrell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Troyer won't allow Harrell to sweep him here.
Harrell keeping moving, preventing Troyer from controlling successfully.
Troyer connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Harrell wants to control the pace but Troyer is squirming around nicely.
Harrell controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell tries to control but Troyer wriggling away.
Troyer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Troyer is squirming around, avoiding Harrell's attempts to control the action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A good leg kick by Troyer.
Harrell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Troyer wants to clinch up but Harrell keeps it at a distance.
Harrell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Troyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harrell sprawls well. Harrell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Troyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Harrell gets tackled into the cage by Troyer. Troyer maintains the clinch.
Harrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrell managing to block the knees to the body from Troyer.
Troyer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Troyer lands with a left to the head.
Harrell digs a right hand into Troyer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Troyer's gas tank.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Angus Troyer.
I think Troyer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus Troyer!
A relieved looking Angus Troyer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cy Coe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Scheisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coe comes to the cage accompanied by Insane In The Membrane - Cypress Hill. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cy Coe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Scheisse!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Coe finds it's way through Scheisse's defenses.
Coe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters circling - Coe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scheisse misses with the combination.
Scheisse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body kick there by Coe.
Coe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scheisse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coe throws a solid leg kick but Scheisse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coe.
Scheisse slips under a jab from Coe.
Coe throws a hook to the side of Scheisse's head but Scheisse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scheisse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Coe misses the target.
Scheisse tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheisse throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Coe throws a push kick but Scheisse slaps the foot to one side.
Coe tries to work over Scheisse's front leg with a kick but Scheisse checks it.
Coe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scheisse tries to sprawl but Coe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Coe wants to pass the guard but Scheisse is defending well.
Coe is working for a submission of some sort.
Scheisse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coe.
Coe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scheisse is defending against the submission attempts here by Coe.
Coe decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Coe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Scheisse lands a big head kick that sends Coe tumbling to the mat! Scheisse takes a step backwards and waves Coe back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Coe is rocked!
It looks like Cy Coe has been cut.
Scheisse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scheisse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cy Coe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Coe cracks Scheisse with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Scheisse looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Coe finish him?
Scheisse is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheisse lands a big head kick that sends Coe to the canvas! Scheisse follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Scheisse!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Scheisse thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mordecai Wollsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis comes to the cage accompanied by UFC - Face the Pain. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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165 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mordecai Wollsey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Wollsey.
Pettis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wollsey.
Pettis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wollsey circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wollsey.
Wollsey connects with a body shot that sends Pettis's belly button to the back.
Wollsey misses with a head kick.
Pettis shoots and misses
and Wollsey counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pettis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pettis moves out of range of the body kick.
Pettis with a poor takedown
and Wollsey counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Wollsey.
Pettis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wollsey's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wollsey moves into full guard.
Pettis wants to control from the top but Wollsey keeps moving.
Pettis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wollsey controlling Pettis's posture.
Pettis throws a big elbow that misses.
Pettis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wollsey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pettis, into his guard.
Pettis is trying to control the position but Wollsey postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis working for a triangle but Wollsey defends it easily.
Wollsey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wollsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Pettis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wollsey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wollsey throws a big elbow that misses.
Wollsey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wollsey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pettis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wollsey has managed to get both his arms back between Pettis's legs - danger averted.
Pettis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wollsey postures up and lands a big shot to Pettis's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pettis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing Wollsey from controlling successfully.
Wollsey is in close to Pettis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pettis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wollsey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wollsey lands a couple of elbows.
Wollsey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pettis trying to keep a closed guard but Wollsey is proving a slippery customer.
Pettis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wollsey defends it easily.
Pettis working for a triangle but Wollsey defends it easily.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing Wollsey from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey looking to pass the guard.
Pettis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pettis wants to work for an arm triangle but Wollsey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettis is looking to take a break and control but Wollsey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wollsey is defending against the submission attempts here by Pettis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mordecai Wollsey will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pettis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wollsey counters with an outside leg kick.
Wollsey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wollsey lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Wollsey finds it's way through Pettis's defenses.
Pettis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wollsey thows a body shot but no joy.
