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Invictus Contenders 39 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Spartak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Dolbakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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302 lbs
6 - 13 - 0 |
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289 lbs
8 - 13 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Spartak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dolbakov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dolbakov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Spartak quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dolbakov wants to stand up but Spartak has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Spartak trying to hold on to Dolbakov's head to control him but Dolbakov postures up.
Dolbakov stops Spartak from getting back to his feet.
Dolbakov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Spartak trying to hold on to Dolbakov's head to control him but Dolbakov postures up.
Dolbakov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartak trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonid Spartak has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dolbakov closes the distance and clinches.
Dolbakov lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Dolbakov.
Dolbakov pulls guard successfully.
Spartak content to stall in guard here.
Dolbakov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spartak is controlling him.
Spartak has gone for a leg lock! Dolbakov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spartak's guard.
Spartak working a defensive guard here.
Dolbakov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spartak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dolbakov has managed to get both his arms back between Spartak's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartak wants to get back to his feet but Dolbakov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dolbakov wanted to stand there but Spartak had control of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dolbakov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spartak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dolbakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spartak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dolbakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spartak trying to strike off his back.
Spartak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spartak tries to get out of the position.
Spartak has a closed guard, preventing Dolbakov from standing up.
Spartak looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolbakov is looking to stand up but Spartak won't let him.
Spartak trying to control the position.
Dolbakov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Spartak has a closed guard, preventing Dolbakov from standing up.
Dolbakov stands up from Spartak's guard - Dolbakov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dolbakov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dolbakov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dolbakov tries to stand but Spartak is controlling his head.
Spartak is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dolbakov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Spartak throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Dolbakov is going to stand back up.
Dolbakov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spartak trying to hold on to Dolbakov's head to control him but Dolbakov postures up.
Dolbakov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spartak is trying to control but can't.
Dolbakov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dolbakov wants to stand up but Spartak has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dolbakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spartak keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dolbakov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dolbakov 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.
Dolbakov closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Dolbakov.
Spartak is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spartak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dolbakov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dolbakov is trying to stall.
Dolbakov lands with a light punch inside.
Spartak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dolbakov is defending well for now.
Dolbakov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dolbakov pulls guard successfully.
Dolbakov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dolbakov darts in and clinches Spartak up against the cage.
Dolbakov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spartak jumps guard and drags Dolbakov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Spartak has a closed guard, preventing Dolbakov from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolbakov postures up.
Dolbakov stopping the sweep attempt from Spartak.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spartak is on top in guard.
Dolbakov wants to stand and escape but Spartak is having none of it.
Dolbakov trying to strike off his back.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dolbakov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Spartak gets to his feet - Dolbakov follows without any prompting.
Spartak gets tackled into the cage by Dolbakov. Dolbakov maintains the clinch.
Dolbakov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dolbakov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolbakov successfully pulls guard.
Spartak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Spartak stands up and waves to Dolbakov to follow him.
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!
Dolbakov closes the distance and clinches.
Dolbakov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spartak.
Spartak breaks from the clinch.
Spartak throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dolbakov instigates a clinch.
Spartak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonid Spartak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dolbakov pushes Spartak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolbakov jumps into guard, dragging Spartak to the mat.
Dolbakov pushes Spartak off and gets back to his feet.
Dolbakov gets a clinch.
Spartak takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dolbakov.
A shot in the inside from Dolbakov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dolbakov lands a nice uppercut.
Dolbakov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spartak uses from the top position.
Dolbakov keeping moving, preventing Spartak from controlling successfully.
Dolbakov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spartak is controlling him.
Spartak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dolbakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartak stays in close to Dolbakov's body and controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dolbakov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spartak defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spartak trying to control but Dolbakov is working from the bottom.
Leonid Spartak has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dolbakov moves into range and clinches up with Spartak.
Dolbakov wants to stall.
Spartak is trying to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dolbakov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dolbakov jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dolbakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dolbakov looks to land a combination but Spartak avoids it well.
Dolbakov moves into range and clinches up with Spartak.
Spartak breaks from the clinch.
Dolbakov rushes Spartak and presses him up against the cage.
Spartak blocks the elbow strike.
Spartak turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dolbakov bucks up and tries to throw Spartak off but instead Spartak has got his back!
Dolbakov fending off the submission attempt from Spartak.
Good control from Spartak.
Spartak lands shots from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartak controls the position.
Ivan Dolbakov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spartak lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Dolbakov hold on?!
Spartak is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dolbakov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dolbakov for a finish.
