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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adelard Desormeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desormeaux comes into the arena with Ça va venir découragez-vous pas ♫ blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Richards's choice of entrance music: Cry me a river - Michael buble. Shane Richards will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adelard Desormeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Richards!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards closes the distance and clinches.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Richards lands a shot to the body.
Richards throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Desormeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
Richards wants to stall.
Desormeaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Desormeaux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Richards tries to land knees in the clinch but Desormeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Richards is looking to control Desormeaux's arms but Desormeaux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Richards has his back to the cage.
Richards throws a knee to the head but misses.
Richards tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Desormeaux avoids it.
Richards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richards is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Richards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards has a couple of punches blocked by Desormeaux.
Richards is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Desormeaux is keeping busy.
Desormeaux controlling the action here for a moment.
Richards is trying to break the clinch but Desormeaux is controlling him.
Desormeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richards breaks from the clinch.
Desormeaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Desormeaux clinches up with Richards and pushes him back against the cage.
Desormeaux tightens his grip and picks Richards up, before dumping him to the ground. Richards manages to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desormeaux throwing strikes but missing.
Desormeaux with a flurry of punches that miss.
Desormeaux lands a couple of digs.
Desormeaux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Desormeaux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards wants to sweep here but Desormeaux controlling him for the moment.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Desormeaux from controlling successfully.
Desormeaux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Desormeaux with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Desormeaux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Desormeaux connects with a couple of short punches.
Desormeaux throws a big elbow that misses.
Richards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Desormeaux.
Desormeaux trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Desormeaux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Richards looking to hit a scissor sweep but Desormeaux is one step ahead there.
Desormeaux 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desormeaux is looking to work some ground and pound but Richards has wrist control.
Desormeaux is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Desormeaux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Desormeaux decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Richards, up you get!
Richards gets tackled into the cage by Desormeaux. Desormeaux maintains the clinch.
Desormeaux controlling the action here for a moment.
Desormeaux prevents Richards from breaking the clinch.
Richards effectively controlling the action here.
Richards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Richards tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Desormeaux's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A left hand lands to the body for Richards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Richards tries to circle away but Desormeaux has him pinned against the cage.
Desormeaux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Richards walks away with a smile on his face. Desormeaux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Desormeaux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Richards working hard to break the clinch.
Desormeaux is trying to pull guard but Richards turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Richards is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adelard Desormeaux dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Desormeaux lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Desormeaux.
Richards gets caught napping as Desormeaux dives in and scores a takedown. Richards manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards is looking to stand up but Desormeaux isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Desormeaux's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Richards keeping moving, preventing Desormeaux from controlling successfully.
Desormeaux is in close to Richards's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Richards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Desormeaux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Desormeaux drops back looking for a leg! Richards is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Richards manages to kick Desormeaux off! Desormeaux jumps back into Richards's guard.
Desormeaux is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Desormeaux postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards looking for a sweep. Not yet Richards, not yet.
Desormeaux is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Desormeaux postures up and lands a big shot to Richards's brow.
Richards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Desormeaux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Richards's head.
Desormeaux landing with the ground and pound.
Desormeaux working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Desormeaux is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Desormeaux is looking to work some ground and pound but Richards has wrist control.
Desormeaux is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Richards working a defensive guard here.
Desormeaux lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desormeaux scoring with some ground and pound.
Desormeaux scoring with some ground and pound.
Desormeaux content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Desormeaux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Richards utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Desormeaux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Richards works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Desormeaux throwing strikes but missing.
Desormeaux throwing strikes but missing.
Desormeaux postures up in Richards's guard and throws a big left but Richards blocks it.
Richards trying to control the position.
Desormeaux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Desormeaux stands up over Richards, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Desormeaux is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Desormeaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desormeaux sitting in guard here, content to control.
Desormeaux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Desormeaux lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Desormeaux trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
Desormeaux is in close to Richards's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Desormeaux distracts Richards with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Richards is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desormeaux postures up.
Richards is still in real trouble! Can Desormeaux finish him?
Desormeaux loads up on a big left hand. Richards felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Desormeaux looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Richards can't hide his disappointment, as Desormeaux celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adelard Desormeaux!
After winning the bout, Adelard Desormeaux 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chip Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freedom's entrance music is Star Spangled Banner. A fine choice. Warren comes into a darkened arena with his song building. God's gonna cut you down by Jonny Cash kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Reggie Warren enters the cage!
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162 lbs
18 - 21 - 3 |
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164 lbs
22 - 16 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 - 21 - 3, fighting out of New York, Chip Freedom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Reggie Warren!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren loads up on a big right hand but Freedom slips the punch.
Warren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freedom walks into a jab.
It looks like Chip Freedom has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Freedom.
Freedom scores with the left hand. Warren knows he should have avoided that one.
Warren just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Warren.
A big left from Freedom misses.
Freedom misses with a body punch
letting Warren counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freedom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Warren lands a jab.
Freedom misses with an uppercut. Warren saw that one coming.
Freedom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Freedom throws a right and a left that Warren avoids nicely.
Freedom scores with a jab to the body.
Chip Freedom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freedom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warren throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom throws a series of punches but Warren moves out of range.
Freedom 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.
Freedom misses the shot to the body.
Warren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Freedom.
Freedom throws a poor cross that misses
and Warren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Warren slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Warren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freedom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Freedom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warren is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom keeping full guard, as Warren tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freedom is trying to keep Warren in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Freedom throws a right hand that misses
and Warren counters with an outside leg kick.
Freedom misses with a few strikes there.
Freedom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Warren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Freedom thinking.