Wollsey looks to land a left hand but Pettis moved out of range nicely.
Wollsey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Wollsey. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body punch from Wollsey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis misses with a takedown attempt
and Wollsey counters with a nice uppercut.
Pettis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pettis scores with a punch to the head.
Pettis slips a straight right by Wollsey.
Mordecai Wollsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettis fails with the takedown
and Wollsey counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettis tries for a takedown but Wollsey circles away easily
and Wollsey counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Wollsey misses.
Wollsey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pettis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Wollsey misses.
Wollsey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wollsey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pettis manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wollsey.
Pettis shoots in but no luck this time.
Pettis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pettis misses with a takedown
and Wollsey counters with an inside leg kick.
Mordecai Wollsey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Wollsey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pettis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis avoids a kick to the body.
Wollsey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice shot by Wollsey.
Wollsey just misses with a punch to the body.
Mordecai Wollsey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pettis avoids the head kick by Wollsey.
Pettis misses with a takedown attempt
and Wollsey counters with a right hand to the body.
Pettis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wollsey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wollsey throws a shot to the body.
Wollsey lands with a kick to the ribs.
Anthony Pettis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wollsey. Pettis shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey works the jab nicely.
Pettis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wollsey misses the jab.
Pettis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wollsey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pettis takes one on the button.
Wollsey throws a sloppy head kick and Pettis moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That kick from Wollsey tenderised Pettis's leg. Pettis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pettis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Wollsey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wollsey lands a leg kick that knocks Pettis off balance momentarily.
Pettis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pettis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wollsey misses with a wild body shot.
Pettis with a poor takedown
and Wollsey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wollsey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pettis was well out of range. Poor timing from Wollsey.
Pettis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wollsey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wollsey misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis gets the takedown into side control.
Wollsey is not content to let Pettis control the position.
Pettis misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wollsey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pettis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wollsey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pettis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pettis is looking for a kimura here.
Wollsey preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mordecai Wollsey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis seems to be working for a kimura but Wollsey defends the submission attempt.
Wollsey moves into full guard.
Wollsey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pettis trying to control the position from guard on top but Wollsey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wollsey is pulling down on Pettis's head to control his posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wollsey manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pettis is desperately trying to improve his position but Wollsey has a good base and remains in mount.
Wollsey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pettis working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey controlling his opponent.
Pettis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pettis is working hard here to advance position.
Wollsey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pettis tries to hold on but Wollsey pushes him away.
Anthony Pettis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wollsey content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pettis working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Wollsey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wollsey winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Wollsey!
A relieved looking Mordecai Wollsey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klein East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Oh My God That's The Greatest Song In The World Ever!! . East has chosen Cold as Ice- M.O.P. as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
203 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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32
205 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miguel Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Klein East!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
East fails to land with a series of punches.
East has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fernandez has a couple of punches blocked by East.
East can't break the clinch.
Fernandez wants to stall.
Maybe Fernandez would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
East jumps guard and drags Fernandez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
East controls Fernandez momentarily but Fernandez frees himself.
East tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
East is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
East preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
East is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
East looking for a sweep. Not yet East, not yet.
East can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fernandez controls the pace.
East is trying to control the position but Fernandez postures up.
Fernandez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fernandez throws a big elbow that misses.
East keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully.
Fernandez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fernandez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fernandez preventing the sweep.
Fernandez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fernandez looking to sit in guard and control but East gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fernandez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in East's guard.
East avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fernandez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of East's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez trying to move into half guard but instead East has managed to sweep!
Fernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
East looking to sit in guard and control but Fernandez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
East tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fernandez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
East has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fernandez has passed into side control.
East tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
East manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fernandez's best efforts.
Fernandez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fernandez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but East does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
East wants to control but Fernandez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fernandez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
East wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Klein East will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
East looks to throw the jab but Fernandez is out of range.
Fernandez digs a good hook to East's body.
East attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fernandez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
East bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
East misses with a hook.
East throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
East shoots in looking for a takedown but Fernandez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing East's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
East throws a hook to the side of Fernandez's head but Fernandez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from East is predictable there
and Fernandez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps East thinking.
