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UPG 104: Northstar PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rolad Kjeldsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Pope (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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145 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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152 lbs
7 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rolad Kjeldsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dean Pope!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pope moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Kjeldsson.
Kjeldsson misses with a wild combination.
Kjeldsson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kjeldsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Pope throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kjeldsson's waist but Kjeldsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pope off to one side.
Pope shoots in for a takedown but Kjeldsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kjeldsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Pope in the body.
Pope has a takedown stuffed.
Rolad Kjeldsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Pope.
Kjeldsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kjeldsson cracks Pope with an open hand slap.
Kjeldsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pope.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kjeldsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pope.
Kjeldsson tries to land a front kick but Pope steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A left and a right from Kjeldsson both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kjeldsson sprawls well. Kjeldsson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pope gets slowly back to his feet.
Kjeldsson slaps away a takedown attempt from Pope, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kjeldsson scores with a three punch combo!
Pope lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kjeldsson misses with a few strikes there.
Pope gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pope drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kjeldsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kjeldsson throws a nice looking combination but Pope bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pope fails with the takedown
and Kjeldsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pope will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kjeldsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pope tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kjeldsson swivels and escapes.
Pope looks winded!
Pope dodges the punch combination from Kjeldsson.
Kjeldsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pope looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kjeldsson stuffs the takedown.
Kjeldsson lands a jab-cross combination.
Pope misses with the combination.
Kjeldsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pope with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kjeldsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Kjeldsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kjeldsson throws a one two combo.
Pope is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kjeldsson misses.
Pope is still on wobbly legs! Can Kjeldsson finish him?
Kjeldsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kjeldsson works Pope's body with a nice hook.
Kjeldsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pope.
Pope shoots in looking for a takedown but Kjeldsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pope's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pope seems to have recovered his senses.
Kjeldsson connects with a body shot that sends Pope's belly button to the back.
Pope throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pope takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kjeldsson throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Pope. Those never looked like landing.
Kjeldsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pope counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kjeldsson's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kjeldsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kjeldsson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pope, into his guard.
Pope escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kjeldsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kjeldsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolad Kjeldsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pope showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kjeldsson.
No joy there for Pope, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pope moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kjeldsson throws out the jab.
Pope shoots in and drives through. Kjeldsson sprawls well.
Kjeldsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pope shoots in for a takedown but Kjeldsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kjeldsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rolad Kjeldsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Pope.
Kjeldsson throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.
Kjeldsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pope moves away.
Kjeldsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Pope's head.
Pope bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pope is breathing heavily.
Kjeldsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kjeldsson keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope trying to pass the guard but Kjeldsson defending well.
Kjeldsson is looking to control Pope's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kjeldsson avoid being mounted?
Kjeldsson has his hands clasped together around Pope's back. He's all about the action.
Kjeldsson is looking for a sweep. Pope is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rolad Kjeldsson just wasn't active enough.
Pope shoots for a takedown but Kjeldsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kjeldsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Pope. Pope gets slowly back to his feet.
Kjeldsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Pope with that takedown attempt.
Pope fails to land with a series of punches.
Kjeldsson jabs Pope right on the nose. Pope blinks but takes it well.
Pope will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pope closes the distance and clinches up with Kjeldsson, looking for a takedown. Pope pushes Kjeldsson against the cage but Kjeldsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Kjeldsson coming out on top.
Pope is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kjeldsson lands a right hook to the body.
Rolad Kjeldsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pope looks to throw the jab but Kjeldsson is out of range.
Kjeldsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kjeldsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pope thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kjeldsson throws a series of punches but Pope avoids them all with ease.
Kjeldsson throws a combination. Pope tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pope takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kjeldsson cracks Pope with a good jab.
Pope gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kjeldsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kjeldsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pope takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pope is defended easily by Kjeldsson.
Kjeldsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kjeldsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pope on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pope shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kjeldsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pope stopping the sweep attempt from Kjeldsson.
Pope throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kjeldsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pope lands a couple of digs.
Pope postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kjeldsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pope thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pope trying to control the position from guard on top but Kjeldsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolad Kjeldsson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kjeldsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kjeldsson connects with a crisp jab.
Pope has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pope tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kjeldsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pope somewhat.
Kjeldsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Pope's head.
Pope tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kjeldsson swivels and escapes.
Pope shoots in looking for a takedown. Kjeldsson tries to sprawl out of it but Pope keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kjeldsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rolad Kjeldsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Pope.
Kjeldsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pope swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for Pope with that takedown attempt.
Pope takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kjeldsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjeldsson digs a good hook to Pope's body.
Kjeldsson feints a jab promting Pope to slip. Kjeldsson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pope slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kjeldsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pope circles away quickly and effectively.
Kjeldsson lands a nice shot that snaps Pope's head back.
Rolad Kjeldsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pope shoots in but Kjeldsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kjeldsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pope's hands.
Kjeldsson swinging wildly here.
Kjeldsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pope looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kjeldsson.
Rolad Kjeldsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kjeldsson misses with the combination.
Kjeldsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pope avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kjeldsson sizes up Pope with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kjeldsson throws a series of punches but Pope avoids them all with ease.
Pope misses with a takedown attempt - Kjeldsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pope shoots in for a takedown but Kjeldsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pope fails to land the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kjeldsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kjeldsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pope looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kjeldsson throws a right and a left that Pope avoids nicely.
Kjeldsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pope.
Pope will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kjeldsson lands the left hand.
Pope showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kjeldsson.
No joy there for Kjeldsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pope gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kjeldsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kjeldsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Kjeldsson cracks Pope with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pope misses with a takedown attempt - Kjeldsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kjeldsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice combination there by Kjeldsson.
