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SPNY 75: Plexico - Owth PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heathcliff Huxtable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huxtable comes to the cage accompanied by Night and Day. Heathcliff Huxtable has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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290 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Heathcliff Huxtable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Teller!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huxtable will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Teller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Teller wants it to stay on the feet.
Huxtable scores with a takedown into Teller's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Teller controlling the position.
Teller 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.
Teller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Huxtable trying to control from the bottom.
Teller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huxtable does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Huxtable is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Teller seems content to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Huxtable controlling the position well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Heathcliff Huxtable just wasn't active enough.
Huxtable has his takedown stuffed
and Teller counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heathcliff Huxtable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huxtable is looking to regain half guard here but Teller keeps moving and retains side control.
Huxtable knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Teller on the ground.
Teller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Teller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee asks Teller politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Teller prefers to stall for the moment though.
Huxtable is trying to control Teller's posture but Teller avoids it.
Huxtable tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Teller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Teller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Huxtable is trying to control Teller's posture but Teller avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huxtable is being controlled here.
Huxtable tries to bench press Teller off him but Teller keeps the position.
Teller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Teller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Huxtable knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Huxtable is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Huxtable struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huxtable is trying to improve his position.
Teller trying to control the position but Huxtable is working away.
Huxtable is looking to reverse the position.
Huxtable is trying to control Teller's posture but Teller avoids it.
Teller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Teller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Teller trying to control the action but Huxtable is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huxtable gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Huxtable wants to improve his position but Teller is controlling well.
Teller wants to control but Huxtable is keeping him busy.
Teller wants to work for an arm triangle but Huxtable is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huxtable wants to control but Teller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Huxtable is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huxtable has his hands clasped together around Teller's back. He's all about the action.
Teller is keen to just control but Huxtable is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teller is working for a submission of some sort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huxtable is trying to maintain the position but Teller is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Teller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Huxtable changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Teller tries to avoid it but Huxtable manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Teller to the ground. Teller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Teller stuffs the takedown.
Huxtable changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Teller tries to avoid it but Huxtable manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Teller to the ground. Teller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heathcliff Huxtable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huxtable tries to score a power double leg takedown but Teller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Huxtable somewhat.
Huxtable gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Teller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Teller wants to take a breather but Huxtable is having none of it.
Teller is looking for a kimura here.
Teller wants to work for an arm triangle but Huxtable is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huxtable is looking for a sweep. Teller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Teller is working for a submission of some sort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huxtable is not content to let Teller control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huxtable trying to control but Teller postures up.
Teller wants to pass the guard but Huxtable is defending well.
Teller seems to be working for a kimura but Huxtable defends the submission attempt.
Huxtable is refusing to be controlled, as Teller sits in half guard.
Teller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Huxtable trying to control from the bottom.
Huxtable is trying to get back to full guard.
Teller is thwarting Huxtable's attempts to control the position.
Huxtable on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Huxtable tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huxtable is not content to let Teller control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Huxtable shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Teller defends it nicely.
Huxtable shoots for a takedown but Teller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huxtable doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Teller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Teller.
Huxtable is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Teller can't fight it off and eventually Huxtable manages to take the fight to the floor. Teller looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Teller controls Huxtable momentarily but Huxtable frees himself.
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huxtable throws an elbow that misses. Teller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Huxtable's guard. Nice move by Teller!
Teller stopping the sweep attempt from Huxtable.
Huxtable keeping moving, preventing Teller from controlling successfully.
Huxtable keeping full guard, as Teller tries to pass.
Huxtable will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Teller stopping the sweep attempt from Huxtable.
Teller pushing down on Huxtable's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Teller is working for a kimura but Huxtable is defending it quite comfortably.
Teller trying to pass the guard but Huxtable defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huxtable is trying to maintain the position but Teller is very close to passing his half guard.
Huxtable tries to kick Teller off but Teller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Huxtable is trying to get back to full guard.
Huxtable is trying to control but can't.
Teller wants to work for an arm triangle but Huxtable is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huxtable trying to hold on to Teller's head to control him but Teller postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teller is working for a kimura but Huxtable is defending it quite comfortably.
Huxtable wants to control but Teller is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Teller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Huxtable looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Teller leaves Huxtable with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Teller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Huxtable sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Teller somewhat.
