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LMS 21st War PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ace Centura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Centura's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Digital Summer - Just Run. Morgan has chosen The Greatest Man That Ever Lived as his entrance music. Ace Centura could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Justin Morgan's chin.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Centura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Centura moves to clinch but Morgan breaks away
and Morgan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Centura won't be happy with that.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Centura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morgan swings around for an armbar but Centura sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Morgan's guard.
Centura wants to stand but Morgan is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centura wants to stand and escape but instead Morgan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Centura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan trying to control but Centura is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centura wants to sweep here but Morgan controlling him for the moment.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Centura is retaining full guard.
Centura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Centura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Centura tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Morgan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Centura wants to clinch.
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Centura ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centura closes the distance looking to clinch
and Morgan counters with a nice body shot.
Centura is looking to clinch but Morgan is avoiding it.
Centura tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Centura tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Morgan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Centura working for a triangle but Morgan defends it easily.
Morgan stops Centura from standing up.
Morgan trying to control but Centura is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan forces his way into half guard.
Centura trying to control here.
Centura tries to get to full guard but Morgan has control of the leg.
Morgan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Centura wants to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Centura is defending against the submission attempts here by Morgan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Morgan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Centura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Centura looks to clinch
and Morgan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Morgan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Centura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Centura wants to stand but Morgan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Centura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Centura uses it to pass to side control.
Centura stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Morgan throws a right hand that misses
and Centura counters with a left to the body.
Ace Centura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Centura tries to clinch
and Morgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Centura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Centura tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
Centura wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Centura is looking to clinch but Morgan is avoiding it.
Morgan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Morgan counters with a shoot takedown into half 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!
Centura manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morgan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Morgan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Centura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morgan is aware though and is defending well.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Centura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morgan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Morgan postures up in Centura's guard and throws a big left but Centura blocks it.
Justin Morgan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Centura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morgan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Morgan throws an elbow that misses. Centura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morgan's guard. Nice move by Centura!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Centura stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justin Morgan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Centura moves to clinch but Morgan breaks away
and Morgan counters with a takedown into side control.
Centura wants to control but Morgan postures up.
Centura tries to bench press Morgan off him but Morgan keeps the position.
Morgan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Morgan tries for a kimura but Centura is defending well.
Morgan tries for a kimura but Centura is defending well.
Morgan working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan is trying to move to mount but Centura reverses beautifully and ends up in Morgan's guard.
Centura wants to stand and escape but instead Morgan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Centura keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Morgan trying to control but Centura is working from the bottom.
Centura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ace Centura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan has gone for a leg lock! Centura slips out almost immediately though and dives into Morgan's guard.
Morgan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Centura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Centura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morgan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Centura has managed to get both his arms back between Morgan's legs - danger averted.
Centura wants to stand but Morgan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Morgan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Centura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Centura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Centura decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A big left from Morgan misses.
Centura looks to clinch
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
Centura lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Centura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morgan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Centura wants to clinch.
Justin Morgan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Centura tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justin Morgan.
I've got Morgan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Morgan!
A pretty intense looking Justin Morgan took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gosho Ludoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Dionys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ludoto comes to the cage accompanied by Imala maika. Petr Dionys is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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255 lbs
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260 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gosho Ludoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Petr Dionys!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dionys avoids the body shot from Ludoto.
Ludoto looks to land a left hand but Dionys moved out of range nicely.
Ludoto misses with a jab to the body
and Dionys counters with an outside leg kick.
Ludoto misses the shot to the body.
Dionys misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gosho Ludoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ludoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dionys moves away.
Dionys scores with a body shot.
Ludoto misses with a body shot
and Dionys counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ludoto seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dionys throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ludoto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dionys chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dionys avoids the body shot from Ludoto.
Ludoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dionys was well out of range. Poor timing from Ludoto.
Ludoto misses with a hook to the body
and Dionys counters with a head kick that drops Ludoto to the mat! Ludoto scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Ludoto is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dionys connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Ludoto covering up! Dionys comes in with a big uppercut and Ludoto goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Petr Dionys!
Petr Dionys decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Gosho Ludoto was interviewed post fight and said 'mumbled something about the judges...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ocksy Kleen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolfo Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodolfo Vieira will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ocksy Kleen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodolfo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kleen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kleen taking a breather here.
Kleen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vieira!
Vieira is trying to stand up.
Kleen looking to control but Vieira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kleen fails to take his opponent's back.