Freedom connects with a crisp jab.
Freedom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Warren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Freedom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Freedom throws a head kick but Warren moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren lands with an overhand left.
Warren slips a jab and a cross from Freedom.
Warren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Freedom.
Chip Freedom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freedom throws a predictable looking body shot
and Warren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Freedom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Warren counters with a takedown into side control.
Freedom is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warren in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren lands a few punches from side control.
Warren takes a little break here. Freedom wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warren's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Reggie Warren wasn't active enough on the ground.
A big left from Freedom misses.
Warren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Warren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chip Freedom's cut.
That's time! Freedom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Freedom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab by Warren.
Freedom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Warren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Freedom pinned against the cage. Freedom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Freedom throws an overhand right that lands on Warren's shoulder, as Warren tries to avoid the shot.
Freedom thuds his right hand into Warren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reggie Warren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Freedom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warren.
Warren digs a good body shot into Freedom's ribs.
Freedom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Freedom tries to clinch up but Warren circles away and keeps his distance.
Freedom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Warren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freedom controls Warren momentarily but Warren frees himself.
Freedom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Warren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren connects with a couple of short punches.
Warren looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Warren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Freedom wants to sweep here but Warren controlling him for the moment.
Freedom is trying to keep Warren in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freedom wants to stand and escape but Warren is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Freedom throws the left hand but Warren avoids the punch easily.
Warren avoids the body shot from Freedom.
Freedom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Warren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Freedom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Warren throws a wild body kick that Freedom sees coming a mile off.
Freedom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Warren cracks a nice hook into Freedom's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Freedom misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Warren catches Freedom right on the button with a cross.
Warren avoids the body shot from Freedom.
Warren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Freedom's hands.
Chip Freedom's cut is getting worse.
Warren shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Warren was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Freedom is rocked!
Warren controls the position.
Oh Freedom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Freedom struggling a bit here.
Warren in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warren landing strikes.
Warren happy to just control the position for now.
Freedom seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Freedom struggling a bit here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Reggie Warren wasn't active enough on the ground.
Warren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren connects with a body shot that sends Freedom's belly button to the back.
Freedom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Warren cracks Freedom with a hook to the temple - Freedom is on wobbly legs here! Warren swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Freedom falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Warren wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Reggie Warren!
Reggie Warren took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, >>> Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 (159++ Recovery $35) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fredrik Meduza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aodhan o hAodha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meduza's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Buffalo Soldier. o hAodha is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cursum Perficio by Enya. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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188 lbs
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200 lbs
19 - 21 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredrik Meduza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aodhan o hAodha!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meduza connects with a solid leg kick.
Meduza has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
o hAodha swings widly with a right hand
and Meduza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
o hAodha walks into a left hand.
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!
Meduza lands with a good body shot.
o hAodha throws a leg kick
and Meduza counters with a straight right hand.
o hAodha needs to keep his hands up - Meduza had a free shot at his head there.
Meduza throws a wild body kick that o hAodha sees coming a mile off.
Meduza throws a low kick, looking for o hAodha's leg but o hAodha calmly moves out of range.
o hAodha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meduza counters with a crisp one two that drops o hAodha! Meduza thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves o hAodha to his feet! o hAodha is in big trouble!
The fighters circle, before Meduza throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into o hAodha's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Meduza lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Fredrik Meduza!
A very excited looking Fredrik Meduza rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Neuer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quintus Daedalus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daedalus has chosen Spartacus Soundtrack as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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248 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manuel Neuer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quintus Daedalus!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neuer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daedalus lands a leg kick that knocks Neuer off balance momentarily.
Neuer tries to clinch there but Daedalus circles away.
Neuer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A solid body kick from Daedalus.
Neuer gets a clinch.
Neuer is trying to force a seperation but Daedalus has the dominant position.
Daedalus stalling against the cage.
Daedalus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Neuer's efforts to push away.
Daedalus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daedalus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Neuer breaks the clinch.
Neuer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daedalus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Neuer clinches.
Daedalus misses with the head strike.
Neuer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Daedalus is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daedalus pulls guard effortlessly.
Neuer won't allow Daedalus to sweep him here.
Daedalus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Neuer is aware though and is defending well.
Neuer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Daedalus on the ground.
Neuer wants to control from the top but Daedalus keeps moving.
Neuer stopping the sweep attempt from Daedalus.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neuer wanted to stand there but Daedalus had control of the position.
Neuer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Daedalus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Neuer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Neuer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus working for a triangle but Neuer defends it easily.
Neuer stays in close to Daedalus's body and controls the position.
Daedalus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neuer is one step ahead there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daedalus working for a triangle but Neuer defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neuer wants to stand but Daedalus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Daedalus wants to sweep but no luck.
Neuer wants to stand but Daedalus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Daedalus keeping moving, preventing Neuer from controlling successfully.
Daedalus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Daedalus thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neuer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Daedalus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Neuer wants to hold on but Daedalus pushes him away.
Neuer is trying to escape the mount.
Neuer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Daedalus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Neuer's head.
Neuer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daedalus.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daedalus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daedalus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Neuer defending well though.
Daedalus working over Neuer with some ground and pound. Neuer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Daedalus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Daedalus misses with a takedown attempt - Neuer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daedalus throws a hook but Neuer blocks it.
Daedalus misses with a low kick.
Daedalus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neuer tries to clinch but Daedalus is having none of it.
Neuer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Neuer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daedalus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neuer doesn't manage to clinch there - Daedalus circles away.
Daedalus cracks Neuer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Daedalus cracks Neuer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Daedalus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neuer was well out of range. Poor timing from Daedalus.