Spartak is looking to control Dolbakov but Dolbakov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Spartak softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Spartak is landing with strikes. Dolbakov can't take much more of this.
Dolbakov trying to get back to his feet but Spartak is in full control for now.
Spartak controlling from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Spartak's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartak controlling from the back.
Dolbakov is trying to get back to his feet but Spartak has full control of the position and if anything, Dolbakov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dolbakov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Spartak's arms.
Dolbakov controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Spartak struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dolbakov controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Dolbakov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dolbakov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Spartak gets his way!
Spartak trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartak looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Spartak lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spartak working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dolbakov trying to get back to his feet but Spartak is in full control for now.
Spartak slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Spartak gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Spartak is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dolbakov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Spartak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dolbakov is in bad spot here.
Will Spartak go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolbakov is trying to shake Spartak off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Spartak won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Leonid Spartak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dolbakov clinches up with Spartak and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spartak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spartak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dolbakov's waist but Dolbakov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spartak off to one side.
Dolbakov moves into the clinch.
Dolbakov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dolbakov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dolbakov is looking to stand up but Spartak isn't so interested in that idea.
Spartak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dolbakov is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leonid Spartak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Dolbakov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spartak is looking to work some ground and pound but Dolbakov has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonid Spartak showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dolbakov 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Dolbakov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valera Kamenskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Le Bleu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamenskiy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The only. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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271 lbs
5 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valera Kamenskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Le Bleu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenskiy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kamenskiy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Le Bleu tries to improve position but can't.
Kamenskiy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Le Bleu on the ground.
Kamenskiy is trying to get an arm triangle but Le Bleu is defending well.
Le Bleu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kamenskiy off and has taken his back!
Le Bleu looking for the RNC.
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!
Le Bleu is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Kamenskiy won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Le Bleu off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Le Bleu!
A relieved looking James Le Bleu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Louvierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louvierre has chosen Dirty House as his entrance music. Shawn Henderson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Louvierre!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louvierre shoots in and bounces Henderson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Louvierre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Louvierre with a nice head shot there.
Henderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Louvierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Henderson has his foot on Louvierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Louvierre works his way back into a safe position though.
Henderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Henderson, not yet.
Louvierre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Louvierre cracks Henderson with a solid left hand.
Louvierre controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Louvierre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Louvierre has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson is looking for a triangle but Louvierre pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Henderson has an active guard here but Louvierre has managed to pass into half guard.
Louvierre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Henderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louvierre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Louvierre scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Louvierre is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Louvierre trying to mount his opponent but Henderson defends it.
Louvierre content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Louvierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Henderson keeps working.
Louvierre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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. Louvierre connects with a nice short shot to Henderson's temple.
Louvierre scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Louvierre takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Louvierre lands with a punch from half guard.
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson has hold of Louvierre's hands but Louvierre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Louvierre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Henderson is rocked!
Henderson has hold of Louvierre's hands but Louvierre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Henderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Louvierre lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Henderson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Louvierre jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Louvierre!
Alex Louvierre thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Cassidy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Brutality (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brutality has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGQY2tMo0K4 as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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204 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Al Cassidy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Brutality!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brutality closes the distance and clinches up with Cassidy, looking for a takedown. Brutality pushes Cassidy against the cage but Cassidy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cassidy thuds his right hand into Brutality's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brutality shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Brutality is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cassidy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cassidy is not content to let Brutality control the position.
Cassidy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brutality throwing shots but Cassidy is blocking nicely.
Brutality wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cassidy keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ultimate Brutality was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Brutality throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cassidy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cassidy looking to pass the guard.
Cassidy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cassidy preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy wants to pass the guard but Brutality is keeping the position.
Cassidy trying to control but Brutality is working from the bottom.
Cassidy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cassidy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cassidy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brutality looking for a guillotine here but Cassidy defends easily.
Cassidy throws an elbow that misses. Brutality uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cassidy's guard. Nice move by Brutality!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brutality won't allow Cassidy to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutality is stalling in the full guard.
Cassidy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brutality working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brutality would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brutality trying to control but Cassidy is working from the bottom.
Ultimate Brutality has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Brutality tries to clinch there but Cassidy circles away.
Cassidy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brutality.
Cassidy shoots in looking for a takedown. Brutality tries to sprawl out of it but Cassidy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brutality manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cassidy misses with a double jab.
Cassidy shoots in but Brutality avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassidy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brutality to the mat! Brutality manages to get full guard.
Brutality is wriggling around but Cassidy manages to pass to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Cassidy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cassidy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brutality wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cassidy is now in half guard.