Fernandez moves away from the strike by East.
Fernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernandez scores with a jab to the body.
East misses with a looping left.
East misses with a hook
and Fernandez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fernandez forces East back against the cage and clinches.
East is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East has a couple of punches blocked by Fernandez.
Fernandez has a couple of punches blocked by East.
East's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fernandez lands a right hand.
Fernandez tries a body shot but East blocks it.
Fernandez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fernandez lands a hook to the side of the head.
East tries to throw a body punch but Fernandez avoids it by throwing East back against the cage.
Fernandez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
East breaks from the clinch.
East is looking to land body kicks.
East just misses with a punch to the body.
East misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
East misses the body punch
and Fernandez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
East is breathing heavily.
East scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernandez connects with a body shot.
Fernandez is looking to wear down East with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
East tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez's jab looks to have found its range, popping East under the eye.
Fernandez scores with a leg kick.
East drops his hands momentarily and Fernandez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fernandez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miguel Fernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
East tried to score with a low kick but Fernandez checks it.
Fernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fernandez scores with a jab to the body.
East drops his hands momentarily and Fernandez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Klein East seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
East on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fernandez drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks East right on the button. East goes down! Fernandez follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fernandez gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Fernandez!
Miguel Fernandez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Constantine Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randal Pritchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pritchard has chosen English Blood, Irish Heart - By Morrissey as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Randal Pritchard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Constantine Barca's chin.
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189 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Constantine Barca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Randal Pritchard!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pritchard.
Barca feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pritchards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barca swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barca has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pritchard.
Barca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pritchard.
Barca swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barca shoots in and bounces Pritchard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pritchard is pulling down on Barca's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritchard controls Barca momentarily but Barca frees himself.
Barca drops back looking for a leg! Pritchard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pritchard manages to kick Barca off! Barca jumps back into Pritchard's guard.
Barca trying to control but Pritchard is working from the bottom.
Barca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barca preventing the sweep.
Barca 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Randal Pritchard wasn't active enough on the ground.
That kick from Barca tenderised Pritchard's leg. Pritchard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Randal Pritchard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barca on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barca has a takedown stuffed.
Pritchard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barca has time to react.
Barca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barca throws a head kick but Pritchard moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca swinging wildly here.
Pritchard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barca circles away quickly and effectively.
Barca checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barca.
Pritchard loads up on a big right hand but Barca slips the punch.
Barca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pritchard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pritchard.
Barca shoots in looking for a takedown. Pritchard tries to sprawl out of it but Barca keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pritchard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pritchard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pritchard throws out a loose jab but Barca uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pritchard. Barca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pritchard swings for the body but Barca moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pritchard.
Barca looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randal Pritchard will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pritchard.
Some bone on bone action there as Barca checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pritchard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pritchard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barca. Barca obviously looking to wear him down.
Barca tries for a takedown but Pritchard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pritchard throws a jab when Barca was well out of range.
Barca shoots in but Pritchard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barca ducks under a wild hook from Pritchard.
Pritchard digs a good hook to Barca's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca throws a push kick but Pritchard slaps the foot to one side.
Barca swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pritchard.
Pritchard just misses with a punch to the body.
Barca ducks under a wild hook from Pritchard.
Barca shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pritchard is trying to defend but Barca finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barca is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barca throws a strike but Pritchard avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Barca controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pritchard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pritchard is keeping the position for now.
Pritchard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barca is stalling in the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barca wants to control from the top but Pritchard keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Barca looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca throws a push kick but Pritchard slaps the foot to one side.
Pritchard wants to land a leg kick but Barca is out of range.
Barca shoots for a takedown but Pritchard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantine Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barca misses with a straight right.
A jab from Barca misses.
Barca moves out of range as Pritchard throws a body kick.
Pritchard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pritchard lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pritchard scoring well with a low kick there.
Barca throws a jab but it's blocked by Pritchard.
Pritchard scores with a leg kick.
Barca takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pritchard wants to land a leg kick but Barca is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Barca with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barca throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pritchard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barca. Barca obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randal Pritchard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Pritchard moves out of range of the body kick from Barca.