Neuer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Daedalus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Neuer tries to clinch but Daedalus is having none of it.
Daedalus dives in and scores a takedown into Neuer's guard.
Neuer controls Daedalus momentarily but Daedalus frees himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daedalus tries to free his leg and advance position but Neuer is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neuer wants to stand but Daedalus is controlling the position.
Daedalus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Daedalus distracts Neuer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Daedalus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Daedalus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Daedalus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Neuer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daedalus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neuer wants to stand and escape but Daedalus is having none of it.
Daedalus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Neuer has momentary wrist control but Daedalus slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neuer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daedalus wants to control from the top but Neuer keeps moving.
Daedalus distracts Neuer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Neuer keeping moving, preventing Daedalus from controlling successfully.
Quintus Daedalus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daedalus is pushing down on Neuer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Neuer is fighting to maintain full guard but Daedalus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Daedalus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Daedalus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Neuer is just riding it out for now. Daedalus eventually gives up the hold.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Daedalus. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Neuer tries to kick Daedalus off but Daedalus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neuer is trying to stand up here but Daedalus is controlling him well.
Neuer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daedalus.
Neuer is refusing to be controlled, as Daedalus sits in half guard.
Daedalus working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Neuer's thigh. Neuer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Daedalus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neuer keeping moving, preventing Daedalus from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neuer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neuer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daedalus.
Neuer 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.
Neuer keeping moving, preventing Daedalus from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Daedalus passes Neuer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Daedalus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daedalus is trying to control. Neuer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daedalus wants to pass the guard but Neuer is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quintus Daedalus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Neuer tries to clinch but Daedalus moves out of range.
Neuer tries to sprawl but Daedalus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Daedalus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Neuer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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. Daedalus connects with a nice short shot to Neuer's temple.
Daedalus seems to be working for a kimura but Neuer defends the submission attempt.
Daedalus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Daedalus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neuer wants to control but Daedalus is having none of it.
Neuer is trying desperately to improve position.
Daedalus with shots to the head and body - Neuer looks very uncomfortable down there.
Daedalus lands a heavy elbow.
Neuer is bucking up trying to escape but Daedalus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Daedalus looking for a guillotine from mount but Neuer is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daedalus lands with some strikes.
Daedalus landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus lands a big elbow.
Daedalus with the ground and pound from mount.
Neuer is rocked!
Daedalus lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Neuer! Daedalus sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Neuer and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Quintus Daedalus!
Our winner, Quintus Daedalus, 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Freedmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorbjorn Rekdal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freedmen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hero by Skillet. Roger Freedmen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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258 lbs
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275 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Freedmen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thorbjorn Rekdal!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rekdal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rekdal lands a body shot.
Rekdal throws a right and a left that Freedmen avoids nicely.
Freedmen avoids the body shot from Rekdal.
Freedmen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rekdal.
Some wild striking there from Rekdal.
Rekdal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rekdal cracks Freedmen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rekdal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rekdal fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Freedmen.
Nice shot lands for Freedmen.
It looks like Thorbjorn Rekdal has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rekdal closes the distance and clinches.
Freedmen tries to circle away but Rekdal has him pinned against the cage.
Freedmen is looking to break free of the clinch but Rekdal has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekdal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Freedmen looking to slow down the pace here.
Rekdal manages to break the clinch.
Freedmen lands a nice hook to Rekdal's body. Rekdal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thorbjorn Rekdal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rekdal throws an off balance right hand
and Freedmen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Freedmen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rekdal misses with a wild combination.
Freedmen throws a push kick but Rekdal slaps the foot to one side.
Rekdal moves out of range of the body kick from Freedmen.
Freedmen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Freedmen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rekdal throws a hook to the side of Freedmen's head but Freedmen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rekdal moves to clinch but Freedmen breaks away
and Freedmen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorbjorn Rekdal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rekdal throws a hook but Freedmen blocks it.
Rekdal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rekdal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Freedmen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Freedmen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Freedmen throws a series of punches but Rekdal moves out of range.
Freedmen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rekdal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Freedmen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rekdal.
Freedmen looks for the body kick but Rekdal saw that one coming.
Freedmen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rekdal.
Freedmen closes the distance and clinches up with Rekdal, looking for a takedown. Freedmen pushes Rekdal against the cage but Rekdal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Freedmen throws a front kick aimed at Rekdal's knee but Rekdal avoids it well.
Freedmen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rekdal.
Freedmen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal throws a poor cross that misses
and Freedmen counters with a leg kick.
A big right from Rekdal misses.
Freedmen slips a jab from Rekdal.
Rekdal is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Freedmen misses with a wild body shot.
Freedmen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rekdal throws out a powerful jab.
Freedmen scores with a hook to the body. Rekdal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rekdal checks a leg kick nicely.
Rekdal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Freedmen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rekdal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freedmen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rekdal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rekdal looks to score with a jab to the body but Freedmen is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Freedmen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekdal doesn't manage to clinch there - Freedmen circles away.
Rekdal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Freedmen momentarily.
Freedmen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rekdal was well out of range. Poor timing from Freedmen.
Rekdal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freedmen.
Rekdal misses with an uppercut. Freedmen saw that one coming.
Freedmen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Rekdal counter with a right hand.
Rekdal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Freedmen has time to react.
Rekdal tests Freedmen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Freedmen scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freedmen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rekdal throws a jab when Freedmen was well out of range.
Freedmen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rekdal.
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 Roger Freedmen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thorbjorn Rekdal's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rekdal throws a lazy uppercut
and Freedmen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rekdal misses with a left hand
letting Freedmen counter with a right hand.