Pope misses with a two punch combination.
Kjeldsson works Pope's body with a nice hook.
Dean Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kjeldsson scores with a jab. Pope acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kjeldsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pope.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kjeldsson scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kjeldsson.
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!
Pope misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolad Kjeldsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kjeldsson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolad Kjeldsson!
Rolad Kjeldsson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Blodet av mina fiender kommer att fortsätta att driva min framgång. Du bär vittne till min uppstigning. Guttentag mina vänner.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Carpio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Young Il (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carpio's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Derezzed. Il has chosen RATM - Renegades of Funk as his entrance music. Dave Carpio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
146 lbs
26 - 15 - 1 |
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27
156 lbs
5 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dave Carpio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kim Young Il!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Il just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Il.
Il fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carpio checks it well.
Il looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Il thuds a left hand into Carpio's body.
Carpio scores with the left hand. Il knows he should have avoided that one.
Il shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carpio napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Il tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Carpio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Il tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Carpio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpio tries to roll over but Il keeps him under control.
Il controlling the pace.
Il is stalling here. Carpio is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Il seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Carpio has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Carpio cracks Il with a big elbow.
Il tries to buck Carpio off but Carpio is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Il's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Il avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Carpio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Il is trying to control Carpio's posture but Carpio avoids it.
Il tries to improve position but can't.
Il avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Carpio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpio tries to score with some ground and pound. Il controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Il manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Carpio trying to control but Il postures up.
Carpio is staying active underneath Il, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Il.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carpio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Il prevents Carpio from standing back up.
Il thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carpio's head.
Il throwing shots but Carpio is blocking nicely.
Carpio is controlling Il's trapped leg to prevent Il from advancing to side control.
Carpio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Il trying to control the action but Carpio is working from the bottom.
Il is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Il there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Carpio is squirming around, avoiding Il's attempts to control the action.
Carpio has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Il's lack of action.
Carpio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Il is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Il looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Il perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Carpio is staying active underneath Il, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carpio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Il is working away from the top position though.
Carpio is staying active underneath Il, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Il throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carpio is staying active underneath Il, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Il with the ground and pound but Carpio uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Il working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Young Il dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Il takes a swing at Carpio's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Il misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Il.
Il lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Il shoots in looking for a takedown. Carpio tries to sprawl out of it but Il keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carpio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Il moves out of range of the leg kick from Carpio.
Il scores with a nice right hand.
Carpio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Il. Il obviously looking to wear him down.
Il darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carpio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carpio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carpio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Il swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Il on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Carpio.
Carpio throws a hook but Il avoids it easily.
Carpio throws a big shot that misses.
Carpio cracks Il with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpio throws a jab but it's blocked by Il.
Il closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Carpio's guard.
Il lands a couple of digs.
Carpio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Il passes Carpio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Carpio is refusing to be controlled, as Il sits in half guard.
Il slips a nice elbow through Carpio's hands, connecting with Carpio's forehead.
Carpio trying to control here.
Il wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carpio keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Il not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Il is thwarting Carpio's attempts to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carpio is concentrating on defense, preventing Il from advancing position.
Il not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Il seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Il is keen to just control but Carpio is a slippery customer.
Il has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carpio trying to control from the bottom.
Carpio is not content to let Il control the position.
Il thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Il seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carpio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Il throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Il is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Il passes the guard and advances to mount!
Il lands a heavy elbow.
Il cracks Carpio with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Il thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Il in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Il is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Il punching from mount but Carpio doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Il throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Il unloads with some shots from mount but Carpio bucks and avoids them well.
Il is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Carpio can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Il raining down hammerfists from mount.
Il tries to control but Carpio wriggling away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Il content just to control the position here.
Carpio is bucking up trying to escape but Il cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Young Il showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Carpio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Il pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Il keeps the fight on the outside.
Carpio shoots in for a takedown but Il shows good takedown defense.
Il scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carpio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Il.
Carpio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good leg kick by Il there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Il lands a nice hook to Carpio's body. Carpio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Il connects with a solid leg kick.
Kim Young Il seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carpio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Il works over Carpio's head and body with a nice combination.
Il has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Il throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carpio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carpio throws a low kick, looking for Il's leg but Il calmly moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Il fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Il fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carpio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Il connects with a leg kick. Carpio looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Il with a nice cross.
Il works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpio walks into a jab.
Il scores with a hook to the body. Carpio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Il darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Carpio is looking for a sweep. Il is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carpio won't allow Il to pass to mount.
Il trying to control from Carpio's half guard. Carpio has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Carpio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Il.
Il with a nice head shot there.
Il is in close to Carpio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Il postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Il content to stall in guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Il forces his way into half guard.
Il is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Il landing with the ground and pound.
Il trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carpio keeping moving, preventing Il from controlling successfully.
Carpio trying to control the position.
Il trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carpio looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dave Carpio just wasn't active enough.
Carpio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Il. That one must have hurt.
Carpio throws a low kick, looking for Il's leg but Il calmly moves out of range.
Carpio thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Il pushes Carpio away with a front kick.
Il dives in and scores a takedown into Carpio's guard.
Il scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Il engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Il wants to control from the top but Carpio keeps moving.
Kim Young Il is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carpio 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Il trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Young Il comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Il has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Young Il!