Barca throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Randal Pritchard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pritchard cracks Barca with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barca throws a front kick that sends Pritchard stumbling back into the cage.
Barca throws a head kick but Pritchard moves out of range.
A big left from Barca misses.
Barca misses with a hook to the body
and Pritchard counters with an outside leg kick.
Pritchard throws a body kick that misses.
Pritchard loads up on a big right hand but Barca slips the punch.
Pritchard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pritchard misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pritchard.
Barca changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pritchard tries to avoid it but Barca manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pritchard to the ground. Pritchard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pritchard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pritchard lands a nice hook to Barca's body. Barca takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barca moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Pritchard.
Pritchard jabs Barca right on the nose. Barca blinks but takes it well.
Pritchard connects with a right hand. Barca shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Pritchard misses.
Pritchard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pritchard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barca.
Pritchard misses with a leg 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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pritchard 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 Barca has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barca and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pritchard looks to land a combination. Barca sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pritchard blocks a low kick nicely.
Pritchard tries to sprawl but Barca drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pritchard wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pritchard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barca is working for a submission of some sort.
Pritchard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barca.
Randal Pritchard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barca content to control rather than advance.
Pritchard trying to hold on to Barca's head to control him but Barca postures up.
Constantine Barca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barca is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pritchard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pritchard works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pritchard is trying to control the position but Barca postures up.
Pritchard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barca scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barca throws a big right hand that misses.
Pritchard keeping full guard, as Barca tries to pass.
Barca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barca wants to control from the top but Pritchard keeps moving.
Barca is looking to advance position but Pritchard has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randal Pritchard.
I've got Pritchard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randal Pritchard!
After the fight, Randal Pritchard was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cu Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fullsize Mirror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chulainn comes into the arena with The Blood of Cu Chulainn blaring out of the sound system. Mirror has chosen Ordinary Guy--- Blue Scholars as his entrance music. Fullsize Mirror is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cu Chulainn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fullsize Mirror!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulainn misses with a series of wild punches.
Chulainn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mirror connects with a leg kick. Chulainn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chulainn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mirror throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mirror lands a nice hook to Chulainn's body. Chulainn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Mirror throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chulainn rushes Mirror and presses him up against the cage.
Chulainn lands a body punch.
Mirror blocks an uppercut.
Mirror misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Chulainn.
A short right from Mirror.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chulainn misses with some punches.
Mirror tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirror fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirror takes a shot to the head.
Chulainn prevents a body shot from Mirror.
Chulainn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mirror blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chulainn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chulainn.
Chulainn tries to work over Mirror's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Mirror scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mirror throws a punch but it's blocked by Chulainn.
Chulainn lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirror struggles to land a body shot inside as Chulainn controls his hands.
Chulainn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chulainn throws a head punch that misses.
Chulainn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chulainn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chulainn misses with a body punch.
Mirror scores with a hook to the body.
Chulainn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chulainn misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Mirror.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirror is leaning against Chulainn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mirror throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chulainn is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mirror creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mirror lands with a right to the head.
Mirror lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chulainn is rocked!
Chulainn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mirror's elbow.
Oh Chulainn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mirror drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chulainn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mirror wobbles Chulainn with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Mirror dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Chulainn to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fullsize Mirror!
A very excited looking Fullsize Mirror 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Cope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cope comes to the cage accompanied by Let's Go. Young is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: AC/DC - Live Wire. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Cope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angus Young!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Young finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cope misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cope. That's going to slow Young down.
A left and a right from Cope both land. Nice combination.
Young catches Cope with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cope lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cope steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Cope shoots in looking for a takedown. Young tries to sprawl out of it but Cope keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Young manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Young wants to slow Cope down by chopping away at his legs.
Young scores with a jab.
Young blocks a leg kick.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Young misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young checks the leg kick nicely there.
Young slips a jab from Cope.
Young lands with a good body shot.
Cope's jab looks to have found its range, popping Young under the eye.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cope.
Young is looking to land body kicks.
Young throws a body kick that misses
and Cope counters with a stiff right hand.