Brutality is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cassidy is pressing down on Brutality's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brutality is holding on for now.
Cassidy is looking to stall here but Brutality recovers full guard.
Brutality wants to get back to his feet but Cassidy passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Cassidy seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy works his way into side control.
Brutality stops Cassidy from passing to mount.
A control attempt from Brutality but he's now mounted!
Brutality is looking to improve his position but Cassidy isn't that keen on the idea.
Al Cassidy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cassidy lands a couple of good shots and Brutality has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Brutality is really stuck here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Brutality has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Cassidy.
Cassidy scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Cassidy biding his time, looking for the opening.
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!
Cassidy tries to get the hooks in deep but Brutality pushed the leg off.
Brutality trying to control the position but Cassidy manages to sink in the hooks.
Brutality covering up well and avoiding damage.
Brutality is trying to get back to his feet but Cassidy has full control of the position and if anything, Brutality has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brutality rolls, trying to escape but Cassidy keeps control of the position.
Cassidy lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Cassidy.
Cassidy keeps control of the position easily here as Brutality tries to buck him off.
Cassidy lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Cassidy scores with punches and elbows.
Cassidy is working the ground and pound. Can Brutality escape?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brutality tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cassidy landing punches.
Brutality tries to hold on but Cassidy postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy lands a nice shot to the head.
Cassidy looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Brutality covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Cassidy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Cunnings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mark Cunnings has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mark Cunnings seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Cunnings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunnings looks to land a combination but Wagner avoids it well.
Cunnings throws a right and a left that Wagner avoids nicely.
Wagner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wagner.
Wagner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wagner throws out a powerful jab.
Wagner connects with a right hand. Cunnings shakes it off.
A combination from Cunnings does no damage.
Cunnings avoids the body shot from Wagner.
Wagner scores with a sloppy right hand. Cunnings should have avoided that one.
Wagner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cunningss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cunnings throws a right and a left that Wagner avoids nicely.
Mark Cunnings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cunnings lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wagner circles away quickly and effectively.
Wagner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A punch combination from Wagner misses.
Cunnings swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Cunnings does no damage.
Cunnings lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wagner circles away quickly and effectively.
Cunnings throws a combination that misses
and Wagner counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cunnings!
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cunnings is pushing Wagner's head away, looking to escape. Wagner manages to hold on to the position though.
Wagner trying to control the action but Cunnings is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings pushes Wagner away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wagner gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ryan Wagner hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cunnings throws a jab but it's blocked by Wagner.
Wagner moves away from the strike by Cunnings.
Cunnings misses with a combination
and Wagner counters with a stiff right hand.
Cunnings moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wagner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wagner lands with a kick to the ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wagner.
Nice shot by Wagner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner lands a jab.
Wagner fakes the leg kick and cracks Cunnings in the body.
Wagner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cunnings had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cunnings throws a combination that misses
and Wagner counters with a straight right hand.
Wagner slips a jab and a cross from Cunnings.
Wagner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cunnings's hands.
Sloppy strikes from Cunnings. Those never looked like landing.
Wagner lands a head kick. Cunnings smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wagner lands a glancing blow to the side of Cunnings's head.
Cunnings swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Cunnings misses.
Wagner lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cunnings throws a right and a left that Wagner avoids nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Wagner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wagner.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wagner.
Wagner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Wagner.
Cunnings throws out a loose jab but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cunnings doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wagner.
Wagner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cunnings.
Cunnings throws a series of punches but Wagner moves out of range.
Cunnings is breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wagner.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wagner.
Cunnings misses with a few strikes there.
Wagner throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cunnings misses with a few strikes there.
A cross from Wagner lands.
Wagner lands a front kick.
Wagner moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Wagner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cunnings swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cunnings fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Cunnings misses its intended target.
Cunnings will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wagner lands a leg kick that knocks Cunnings off balance momentarily.
Cunnings misses the jab.
Ryan Wagner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wagner scores with a hook to the body. Cunnings takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wagner throws a leg kick which misses Cunnings's front leg but catches the back leg as Cunnings tries to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Cunnings throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cunnings swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Wagner - just one landing.
A good leg kick by Wagner.
Wagner avoids the body shot from Cunnings.
Cunnings is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wagner's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sloppy strikes from Cunnings. Those never looked like landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Wagner as he connects with a hook.
Cunnings thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cunnings lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wagner circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings looks to throw the jab but Wagner is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wagner.
Wagner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Wagner does it's job there.
Wagner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wagner thuds his right hand into Cunnings's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab by Wagner.