Kim Young Il decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Droop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dell Trotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dell Trotter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
163 lbs
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31
165 lbs
19 - 13 - 2 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, George Droop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Dell Trotter!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Trotter or perhaps it was just good defense by Droop which made him look bad.
Trotter looks to land a right hand but Droop moved out of range.
Droop has managed to clinch.
Droop can't find room to land a body shot as Trotter controls the action.
Trotter is trying to break free.
Trotter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trotter blocking some punches.
Droop really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Droop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Droop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trotter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Droop pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Droop misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Droop.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Trotter is trying to break the clinch but Droop has him pressed against the cage.
Trotter takes a shot to the head.
Trotter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Droop to keep the fight standing.
George Droop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dell Trotter.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Droop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trotter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Droop is defending well.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Droop.
Droop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Droop scores with a shoulder strike.
Droop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Droop effectively controlling the action here.
Droop lands a hook that snaps the head of Trotter backwards.
A short right from Droop on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Droop fails to land.
Trotter is looking for a takedown.
Trotter jumps guard but Droop turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Droop lands a shoulder strike.
Trotter has Droop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Droop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Droop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trotter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Droop gets through Trotter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trotter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Droop is defending well.
Droop stalls.
Droop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trotter is trying to break the clinch but Droop has him pressed against the cage.
Droop tries to throw a body punch but Trotter avoids it by throwing Droop back against the cage.
Droop is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trotter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Trotter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Droop smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter ducks under a wild hook from Droop.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Droop.
Trotter shoots in and drives through. Droop sprawls well.
Droop throws a big shot that misses.
Droop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Droop thuds his right hand into Trotter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Droop clinches with his opponent.
Trotter is trying to push Droop away but Droop has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Droop creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Trotter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Droop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trotter blocks an elbow strike from Droop.
Droop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Droop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Droop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trotter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Droop misses with a punch on the inside.
Droop lands with a left to the head.
Droop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trotter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Droop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Droop misses with the head strike.
Droop pressing his opponent against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trotter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Droop gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Droop.
Droop landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Droop dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Droop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trotter shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick from Droop lands but Trotter takes it in his stride.
Trotter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Droop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trotter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Droop slaps away a takedown attempt from Trotter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
George Droop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dell Trotter.
Trotter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Droop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Droop lands the left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Droop as he connects with a hook.
Trotter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Droop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Droop throws a right hand that Trotter ducks under and follows up with a left that Trotter also avoids with ease.
Trotter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Droop stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Droop wants it to stay on the feet.
Trotter fails with the takedown.
Trotter is breathing heavily.
Droop looks to land a combination. Trotter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Droop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trotter's hands.
No joy there for Droop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown by Trotter or perhaps it was just good defense by Droop which made him look bad.
George Droop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Droop misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Droop feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Trotter's calf.
Trotter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Trotter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Droop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Trotter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Droop to keep the fight standing.
Droop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Droop.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trotter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Droop swings wildly with an uppercut but Trotter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trotter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Droop.
Come on Droop - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Droop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trotter is trying desperately to land a takedown but Droop is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Trotter.
Droop is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Trotter jumps guard but Droop turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trotter as Droop tries to tie him up.
Droop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Droop can't find room to land a body shot as Trotter controls the action.
George Droop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Droop holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Droop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Droop lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Droop.
Droop prevents a takedown attempt there.
Droop is struggling to control the position.
Trotter wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Trotter fails to pull guard.
Droop tries to work over Trotter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Droop lands a left hand.
Droop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trotter backwards.
Trotter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Droop walks away with a smile on his face. Trotter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trotter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Droop but Droop pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trotter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Trotter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trotter avoids the head kick by Droop.
Trotter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Trotter throws a hook to the side of Droop's head but Droop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Droop misses with a wild combination.
Droop defending well as Trotter loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Droop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Droop clinches with his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Droop is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Droop manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Droop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Droop dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Good exchange - Trotter coming out on top.
Droop slaps away a takedown attempt from Trotter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
George Droop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Droop plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Trotter is rocked!
Droop throws a monster overhand right that drops Trotter! Droop follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Droop!
George Droop thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephoune Father (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thunder Struck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Struck comes into a darkened arena with his song building. One 24 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Stephoune Father is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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26
182 lbs
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33
182 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephoune Father!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thunder Struck!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Father connects with a single shot there.
Struck tries to clinch up
and Father counters with a stiff right hand.
Struck tries to clinch but Father moves out of range.
Father jabs Struck right on the nose. Struck blinks but takes it well.
Father throws out a loose jab but Struck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Struck takes a swing at Father's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown by Father or perhaps it was just good defense by Struck which made him look bad.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Struck. Father shrugs it off though.
Crunch! Struck slams his shin into Father's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Father gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Father working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Struck sneaks back into half guard.
Father trying to control from half guard but Struck is working away.
Struck is trying to get back to full guard.
Father missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Father is trying to control. Struck wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Father is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Father prevents Struck from standing back up.
Struck is defending against the submission attempts here by Father.
Struck has his hands clasped together around Father's back. He's all about the action.
Struck is trying to stand.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Father connects with a nice short shot to Struck's temple.
Father working over Struck with some ground and pound. Struck looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Struck wants to control but Father is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Struck is trying to get back to full guard.
Father working Struck over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struck wants to get back to his feet.
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!
Father missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Father lands with a punch from half guard.
Father throwing shots but Struck is blocking nicely.
Struck tries to roll over but Father keeps him under control.