Young throws a nice looking combination but Cope bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Young checks a leg kick.
Young slips a jab from Cope.
Cope feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Youngs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Cope.
Cope misses with the combination.
Young lands a leg kick that knocks Cope off balance momentarily.
Young tried to score with a low kick but Cope checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young has Cope up against the cage in a clinch.
Young misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Young working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Young.
Young tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Young with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Young creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Cope controls the action.
Young lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cope backwards.
Cope has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Young lands a body shot.
Cope tries to pull guard but Young holds him up against the cage and eventually Cope drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Cope. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young misses with the head strike.
Cope blocks a body shot from Young.
Cope tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cope.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cope manages to break the clinch.
Young fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cope changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cope avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cope lands a nice leg kick that just misses Young's sensitive parts.
Angus Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Cope.
Cope misses with a wild body shot.
Cope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Young scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cope sizes up Young with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mike Cope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cope.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young lands with a thumping leg kick.
Young swings for the body but Cope moves out of range.
Young thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Young dominated that round.
That's time! Cope's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cope connects with a high kick.
Young moves away from the strike by Cope.
Cope falls off balance throwing a combination
and Young counters with a thumping low kick.
Young tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cope manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cope takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cope tries to work over Young's front leg with a kick but Young checks it.
Young avoids a kick to the body.
Young misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice jab there from Cope.
Young lands with a straight right. Cope didn't see that one coming.
Cope fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Young tried to score with a low kick but Cope checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Cope.
Cope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cope.
Angus Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Young there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cope looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Young there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Young checks a leg kick.
Cope lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Young circles away quickly and effectively.
Young checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cope thows a leg kick but Young checks it
and Young counters with a nice leg kick.
Cope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Cope ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Good work by Cope as he checks the leg kick.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cope.
Cope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young misses with a hook.
Cope gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young jabs Cope to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Young looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Cope throws a right hand that Young ducks under and follows up with a left that Young also avoids with ease.
Cope with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Young jabs at Cope's body.
A jab from Young does it's job there.
Young throws out a loose jab but Cope uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Cope - just one landing.
Cope misses with a kick to the body.
Cope shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cope working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cope is trying to control the action in half guard but Young is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cope is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Young sees it coming and defends easily.
Cope is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Young doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cope.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young is trying to maintain the position but Cope is very close to passing his half guard.
Young preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cope missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cope is trying to control. Young wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cope thows a huge punch but Young dodges it nicely.
Cope wants to work for an arm triangle but Young is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Young controlling the position well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cope thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Young has hold of Cope's hands but Cope slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Angus Young will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Young lands a jab to the head.
Young has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cope.
Cope scoring well with a low kick there.
Cope throws a leg kick but Young sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Cope misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cope. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young blocks a jab.
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
Young buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cope misses with a body shot.
Young takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cope connects with a single shot there.
Young on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Young takes a swing at Cope's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Cope.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cope fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Young looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Young checks a leg kick.
Cope swats away the attempt to clinch by Young.
Young tries to clinch but Cope moves out of range.
Cope takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Cope misses with a body shot
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
Young takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cope looking to score a takedown here. Young is defending well but Cope drives through and ends up in Young's guard.
Young looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cope is one step ahead there.
Young keeping full guard, as Cope tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young is looking for a triangle but Cope pushes his legs off easily.
Cope chips away with some ground and pound.
Cope trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cope throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cope throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Young works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Young keeping moving, preventing Cope from controlling successfully.
Young manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cope manages to get himself to full guard.
Cope working for submissions but it's allowed Young to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Angus Young is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cope trying to control but Young postures up.
Cope tries to get to full guard but Young has control of the leg.
Cope looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Young uses his free foot to push down on Cope's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cope.
Young controlling his opponent.
Young is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Cope lands an impressive looking overhand right. Young doesn't seem phased though.
Cope throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cope on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Young. Young obviously looking to wear him down.
Cope misses with a leg kick
and Young counters with an inside leg kick.
Cope throws a body kick that misses.
Cope looks to throw a body kick
and Young counters with a good low kick that Cope was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cope under the eye.