Cunnings walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cunnings drops his hands momentarily and Wagner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cunnings throws a right hand that Wagner ducks under and follows up with a left that Wagner also avoids with ease.
Cunnings just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner moves out of range as Cunnings strikes.
Cunnings looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wagner's corner calls for a 1-2. Wagner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wagner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cunnings on the side of the head.
Cunnings is rocked!
Wagner jabs Cunnings to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oh Cunnings is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Cunnings 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cunnings fails to land with a series of punches.
Wagner looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Wagner backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Cunnings's temple! It sends Cunnings violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Wagner celebrates and the doctors try to help Cunnings!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Ryan Wagner!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pons De Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Brady has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
5 - 4 - 1 |
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275 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Brady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pons De Leon!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady gets caught flat footed, as De Leon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Leon throws an elbow that misses. Brady uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Leon's guard. Nice move by Brady!
Brady passes De Leon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
De Leon is not content to let Brady control the position.
De Leon won't allow Brady to pass to mount.
Brady works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brady tries to control but De Leon wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady unloads with some shots from mount but De Leon bucks and avoids them well.
Brady is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, De Leon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
De Leon is squirming around, avoiding Brady's attempts to control the action.
Brady throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Leon is trying to stand up.
Brady tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Brady will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brady trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brady fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It looks like Pons De Leon has been cut.
Brady wants to control the pace but De Leon is squirming around nicely.
Brady wants to get back to his feet but De Leon is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady tries to control but De Leon wriggling away.
De Leon is looking to get to half guard.
Brady with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Leon is squirming around, avoiding Brady's attempts to control the action.
Brady landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady trying to control but De Leon is having none of it.
Brady is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. De Leon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
De Leon is bucking up trying to escape but Brady cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Leon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
De Leon wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Brady dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pons De Leon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
De Leon slips under a jab from Brady.
De Leon takes a swing at Brady's ribcage but misses.
Brady throws a poor cross that misses
and De Leon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Leon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brady is fending him off so far but De Leon persists. Nope, Brady circles away and we're back to standing.
De Leon fails to land the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brady.
That has opened up Pons De Leon's cut even more.
Brady tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Leon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brady moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Leon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brady prevents it.
Bobby Brady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pons De Leon.
De Leon stops a takedown attempt from Brady.
Brady working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hook to the body lands for Brady.
Brady is pressed up against the cage. De Leon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brady down to the mat. Brady avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brady gets the takedown into side control.
Brady is looking to take a break and control but De Leon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brady misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Brady goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, De Leon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brady but great work by De Leon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by De Leon.
You can see the frustration on Brady's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brady takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Leon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brady sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
De Leon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Brady down.
Brady is not content to let De Leon control the position.
Brady can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brady managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by De Leon.
De Leon working away.
De Leon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Brady prevents De Leon from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady is looking to regain half guard here but De Leon keeps moving and retains side control.
Brady struggling a bit here.
Brady stops De Leon from passing to mount.
Brady avoids any damage from the ground and pound of De Leon.
A lull in the action here.
Brady struggling a bit here.
De Leon scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Leon working away.
Brady regains half guard.
De Leon looks to land a strike but Brady avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
De Leon postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brady keeping moving, preventing De Leon from controlling successfully.
De Leon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Leon throwing strikes but missing.
De Leon chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brady controls De Leon momentarily but De Leon frees himself.
De Leon throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pons De Leon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pons De Leon'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Brady misses the target.
Brady looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De Leon shoots in and bounces Brady off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
De Leon stopping the sweep attempt from Brady.
De Leon trying to control but Brady is working from the bottom.
De Leon postures up in Brady's guard and throws a big left but Brady blocks it.
De Leon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
De Leon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brady working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Leon.
Brady utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady pulls De Leon in close to prevent any damage.
De Leon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brady working a defensive guard here.
De Leon stopping the sweep attempt from Brady.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bobby Brady wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Brady tries to close the distance and clinch but De Leon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brady throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brady misses with a low kick.
Brady smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Leon ducks under a wild hook from Brady.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady catches De Leon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Brady tries to clinch but De Leon is having none of it.
Brady tries to clinch up but De Leon circles away and keeps his distance.
Brady waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Leon.
Bobby Brady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Leon swings for the body but Brady moves out of range.
Brady fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. De Leon sprawls well initially but Brady persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
De Leon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Brady seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Brady trying to control from half guard but De Leon is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Leon is trying to stand.
De Leon is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
De Leon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brady.