Father looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Struck with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Struck is looking to control Father's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Struck avoid being mounted?
Struck might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Father kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Struck keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Struck tries to get to full guard but Father has control of the leg.
Father is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Struck is just riding it out for now. Father eventually gives up the hold.
Father missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Father looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Father lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Father there.
Struck is holding on to half guard well.
Father is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Struck is holding on to half guard well.
Struck trying to control here.
Struck is trying to get back to full guard.
Struck wants to control but Father is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Thunder Struck hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
That kick from Struck tenderised Father's leg. Father is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thunder Struck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Struck misses with a head kick.
Father throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Struck was covering up waiting for the punch and Father finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Father working some strikes from top position.
Struck wants to stand but Father is controlling the position.
Father is looking to work some ground and pound but Struck has wrist control.
Father postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Father with a flurry of punches that miss.
Struck 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Struck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Father postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephoune Father dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Father scores with a nice head shot.
Father moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Struck. That's going to slow Father down.
Struck takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Father fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Struck misses.
Father looking to score a takedown here. Struck is defending well but Father drives through and ends up in Struck's guard.
Struck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Father is one step ahead there.
Father throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Struck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Struck controlling the position.
Father postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Father loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Struck is pulling down on Father's head to control his posture.
Struck keeping moving, preventing Father from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Father working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Struck working a defensive guard but Father manages to pass into side control anyway.
Father working the head and body with strikes.
Struck is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Father is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Struck is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Struck wants to control but Father is having none of it.
Struck defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Father.
Struck is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Father is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Struck can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Father looking to control but Struck is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Struck manages to control the position for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struck working to try and regain half guard.
Struck sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Father seems to be working for a kimura but Struck defends the submission attempt.
Father is looking to take a break and control but Struck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Father keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stephoune Father overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Father is working for a kimura but Struck is defending it quite comfortably.
Father thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Father thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Struck is positioning himself well to prevent Father advancing to mount.
Struck on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Father thows a huge punch but Struck dodges it nicely.
Father thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Struck pushes Father off looking to stand but Father dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Struck manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Father trying to control the position from guard on top but Struck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Father thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Father won't allow Struck to get back to his feet.
Struck looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struck working a defensive guard here.
Struck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Father connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Father lands a couple of elbows.
Father throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Struck keeping moving, preventing Father from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Father's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Struck keeping full guard, as Father tries to pass.
Father prevents Struck from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Father stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Struck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Struck wants to sweep here but Father controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephoune Father dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Struck tries to clinch but Father moves out of range.
Father drives through with a takedown into guard.
Struck looking for a sweep. Not yet Struck, not yet.
Father throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Struck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Struck keeping moving, preventing Father from controlling successfully.
Struck is trying to hold Father in close to prevent damage but Father has managed to pass into half guard.
Father winds up and cracks Struck with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Father missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Father wants to take a breather but Struck is having none of it.
Father prevents Struck from standing back up.
Father missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Father missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Struck trying to hold on to Father's head to control him but Father postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Thunder Struck hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Struck takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Struck.
Father just misses with a punch to the body.
Struck is looking to clinch.
Struck is looking to clinch but Father is avoiding it.
Father on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Struck. Struck obviously looking to wear him down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Father.
Father takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thunder Struck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Father shoots for a takedown but Struck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Father closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Struck quickly recovers to half guard.
Struck is trying to control but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Father tries to pass the half guard into mount. Struck knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thunder Struck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Father seems to be looking for submissions.
Struck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Father prevents Struck from standing back up.
Struck wants to control but Father is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Struck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Father drops an elbow to the side of Struck's head.
Struck wants to get back to his feet.
Father takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Father working Struck over with strikes.
Father throwing shots but Struck is blocking nicely.
Father 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.
Father is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Father trying to control from half guard but Struck is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struck on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Father not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Struck trying to control but Father postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Struck is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Father is staying active.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Thunder Struck wasn't active enough on the ground.
Struck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Father keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Struck.
Struck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Father looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Struck connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Father shoots in but Struck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephoune Father. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Father throws a jab when Struck was well out of range.
Father misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Father cracks Struck with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thunder Struck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Father stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Struck.
Struck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Father paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Struck buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Father shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Struck as he avoids it easily.
Struck missing with a left hand there. Father was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Father drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Struck tries to bench press Father off him but Father keeps the position.
Father throws a strike aimed at the side of Struck's head but Struck avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephoune Father showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Father, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephoune Father!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cruz Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Padilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson comes into the arena with Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cruz Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robin Padilla!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Padilla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Padilla throws a sloppy head kick and Jefferson moves out of range easily.
Padilla lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jefferson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Robin Padilla has been cut.
Padilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Padilla looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Padilla on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jefferson. Jefferson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jefferson connects with a body shot that sends Padilla's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Padilla does it's job there.
Padilla throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cruz Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Padilla is fending him off so far but Jefferson persists. Nope, Padilla circles away and we're back to standing.
Padilla lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jefferson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jefferson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Padilla misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Padilla.
Jefferson keeps Padilla at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Padilla throws a head kick that misses.
Padilla chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jefferson lands a jab to Padilla's midsection.
Padilla looks to score with a jab to the body but Jefferson is just out of range.
Padilla tries to land a leg kick but Jefferson saw it coming and moves away.
Jefferson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Padilla throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jefferson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Padilla.
Padilla misses with a hook.