Mike Cope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Young.
Cope throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cope misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Angus Young.
I've got Young winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus Young!
A victorious Angus Young thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steinar Sting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Claw. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Griffin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steinar Sting!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin misses with a wild body shot.
Sting misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Griffin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Griffin controlling the position easily from mount.
Griffin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sting on the ground.
Sting manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sting is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Griffin pulls his head out easily.
Griffin is thwarting Sting's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sting wants to improve his position but Griffin is controlling well.
Griffin stands up from half guard.
Sting lands a leg kick that knocks Griffin off balance momentarily.
Griffin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sting stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffin takes a swing at Sting's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sting gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Griffin.
Griffin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Griffin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffin 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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sting. Griffin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sting lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Griffin circles away quickly and effectively.
Griffin tries to clinch up.
Griffin misses with a low kick.
Sting lands with a kick to the temple. Griffin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sting swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sting avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Griffin misses
and Sting holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sting takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Steinar Sting has been cut.
Griffin struggles to land a body shot inside as Sting controls his hands.
Griffin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sting backwards.
Sting goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Griffin tries to work over Sting's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin prevents a body shot from Sting.
Griffin misses with a knee strike.
Griffin crunches a lovely knee into Sting's ribcage.
Sting doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Griffin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Griffin crunches a lovely knee into Sting's ribcage.
Sting lands a left hand.
Griffin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sting up against the cage.
Griffin tries to stall but Sting uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sting can't find room to land a body shot as Griffin controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Sting fails to land.
Griffin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sting's face.
Sting is working Griffin over against the cage.
Griffin misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Griffin trying to control the position but instead, Sting has worked for underhooks and has pushed Griffin into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tries a knee to the head but Sting blocks it.
Griffin tries to land knees in the clinch but Sting avoids the damage to the body.
Griffin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sting avoids it.
Sting misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin tries a knee to the head but Sting blocks it.
Sting blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griffin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sting backwards.
Sting digs a right hand into Griffin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Griffin's gas tank.
Griffin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sting is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sting managing to block the knees to the body from Griffin.
Griffin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Griffin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steinar Sting's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Griffin throws a wild body kick that Sting sees coming a mile off.
Sting is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Griffin's half guard.
Griffin is trying to get back to full guard.
Griffin is defending against the submission attempts here by Sting.
Griffin trying to control but Sting postures up.
Griffin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sting.
Griffin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sting scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sting frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sting landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sting has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Griffin's face.
Sting avoids the attempt from Griffin to control.
Griffin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Griffin tries to lock up and control but Sting gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Griffin is working to get back to half guard.
Sting breaks from Griffin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
It looks like Jason Griffin has been cut.
Sting lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sting with shots to the head and body - Griffin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sting unloading with bombs!
Sting punishing his opponent with strikes.
Griffin is rocked!
Griffin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Sting lands a big elbow.
Oh Griffin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Griffin seems to have got his legs back now.
Steinar Sting has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sting connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sting goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Griffin is on top in guard.
Griffin is looking to stand up but Sting won't let him.
Sting looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Griffin has picked Sting up and slammed him! Sting can't keep hold of the triangle and Griffin manages to pass to side control!
Sting tries to bench press Griffin off him but Griffin keeps the position.
Griffin decides to stand back up.
Griffin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Griffin. That snapped Sting's head back.
That kick from Griffin tenderised Sting's leg. Sting is trying to keep his angry face on.
Griffin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick from Sting lands but Griffin takes it in his stride.
Griffin looks for the body kick but Sting saw that one coming.
Griffin cracks Sting with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Griffin throws a wild body kick that Sting sees coming a mile off.
Griffin swings for the body but Sting moves out of range.
Griffin defending well as Sting loads up on a big left hand.
Jason Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sting looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sting.
Sting dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griffin. That did some damage!
Sting gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griffin counters with a solid body kick.
Sting steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Griffin. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sting uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffin.
Griffin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jason Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Sting or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffin which made him look bad.
A head kick by Sting misses
and Griffin counters with a nice body kick.
Sting is breathing heavily.