Roger Freedmen is winning the standup battle so far.
Rekdal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rekdal throws a looping overhand right but Freedmen ducks down to avoid it.
Rekdal lands a big right hand that sends Freedmen crashing to the mat! Rekdal stays standing though and waves Freedmen back to his feet!
Freedmen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Rekdal misses.
Oh Freedmen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rekdal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Freedmen seems to have got his legs back now.
Rekdal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Freedmen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freedmen dives in and grabs Rekdal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rekdal pushes down on Freedmen's head and hops out.
Freedmen ducks under a wild hook from Rekdal.
Freedmen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rekdal checks a leg kick.
Good shot there by Rekdal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekdal dips to his left and cracks Freedmen with an uppercut!
Freedmen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rekdal throws a hook but Freedmen avoids it easily.
Rekdal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Freedmen. Freedmen obviously looking to wear him down.
Freedmen throws the kick towards the body but Rekdal avoids it.
Rekdal misses with a straight left.
Freedmen connects with a solid leg kick.
Freedmen slips a straight right by Rekdal.
Rekdal avoids a kick to the body.
Freedmen misses with a low kick.
Rekdal takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rekdal throws a looping overhand right but Freedmen ducks down to avoid it.
Freedmen throws a leg kick but Rekdal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rekdal doesn't manage to clinch there - Freedmen circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedmen defending well as Rekdal loads up on a big left hand.
Freedmen moves out of range of the strikes.
Freedmen throws the kick towards the body but Rekdal avoids it.
Rekdal misses with an uppercut.
Freedmen moves out of range as Rekdal strikes.
Rekdal might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rekdal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rekdal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rekdal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rekdal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rekdal effectively controlling the action here.
Rekdal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Rekdal fails to land.
Freedmen blocks a body shot from Rekdal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedmen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rekdal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rekdal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Freedmen backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rekdal breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Freedmen.
Freedmen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rekdal counters with a straight right hand.
Rekdal lands a big right hand that sends Freedmen crashing to the mat! Rekdal stays standing though and waves Freedmen back to his feet!
It looks like Roger Freedmen has been cut.
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!
Rekdal misses with a looping left.
Rekdal looks to score with a jab to the body but Freedmen is just out of range.
Rekdal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freedmen moves out of range of the strikes.
Rekdal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freedmen manages to avoid it.
Rekdal swings widly with a right hand
and Freedmen counters with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Freedmen.
Freedmen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rekdal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Freedmen.
Freedmen swats away the attempt to clinch by Rekdal.
Freedmen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rekdal wants to clinch up but Freedmen keeps it at a distance.
Rekdal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Freedmen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Freedmen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rekdal under the eye.
Rekdal walks into a straight right hand from Freedmen.
Freedmen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rekdal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freedmen lands a nice shot that snaps Rekdal's head back.
Freedmen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rekdal sprawling to the canvas! Rekdal rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Freedmen finish him?!
Rekdal is rocked!
Freedmen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rekdal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rekdal is still on wobbly legs! Can Freedmen finish him?
A slow jab from Rekdal misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thorbjorn Rekdal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Freedmen ducks under a wild hook from Rekdal.
Rekdal seems to have recovered his senses.
Rekdal slips a jab and a cross from Freedmen.
Freedmen connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Rekdal finds it's target.
Freedmen moves away from the strike by Rekdal.
Freedmen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rekdal swings for the body but Freedmen moves out of range.
Rekdal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rekdal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Freedmen on the side of the head.
Rekdal misses with an uppercut
and Rekdal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rekdal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freedmen misses with a kick to the body.
Rekdal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rekdal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekdal lands a nice hook to Freedmen's body. Freedmen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rekdal throws an overhand right that lands on Freedmen's shoulder, as Freedmen tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Rekdal misses.
Rekdal wants to clinch.
Freedmen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rekdal doesn't manage to clinch there - Freedmen circles away.
Freedmen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rekdal.
Freedmen misses with a low kick.
Rekdal throws a jab when Freedmen was well out of range.
Freedmen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rekdal moves away from the strike by Freedmen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedmen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rekdal is just out of range.
Rekdal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freedmen moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Rekdal misses the target.
Rekdal swinging wildly here.
Freedmen ducks under a wild hook from Rekdal.
Rekdal takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rekdal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Freedmen lands a body shot.
Freedmen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Freedmen throws a front kick aimed at Rekdal's knee but Rekdal avoids it well.
Rekdal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Freedmen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rekdal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedmen throws a body kick that misses.
Rekdal throws a combination that misses
and Freedmen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rekdal throws a hook but Freedmen blocks it.
A solid body kick from Freedmen.
Freedmen misses with a body kick.
Freedmen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Freedmen tries a low kick but Rekdal avoids it.
Freedmen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rekdal throws out the jab.
Freedmen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rekdal's head.
A jab from Rekdal misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rekdal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rekdal misses with a right hand
enabling Freedmen to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Thorbjorn Rekdal's cut even more.
Freedmen tried to score with a low kick but Rekdal checks it.
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!
Rekdal connects with a crisp jab.
Freedmen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rekdal.
Freedmen throws out a loose jab but Rekdal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freedmen throws a jab when Rekdal was well out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Freedmen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rekdal throws a shot from downtown. Freedmen moves away and avoids it.
Rekdal misses with a two punch combination.
Rekdal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rekdal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freedmen lands a leg kick that knocks Rekdal off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rekdal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rekdal throws a hook but Freedmen blocks it.
Rekdal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rekdal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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 Roger Freedmen.
I think Freedmen 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roger Freedmen!