Jefferson lands a leg kick that knocks Padilla off balance momentarily.
Jefferson throws a wild body kick that Padilla sees coming a mile off.
Jefferson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jefferson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jefferson swings for the body but Padilla moves out of range.
Jefferson misses with a head kick.
That kick from Jefferson tenderised Padilla's leg. Padilla is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson throws a body kick that misses.
Padilla misses with a kick to the body.
Padilla checks a low kick from Jefferson.
Jefferson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Padilla throws a quick inside leg kick.
Padilla connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Padilla misses the target.
Jefferson darts in and clinches Padilla up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jefferson.
Jefferson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Padilla up against the cage.
Jefferson trying to land knees to the body.
Jefferson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Padilla can't find room to land a body shot as Jefferson controls the action.
Jefferson lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padilla is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but Padilla blocks it.
Jefferson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Padilla's defenses.
Jefferson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefferson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jefferson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Padilla dodges an elbow strike from Jefferson.
Jefferson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Padilla to keep the fight standing.
Padilla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Padilla blocks an elbow strike.
Jefferson jumps guard but Padilla turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cruz Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Padilla - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Padilla smiles and moves away.
Jefferson thows a leg kick but Padilla checks it
and Padilla counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jefferson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Padilla is out of range.
Jefferson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from Jefferson misses
and Padilla counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jefferson's knee momentarily.
Jefferson thows a leg kick but Padilla checks it
and Padilla counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson rushes Padilla and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Padilla lands a body punch.
Jefferson misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Jefferson.
Jefferson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Padilla scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jefferson misses with a knee to the head.
Jefferson misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Padilla makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Padilla to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cruz Jefferson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robin Padilla's cut.
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.
Jefferson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Padilla.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Padilla moved away.
Padilla lands a nice hook to Jefferson's body. Jefferson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown but Padilla shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Padilla misses with a low kick as Jefferson jumps back.
Cruz Jefferson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jefferson tries to clinch but Padilla moves out of range.
Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Padilla.
Padilla takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Jefferson tries to work over Padilla's front leg with a kick but Padilla checks it.
Padilla connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Padilla swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jefferson counters with a single leg into guard. Padilla didn't expect that.
Jefferson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Padilla is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Padilla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jefferson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Padilla!
Jefferson tries to control but Padilla wriggling away.
Jefferson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jefferson wants to control the pace but Padilla is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Padilla to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Padilla shrugs it off.
Jefferson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Padilla tries to lock up and control but Jefferson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jefferson prevents Padilla from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Padilla tries to lock up and control but Jefferson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jefferson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Padilla manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padilla is trying to improve his position.
Padilla is not content to let Jefferson control the position.
Jefferson working away.
Padilla is not content to let Jefferson control the position.
Jefferson tries to advance to mount but Padilla denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson working away.
Jefferson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Padilla has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jefferson but great work by Padilla.
Jefferson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jefferson trying to control from the bottom.
Padilla wants to take a breather but Jefferson is having none of it.
Jefferson controlling the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jefferson tries to roll over but Padilla keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Jefferson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robin Padilla's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jefferson misses with a low kick.
Padilla wants to land a leg kick but Jefferson is out of range.
Jefferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Padilla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches up with Padilla, looking for a takedown. Jefferson pushes Padilla against the cage but Padilla circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Padilla gets caught napping as Jefferson dives in and scores a takedown. Padilla manages to retain guard.
Jefferson postures up in Padilla's guard and throws a big left but Padilla blocks it.
Jefferson trying to control but Padilla is working from the bottom.
Jefferson slips nicely into half guard.
Padilla wants to get back to full guard.
Cruz Jefferson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson is pressing down on Padilla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Padilla is holding on for now.
Padilla is trying to control but can't.
Jefferson uses his free foot to push down on Padilla's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Padilla.
Jefferson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jefferson wants to control the pace but Padilla is squirming around nicely.
Jefferson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Padilla has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Padilla!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson working a defensive guard but Padilla passes into half guard.
Padilla performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jefferson tries to roll over but Padilla keeps him under control.
Jefferson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Padilla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Padilla's back!
Padilla tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Padilla tries to escape but Jefferson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
Padilla is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jefferson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Jefferson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Robin Padilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jefferson misses with an elbow to the head.
A lull in the action here.
Padilla has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jefferson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson has got one arm under Padilla's chin. This could be trouble... Padilla trying to control the other hand but Jefferson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Padilla has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cruz Jefferson!
A very excited looking Cruz Jefferson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Wisniewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncomfortably Numb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wisniewski comes to the cage accompanied by Vienio & Pele - To jest moj hardcore. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Wisniewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Uncomfortably Numb!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Numb fails with a takedown attempt.
Numb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wisniewski throws a body punch but Numb moves out of range.
Numb shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Numb showed some decent athleticism there.
Numb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wisniewski trying to control here.
Wisniewski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wisniewski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Numb looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wisniewski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wisniewski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Numb's guard.
Numb keeping moving, preventing Wisniewski from controlling successfully.
Wisniewski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wisniewski is stalling in the full guard.
Numb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wisniewski.
Numb keeping moving, preventing Wisniewski from controlling successfully.
Wisniewski is fighting to break Numb's control of his arms but Numb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Pawel Wisniewski just wasn't active enough.
Wisniewski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Numb on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wisniewski throws a wild body kick that Numb sees coming a mile off.