Brady is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Leon has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Leon is not content to let Brady control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady is looking for a kimura here.
Brady is stalling here. De Leon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brady seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and De Leon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brady takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
It looks like Bobby Brady has been cut.
De Leon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Leon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Leon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Brady showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brady has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Brady!
Bobby Brady managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q160, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sau Minneo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and New Tall Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minneo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is PowerTrip by Monster Magnet. This should be fireworks!
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141 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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30
142 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sau Minneo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, New Tall Guy!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minneo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like New Tall Guy has been cut.
Minneo tries to sprawl but Guy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Guy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Guy prevents Minneo from improving his position.
Minneo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Minneo pushes a forearm under Guy's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Guy is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sau Minneo!
Sau Minneo made sure to mention his sponsor, Closed - Thanks for Support in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kip Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Deeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deeney has chosen When We Ride as his entrance music. Mark Deeney struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Mark Deeney has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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24
158 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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160 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kip Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Deeney!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deeney stuffs the takedown attempt from Morgan. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Deeney as Morgan shoots in.
Morgan throws a nice looking combination but Deeney bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Morgan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Deeney's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Deeney wants to get back to his feet but Morgan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Deeney controls Morgan momentarily but Morgan frees himself.
Morgan won't allow Deeney to get back to his feet.
Morgan won't allow Deeney to sweep him here.
Deeney is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morgan throws a big elbow that misses.
Morgan looking to sit in guard and control but Deeney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Deeney is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deeney throwing strikes but missing.
Deeney content to stall in guard here.
Deeney postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Deeney throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morgan pulls Deeney in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Deeney postures up.
Kip Morgan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Deeney fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morgan checks it well.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick from Deeney.
Morgan tries to bum rush Deeney with a series of wild strikes but Deeney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deeney lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morgan's sensitive parts.
Morgan dives in and grabs Deeney's left leg, looking for a takedown. Deeney pushes down on Morgan's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kip Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan dives in and grabs Deeney's left leg, looking for a takedown. Deeney pushes down on Morgan's head and hops out.
Morgan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morgan fails to land the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deeney chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Deeney throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Kip Morgan has been cut.
Deeney scores with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeney slips under a jab.
Deeney connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morgan darts in and clinches Deeney up against the cage.
Deeney lands an elbow inside that Morgan shrugs off.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Morgan tries to throw a body punch but Deeney avoids it by throwing Morgan back against the cage.
Deeney crunches a lovely knee into Morgan's ribcage.
Morgan lands a nice knee to the body.
Deeney crunches a lovely knee into Morgan's ribcage.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Deeney avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Deeney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morgan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morgan stalling in the clinch but Deeney improves position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deeney avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Morgan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deeney has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Deeney lands an elbow inside.
Morgan wants to get back to striking at distance but Deeney won't allow it.
Morgan is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Deeney looking to throw knees to the head but Morgan is blocking nicely.
Morgan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Deeney tries a knee to the head but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan working Deeney over with knees to the body.
Morgan jumps guard but Deeney turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Morgan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Deeney lands a nice elbow.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deeney avoids it.
Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Deeney has him pressed against the cage.
Morgan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Morgan looking to throw knees to the head but Deeney is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Deeney just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Deeney takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Deeney lands an elbow just above Morgan 's eye.
Deeney lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Deeney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kip Morgan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Morgan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Deeney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgan.
Deeney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deeney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Deeney misses with a knee strike.
Morgan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Morgan tries to pull guard but Deeney won't allow it.
Deeney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Deeney dodges an elbow strike from Morgan.
Deeney dodges an elbow strike from Morgan.
Morgan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Morgan takes an elbow to the temple.
Kip Morgan's cut is getting worse.
Morgan misses with a punch to the body.
Deeney managing to block the knees to the body from Morgan.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morgan is trying to break free.
A short right from Deeney on the inside.
Morgan misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the head but Deeney blocks with his arms.
Deeney lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morgan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morgan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Deeney can pounce on him.
Deeney fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morgan.
Deeney buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan moves out of range of the body kick from Deeney.
Deeney delivers a nice body kick.
Deeney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morgan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deeney defends it nicely.
Deeney gets a clinch.
Morgan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Deeney crunches a lovely knee into Morgan's ribcage.
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!
Deeney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Morgan is keeping busy.
Morgan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kip Morgan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeney lands an elbow inside.
Morgan is rocked!
Deeney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oh Morgan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Deeney takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Morgan seems to have got his legs back now.
Morgan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deeney has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Deeney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morgan blocks it with crossed arms.
Deeney avoids the elbow strike from Morgan, against the cage.
Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Deeney has him pressed against the cage.
Deeney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Deeney lands a nice knee to the body.
Deeney connects with a knee to the head.
Jeez, Kip Morgan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Morgan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morgan can't break the clinch.
Deeney leaning against his opponent.
Deeney lands an elbow just above Morgan 's eye.
Morgan wants to get back to striking at distance but Deeney won't allow it.
Deeney lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kip Morgan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Deeney!
Mark Deeney bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Savo Tieros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luciano comes to the cage accompanied by Still Ballin. Tieros has chosen All Over You-Live as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charlie Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Savo Tieros!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tieros darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tieros is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tieros seems to be working for a kimura but Luciano defends the submission attempt.
Tieros throws a strike but Luciano avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Luciano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tieros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luciano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tieros is looking to stand up but Luciano won't let him.
Tieros in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tieros trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tieros throws an elbow that misses. Luciano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tieros's guard. Nice move by Luciano!
Tieros has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Luciano is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tieros.
Tieros is pushing Luciano's head away, looking to escape. Luciano manages to hold on to the position though.
Tieros tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luciano advances to mount.
Tieros slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tieros has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Luciano escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Luciano!
Tieros is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tieros manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Luciano manages to get to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luciano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tieros throws an elbow that misses. Luciano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tieros's guard. Nice move by Luciano!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano won't allow Tieros to sweep him here.
Luciano gets to his feet - Tieros follows without any prompting.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Tieros.
Luciano misses with a few strikes there.
Luciano swinging wildly here.
Tieros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano misses with a few strikes there.
Tieros tries to close the distance and clinch but Luciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luciano. Tieros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tieros.
Good work by Tieros as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano keeps the fight on the outside.
Luciano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Charlie Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tieros shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tieros working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tieros throws a big right hand that misses.
Tieros trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tieros throws a strike but Luciano rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tieros escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Luciano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tieros looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Savo Tieros 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.
Luciano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tieros counters with a head kick. That will keep Luciano thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Luciano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tieros at a distance.
Tieros scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A decent looking cross lands there for Luciano.
Luciano looks to land a combination but Tieros avoids it well.
Tieros swinging wildly here.
Luciano wants to clinch.
Luciano lands with a nice body punch.
Luciano lands with a nice body punch.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tieros was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano throws a body punch but Tieros moves out of range.
Luciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tieros circles away quickly and effectively.
Luciano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Luciano swings widly with a right hand
and Tieros counters with a takedown into side control.
Luciano sneaks out the side door and pushes Tieros away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Tieros dodges the punch combination from Luciano.
Luciano's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Luciano duly obliges.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Tieros slips the punch.
Charlie Luciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luciano lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tieros defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Luciano.
Luciano is looking to wear down Tieros with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A lazy left from Luciano finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut
and Tieros makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Luciano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tieros.
Luciano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Luciano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tieros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luciano throws out the jab.
Luciano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Luciano enables Tieros to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Luciano manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tieros is looking to work some ground and pound but Luciano has wrist control.
Tieros drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Luciano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tieros has Luciano in his guard.
Luciano stands and throws Tieros's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tieros tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Tieros tries to escape the position.
Luciano biding his time, looking for the opening.
Tieros rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Luciano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tieros wants to improve his position but Luciano is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Luciano in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Charlie Luciano.
That kick from Luciano tenderised Tieros's leg. Tieros is trying to keep his angry face on.
Luciano sizes up Tieros with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tieros looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luciano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tieros tries to move into range but Luciano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tieros takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tieros looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Luciano dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Charlie Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Luciano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tieros sprawls well. Tieros wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Luciano gets slowly back to his feet.
Luciano misses with a two punch combination.
Luciano scores with a sloppy right hand. Tieros should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
Luciano misses the jab.
Luciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tieros counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Luciano misses with a takedown attempt - Tieros sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tieros moves away.
Tieros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Luciano misses
and Tieros counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tieros tries to break the clinch but Luciano is controlling the position.
Luciano has Tieros pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Luciano pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tieros tumbling to the mat - Luciano dives into Tieros's guard.
Tieros tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Luciano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Luciano wants to pass the guard but Tieros is keeping the position.
Luciano 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tieros is looking for a triangle here but Luciano uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tieros is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tieros is trying to get back to his feet.
Luciano tries to move to mount but Tieros blocks the move with his legs.
Tieros is looking for a sweep.
Tieros gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, if Luciano is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tieros wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Luciano throws a shot to the body.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Tieros is just out of range.