A victorious Roger Freedmen 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Cruz Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson comes to the cage accompanied by Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock. Noir is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pride. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cruz Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marshall Noir!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson throws a wild body kick that Noir sees coming a mile off.
Jefferson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noir avoids the head kick by Jefferson.
An inside leg kick from Jefferson misses.
Noir walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jefferson.
Jefferson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jefferson motions for Noir to come forward. Jefferson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferson connects with a nice looking jab.
Noir feints and as Jefferson raises his hands in defense, Noir changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing Noir from controlling successfully.
Jefferson controls Noir momentarily but Noir frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir stopping the sweep attempt from Jefferson.
Jefferson is working hard here to advance position.
Jefferson keeping moving, preventing Noir from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Noir checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson clinches.
Jefferson stalls.
Noir avoiding damage as Jefferson throws knees to the body.
Jefferson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Noir avoids it.
Jefferson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Noir.
Jefferson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jefferson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Noir avoiding damage as Jefferson throws knees to the body.
Noir goes for a takedown attempt but Jefferson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jefferson misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jefferson.
Cruz Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jefferson misses with a low kick.
Noir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jefferson.
Noir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jefferson.
Noir closes the distance and clinches up with Jefferson, looking for a takedown. Noir pushes Jefferson against the cage but Jefferson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jefferson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noir.
Jefferson throws a leg kick
and Noir counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson is looking to chop away at Noir's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jefferson.
Jefferson tries to clinch up but Noir circles away and keeps his distance.
Jefferson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jefferson looks to throw a body kick
and Noir makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jefferson throws a sloppy head kick and Noir moves out of range easily.
Jefferson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jefferson thumps Noir with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noir on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jefferson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Noir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Jefferson 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.
Jefferson misses with a leg kick
enabling Noir to counter with a crisp jab.
Jefferson misses with a left hand
and Noir counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Noir is looking to take a break and control but Jefferson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Noir is controlling the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Marshall Noir hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Noir stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jefferson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir checks a low kick from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Noir checks it.
Jefferson looks to clinch
and Noir counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jefferson is trying to control the position but Noir postures up.
Jefferson trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Noir is now in half guard.
Noir trying to pass the guard but Jefferson defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Noir stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jefferson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jefferson throws a head kick but Noir moves out of range.
Noir checks a low kick from Jefferson.
Jefferson tries to clinch there but Noir circles away.
Jefferson thumps Noir with a low kick.
Jefferson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jefferson wants to clinch up but Noir keeps it at a distance.
Noir on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A combination from Jefferson does no damage.
Noir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a low kick but Noir moves out of range easily.
Jefferson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Noir's sensitive parts.
Jefferson misses with a leg kick
and Noir counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noir's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Noir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fighters circling - Jefferson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson tries to work over Noir's front leg with a kick but Noir checks it.
Noir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noir shoots in for a takedown but Jefferson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jefferson thows a leg kick but Noir checks it
and Noir counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jefferson is looking to score with low kicks.
Jefferson misses with a leg kick
and Noir counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jefferson's knee momentarily.
Cruz Jefferson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jefferson tries to clinch there but Noir circles away.
A low kick from Jefferson is predictable there
and Noir makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson motions for Noir to come forward. Jefferson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jefferson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jefferson misses with a wild body shot.
Jefferson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Noir checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Jefferson. That snapped Noir's head back.
Jefferson doesn't manage to clinch there - Noir circles away.
Jefferson misses with a low kick.
Jefferson misses with a hook. Noir ducked under it nicely.
Jefferson throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Noir sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jefferson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Noir gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Noir prevents Jefferson from improving his position.
Jefferson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Noir.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Noir seems content to control.
Noir working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jefferson's thigh. Jefferson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Noir throws a big elbow that misses.
Noir is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Noir is fighting to break Jefferson's control of his arms but Jefferson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jefferson misses with the body kick
and Noir counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jefferson won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noir in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Noir cracks Jefferson with a big right hand but Jefferson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Marshall Noir has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jefferson looking for a sweep but Noir has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Noir can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jefferson is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Noir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Noir has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Noir!
A victorious Marshall Noir 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Oisin O Conghaile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Travolta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think O Conghaile might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Deer's Cry by Angelina. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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192 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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oisin O Conghaile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Travolta!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Conghaile fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Travolta checks it well.
Oisin O Conghaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Conghaile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Conghaile throws a wild body kick that Travolta sees coming a mile off.
Travolta throws a lazy right hand but O Conghaile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Conghaile walks into a straight right hand from Travolta.
It looks like Oisin O Conghaile has been cut.
O Conghaile throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by O Conghaile.
O Conghaile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Conghaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Conghaile tries a head kick but it misses.
Travolta looks for a takedown but O Conghaile sprawls well.
Travolta blocks a head kick by O Conghaile.
O Conghaile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Conghaile throws a head kick that misses.
O Conghaile misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Travolta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
O Conghaile misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Conghaile throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A head kick misses from O Conghaile.
Travolta tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Conghaile sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Travolta somewhat.
O Conghaile misses with a head kick.
O Conghaile throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from O Conghaile.
Travolta tries to bum rush O Conghaile with a series of wild strikes but O Conghaile uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Travolta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Travolta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
O Conghaile keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oisin O Conghaile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Travolta.
Travolta forces O Conghaile back against the cage and clinches.
O Conghaile blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Travolta is defending well for now.
O Conghaile blocks an elbow strike from Travolta.
O Conghaile lands a nice uppercut.
Travolta is stalling here.
O Conghaile lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from O Conghaile.
O Conghaile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Travolta fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body kick from O Conghaile.
O Conghaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Conghaile connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Travolta momentarily.
O Conghaile fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Travolta there.
O Conghaile tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from O Conghaile.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile throws a head kick but Travolta moves out of range.
Travolta wants to clinch up but O Conghaile keeps it at a distance.
O Conghaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Travolta connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Travolta misses the target.
Travolta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Conghaile sprawls well. O Conghaile wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Travolta gets slowly back to his feet.
Travolta tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Conghaile swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oisin O Conghaile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Travolta throws a hook but O Conghaile avoids it easily.
Travolta moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters up against the cage, Travolta throws an elbow but misses.
O Conghaile breaks from the clinch.
O Conghaile throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from O Conghaile does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile throws a series of punches but Travolta moves out of range.
O Conghaile throws a hook but Travolta blocks it.
Travolta throws a hook but O Conghaile avoids it easily.
O Conghaile throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
O Conghaile ducks under a wild hook from Travolta.
Travolta swinging wildly here.
Travolta blocks a head kick by O Conghaile.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Conghaile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from O Conghaile! Travolta is out on his feet! O Conghaile rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Travolta is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Travolta is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oisin O Conghaile!
A victorious Oisin O Conghaile 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Somore Fudge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Nawrocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nawrocki has chosen Kanye West - Amazing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Somore Fudge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piotr Nawrocki!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fudge moves in looking to clinch but Nawrocki pushes him off.
Fudge tries to bum rush Nawrocki with a series of wild strikes but Nawrocki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nawrocki takes a swing at Fudge's ribcage but misses.
Fudge throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nawrocki misses with a takedown attempt - Fudge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nawrocki is looking to chop away at Fudge's legs.
Fudge clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Fudge fails to land.
Fudge tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fudge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nawrocki blocks an uppercut.
Nawrocki scores with a hook to the body.
Fudge lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fudge is leaning against Nawrocki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fudge digs a right hand into Nawrocki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nawrocki's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fudge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fudge manages to break the clinch.
Fudge tries to close the distance and clinch but Nawrocki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fudge missing with a left hand there. Nawrocki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Nawrocki.
Fudge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fudge. That's going to slow Nawrocki down.
Nawrocki connects with a looping right hand.
Nawrocki wants to slow Fudge down by chopping away at his legs.
Nawrocki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fudge is trying to defend but Nawrocki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nawrocki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nawrocki is looking for a kimura here.
Fudge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nawrocki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fudge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fudge is trying to stand up here but Nawrocki is controlling him well.
Fudge is looking for a sweep. Nawrocki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nawrocki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nawrocki controlling the action here.
Nawrocki throwing shots but Fudge is blocking nicely.
Nawrocki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nawrocki is looking for a kimura here.
Nawrocki works his way into full mount!
Nawrocki lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nawrocki is landing with some decent strikes but Fudge is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BOOM! Nawrocki connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fudge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Nawrocki.
Fudge tries to reverse the position but Nawrocki maintains control.
Fudge 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.
Fudge wants to improve his position but Nawrocki is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nawrocki is trying to control the action in half guard but Fudge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fudge trying to control here.
Nawrocki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fudge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nawrocki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fudge trying to control but Nawrocki postures up.
Fudge is looking for a sweep. Nawrocki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nawrocki drops an elbow to the side of Fudge's head.
Fudge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fudge keeps working.
Fudge wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nawrocki is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fudge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nawrocki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Nawrocki 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.
Nawrocki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nawrocki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fudge moves forwards but Nawrocki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nawrocki throws a sloppy body shot
and Fudge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fudge looking to throw knees to the head but Nawrocki is blocking nicely.
Nawrocki has Fudge pressed against the cage, preventing Fudge from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fudge throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nawrocki blocks it with crossed arms.
Nawrocki jumps guard and drags Fudge to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fudge trying to control but Nawrocki is working from the bottom.
Fudge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nawrocki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fudge is one step ahead there.
Nawrocki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nawrocki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nawrocki looking for a sweep. Not yet Nawrocki, not yet.
Fudge wants to control from the top but Nawrocki keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Somore Fudge just wasn't active enough.
Nawrocki staying out of range there.
Fudge works Nawrocki's body with a nice hook.
Somore Fudge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fudge misses with a hook.
Nawrocki throws a chopping leg kick but Fudge manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fudge throws a lazy right hand but Nawrocki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fudge digs a good hook to Nawrocki's body.
Nawrocki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nawrocki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fudge is able to avoid easily.
Fudge throws a leg kick that misses.
Nawrocki ducks under a wild hook from Fudge.
Fudge is looking to clinch but Nawrocki is avoiding it.
Fudge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nawrocki throws a low kick but Fudge moves out of range easily.
Nawrocki shoots for a takedown but Fudge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nawrocki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nawrocki throws a shot from downtown. Fudge moves away and avoids it.
Nawrocki throws a hook to the side of Fudge's head but Fudge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nawrocki misses with a looping left.
Nawrocki tries a low kick but Fudge avoids it.
Fudge lands a nice looking body shot.
Fudge tries to land a front kick but Nawrocki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good exchange - Nawrocki coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fudge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fudge swings for the body but Nawrocki moves out of range.
Fudge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Somore Fudge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Nawrocki.
Nawrocki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fudge manages to avoid it.
Fudge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nawrocki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nawrocki throws a right hand that Fudge ducks under and follows up with a left that Fudge also avoids with ease.
Fudge fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nawrocki.
Nawrocki takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Nawrocki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fudge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fudge looks to land a combination but Nawrocki avoids it well.