Pawel Wisniewski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Wisniewski is predictable there
and Numb counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Numb closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wisniewski did well to prevent Numb getting side control.
Numb not doing much here.
Wisniewski trying to control but Numb postures up.
Numb prevents Wisniewski from improving his position.
Numb wants to take a breather but Wisniewski is having none of it.
Wisniewski trying to control here.
Numb prevents Wisniewski from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Numb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Numb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wisniewski misses with a hook.
Wisniewski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wisniewski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Numb under the eye.
Wisniewski thows a body shot but no joy.
Wisniewski misses with a few strikes there.
Numb looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wisniewski is fending him off so far but Numb persists. Nope, Wisniewski circles away and we're back to standing.
Numb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Numb misses with a takedown
and Wisniewski counters with an outside leg kick.
Pawel Wisniewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uncomfortably Numb.
Numb gets a takedown into half guard.
Numb is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Numb thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wisniewski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Numb.
Numb winds up and cracks Wisniewski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Numb stalling away here and it's allowed Wisniewski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Numb thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Numb wants to pass the guard but Wisniewski is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wisniewski has Numb pulled in close to control his posture.
Numb has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Numb pushing down on Wisniewski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pawel Wisniewski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wisniewski misses the jab.
Wisniewski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wisniewski.
Wisniewski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Numb fails with a takedown attempt.
Pawel Wisniewski is winning the standup battle so far.
Wisniewski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Numb.
Numb tries to move into range but Wisniewski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Numb is rocked!
Numb moves out of range of the strikes.
Numb is still on wobbly legs! Can Wisniewski finish him?
Numb defending well as Wisniewski loads up on a big left hand.
Wisniewski throws a jab but it's blocked by Numb.
Numb seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wisniewski swings for the body but Numb moves out of range.
Wisniewski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Numb looks to score with a jab to the body but Wisniewski is just out of range.
Numb dives in and grabs Wisniewski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wisniewski pushes down on Numb's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisniewski thuds his right hand into Numb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Numb shoots and misses
and Wisniewski counters with a crisp right that sends Numb to the canvas! Wisniewski follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pawel Wisniewski!
After winning the bout, Pawel Wisniewski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thug Behram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Nieto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Behram kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 25 Minutes to go. Nieto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bullet the Blue Sky. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thug Behram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexandre Nieto!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Behram lands an overhand right.
Nieto avoids a kick to the body.
Behram darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Behram is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nieto is looking to get to half guard.
Behram with a couple of short strikes.
Nieto gets back to half guard.
Nieto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nieto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Behram controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nieto working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behram stopping the sweep attempt from Nieto.
Behram trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Behram stands up over Nieto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nieto wants to sweep but no luck.
Behram trying to control the position from guard on top but Nieto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Behram is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nieto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Behram is aware though and is defending well.
Nieto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Behram can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nieto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Behram manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieto postures up.
Nieto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Behram seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nieto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Behram is on top in guard.
Nieto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Behram on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nieto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Behram knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nieto is trying to control the action in half guard but Behram is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieto lands with a punch from half guard.
Nieto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Behram is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nieto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Behram's head.
Behram wants to improve his position but Nieto is controlling well.
Behram keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Behram gets full guard.
Behram controls Nieto momentarily but Nieto frees himself.
Nieto connects with a couple of short punches.
Nieto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nieto won't allow Behram to sweep him here.
Behram wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Behram is trying to keep Nieto in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieto throwing strikes from guard but Behram blocks nicely.
Nieto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nieto chips away with some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Behram holds on and takes a little breather.
Nieto throws a big elbow that misses.
Behram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nieto.
Behram working a defensive guard here.
Nieto landing some decent shots from guard.
Nieto distracts Behram with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nieto trying to control but Behram is working from the bottom.
Nieto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexandre Nieto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nieto throws a body punch but Behram moves out of range.
Nieto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Behram misses the target.
Horrible takedown by Nieto or perhaps it was just good defense by Behram which made him look bad.
Behram looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nieto moves into full guard.
Behram throwing strikes from guard but Nieto blocks nicely.
Behram postures up in Nieto's guard and throws a big left but Nieto blocks it.
Behram wants to control from the top but Nieto keeps moving.
Nieto working for a triangle but Behram defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieto working for a triangle but Behram defends it easily.
Behram lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Behram's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Behram trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Behram looking to sit in guard and control but Nieto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Behram keeping full guard, as Nieto tries to pass.
Nieto pushing down on Behram's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieto thows a huge punch but Behram dodges it nicely.
Behram is refusing to be controlled, as Nieto sits in half guard.
Nieto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nieto trying to control from Behram's half guard. Behram has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nieto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Behram looking for a sweep. Not yet Behram, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Behram keeping moving, preventing Nieto from controlling successfully.
Nieto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nieto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Behram swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nieto postures up in Behram's guard and throws a big left but Behram blocks it.
Behram is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nieto trying to control but Behram is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behram controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nieto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nieto scores with a jab to the body.
Behram goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nieto thuds a left hand into Behram's body.
A lazy left from Nieto finds it's target.
Behram shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nieto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nieto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Behram missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nieto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nieto.
Behram trying to control but Nieto is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Behram's guard.
Nieto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Behram works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Behram looking to control.
Nieto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Behram works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nieto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Behram works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nieto trying to control but Behram is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nieto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nieto wants to pass the guard but Behram is keeping the position.
Nieto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Behram wants to sweep here but Nieto controlling him for the moment.