Huxtable shoots in for a double leg but Teller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heathcliff Huxtable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huxtable stuffs the takedown attempt from Teller. Teller gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huxtable.
Huxtable tries to score a power double leg takedown but Teller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Huxtable somewhat.
Huxtable has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Teller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Huxtable knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Teller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Huxtable, who protects the arm well.
Teller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Huxtable wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Teller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Huxtable, who protects the arm well.
Teller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huxtable is trying to control Teller's posture but Teller avoids it.
Huxtable tries to bench press Teller off him but Teller keeps the position.
Teller working away.
Teller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Huxtable knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Teller trying to control the position but Huxtable is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huxtable is looking for a sweep.
Jack Teller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Teller wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Huxtable, who protects the arm well.
Huxtable wants to control but Teller postures up.
Teller tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Teller has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Teller working away.
Teller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Teller wants to control but Huxtable is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huxtable is looking for a sweep.
Huxtable manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Teller is looking to take a break and control but Huxtable is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Teller is working for a kimura but Huxtable is defending it quite comfortably.
Teller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huxtable does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Teller trying to mount his opponent but Huxtable defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Huxtable keeping control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Teller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Teller winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Teller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Fok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyrus Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fok's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Para Salud. Sawyer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: MegaDeth- This Day We FIGHT!. Cyrus Sawyer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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141 lbs
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142 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Adrian Fok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cyrus Sawyer!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sawyer blocks a jab.
Sawyer 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.
Sawyer cracks Fok with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fok misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Fok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fok misses with a shot to the body
and Sawyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fok shoots in for a takedown but Sawyer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sawyer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sawyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Sawyer looks to land a left hand but Fok moved out of range nicely.
Sawyer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fok is trying to defend but Sawyer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fok trying to control here.
Sawyer trying to control from half guard but Fok is working away.
Fok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sawyer thows a huge punch but Fok dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fok is trying to stand up here but Sawyer is controlling him well.
Fok won't allow Sawyer to pass to mount.
Sawyer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sawyer trying to control the action but Fok is working from the bottom.
Fok regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sawyer.
Sawyer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fok keeping moving, preventing Sawyer from controlling successfully.
Sawyer throws a big right hand that misses.
Fok has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sawyer has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer trying to control the position but Fok is working away.
Sawyer is trying to ground and pound but Fok uses the momentary lack of control by Sawyer to regain half guard.
Sawyer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sawyer is working away from the top position though.
Fok pushes Sawyer off looking to stand but Sawyer dives back in and keeps control.
Sawyer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sawyer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fok has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fok is refusing to be controlled, as Sawyer sits in half guard.
Sawyer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sawyer throws a strike but Fok avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sawyer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fok works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fok is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sawyer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fok working a defensive guard here.
Sawyer postures up in Fok's guard and throws a big left but Fok blocks it.
Fok keeping full guard, as Sawyer tries to pass.
Sawyer stands and throws Fok's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sawyer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sawyer throws an elbow but Fok slips to the side and avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sawyer throws an elbow but Fok slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sawyer swings around for an armbar but Fok sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sawyer's guard.
Sawyer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sawyer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Sawyer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fok throws a head kick but Sawyer moves out of range.
Sawyer shoots in but no luck this time.
Sawyer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sawyer throws a leg kick but Fok checks it.
Sawyer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sawyer manages to avoid it.
Sawyer shoots in but Fok avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fok closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sawyer circles away.
Sawyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fok takes one to the chin there.
Sawyer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fok to score with a decent uppercut.
Adrian Fok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sawyer avoids the body shot from Fok.
Sawyer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fok throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sawyer misses with a low kick.
Sawyer stuns Fok with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fok doesn't manage to clinch there - Sawyer circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fok misses with a few strikes there.
Fok tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sawyer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sawyer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fok is out of range.
Adrian Fok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sawyer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fok closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fok in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sawyer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fok not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sawyer trying to hold on to Fok's head to control him but Fok postures up.
Fok landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fok thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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!
Sawyer gets full guard.
Sawyer is trying to control the position but Fok postures up.
Fok missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sawyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fok is one step ahead there.
Sawyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fok is aware though and is defending well.