Fudge slips a jab and a cross from Nawrocki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fudge looks to throw a body kick
and Nawrocki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fudge!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nawrocki landing a few strikes.
Fudge can't do much from the bottom here.
Fudge manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fudge has a hand on Nawrocki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nawrocki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Fudge is looking to get to half guard.
Fudge is working hard here to advance position.
A nice elbow there by Nawrocki.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nawrocki lands a big shot there that rocks Fudge but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nawrocki trying to control but Fudge is having none of it.
Fudge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Piotr Nawrocki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
A jab from Nawrocki does it's job there.
Fudge misses with a left hand
and Nawrocki counters with a single leg into guard. Fudge didn't expect that.
Fudge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nawrocki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fudge being controlled here, momentarily.
Nawrocki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fudge's guard.
Fudge works his way to full guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fudge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fudge keeping moving, preventing Nawrocki from controlling successfully.
Nawrocki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fudge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fudge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudge has momentary wrist control but Nawrocki slips an elbow through the middle.
Fudge manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nawrocki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fudge sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nawrocki is trying to escape the mount.
Fudge unloads with some shots from mount but Nawrocki bucks and avoids them well.
Piotr Nawrocki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nawrocki can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fudge trying to mount his opponent but Nawrocki defends it.
Fudge has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nawrocki is looking to improve his position but Fudge isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nawrocki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nawrocki trying to hold on to Fudge's head to control him but Fudge postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fudge prevents Nawrocki from improving his position.
Nawrocki is pressing down on Fudge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fudge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fudge wants to control from the top but Nawrocki keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Somore Fudge just wasn't active enough.
Fudge takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice cross by Nawrocki.
Nawrocki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fudge lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nawrocki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nawrocki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fudge throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Fudge there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fudge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fudge swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nawrocki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fudge's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fudge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nawrocki is one step ahead there.
Nawrocki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fudge's head.
Piotr Nawrocki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nawrocki stands and throws Fudge's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fudge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nawrocki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Somore Fudge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fudge is letting Nawrocki control him for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Nawrocki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nawrocki 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Nawrocki!
A very excited looking Piotr Nawrocki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Rashid Naji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Niedzwiedzki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niedzwiedzki is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nirvana - You know you're right. Abdul Rashid Naji had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abdul Rashid Naji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrzej Niedzwiedzki!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niedzwiedzki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Naji misses with a looping right.
Niedzwiedzki throws out a leg kick but Naji moves out of range and Niedzwiedzki only half commits.
Naji stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Niedzwiedzki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naji was well out of range. Poor timing from Niedzwiedzki.
Abdul Rashid Naji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niedzwiedzki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Naji smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Andrzej Niedzwiedzki has been cut.
Naji shoots and misses
and Niedzwiedzki counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niedzwiedzki misses with the head strike.
Naji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Naji.
Naji shoots in looking for a takedown. Niedzwiedzki tries to sprawl out of it but Naji keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Niedzwiedzki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Niedzwiedzki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Naji shoots in and bounces Niedzwiedzki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Naji is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Niedzwiedzki is pulling down on Naji's head to control his posture.
Naji is looking to work some ground and pound but Niedzwiedzki has wrist control.
Niedzwiedzki controls Naji momentarily but Naji frees himself.
Niedzwiedzki wants to sweep but no luck.
Naji trying to control but Niedzwiedzki is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Niedzwiedzki.
Naji uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Niedzwiedzki has time to react.
Naji shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Niedzwiedzki as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Rashid Naji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki throws a leg kick but Naji sees it coming and moves out of range.
Niedzwiedzki lands a glancing blow to the side of Naji's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niedzwiedzki slips a jab from Naji.
Andrzej Niedzwiedzki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A leg kick checked by Naji.
Niedzwiedzki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Niedzwiedzki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Naji doesn't seem phased though.
Niedzwiedzki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Naji finds it's way round the side to connect with Niedzwiedzki's head.
Naji slips a jab and a cross from Niedzwiedzki.
Naji throws a lazy right hand but Niedzwiedzki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Niedzwiedzki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Naji checks a leg kick nicely.
Niedzwiedzki tries to move into range but Naji moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Naji lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Naji looks for a takedown but Niedzwiedzki sprawls well.
Niedzwiedzki throws a looping overhand right but Naji ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naji takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Naji closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Niedzwiedzki's guard.
Niedzwiedzki keeping moving, preventing Naji from controlling successfully.
Niedzwiedzki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Niedzwiedzki has Naji pulled in close to control his posture.
Naji wants to stand and escape but instead Niedzwiedzki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Niedzwiedzki trying to control but Naji is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niedzwiedzki stopping the sweep attempt from Naji.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Niedzwiedzki controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Andrzej Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naji tries to clinch but Niedzwiedzki moves out of range.
Naji moves out of range as Niedzwiedzki strikes.
Naji connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That has opened up Andrzej Niedzwiedzki's cut even more.
Niedzwiedzki lands a high kick!
Naji avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Naji lands a jab to the head.
Naji closes this distance looking for a takedown but Niedzwiedzki circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Niedzwiedzki. Those never looked like landing.
Naji connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Niedzwiedzki looks to land a body kick but Naji moved away.
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 Abdul Rashid Naji will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrzej Niedzwiedzki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Niedzwiedzki misses with a kick to the body.
Naji pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niedzwiedzki connects with an inside leg kick.
Niedzwiedzki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Naji misses with a looping right.
Niedzwiedzki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Naji tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Naji is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Niedzwiedzki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naji throws out the jab.
Naji gets a clinch.
Naji is looking to take this one to the mat.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a punch on the inside.