Behram is controlling Nieto's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexandre Nieto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Behram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Behram blocks a jab.
Nieto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nieto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nieto. That's going to slow Behram down.
Behram is looking to slow Nieto down with leg kicks.
Nieto lands with a shot to the body.
Nieto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Behram rather than just go for the knockout.
Nieto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nieto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Behram's calf.
Behram pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nieto gets a takedown into half guard.
Behram blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nieto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nieto stalling away here and it's allowed Behram to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nieto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nieto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Behram's guard.
Nieto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Behram trying to control but Nieto postures up.
Alexandre Nieto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nieto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nieto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Behram defending well though.
Behram trying to control but Nieto postures up.
Behram desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Thug Behram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Behram on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Behram is looking for a sweep. Nieto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nieto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Behram trying to control but Nieto postures up.
Behram is refusing to be controlled, as Nieto sits in half guard.
Nieto passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poor strikes thrown by Nieto there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nieto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Behram is looking to get to half guard.
Nieto in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieto looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nieto is landing with some decent strikes but Behram is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nieto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Behram sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nieto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nieto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nieto lands strikes from half guard.
Nieto wants to control but Behram is keeping him busy.
Nieto working over Behram with some ground and pound. Behram looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nieto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Behram keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Behram trying to hold on to Nieto's head to control him but Nieto postures up.
Nieto wants to take a breather but Behram is having none of it.
Alexandre Nieto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Behram is trying to maintain the position but Nieto is very close to passing his half guard.
Nieto controlling the action here.
Nieto is keen to just control but Behram is a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Behram drives through with a takedown into guard.
Behram wants to control from the top but Nieto keeps moving.
Nieto is pulling down on Behram's head. It's preventing any offense from Behram, at least for the moment.
Behram wants to control from the top but Nieto keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nieto is trying to control the position but Behram postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandre Nieto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nieto 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandre Nieto!
Post fight, Alexandre Nieto stared into the camera and said 'I have lost, but I am not lost. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milan Lucic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Paige (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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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
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milan Lucic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stan Paige!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lucic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paige lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lucic lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucic misses the target.
Paige throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paige misses with a wild body shot.
Paige lands with a nice combination. Lucic backs away looking to recover.
Paige slips a jab from Lucic.
Stan Paige seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucic throws the kick towards the body but Paige avoids it.
Lucic looks to land a body kick but Paige moved away.
Paige lands with a big left! Lucic is wobbled badly! Paige comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Lucic to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stan Paige!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Niedzwiedzki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov comes into the arena with Ave Maria blaring out of the sound system. Niedzwiedzki has chosen Nirvana - You know you're right as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Konstantin Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrzej Niedzwiedzki!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov misses with a straight left.
Magomedov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Niedzwiedzki counters with a nice body kick.
Magomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a straight left.
Magomedov tries to move into range but Niedzwiedzki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Niedzwiedzki swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Niedzwiedzki.
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!
Niedzwiedzki drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Niedzwiedzki or not.
Niedzwiedzki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Niedzwiedzki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magomedov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Niedzwiedzki's calf.
Niedzwiedzki digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Magomedov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Niedzwiedzki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Niedzwiedzki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Niedzwiedzki throws a leg kick but Magomedov checks it.
Magomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Magomedov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Niedzwiedzki is out of range.
Niedzwiedzki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Niedzwiedzki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Niedzwiedzki's head but Niedzwiedzki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov works over Niedzwiedzki's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Andrzej Niedzwiedzki has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov slips a jab from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki tries to move into range but Magomedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Niedzwiedzki swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Niedzwiedzki throws a right hand that misses
and Magomedov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Niedzwiedzki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
A nice left hand lands by Niedzwiedzki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niedzwiedzki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov lands a body punch.
Niedzwiedzki breaks from the clinch.
Magomedov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magomedov misses with a kick to the body
and Niedzwiedzki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Niedzwiedzki looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Niedzwiedzki throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Niedzwiedzki.
Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Niedzwiedzki was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Niedzwiedzki keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Niedzwiedzki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Niedzwiedzki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Niedzwiedzki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Niedzwiedzki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov won't allow Niedzwiedzki to sweep him here.
Magomedov stands up over Niedzwiedzki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magomedov works over Niedzwiedzki with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Niedzwiedzki keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov is working Niedzwiedzki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Niedzwiedzki looking to control but Magomedov passes into half guard.
Niedzwiedzki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Niedzwiedzki.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Niedzwiedzki has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Magomedov doesn't defend quickly enough and Niedzwiedzki has managed to lock this one up! Can Magomedov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Niedzwiedzki on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andrzej Niedzwiedzki!
Our winner, Andrzej Niedzwiedzki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Troy Slamen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Ufcowski jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slamen comes into the arena with Jaws Theme blaring out of the sound system. Ufcowski jr has chosen Slipknot - Duality as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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166 lbs
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Slamen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Pawel Ufcowski jr!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slamen fails with the takedown.
Slamen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ufcowski jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ufcowski jr is on top in guard.
Ufcowski jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slamen wants to stand and escape but Ufcowski jr is having none of it.
Ufcowski jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Slamen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ufcowski jr is one step ahead there.
Slamen keeping moving, preventing Ufcowski jr from controlling successfully.
Ufcowski jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ufcowski jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ufcowski jr won't allow Slamen to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ufcowski jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Slamen has wrist control.