Vieira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kleen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kleen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kleen wants to take Vieira's back but he can't do it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleen trying to control but Vieira is having none of it.
Kleen wants to finish this one by submission but Vieira is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kleen.
Vieira is squirming around, avoiding Kleen's attempts to control the action.
Kleen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vieira can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kleen working for a submission but Vieira is keeping him at bay.
Vieira is controlling an arm, preventing Kleen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleen content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vieira is controlling an arm, preventing Kleen from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Vieira working to try and regain half guard.
Kleen controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira wants to hold on but Kleen pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is trying to escape the mount.
Kleen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vieira manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kleen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kleen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vieira, who protects the arm well.
Kleen is looking to take a break and control but Vieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Vieira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kleen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vieira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kleen trying to control the position but Vieira is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kleen laying and praying for a moment but Vieira takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ocksy Kleen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kleen dives in for a single leg takedown but Vieira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kleen wants a takedown but no success here.
Vieira is pressed up against the cage. Kleen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vieira down to the mat. Vieira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ocksy Kleen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kleen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vieira defends well and Kleen ends up having to push Vieira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vieira is trying to force a seperation but Kleen has the dominant position.
Kleen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vieira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vieira is trying to push Kleen away but Kleen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kleen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vieira is defending well.
Vieira prevents the takedown attempt.
Kleen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vieira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kleen keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira wanted to stand there but Kleen had control of the position.
Kleen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vieira pushing down on Kleen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kleen is looking to control Vieira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kleen avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kleen misses with a takedown
and Vieira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kleen!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira swings around for an armbar but Kleen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vieira's guard.
Vieira wants to sweep but no luck.
Kleen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Kleen trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Kleen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kleen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kleen tries to free his leg and advance position but Vieira is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira wants to sweep but no luck.
Kleen tries to free his leg and advance position but Vieira is retaining full guard.
Kleen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kleen stays in close to Vieira's body and controls the position.
Kleen trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Ocksy Kleen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Vieira shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kleen's guard.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Kleen is keeping the position.
Kleen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira stopping the sweep attempt from Kleen.
Ocksy Kleen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Kleen is retaining full guard.
Kleen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kleen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vieira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vieira trying to control but Kleen is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kleen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vieira escapes and throws Kleen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Vieira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kleen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vieira circles away.
Vieira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kleen.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vieira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vieira working away.
Kleen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vieira prevents Kleen from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kleen trying to get back to full guard but Vieira takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kleen stops Vieira from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira controlling from mount.
Vieira is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Vieira looking to score a takedown here. Kleen is defending well but Vieira drives through and ends up in Kleen's guard.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Kleen is keeping the position.
Kleen is trying to keep Vieira in close.
Kleen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleen working a defensive guard here.
Kleen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vieira is one step ahead there.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kleen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vieira is looking to stand up but Kleen won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kleen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kleen is trying to keep Vieira in close.
Kleen wants to sweep here but Vieira controlling him for the moment.
Vieira gets to his feet - Kleen follows without any prompting.
Vieira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kleen on his heels. He'll look to pass Kleen's guard now, I'm sure.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Kleen keeps moving.
Kleen looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira wants to stand but Kleen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kleen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vieira defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kleen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vieira pushes down on Kleen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodolfo Vieira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vieira 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodolfo Vieira!
Ocksy Kleen was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost because you suck and the ref sucks!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Best Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Zorg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zorg is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Epic Beat. Best Man has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Best Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gabriel Zorg!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zorg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Man finds it's way round the side to connect with Zorg's head.
A jab from Man does it's job there.
Man lands a big uppercut and Zorg crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zorg looks OK. Man waves Zorg back to his feet!
Zorg is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zorg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zorg is still on wobbly legs! Can Man finish him?
Man throws a right hand that Zorg ducks under and follows up with a left that Zorg also avoids with ease.
Man defending well as Zorg loads up on a big left hand.
Zorg seems to have recovered his senses.
Sloppy strikes from Man. Those never looked like landing.
Man throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Zorg counter with a right hand.
Zorg misses the jab.
Man misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Man looks to land a left hand but Zorg moved out of range nicely.
Zorg misses the shot to the body.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zorg.
Zorg fails with the takedown.
Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Man misses.
Zorg misses with a looping right.
