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ECFC 20 - Hannu vs Bryan PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Stabber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Stabber is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Soprano!
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, Steve Stabber!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stabber moves into the clinch.
A short left from Soprano.
Soprano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stabber.
Soprano lands a hook that snaps the head of Stabber backwards.
Soprano lands with a left to the head.
Soprano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soprano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soprano stalls.
Stabber is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by Soprano.
Soprano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stabber or not.
Stabber looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soprano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Soprano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soprano lands a left hand.
Soprano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stabber is rocked!
Soprano has Stabber pushed against the cage.
Soprano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stabber backwards.
Stabber is still on wobbly legs! Can Soprano finish him?
Soprano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soprano misses with a punch on the inside.
Stabber seems to have recovered his senses.
Soprano lands a right hand.
Soprano lands a left hand.
Soprano lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Stabber to his knees! Soprano keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Soprano!
Tony Soprano tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Franck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saulo Riberio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joseph Franck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saulo Riberio!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riberio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Riberio tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Franck counters with a stiff right hand.
Franck misses with a two punch combination.
Franck scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Franck swinging wildly here.
Nice straight punches there by Franck. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Franck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franck throws a looping overhand right but Riberio ducks down to avoid it.
Riberio wants to clinch.
Franck connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Riberio's hands.
Franck throws a jab but it's blocked by Riberio.
Riberio is looking to clinch.
Franck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riberio manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franck throws a right and a left that Riberio avoids nicely.
No joy there for Franck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Riberio has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Riberio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Franck circles away from the clinch attempt
and Riberio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riberio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Franck counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franck scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Saulo Riberio has been cut.
Franck is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Riberio wants to clinch but Franck slips to the side
and Franck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Franck does no damage.
Riberio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Franck lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Franck.
Riberio tries to clinch up.
Franck throws a right and a left that Riberio avoids nicely.
A big left from Franck misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riberio circles away quickly and effectively.
Franck looks to land a right hand but Riberio moved out of range.
Franck misses with a hook. Riberio ducked under it nicely.
Riberio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Franck.
Riberio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Franck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Riberio closes the distance but Franck moves to the side
and Riberio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Franck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saulo Riberio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A swing and a miss from Franck.
Franck throws a lazy right hand but Riberio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riberio darts in trying to clinch
and Franck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Franck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riberio closes the distance but Franck moves to the side
and Franck counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riberio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riberio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Riberio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Franck tries to bench press Riberio off him but Riberio keeps the position.
Franck is not content to let Riberio control the position.
Franck tries to improve position but can't.
Franck is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Synergy Fight Team , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Franck on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Franck tries to get out of the position.
Riberio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Riberio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riberio trying to control the action but Franck is working from the bottom.
Franck tries to buck Riberio off but Riberio is having none of it.
Riberio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Franck is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Riberio trying to control the action but Franck is working from the bottom.
Riberio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franck is looking to regain half guard here but Riberio keeps moving and retains side control.
Franck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riberio on the ground.
Riberio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franck keeps working.
Riberio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Franck is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Riberio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Franck, who protects the arm well.
Riberio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franck wants to control but Riberio postures up.
Riberio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Riberio trying to control the action but Franck is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franck tries to bench press Riberio off him but Riberio keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saulo Riberio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Saulo Riberio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Franck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riberio.
Franck misses with a double jab.
Riberio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Franck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riberio tries to clinch but Franck moves away
enabling Franck to counter with a crisp jab.
Riberio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Franck.
Riberio wants to clinch
and Franck counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Riberio wants to clinch
and Franck counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riberio wants to clinch but Franck slips to the side
and Franck counters with a straight right hand.
Franck bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Franck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Franck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riberio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riberio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Franck.
Riberio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Franck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franck fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Riberio on the side of the head.
Riberio wants to clinch up but Franck keeps it at a distance.
Franck connects with a looping right hand.
Franck misses the jab.
Riberio wants to clinch but Franck slips to the side
letting Franck counter with a right hand.
Joseph Franck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franck with a nice cross.
Franck misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riberio wants to clinch up but Franck keeps it at a distance.
Riberio moves out of range as Franck strikes.
Franck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riberio moves away.
Riberio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franck.
Riberio avoids the body shot from Franck.
Riberio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franck throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Franck lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Riberio closes the distance and clinches.
Franck misses with a punch on the inside.
Riberio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Franck walks away with a smile on his face. Riberio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Franck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riberio manages to avoid it.
Franck throws a shot to the body.
Riberio walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franck closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Franck showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Franck 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Franck!
Joseph Franck seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hughtavious Barkevious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Its Ono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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215 lbs
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212 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hughtavious Barkevious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Its Ono!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkevious takes a swing at Ono's ribcage but misses.
Ono throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ono lands a big head kick that sends Barkevious tumbling to the mat! Ono takes a step backwards and waves Barkevious back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Hughtavious Barkevious has been cut.
Barkevious looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barkevious is looking to chop away at Ono's legs.
Barkevious misses with a series of wild punches.
Barkevious lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barkevious.
Ono moves out of range as Barkevious strikes.
Barkevious throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barkevious throws a right and a left that Ono avoids nicely.
Ono tries to clinch up.
Ono lands a body shot.
Ono comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ono gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ono lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Ono.
Ono lands with a right to the head.
Ono lands a nice shot to the body.
Barkevious is breathing heavily.
Ono's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ono fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Barkevious looks to land a combination but Ono avoids it well.
Ono dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barkevious. That did some damage!
Ono lands with a hook. Barkevious tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ono gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ono is leaning against Barkevious and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ono.