Tieros shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Luciano is trying to defend but Tieros finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Luciano is pressing down on Tieros's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tieros throws an elbow that misses. Luciano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tieros's guard. Nice move by Luciano!
Luciano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Luciano won't allow Tieros to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tieros is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tieros looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tieros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tieros throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tieros is working an open guard so Luciano takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A left lands for Luciano.
Luciano throws a low kick, looking for Tieros's leg but Tieros calmly moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luciano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Luciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Luciano.
Tieros feints and as Luciano raises his hands in defense, Tieros changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Luciano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Luciano 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Luciano!
An intense looking Charlie Luciano took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I really want to stay with Marus and SOTF but we have to see if there is some more competition for me. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gareth McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Van Steyne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCall's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife. Van Steyne has chosen When Angels Cry as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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195 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gareth McCall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francois Van Steyne!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Steyne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCall avoids the head kick by Van Steyne.
McCall lands a right hook to the body.
Van Steyne tries a head kick but it misses.
McCall blocks a head kick by Van Steyne.
Van Steyne scores with a head kick.
Van Steyne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCall lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCall tries to clinch but Van Steyne is having none of it.
McCall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Steyne moves away.
McCall wants to clinch up but Van Steyne keeps it at a distance.
Van Steyne misses with a head kick.
McCall tries to clinch there but Van Steyne circles away.
McCall drives through and clinches with Van Steyne against the cage.
Van Steyne has had enough of the clinch but McCall keeps him there for the moment.
McCall misses with a knee to the head.
Van Steyne holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Van Steyne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Steyne is trying to break free.
McCall with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCall lands a damaging elbow.
Van Steyne blocks an elbow strike from McCall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McCall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Steyne's brow.
Van Steyne just leaning against McCall, taking a breather.
Van Steyne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Steyne avoids a wild elbow strike from McCall.
Van Steyne wants to get back to striking at distance but McCall won't allow it.
McCall gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Francois Van Steyne has been cut.
Van Steyne is looking to break free of the clinch but McCall has double underhooks.
McCall lands an elbow just above Van Steyne 's eye.
McCall misses with an elbow strike.
McCall tries to land a knee to the head but Van Steyne blocks with his arms.
Van Steyne blocks the elbow strike.
McCall misses with an elbow strike.
McCall taking a breather.
Van Steyne avoids the elbow strike from McCall, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Steyne avoids a wild elbow strike from McCall.
McCall throws an elbow that misses.
McCall misses with a knee strike.
Van Steyne manages to break the clinch.
McCall pushes Van Steyne up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Van Steyne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Steyne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCall pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Steyne leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Steyne blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McCall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Steyne's brow.
Van Steyne dodges an elbow strike from McCall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Van Steyne dodges an elbow strike from McCall.
Van Steyne is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCall trying to land knees to the body.
Van Steyne wants to get back to striking at distance but McCall won't allow it.
Van Steyne throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Steyne leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McCall lands an elbow inside.
McCall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Steyne tries to break free but McCall pushes him back against the cage.
Van Steyne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Steyne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McCall missing with knees to the body.
Van Steyne avoids a wild elbow strike from McCall.
Van Steyne manages to break the clinch.
Van Steyne throws a sloppy head kick and McCall moves out of range easily.
Van Steyne tries to keep at a distance but McCall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Steyne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Steyne throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCall's head.
McCall lands a really nice looking cross but Van Steyne seems unphased.
McCall tries to clinch there but Van Steyne circles away.
Van Steyne throws a head kick that McCall semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Steyne throws a head kick but McCall moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Steyne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Steyne staying out of range there.
McCall tries to clinch up.
McCall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Steyne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Steyne misses with a head kick.
Van Steyne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCall is looking to clinch but Van Steyne is avoiding it.
McCall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCall is looking to clinch but Van Steyne is avoiding it.
McCall tries to clinch there but Van Steyne circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Steyne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Steyne circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCall tries to clinch up.
McCall lands a really nice looking cross but Van Steyne seems unphased.
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 Gareth McCall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Francois Van Steyne'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.
McCall wants to clinch.
McCall avoids the head kick by Van Steyne.
McCall rushes Van Steyne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Steyne blocks an elbow strike from McCall.
Gareth McCall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCall throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Steyne breaks the clinch.
Gareth McCall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCall throws a body punch but Van Steyne moves out of range.
McCall is looking to clinch.
McCall defending well as Van Steyne loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from McCall misses.
A head kick misses from Van Steyne.
Van Steyne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCall wants to clinch.