Man misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Man is fending him off so far but Zorg persists. Nope, Man circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been told by Man's head coaches at MMA Warrior (1000$ / 15 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zorg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Man cracks Zorg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zorg lands with a straight right. Man didn't see that one coming.
Good exchange - Zorg coming out on top.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Zorg.
Man lands a big uppercut and Zorg crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zorg looks OK. Man waves Zorg back to his feet!
Zorg walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Zorg limp body while Man jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Best Man!
A very excited looking Best Man rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Gabriel Zorg spoke after the fight, saying 'My "Cyborg" inside must've stopped working :/'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Satoshi Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hard Headed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hard Headed is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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245 lbs
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300 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Satoshi Ishii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hard Headed!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ishii checks a leg kick.
Ishii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Headed but Headed pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Headed clinches up with Ishii and pushes him back against the cage.
Headed has Ishii pushed against the cage.
Ishii can't get the takedown.
Headed is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satoshi Ishii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Headed creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ishii drops down looking for an ankle pick but Headed pulls his leg out and moves away.
Headed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ishii is able to avoid easily.
Headed delivers a nice body kick.
Ishii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Headed as he avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ishii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Headed can pounce on him.
Ishii tries to clinch up.
Ishii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Headed scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Headed gets caught flat footed, as Ishii shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ishii trying to control but Headed is working from the bottom.
Ishii wants to pass the guard but Headed is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishii wants to control from the top but Headed keeps moving.
Ishii is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ishii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Headed is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Satoshi Ishii.
Ishii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Headed can pounce on him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Headed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Ishii with that takedown attempt.
Headed lands a head kick!
Ishii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Headed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Headed.
Ishii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Headed scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Headed tries a low kick but Ishii avoids it.
Headed misses with a low kick.
Headed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ishii is looking to clinch.
Headed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ishii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Headed throws out a leg kick but Ishii moves out of range and Headed only half commits.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Headed, right into the meat.
Headed throws a solid leg kick but Ishii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Headed.
Headed thumps Ishii with a low kick.
Ishii wants to clinch.
Hard Headed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headed connects with a solid leg kick.
Ishii checks a leg kick nicely.
Ishii manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Headed on his heels. He'll look to pass Headed's guard now, I'm sure.
Headed keeping full guard, as Ishii tries to pass.
Headed keeping moving, preventing Ishii from controlling successfully.
Ishii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Headed is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ishii is pushing down on Headed's leg trying to pass to half guard. Headed is fighting to maintain full guard but Ishii has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ishii seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Headed has recovered full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishii pushing down on Headed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Headed can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ishii takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ishii is trying to control. Headed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Headed wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ishii wants to control but Headed is keeping him busy.
Ishii controlling the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ishii moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hard Headed dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Headed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Headed fakes the leg kick and cracks Ishii in the body.
Ishii tries to clinch but Headed moves out of range.
Headed misses with a body kick.
Ishii wants to clinch up but Headed keeps it at a distance.
Ishii doesn't manage to clinch there - Headed circles away.
Headed has managed to clinch.
Headed landing knees to the head.
Headed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ishii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Headed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Headed closes the distance and clinches.
Ishii takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Satoshi Ishii has been cut.
Headed tries a knee to the head but Ishii blocks it.
Headed prevents the takedown attempt.
Headed is pressed up against the cage. Ishii has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Headed down to the mat. Headed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Headed is fending him off so far but Ishii persists. Nope, Headed circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satoshi Ishii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Headed.
Headed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ishii.
Headed darts in and clinches Ishii up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Headed lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ishii drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Headed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Headed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Headed pushes Ishii up against the cage in a clinch.
Ishii takes a knee right on the jaw!
Headed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Headed. No joy for Ishii on that attempt.
Ishii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ishii checks a leg kick.
Headed connects with a leg kick. Ishii looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Headed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ishii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Headed.
Headed throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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!
Ishii tries to keep at a distance but Headed has taken the fight into the clinch.
Headed utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Headed scores a nice knee to the body.
Headed lands a nice elbow.
Headed is pushing Ishii up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Headed lands a knee to the body.
Hard Headed seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Headed landing knees to the head.
Headed's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knees to the body from Headed.
Headed breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Headed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Headed clinches up against the cage.
Ishii is working for takedown but Headed is calmly controlling the position for now.
Headed has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Headed lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Headed taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Headed.
Headed lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Headed manages to break the clinch.
Headed lands a leg kick that knocks Ishii off balance momentarily.