Fok loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sawyer is trying to keep Fok in close.
Fok won't allow Sawyer to sweep him here.
Fok lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fok loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sawyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fok postures up.
Sawyer managing to control the position.
Fok working some strikes from top position.
Fok throws an elbow that misses. Sawyer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fok's guard. Nice move by Sawyer!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sawyer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fok controlling the position.
Sawyer throws an elbow that misses. Fok uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sawyer's guard. Nice move by Fok!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fok postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sawyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fok lands a couple of elbows.
Sawyer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sawyer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sawyer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fok has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sawyer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fok working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fok with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adrian Fok will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Fok gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fok is trying to drag Sawyer to the mat but Sawyer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fok has clasped his hands together around Sawyer's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Sawyer parries the strikes from Fok easily there. Fok is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sawyer to escape.
Sawyer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sawyer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fok's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sawyer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sawyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sawyer is trying to maintain the position but Fok is very close to passing his half guard.
Fok looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fok thows a huge punch but Sawyer dodges it nicely.
Sawyer is trying to control but can't.
Fok throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sawyer is pressing down on Fok's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cyrus Sawyer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fok throws a big elbow that misses.
Sawyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sawyer working a defensive guard here.
Sawyer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sawyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sawyer trying to keep a closed guard but Fok is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fok.
Sawyer is trying to control the position but Fok postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cyrus Sawyer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fok drives through with a takedown into Sawyer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sawyer managing to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sawyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fok.
Sawyer 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.
Fok working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fok working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sawyer's head.
Sawyer working a defensive guard here.
Fok trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sawyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fok is aware though and is defending well.
Sawyer working a defensive guard here.
Fok scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fok throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fok with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sawyer pulls Fok in to control the position.
Fok is working Sawyer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sawyer is trying to keep Fok in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fok lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sawyer pulls Fok in close to his closed guard and prevents Fok from doing any damage or advancing position.
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!
Sawyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fok is aware though and is defending well.
Fok throws an elbow that misses. Sawyer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fok's guard. Nice move by Sawyer!
Sawyer throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sawyer stops Fok from standing up.
Sawyer passes Fok's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fok controlling the position well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adrian Fok.
I think Fok has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Fok!
Adrian Fok bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daemon Blackfyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Magdaleno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pat Magdaleno acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daemon Blackfyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pat Magdaleno!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magdaleno shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blackfyre counters with a series of strikes. Magdaleno will be more careful next time no doubt.
Magdaleno with a poor takedown
and Blackfyre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magdaleno shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackfyre sprawls well. He's pushed Magdaleno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Daemon Blackfyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pat Magdaleno.
Nice uppercut lands for Blackfyre. That snapped Magdaleno's head back.
Magdaleno has his takedown stuffed
and Magdaleno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blackfyre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magdaleno doesn't seem bothered though.
Blackfyre with a nice cross.
Magdaleno doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blackfyre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Blackfyre.
Magdaleno with a poor takedown
and Blackfyre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magdaleno looks winded!
Magdaleno shoots and misses
and Blackfyre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Blackfyre there.
Magdaleno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blackfyre Rushes Magdaleno and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Magdaleno is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Blackfyre Piles on the pressure and Magdaleno crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daemon Blackfyre!
Daemon Blackfyre decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolfo Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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232 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adolfo Dias!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fisher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dias at a distance.
Fisher throws a right hand that misses
and Dias counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fisher misses with a wild combination.
Fisher throws a sloppy head kick and Dias moves out of range easily.
Dias darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fisher lands with a nice combination. Dias backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Adolfo Dias has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dias takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fisher throws an off balance right hand
and Dias counters with an outside leg kick.
Fisher missing with a left hand there. Dias was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dias is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dias avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dias fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fisher.
Fisher jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dias.
Fisher lands with a nice body punch.
Dias feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fisher's calf.
Dias thuds his right hand into Fisher's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A lazy left from Fisher finds it's target.
That has opened up Adolfo Dias's cut even more.
Dias is looking to slow Fisher down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias misses with a head kick.
Fisher thows a leg kick but Dias checks it
and Dias counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch combination from Fisher misses.
Dias uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
Dias lands with a right hand.