Niedzwiedzki breaks the clinch.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a low kick.
Naji has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Niedzwiedzki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naji fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Niedzwiedzki misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki doesn't manage to clinch there - Naji circles away.
Niedzwiedzki throws a low kick but Naji moves out of range easily.
Niedzwiedzki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Naji with a poor takedown
and Naji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Rashid Naji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niedzwiedzki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Naji checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Naji avoids the head kick by Niedzwiedzki.
Naji connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niedzwiedzki jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Niedzwiedzki lands a jab to the nose.
Naji is looking to clinch.
Naji fails with a takedown attempt.
Naji avoids the body shot from Niedzwiedzki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki connects with a solid leg kick.
Niedzwiedzki moves away from the strike by Naji.
Andrzej Niedzwiedzki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naji throws a hook but Niedzwiedzki blocks it.
Naji gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Niedzwiedzki lands a slapping body shot.
Naji uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki lands a head kick!
Naji slips under a jab.
Niedzwiedzki throws a low kick but Naji moves out of range easily.
Naji closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Naji tries to clinch but Niedzwiedzki moves out of range.
Naji checks a leg kick.
Naji swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Naji with that takedown attempt.
Naji scores with a nice head shot.
Good work by Naji as he checks the leg kick.
Naji fails with a takedown attempt.
Niedzwiedzki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Naji takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Naji throws a hook but Niedzwiedzki blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Naji checks a leg kick.
Niedzwiedzki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Naji is looking to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Niedzwiedzki.
Naji connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niedzwiedzki defending well as Naji loads up on a big left hand.
Naji lands a lovely overhand right.
An inside leg kick from Niedzwiedzki misses.
Naji misses with a hook.
Niedzwiedzki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Naji counters by clinching up.
Niedzwiedzki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Naji is defending well for now.
Naji is trying to break the clinch but Niedzwiedzki has him pressed against the cage.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Naji looking for a takedown.
Naji changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Niedzwiedzki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Naji throws a hook but Niedzwiedzki blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Niedzwiedzki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Naji is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Niedzwiedzki throws a leg kick but Naji sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Naji misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Niedzwiedzki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrzej Niedzwiedzki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Niedzwiedzki throws a low kick but Naji avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Niedzwiedzki looks to land a left hand but Naji moved out of range nicely.
Naji moves out of range of the leg kick from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Naji.
Naji shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Niedzwiedzki but Niedzwiedzki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice combination there by Niedzwiedzki.
It looks like Abdul Rashid Naji 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!
Niedzwiedzki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Naji's sensitive parts.
Naji checks a low kick from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki takes one to the chin there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Niedzwiedzki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Naji stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Niedzwiedzki.
Naji has his takedown stuffed
and Niedzwiedzki counters with a big head kick but Naji shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki feints and then cracks Naji's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Naji down.
Naji takes a jab right on the kisser.
Naji takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Naji takes one to the side of the head.
Niedzwiedzki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Niedzwiedzki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naji stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Niedzwiedzki.
That kick from Niedzwiedzki tenderised Naji's leg. Naji is trying to keep his angry face on.
A lazy left from Niedzwiedzki finds it's target.
Niedzwiedzki cracks Naji with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Naji looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Niedzwiedzki finish him?
Naji is rocked!
Niedzwiedzki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oh Naji is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Naji checks a leg kick.
Naji seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki moves in looking to clinch but Naji pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Niedzwiedzki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Niedzwiedzki connects with a right hand. Naji shakes it off.
Naji throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Niedzwiedzki tries to clinch but Naji moves out of range.
Naji fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Naji checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Niedzwiedzki misses.
Naji checks a leg kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Niedzwiedzki.
Naji changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Niedzwiedzki tries to avoid it but Naji manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Niedzwiedzki to the ground. Niedzwiedzki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdul Rashid Naji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niedzwiedzki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Niedzwiedzki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niedzwiedzki.
A short right from Niedzwiedzki on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a punch on the inside.
Niedzwiedzki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Naji misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naji throws a punch but it's blocked by Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naji.
Niedzwiedzki lands an uppercut.
A short left from Niedzwiedzki.
Naji's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Niedzwiedzki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niedzwiedzki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Naji has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Niedzwiedzki clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niedzwiedzki looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Niedzwiedzki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki showing good submission defense here.
Naji struggling to land strikes to the head as Niedzwiedzki covers up.
Naji throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Niedzwiedzki trying to control but not successfully.
Niedzwiedzki avoids the strikes from Naji.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Niedzwiedzki wants to escape the position.
Niedzwiedzki covering up well under a series of strikes from Naji.
Niedzwiedzki tries to escape but Naji has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrzej Niedzwiedzki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Niedzwiedzki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrzej Niedzwiedzki!
Andrzej Niedzwiedzki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Kurtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Kurtz!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurtz jabs at Silva's body.
Kurtz walks into a straight right hand from Silva.
It looks like Walter Kurtz has been cut.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kurtz wants to get back to full guard.
Silva stalling.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Kurtz defending well.
Kurtz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Kurtz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva throwing shots but Kurtz is blocking nicely.
Kurtz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva postures up in Kurtz's guard and throws a big left but Kurtz blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurtz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurtz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva distracts Kurtz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurtz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurtz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva won't allow Kurtz to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Daniel Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kurtz in his tracks.
Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Kurtz's head back.
Kurtz is rocked!
Silva jabs at Kurtz's body.
Kurtz is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Kurtz looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Kurtz out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Daniel Silva!
After winning the bout, Daniel Silva 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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G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
50% |
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