Van Steyne defending well as McCall loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Steyne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Steyne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Steyne blocks a head kick by McCall.
Van Steyne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Steyne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Steyne.
McCall throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Steyne blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Steyne is trying to push McCall away but McCall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters up against the cage, McCall throws an elbow but misses.
Van Steyne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Steyne connects with a looping right hand.
McCall moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Steyne avoids the elbow strike from McCall, against the cage.
McCall tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Steyne avoids the damage to the body.
McCall has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Steyne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Steyne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van Steyne is trying to break the clinch but McCall has him pressed against the cage.
Van Steyne is trying to break free.
Van Steyne is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Steyne avoids a wild elbow strike from McCall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Steyne.
McCall looking to throw knees to the head but Van Steyne is blocking nicely.
McCall lands a damaging elbow.
McCall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Steyne is defending well for now.
Van Steyne tries to circle away but McCall has him pinned against the cage.
McCall tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Steyne is trying to break the clinch but McCall has him pressed against the cage.
McCall throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Steyne blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Steyne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCall tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Steyne misses with some punches.
McCall tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Steyne avoids the damage to the body.
McCall throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Steyne blocks the elbow strike.
Van Steyne has McCall pressed against the cage.
Van Steyne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Steyne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCall tries to clinch up but Van Steyne circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Steyne throws a sloppy head kick
and McCall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Steyne lands a head kick!
McCall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McCall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Steyne's brow.
McCall tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McCall trying to land knees to the body.
Van Steyne avoids a wild elbow strike from McCall.
McCall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Steyne is defending well for now.
Van Steyne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCall is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCall tries to clinch but Van Steyne moves out of range.
Van Steyne thows a body kick. McCall tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McCall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Steyne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Steyne tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Francois Van Steyne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Francois Van Steyne'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McCall looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Steyne is just out of range.
McCall fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Steyne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Steyne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Steyne lands with a slapping head kick.
McCall slips a jab from Van Steyne.
Van Steyne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Steyne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCall just misses with a punch to the body.
McCall moves into the clinch.
Van Steyne pushes McCall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCall throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Steyne avoids the elbow strike from McCall, against the cage.
Van Steyne has had enough of the clinch but McCall keeps him there for the moment.
McCall throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Steyne blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall throws an elbow that misses.
Van Steyne breaks the clinch.
McCall tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Van Steyne counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Steyne lands with a slapping head kick.
Van Steyne avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCall moves in looking to clinch but Van Steyne pushes him off.
McCall throws a body kick that misses.
Van Steyne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Steyne throws a head kick but McCall moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCall moves in looking to clinch but Van Steyne pushes him off.
McCall tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Steyne misses with a head kick.
Van Steyne tries a head kick but it misses.
McCall avoids the head kick by Van Steyne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by McCall.
McCall instigates a clinch.
McCall misses with an elbow over the top.
McCall creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Steyne's defenses.
Van Steyne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCall has Van Steyne pressed against the cage, preventing Van Steyne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCall has Van Steyne pressed against the cage, preventing Van Steyne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCall throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCall looking to throw knees to the head but Van Steyne is blocking nicely.
McCall throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McCall tries to land a knee to the head but Van Steyne blocks with his arms.
A short right from Van Steyne.
Van Steyne blocks an elbow strike.
Van Steyne takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short left from Van Steyne.
McCall tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Steyne avoids the damage to the body.
Van Steyne can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Steyne can't break the clinch.
Van Steyne throws a punch but it's blocked by McCall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McCall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Steyne's brow.
McCall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A frustrated look appears on Van Steyne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Steyne avoids a wild elbow strike from McCall.
Van Steyne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCall blocks a head kick by Van Steyne.
McCall moves in looking to clinch but Van Steyne pushes him off.
Van Steyne misses with a head kick.
McCall moves into range and clinches up with Van Steyne.
McCall lands an elbow that stopped Van Steyne in his tracks for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Van Steyne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCall lands a knee to the body.
Van Steyne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McCall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Steyne's brow.
McCall missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Steyne leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McCall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCall misses with a knee strike.
Van Steyne tries to break free but McCall pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, McCall throws an elbow but misses.
McCall throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Steyne is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Van Steyne working hard to break the clinch.
McCall looking to throw knees to the head but Van Steyne is blocking nicely.
Van Steyne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Steyne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCall tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Steyne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Steyne avoids a wild elbow strike from McCall.
McCall prevents Van Steyne from breaking the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Francois Van Steyne.
I think Van Steyne 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gareth McCall!
Gareth McCall spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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