Fisher throws a lazy right hand but Dias sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fisher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dias counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Chad Fisher has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher misses with a leg kick.
Fisher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fisher throws a lazy uppercut
and Dias counters with a low kick, right behind Fisher 's knee.
A big left from Fisher misses.
Dias avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fisher. Dias does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fisher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dias counters with a nice leg kick.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
Fisher swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dias counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dias scores with a leg kick.
Dias will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fisher throws a leg kick
and Dias makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fisher misses with a lunging right hand
and Dias counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dias works the jab nicely.
Dias thuds a left hand into Fisher's body.
Dias fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fisher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Dias tenderised Fisher's leg. Fisher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dias digs a good body shot into Fisher's ribs.
Dias connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dias scores with a punch to the head.
Dias throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fisher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dias.
Dias lands with a cross.
Dias throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias cracks the inside of Fisher's front leg.
Dias lands a leg kick that knocks Fisher off balance momentarily.
Dias lands a big head kick that sends Fisher tumbling to the mat! Dias takes a step backwards and waves Fisher back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chad Fisher's cut is getting worse.
Dias lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Fisher misses.
Dias lands a big head kick that sends Fisher tumbling to the mat! Dias takes a step backwards and waves Fisher back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fisher is rocked!
Dias lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Fisher falls backwards - clearly groggy! Dias dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adolfo Dias!
A victorious Adolfo Dias thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Swizzy Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Manel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manel has chosen A Portuguesa as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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250 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Swizzy Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toni Manel!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Manel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bone keeping full guard, as Manel tries to pass.
Manel throwing strikes but missing.
Manel works over Bone with some ground and pound from guard.
Manel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manel lands a couple of elbows.
It looks like Swizzy Bone has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manel connects with a couple of short punches.
Manel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manel stands up over Bone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Manel throws an elbow that misses. Bone uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Manel's guard. Nice move by Bone!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manel has his hands on Bone's head, controlling the position.
Manel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manel is pulling down on Bone's head. It's preventing any offense from Bone, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Swizzy Bone wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manel defends it nicely.
Manel fails with the takedown.
Manel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manel wants it to stay on the feet.
Manel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bone on his heels. He'll look to pass Bone's guard now, I'm sure.
Manel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Manel is in close to Bone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Manel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manel loads up on a big left hand. Bone felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Manel looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Bone can't hide his disappointment, as Manel celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toni Manel!
Toni Manel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Areli Durga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamilton Eslay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durga kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Godsmack - Voodoo. Hamilton Eslay struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hamilton Eslay enters the cage!
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200 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Areli Durga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hamilton Eslay!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durga tries a low kick but Eslay avoids it.
Eslay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durga circles away quickly and effectively.
Durga thumps Eslay with a low kick.
Durga swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Durga slips a jab and a cross from Eslay.
Durga lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durga looks for the body kick but Eslay saw that one coming.
Eslay loads up on a big right hand but Durga slips the punch.
Eslay looks to land a right hand but Durga moved out of range.
Durga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Eslay misses with a left hand
and Durga counters with a good low kick that Eslay was not able to check.
Eslay chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durga can pounce on him.
Durga lands a big head kick that sends Eslay tumbling to the mat! Durga takes a step backwards and waves Eslay back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Eslay looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durga swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hamilton Eslay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durga misses with a head kick.
Eslay misses with a few strikes there.
Durga connects with a right that clearly hurt Eslay. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Durga proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Eslay collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Areli Durga!
Areli Durga took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KINGDOM for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Peltier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madison comes to the cage accompanied by I'm in love with a stripper. Peltier is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rockstar-Chamillionaire. Jack Madison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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154 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Madison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Zane Peltier!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peltier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Peltier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Madison.
Madison misses with a lunging right hand
and Peltier counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Peltier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Peltier throwing strikes but missing.
Peltier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peltier stops Madison from standing up.
Peltier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peltier slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peltier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Peltier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Check out the look on Peltier's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Peltier landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Peltier misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Madison tries to buck Peltier off but Peltier is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Peltier lands some shots froms side control.
Peltier working the ground and pound.
Madison can't do much from the bottom here.
Peltier trying to control the action but Madison is working from the bottom.
Peltier misses with the ground and pound.