Ishii checks a leg kick nicely.
Headed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ishii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ishii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hard Headed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ishii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Headed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Headed comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishii is working for takedown but Headed is calmly controlling the position for now.
Headed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Headed throws a leg kick that misses.
Headed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Headed comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Headed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Headed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ishii tries to clinch but Headed is having none of it.
Headed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ishii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Headed is fending him off so far but Ishii persists. Nope, Headed circles away and we're back to standing.
Ishii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ishii has a takedown stuffed.
Headed misses with a low kick.
Headed throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ishii crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Headed - the referee stops the clock and Ishii gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Headed. Ishii manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ishii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Headed can pounce on him.
Headed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ishii. That did some damage!
Headed gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hard Headed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Satoshi Ishii's cut.
That's time! Ishii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Headed stuffs the takedown attempt from Ishii. Ishii gets slowly back to his feet.
Ishii checks a leg kick nicely.
Headed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Headed misses with a low kick.
Headed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ishii tries to close the distance and clinch but Headed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ishii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ishii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Headed defends well and Ishii ends up having to push Headed into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satoshi Ishii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Headed lands a nice elbow.
Headed pressing his opponent against the cage.
Headed putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ishii in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Headed.
Headed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ishii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Headed as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii wants to clinch.
Ishii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Headed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ishii somewhat.
Headed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ishii's sensitive parts.
Nice takedown defense from Headed. No joy for Ishii on that attempt.
Ishii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ishii tries to close the distance and clinch but Headed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Headed swats away the attempt to clinch by Ishii.
Headed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ishii shoots in and drives through. Headed sprawls well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Headed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Headed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Headed throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ishii.
Ishii checks a low kick from Headed.
Headed misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Ishii blocks the low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ishii shoots in for a double leg but Headed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Headed takes the fight into the clinch.
Ishii tries to score a body lock takedown but Headed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Headed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Headed misses with a body kick.
Headed is looking to land body kicks.
Headed connects with a solid leg kick.
Ishii feints and as Headed raises his hands in defense, Ishii changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ishii trying to control the position from guard on top but Headed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ishii is pushing down on Headed's leg trying to pass to half guard. Headed is fighting to maintain full guard but Ishii has managed to sneak the leg through.
Headed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ishii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Headed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ishii is looking to advance position but Headed won't allow it.
Ishii passes to side control.
Hard Headed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ishii is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Headed knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ishii wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Headed, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishii is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Headed is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ishii thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishii tries for a kimura but Headed is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hard Headed.
I've got Headed winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hard Headed!
Hard Headed was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mustaffa Spliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Athan Stamatis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stamatis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lose Yourself. Mustaffa Spliff had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustaffa Spliff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Athan Stamatis!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stamatis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spliff circles away.
Spliff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stamatis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spliff tries to clinch
and Stamatis counters with a good, hard body kick but Spliff shrugs it off.
Spliff has closed the distance and engaged Stamatis in a clinch.
Stamatis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spliff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spliff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stamatis avoids it.
Stamatis manages to break the clinch.
Spliff wants to clinch but Stamatis slips to the side
and Stamatis counters with a nice uppercut.
Stamatis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick by Stamatis misses
and Spliff counters with a leg kick.
Spliff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stamatis gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stamatis looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Spliff is avoiding damage well.
Spliff taking a bit of punishment here - Stamatis scoring with strikes.
Spliff is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliff is not content to let Stamatis control the position.
Stamatis prevents Spliff from escaping the position.
Stamatis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Spliff sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Spliff is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Stamatis is staying tight to Spliff's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Spliff wants to get back to his feet but Stamatis drags him back down.
Stamatis throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stamatis in side control, throwing shots but Spliff defends.
Spliff wants to get back to his feet but Stamatis drags him back down.
Stamatis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Spliff down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamatis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stamatis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stamatis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spliff has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stamatis scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stamatis trying to control the position but Spliff is working away.
Spliff is trying to get back to his feet.
Stamatis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliff is not content to let Stamatis control the position.
Stamatis prevents Spliff from escaping the position.
Stamatis is looking to take a break and control but Spliff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spliff is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stamatis cracks Spliff with a big right hand but Spliff just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Spliff is trying to buck Stamatis off.
Stamatis working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliff is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stamatis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Spliff is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stamatis working the head with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Stamatis stalls from top position.
Spliff is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stamatis is controlling him well.