Griffin cracks Sting with an open hand slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffin. That's going to slow Sting down.
Griffin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sting is able to avoid easily.
Sting tries a head kick but it misses.
Sting throws a lazy right hand but Griffin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sting moves away.
Sting takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick from Griffin misses.
Sting chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffin can pounce on him.
Sting dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin ducks under a wild hook from Sting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steinar Sting showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Griffin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Griffin throws a leg kick that misses.
Griffin thuds his shin into the meat of Sting's side.
Griffin works Sting's body with a nice hook.
Griffin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sting was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffin.
Sting scores with a nice strike.
Griffin connects with a body shot.
Sting lands a lovely overhand right.
Sting comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Griffin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sting scoring well with a low kick there.
Griffin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sting checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sting slips under a jab.
Jason Griffin is winning the standup battle so far.
Sting throws a head kick that misses.
Sting avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin swings for the body but Sting moves out of range.
Sting just misses with a punch to the body.
Sting misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab from Griffin.
Sting goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sting swings for the body but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin misses with a low kick as Sting jumps back.
Griffin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sting was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffin.
Sting takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griffin.
Griffin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffin throws a wild body kick that Sting sees coming a mile off.
Sting's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Griffin is looking to slow Sting down with leg kicks.
Griffin misses with an uppercut.
Sting throws out a loose jab but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands with an uppercut that bounces Sting off the cage and back into range.
Sting checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Griffin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sting manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sting wants to clinch.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sting is just out of range.
Sting connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Sting misses.
Griffin throws a low kick, looking for Sting's leg but Sting calmly moves out of range.
Griffin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sting's head backwards.
Sting throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sting takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws a wild body kick that Sting sees coming a mile off.
Griffin looks to land a left hand but Sting moved out of range nicely.
Sting misses with a leg kick.
Sting throws a low kick but Griffin moves out of range easily.
Griffin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sting lands with a good body shot.
Griffin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sting's sensitive parts.
Sting motions for Griffin to come forward. Sting throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griffin fakes the leg kick and cracks Sting in the body.
Sting swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Griffin.
Griffin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sting keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Griffin moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sting.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin is looking to control Sting's arms but Sting gets an underhook and turns him. Now Griffin has his back to the cage.
Sting blocks the elbow strike.
Sting throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffins head.
Griffin misses with a body punch.
Griffin prevents a body shot from Sting.
Sting lands with a left to the head.
Griffin prevents a body shot from Sting.
Sting stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Sting.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sting trying to control the position but instead, Griffin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sting into the cage.
Sting blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Griffin clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Griffin thuds his shin into the meat of Sting's side.
Griffin throws out a powerful jab.
Sting avoids the body shot from Griffin.
Griffin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sting counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Griffin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sting.
Griffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Griffin as he connects with a hook.
Griffin blocks a head kick by Sting.
Griffin misses with a body kick.
Griffin feints and then cracks Sting's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sting down.
Sting turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griffin feints and then cracks Sting's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sting down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sting. Griffin does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sting swings for the body but Griffin moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffin.
Sting takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sting blocks a leg kick.
Sting on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffin. Griffin obviously looking to wear him down.
Griffin connects with an inside leg kick.
Sting closes the distance and clinches.
Sting misses with a punch to the body.
Sting throws a head punch that misses.
Griffin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sting tries to throw a body punch but Griffin avoids it by throwing Sting back against the cage.
Griffin tries a body shot but Sting blocks it.
Sting can't break the clinch.
Griffin landing knees to the body.
Griffin looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sting throws a head punch that misses.
Sting can't find room to land a body shot as Griffin controls the action.
Sting works on Griffin's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Griffin.
Griffin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sting is defending well for now.
Sting misses with a body punch.
Sting goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Griffin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sting lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Griffin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Griffin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffin.
Sting lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Sting misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sting misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffin.
A shot in the inside from Sting.
Griffin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A shot in the inside from Sting.
Griffin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Griffin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sting takes an elbow to the temple.
Griffin stalling in the clinch but Sting improves position.
Griffin is struggling to control the position.
Sting has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Griffin.