Peltier tries to advance to mount but Madison instead regains half guard.
Peltier seems to be working for a kimura but Madison defends the submission attempt.
Peltier is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltier landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peltier scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Peltier looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Peltier looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Madison is trying desperately to improve position.
Madison is working hard here to advance position.
Peltier trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Peltier cracks Madison with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Peltier scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Madison?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Peltier cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Madison is desperately trying to improve his position but Peltier has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltier in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Madison is rocked!
Peltier softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Madison is out cold! Peltier jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Peltier!
Zane Peltier decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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165 lbs
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Roberts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs thuds his shin into the meat of Roberts's side.
Jacobs misses with a looping right.
Jacobs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roberts checks a leg kick.
Jacobs tries to land a front kick but Roberts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jacobs is fighting to break Roberts's control of his arms but Roberts is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Roberts wants to hit a switch here but Jacobs passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Roberts there!
Roberts is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to control but Roberts wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jacobs cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jacobs landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Jacobs.
Roberts somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Jacobs lands with an uppercut that bounces Roberts off the cage and back into range.
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Jacobs has double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jacobs.
Jacobs blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roberts fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jacobs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roberts.
Jacobs throws a low kick, looking for Roberts's leg but Roberts calmly moves out of range.
Roberts lands a right hook to the body.
Roberts checks a leg kick.
Roberts throws a lazy right hand but Jacobs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacobs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roberts.
Jacobs punishes Roberts's body with a nice straight punch.
Roberts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Roberts lands a really nice looking cross but Jacobs seems unphased.
Roberts throws a hook but Jacobs avoids it easily.
Jacobs scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jacobs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Jacobs.
Jacobs misses with a low kick.
Roberts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Jacobs.
Jim Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Roberts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jim Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Jacobs.
Jacobs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Christian Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs tries to land a front kick but Roberts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roberts lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roberts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roberts just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Jacobs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roberts gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jacobs prevents Roberts from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Jacobs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jacobs thumps Roberts with a low kick.
Roberts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Roberts leaves Jacobs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jacobs throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Jacobs throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Jacobs throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Roberts scores with a jab to the head.
Roberts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jacobs finds it's way round the side to connect with Roberts's head.
Roberts misses with a straight right.
Jacobs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs scores with a leg kick.
Jacobs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Roberts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobs.
A combination from Jacobs does no damage.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut. Roberts saw that one coming.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Jacobs throws the kick towards the body but Roberts avoids it.
Jacobs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roberts but Roberts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a leg kick that misses.
Jacobs lands with a shot to the body.
Jacobs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jacobs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jacobs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roberts pushes Jacobs off looking to stand but Jacobs dives back in and keeps control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jacobs passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Roberts!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts just holding on.
Jacobs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roberts tries to buck Jacobs off but he can't manage it.
Roberts wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jacobs.
Roberts is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jacobs is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Roberts can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Jacobs lands a big shot there that rocks Roberts but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs scoring with strikes but Roberts is staying in there.
Roberts defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jacobs.
Jacobs lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Christian Jacobs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacobs fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Roberts wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jacobs putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Jacobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jacobs's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roberts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jacobs scrambles back to his feet.
Jacobs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roberts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roberts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobs.
Jacobs misses with a kick to the body.
Jacobs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jacobs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jacobs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A lazy left from Jacobs finds it's target.
Jacobs misses the shot to the body.
Jacobs throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Jacobs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roberts checks a low kick from Jacobs.
A nice combination there by Jacobs.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacobs misses the target.
A head kick misses from Jacobs.
Jacobs moves into range and clinches up with Roberts.
Roberts is trying to break free.
Roberts tries to break the clinch but Jacobs is controlling the position.
Jacobs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Roberts up against the cage.
Jacobs misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jacobs takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jacobs keeps control of Roberts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jacobs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Jacobs to work.
Roberts is trying to push Jacobs away but Jacobs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jacobs stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Christian Jacobs.
Jacobs throws the left hand but Roberts avoids the punch easily.
Jacobs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roberts's sensitive parts.
Some wild striking there from Jacobs.
Jacobs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roberts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jacobs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jacobs misses with a low kick.
Christian Jacobs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jacobs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.