Slamen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ufcowski jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Slamen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ufcowski jr throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr wants to pass the guard but Slamen is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ufcowski jr misses the shot to the body.
Pawel Ufcowski jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ufcowski jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ufcowski jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Slamen misses with a takedown attempt
and Ufcowski jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Slamen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ufcowski jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Slamen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ufcowski jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Slamen is chipping away with strikes.
Slamen lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Slamen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slamen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ufcowski jr is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slamen working away.
Ufcowski jr is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slamen working away.
Slamen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Slamen is putting a hurting on Ufcowski jr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Slamen trying to control the action but Ufcowski jr is working from the bottom.
Slamen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Slamen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ufcowski jr is looking to regain half guard here but Slamen keeps moving and retains side control.
Slamen trying to control the position but Ufcowski jr is working away.
Slamen tries to move to mount but Ufcowski jr blocks the move with his legs.
Slamen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ufcowski jr some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Slamen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ufcowski jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Slamen grinds an elbow into Ufcowski jr's temple.
Ufcowski jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Slamen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ufcowski jr tries to improve position but can't.
Slamen is putting a hurting on Ufcowski jr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Slamen is looking to take a break and control but Ufcowski jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slamen 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ufcowski jr tries to buck Slamen off but Slamen is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr taking a bit of punishment here - Slamen scoring with strikes.
Ufcowski jr struggling a bit here.
Slamen cracks Ufcowski jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Slamen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Slamen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ufcowski jr is trying to buck Slamen off.
Slamen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ufcowski jr some visible discomfort.
Ufcowski jr is looking for a sweep.
Ufcowski jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slamen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ufcowski jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slamen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ufcowski jr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Slamen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Slamen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ufcowski jr quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ufcowski jr wants to control but Slamen is keeping busy.
Slamen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ufcowski jr defending well though.
Ufcowski jr is looking to improve his position.
Slamen throwing shots but Ufcowski jr is blocking nicely.
Slamen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ufcowski jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ufcowski jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Slamen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Slamen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ufcowski jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slamen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slamen wants to control from the top but Ufcowski jr keeps moving.
Ufcowski jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ufcowski jr keeping moving, preventing Slamen from controlling successfully.
Ufcowski jr working a defensive guard here.
Slamen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ufcowski jr's head.
Slamen stopping the sweep attempt from Ufcowski jr.
Slamen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slamen stands up over Ufcowski jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ufcowski jr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Slamen!
Ufcowski jr trying to control but Slamen is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slamen wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ufcowski jr tries to control but Slamen wriggling away.
Slamen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slamen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ufcowski jr is pressing down on Slamen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Slamen is holding on for now.
Slamen is positioning himself well to prevent Ufcowski jr advancing to mount.
Ufcowski jr is trying to control. Slamen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slamen tries to kick Ufcowski jr off but Ufcowski jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Slamen is looking for a sweep. Ufcowski jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slamen wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Slamen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ufcowski jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slamen keeps working.
Slamen manages to get to full guard.
Slamen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Troy Slamen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Slamen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Slamen controlling the position from side mount.
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Ufcowski jr is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Slamen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ufcowski jr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ufcowski jr tries to improve position but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slamen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ufcowski jr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ufcowski jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ufcowski jr tries to improve position but can't.
Slamen is chipping away with strikes.
Ufcowski jr is looking for a sweep.
Slamen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ufcowski jr keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ufcowski jr is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Slamen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Slamen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Slamen is pressing down on Ufcowski jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ufcowski jr is holding on for now.
Ufcowski jr wants to get back to full guard.
Ufcowski jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slamen.
Slamen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slamen throwing shots but Ufcowski jr is blocking nicely.
Ufcowski jr is staying active underneath Slamen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ufcowski jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slamen is working away from the top position though.
Ufcowski jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slamen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ufcowski jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Ufcowski jr keeping moving, preventing Slamen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ufcowski jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slamen defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slamen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Slamen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ufcowski jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slamen.
Slamen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Slamen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slamen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ufcowski jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ufcowski jr is looking to stand up but Slamen isn't so interested in that idea.
Slamen working some strikes from top position.
Slamen distracts Ufcowski jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slamen passes Ufcowski jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr is staying active underneath Slamen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are battling for position here. Ufcowski jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ufcowski jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slamen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ufcowski jr is trying to control the position but Slamen postures up.
Ufcowski jr working for a triangle but Slamen defends it easily.
Slamen stands up over Ufcowski jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ufcowski jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slamen is controlling him.
Ufcowski jr 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.
Slamen wants to control from the top but Ufcowski jr keeps moving.
Slamen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ufcowski jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slamen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slamen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ufcowski jr 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.
Pawel Ufcowski jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slamen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ufcowski jr looking to control.
Ufcowski jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Slamen tries to free his leg and advance position but Ufcowski jr is retaining full guard.
Slamen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ufcowski jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ufcowski jr keeping full guard, as Slamen tries to pass.
Ufcowski jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ufcowski jr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Slamen!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slamen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ufcowski jr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Slamen because Ufcowski jr loaded up on that one.
Slamen is looking to improve his position but Ufcowski jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slamen is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ufcowski jr throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ufcowski jr looking to ground and pound but Slamen is blocking nicely.
Slamen taking shots to the head.
Slamen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ufcowski jr tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Slamen is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ufcowski jr misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Slamen gets back to half guard.
Slamen is looking for a sweep. Ufcowski jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Slamen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slamen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Slamen!
Troy Slamen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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