Stamatis is chipping away with strikes.
Stamatis scoring with punches and elbows.
Spliff is not content to let Stamatis control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spliff taking a bit of punishment here - Stamatis scoring with strikes.
Stamatis looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Spliff is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Athan Stamatis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice body kick there by Stamatis.
Spliff tries to clinch up but Stamatis circles away and keeps his distance.
Spliff tries to clinch
so Stamatis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stamatis with a nice head shot there.
Spliff wants to stand up but Stamatis is controlling him.
Spliff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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!
Spliff wants to stand and escape but Stamatis is having none of it.
Stamatis content to stall in guard here.
Spliff wants to stand up but Stamatis is controlling him.
Stamatis postures up in Spliff's guard and throws a big left but Spliff blocks it.
Stamatis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spliff is looking to stand up but Stamatis isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamatis trying to control the position from guard on top but Spliff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stamatis is looking to work some ground and pound but Spliff has wrist control.
Stamatis won't allow Spliff to get back to his feet.
Stamatis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spliff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stamatis landing with the ground and pound.
Spliff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stamatis is controlling him.
Stamatis distracts Spliff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stamatis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stamatis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stamatis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamatis lands a couple of digs.
Stamatis tries to free his leg and advance position but Spliff is retaining full guard.
Stamatis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stamatis prevents Spliff from getting back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stamatis wants to control from the top but Spliff keeps moving.
Stamatis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stamatis won't allow Spliff to get back to his feet.
Stamatis throws a big right hand that misses.
Stamatis wants to control from the top but Spliff keeps moving.
Stamatis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spliff is keeping the position for now.
Spliff wants to get back to his feet but Stamatis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stamatis throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stamatis passes into half guard.
Stamatis controlling the action here.
Spliff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stamatis trying to control from half guard but Spliff is working away.
Spliff has hold of Stamatis's hands but Stamatis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Spliff tries to kick Stamatis off but Stamatis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Stamatis.
Athan Stamatis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spliff looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stamatis is looking to take a break and control but Spliff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stamatis wants to pass the guard but Spliff is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stamatis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stamatis trying to control the action but Spliff is working from the bottom.
Spliff is looking to escape.
Spliff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stamatis.
Spliff looks like he's trying to stand up.
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!
Stamatis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Stamatis.
Spliff is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stamatis trying to mount his opponent but Spliff defends it.
Spliff tries to kick Stamatis off but Stamatis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stamatis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Athan Stamatis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Spliff wants to clinch up but Stamatis keeps it at a distance.
Stamatis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spliff tries to clinch but Stamatis is having none of it.
Spliff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stamatis throws a jab when Spliff was well out of range.
Stamatis misses with a wild combination.
Spliff darts in trying to clinch
enabling Stamatis to counter with a crisp jab.
Spliff tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick from Stamatis lands but Spliff takes it in his stride.
Spliff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stamatis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stamatis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stamatis misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamatis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spliff leaves Stamatis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stamatis throws a nice head kick!
Spliff moves in looking to clinch but Stamatis pushes him off.
A good leg kick by Stamatis.
Stamatis misses with a right hand
and Spliff counters with a stiff right hand.
Spliff wants to clinch
and Stamatis counters with a stiff right hand.
Spliff moves in looking to clinch but Stamatis pushes him off.
Stamatis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spliff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamatis swats away the attempt to clinch by Spliff.
Spliff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stamatis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stamatis dives in and scores a takedown into Spliff's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spliff wants to stand but Stamatis is controlling the position.
Stamatis is in close to Spliff's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spliff wants to get back to his feet but Stamatis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stamatis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliff keeping moving, preventing Stamatis from controlling successfully.
Stamatis stops Spliff from standing up.
Stamatis cracks Spliff with a solid left hand.
Spliff is looking to stand up but Stamatis isn't so interested in that idea.
Mustaffa Spliff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spliff can't keep his opponent in guard - Stamatis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Athan Stamatis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stamatis trying to control the pace.
Spliff wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stamatis controlling the pace.
Stamatis prevents Spliff from standing back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Athan Stamatis wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stamatis throws a series of punches but Spliff moves out of range.
Stamatis tries to keep at a distance but Spliff has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spliff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spliff swings wildly with an uppercut but Stamatis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spliff changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stamatis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mustaffa Spliff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Stamatis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Athan Stamatis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stamatis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Athan Stamatis!
Athan Stamatis decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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