Roberts throws a body punch but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs tries to bum rush Roberts with a series of wild strikes but Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobs throws an off balance right hand
and Roberts counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jacobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Jacobs really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Roberts avoids them all with ease.
Jacobs scores with a nice right hand.
Jacobs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab from Roberts.
Jacobs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jacobs connects with a body shot.
Roberts connects with a single shot there.
Roberts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jacobs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roberts moves out of range of the body kick from Jacobs.
Jacobs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roberts manages to avoid it.
Roberts checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs thows a body shot but no joy.
Jacobs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Roberts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Horrible takedown by Jacobs or perhaps it was just good defense by Roberts which made him look bad.
Jacobs is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
Jacobs scores with a jab. Roberts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jacobs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jacobs is rocked!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jacobs.
Jacobs is still on wobbly legs! Can Roberts finish him?
Jacobs is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Roberts doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Jacobs crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Jacobs's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Roberts!
Jim Roberts retains his lightweight title!
Jim Roberts tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier comes to the cage accompanied by Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song. Edgar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eminem - Go To Sleep. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xavier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Edgar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Edgar clinches up against the cage.
Xavier manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Xavier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Edgar's guard.
Edgar is looking to stand up but Xavier isn't so interested in that idea.
Xavier throwing strikes from guard but Edgar blocks nicely.
Xavier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edgar is keeping the position for now.
Xavier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Edgar is looking to stand up but Xavier isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier advances to half guard.
Xavier is working for a kimura but Edgar is defending it quite comfortably.
Xavier is working for a submission of some sort.
Xavier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xavier thows a huge punch but Edgar dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar is not content to let Xavier control the position.
Xavier trying to control from Edgar's half guard. Edgar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Xavier wants to pass the guard but Edgar is keeping the position.
Edgar is controlling Xavier's posture.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Edgar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edgar working a defensive guard here.
Xavier sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edgar's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier wants to take a breather but Edgar is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xavier is looking for a kimura but Edgar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xavier to get the leverage.
Xavier trying to mount his opponent but Edgar defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xavier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Xavier throws a strike but Edgar avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xavier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Edgar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Edgar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Edgar!
Edgar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Xavier is looking to regain half guard here but Edgar keeps moving and retains side control.
Edgar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Xavier manages to work his way to half guard, despite Edgar's best efforts.
Xavier is pressing down on Edgar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Xavier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xavier 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edgar throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bittor Xavier dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Xavier staying out of range there.
Edgar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xavier counters with a nice double leg into side control. Edgar won't be happy with that.
Xavier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Edgar wants to control but Xavier postures up.
Xavier tries for a kimura but Edgar is defending well.
Xavier trying to control the position but Edgar is working away.
Xavier swings around for an armbar but Edgar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Xavier's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier is looking for a triangle but Edgar pushes his legs off easily.
Xavier looking for a sweep. Not yet Xavier, not yet.
Xavier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edgar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Xavier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edgar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Edgar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Xavier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edgar is aware though and is defending well.
Edgar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edgar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Xavier is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Edgar rolls with it to try and escape but Xavier cranks on the arm and Edgar is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bittor Xavier!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bittor Xavier made sure he mentioned CRAZY COW Co. 159, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Plexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Owth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruben Owth is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukasz Plexico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruben Owth!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plexico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plexico chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Owth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Plexico.
Plexico scoring well with a low kick there.
Owth misses with a wild combination.
Plexico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Owth works Plexico's body with a nice hook.
Plexico takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Owth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plexico manages to avoid it.
Plexico misses with a left hand
and Owth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Plexico throws a push kick but Owth slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plexico moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lukasz Plexico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Owth looks to score with a jab to the body but Plexico is just out of range.
Plexico feints and then cracks Owth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Owth down.
Plexico misses the shot to the body.
Lukasz Plexico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Plexico, as that shot connected.
Plexico lands with a right hand.
Owth scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owth checks a leg kick.
Plexico misses with a kick to the body
and Owth counters with a stiff right hand.
Plexico throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plexico lands with a right hand.
Plexico feints and then cracks Owth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Owth down.
Plexico lands a nice looking kick to the body. Owth takes a step back to recover.