Sting drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sting misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sting.
Griffin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sting is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sting dodges an elbow strike from Griffin.
Griffin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sting in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Griffin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sting tries to work over Griffin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sting prevents a body shot from Griffin.
Griffin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sting fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffin avoiding damage.
Sting blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Griffin had his way with Steinar Sting in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Griffin.
Griffin thuds a left hand into Sting's body.
Sting closes the distance and clinches up with Griffin, looking for a takedown. Sting pushes Griffin against the cage but Griffin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Griffin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sting's sensitive parts.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sting is just out of range.
Griffin throws a push kick but Sting slaps the foot to one side.
Griffin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Griffin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sting takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffin tries to clinch but Sting moves out of range.
Griffin lands a high kick!
Griffin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Griffin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Griffin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sting cracks the inside of Griffin's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sting swings for the body but Griffin moves out of range.
Sting misses with a series of wild punches.
Sting is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sting misses with an uppercut. Griffin saw that one coming.
Griffin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sting was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffin.
Sting 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.
Griffin tries to clinch there but Sting circles away.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin is looking to wear down Sting with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Griffin throws a body kick that misses.
Griffin throws a body punch but Sting moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Griffin. Sting shrugs it off though.
Griffin throws a leg kick but Sting sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sting keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sting showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griffin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands a high kick!
Steinar Sting has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sting lands with a right hand.
Sting blocks a low kick nicely.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sting swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sting throws a body punch but Griffin moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Griffin. Sting shrugs it off though.
Sting lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sting tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sting pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sting misses with a straight right.
Griffin connects with an inside leg kick.
Griffin misses with a looping right.
Griffin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Griffin is predictable there
and Sting counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sting blocks the body kick.
Sting misses with a hook to the body
and Griffin counters with an inside leg kick.
Griffin moves away from the strike by Sting.
Griffin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sting walks forward, straight into a front kick from Griffin.
Griffin scores with a body shot.
Sting gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Griffin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sting keeps the fight on the outside.
Griffin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sting gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sting misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin scoring well with a low kick there.
Sting avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sting keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sting moves out of range of the leg kick from Griffin.
Jason Griffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Griffin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin scores with a head kick. Sting tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Griffin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Griffin - that will leave a mark!
Sting just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick from Griffin.
Sting throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Griffin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Griffin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Griffin!
Jason Griffin is the new featherweight champion!
Jason Griffin gave a mention to CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean McMorrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conquer This (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
32 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean McMorrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conquer This!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMorrow checks a low kick from This.
This tries to close the distance and clinch but McMorrow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McMorrow misses with a lunging right hand
and This counters by clinching up.
McMorrow drops down looking for an ankle pick but This pulls his leg out and moves away.
McMorrow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This throws a body punch but McMorrow moves out of range.
McMorrow throws a lazy right hand but This sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McMorrow shoots in and bounces This off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McMorrow trying to control the position from guard on top but This is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McMorrow postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This keeping moving, preventing McMorrow from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMorrow throwing strikes from guard but This blocks nicely.
This keeping moving, preventing McMorrow from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McMorrow stands up over This, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McMorrow.
McMorrow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMorrow chips away with some ground and pound.
McMorrow looking to pass the guard.
McMorrow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMorrow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This is pulling down on McMorrow's head. It's preventing any offense from McMorrow, at least for the moment.
McMorrow wants to control from the top but This keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMorrow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McMorrow scoring with punches to the head and body.
McMorrow throwing strikes but missing.
This keeping full guard, as McMorrow tries to pass.
McMorrow trying to control the position from guard on top but This is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McMorrow lands a jab to This's midsection.
McMorrow thuds his right hand into This's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This lands a front kick.
This keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McMorrow misses with a hook
and This counters with a head kick. That will keep McMorrow thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Sean McMorrow has been cut.
This misses with a wild body shot.
This defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McMorrow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean McMorrow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean McMorrow's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
This doesn't manage to clinch there - McMorrow circles away.
This clobbers McMorrow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This throws a monster overhand right that drops McMorrow! This follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conquer This!
Conquer This 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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