Plexico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Owth slips a jab and a cross from Plexico.
Plexico connects with an inside leg kick.
Owth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Plexico can pounce on him.
A big left from Owth misses.
Plexico throws a front kick aimed at Owth's knee but Owth avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Plexico.
Owth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Plexico scores with a shot to the body.
Plexico looks to score with a jab to the body but Owth is just out of range.
Plexico lands a big head kick that sends Owth tumbling to the mat! Plexico takes a step backwards and waves Owth back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Plexico is looking to wear down Owth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Owth.
Plexico tries to work over Owth's front leg with a kick but Owth checks it.
Plexico throws a body punch but Owth moves out of range.
Plexico gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plexico lands with an overhand left.
Plexico lets loose with a powerful body kick. Owth will feel that in the morning.
Plexico tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Plexico misses the shot to the body.
Owth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Owth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plexico was well out of range. Poor timing from Owth.
Owth tries to move into range but Plexico moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Owth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Plexico misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Plexico dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Owth has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Plexico.
Plexico misses with a low kick.
Plexico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Plexico motions for Owth to come forward. Plexico throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Plexico throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Owth feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Plexico has momentary wrist control but Owth slips an elbow through the middle.
Owth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Plexico controlling Owth's posture.
Owth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plexico utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Owth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Owth wants to control from the top but Plexico keeps moving.
Owth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Owth trying to control the position from guard on top but Plexico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ruben Owth has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Owth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Plexico.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Owth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owth avoids the body shot from Plexico.
Plexico fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Owth.
Plexico misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Plexico.
A head kick misses from Plexico.
Plexico throws a jab when Owth was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Plexico lands an impressive looking overhand right. Owth doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plexico throws a sloppy head kick and Owth moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plexico misses with a looping left.
Lukasz Plexico is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Plexico.
Plexico throws a wild body kick that Owth sees coming a mile off.
Plexico thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice combination there by Owth.
A head kick misses from Plexico.
Owth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Plexico!
Plexico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Owth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Plexico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Owth can do to turn this around?
Plexico throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plexico scores with a spinning back kick!
Plexico lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plexico connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Plexico throws a body kick that misses.
Plexico misses the body punch
and Plexico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Plexico lands a nice hook to Owth's body. Owth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plexico cracks Owth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Plexico throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Plexico dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Plexico misses with a body shot
and Owth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Plexico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Owth was well out of range. Poor timing from Plexico.
Nice body kick there by Plexico.
Plexico lands with an uppercut that bounces Owth off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Plexico.
Plexico misses with an uppercut. Owth saw that one coming.
Plexico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Owth was well out of range. Poor timing from Plexico.
Plexico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plexico throws a leg kick but Owth checks it.
Plexico looks to score with a jab to the body but Owth is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plexico with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Plexico misses with an attempted mid kick.
Plexico changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Owth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Plexico thumps Owth with a low kick.
Plexico moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Plexico changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Owth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Plexico finds it's way round the side to connect with Owth's head.
Plexico moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Plexico scores with a head kick. Owth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lukasz Plexico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Owth is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plexico fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Owth.
Owth is still on wobbly legs! Can Plexico finish him?
Plexico lands with a nice body kick.
Owth seems to have recovered his senses.
Plexico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Owth takes one to the side of the head.
Plexico scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Plexico explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Owth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Plexico throws a front kick that sends Owth stumbling back into the cage.
A left lands for Plexico.
Plexico scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plexico loads up on a big right hand but Owth slips the punch.
Plexico misses with a wild body shot.
Owth has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Plexico.
Owth slips a straight right by Plexico.
Plexico throws a quick inside leg kick.
Plexico with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Plexico pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Owth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Plexico scoring well with a low kick there.
Plexico sizes up Owth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ruben Owth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owth blocks a head kick by Plexico.
Owth avoids the body shot from Plexico.
Plexico swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Plexico thows a leg kick but Owth checks it
and Owth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Plexico lands a head kick. Owth smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Plexico throws a head kick that misses.
Plexico scores with the left hand. Owth knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Plexico connects with a solid leg kick.
Owth swings for the body but Plexico moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lukasz Plexico showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Plexico, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukasz Plexico!
Lukasz Plexico really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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