Ono lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barkevious is rocked!
A short uppercut from Ono.
Oh Barkevious is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ono taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Ono.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ono.
Ono creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Barkevious with a big uppercut! Barkevious tries to clinch up but Ono pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Barkevious to the mat! Barkevious covers up and Ono unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Its Ono!
A relieved looking Its Ono thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Hughtavious Barkevious spoke after the fight, saying 'Hughtavious don't lose dis fight. If Hughtavious was so inclined, Hughtavious could'a put dis foo' in the ground, but Hughtavious done gone all gracious on y'all and let dis dude have himself a win over Hughtavious. Hughtavious like to make otha brothas feel good 'bout deyselves e'ry now'n ag'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Perrin Aybara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks has chosen $50 and a flask of crown as his entrance music. Perrin Aybara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Perrin Aybara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johny Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks misses with a wild body shot.
Hendricks looks to clinch
so Aybara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Aybara being controlled here momentarily.
Aybara content to stall in guard here.
Aybara throws a big elbow that misses.
Aybara trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendricks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendricks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aybara.
Hendricks keeping moving, preventing Aybara from controlling successfully.
Hendricks working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aybara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johny Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aybara.
Hendricks throws a body punch but Aybara moves out of range.
Hendricks tries to clinch up.
Aybara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hendricks.
Hendricks takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab from Hendricks finds it's way through Aybara's defenses.
Aybara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aybara gets tackled into the cage by Hendricks. Hendricks maintains the clinch.
Aybara avoiding damage.
Hendricks blocks an elbow strike.
Hendricks working hard to break the clinch.
Aybara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hendricks avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aybara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hendricks is pressed up against the cage. Aybara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hendricks down to the mat. Hendricks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hendricks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hendricks tries to clinch up but Aybara circles away and keeps his distance.
Aybara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendricks clinches up against the cage.
Come on Aybara - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hendricks blocks a body shot from Aybara.
Aybara throws an elbow that misses.
Aybara misses with an elbow strike.
Aybara leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aybara tries to land a knee to the head but Hendricks blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aybara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hendricks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aybara scores a nice knee to the body.
Hendricks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hendricks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aybara counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hendricks's guard now.
Aybara sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aybara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks controls Aybara momentarily but Aybara frees himself.
Aybara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aybara is fighting to break Hendricks's control of his arms but Hendricks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hendricks trying to keep a closed guard but Aybara is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johny Hendricks was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hendricks tries to clinch
so Aybara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hendricks trying to keep a closed guard but Aybara is proving a slippery customer.
Aybara trying to control but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Aybara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aybara is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perrin Aybara 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.
Aybara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hendricks but Hendricks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aybara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hendricks moves in looking to clinch but Aybara pushes him off.
Hendricks closes the distance but Aybara moves to the side
so Aybara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aybara landing some decent shots from guard.
Aybara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aybara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aybara pushing down on Hendricks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hendricks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aybara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aybara.
Hendricks keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Aybara trying to control from half guard but Hendricks is working away.
Hendricks trying to control but Aybara postures up.
Aybara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aybara trying to control the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Aybara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aybara with the ground and pound but Hendricks uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks managing to control the position.
Aybara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aybara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hendricks dives on top into guard.
Hendricks is looking to stand up but Aybara won't let him.
Aybara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hendricks.
Hendricks stands up from Aybara's guard - Hendricks perhaps looking for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aybara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Perrin Aybara has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aybara avoids the body shot from Hendricks.
Hendricks wants to clinch up but Aybara keeps it at a distance.
Hendricks scores with a nice strike.
Hendricks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hendricks throws a solid leg kick but Aybara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hendricks.
Aybara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hendricks closes the distance and clinches.
Aybara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Aybara slowing the pace effectively.
Aybara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aybara has picked Hendricks up - he's going for a ride! Aybara dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hendricks is looking to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aybara missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to kick Aybara off but Aybara keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hendricks is trying to control but Aybara passes into side control!
Aybara is chipping away with strikes.
Aybara trying to control the position but Hendricks is working away.
Aybara creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hendricks sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Aybara working the ground and pound.
Aybara is looking to take a break and control but Hendricks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aybara working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Perrin Aybara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Perrin Aybara's cut.
That's time! Aybara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Aybara.
Aybara in side control, throwing shots but Hendricks defends.
Aybara lands some shots froms side control.
Aybara sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hendricks is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hendricks is not content to let Aybara control the position.
Hendricks holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Aybara trying to control the action but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Aybara lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hendricks down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybara cracks Hendricks with a big right hand but Hendricks just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hendricks tries to buck Aybara off but Aybara is having none of it.
Hendricks defending against the ground and pound.
Hendricks is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aybara has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Aybara trying to control the position but Hendricks is working away.
Hendricks is trying to get back to half guard.
Aybara lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hendricks is trying to buck Aybara off.
Perrin Aybara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hendricks tries to bench press Aybara off him but Aybara keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aybara in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendricks is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hendricks is looking for a sweep.
Aybara throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johny Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendricks takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hendricks dodges the ground and pound from Aybara.
Aybara wants to control but Hendricks is keeping him busy.
Aybara postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aybara trying to control the position but Hendricks is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Aybara's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Aybara throws a strike aimed at the side of Hendricks's head but Hendricks avoids it well.
Hendricks defending against the ground and pound.
Hendricks is not content to let Aybara control the position.
Aybara throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Aybara wants to control but Hendricks is keeping him busy.
Aybara landing a few strikes.
Perrin Aybara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aybara controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Hendricks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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Aybara remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hendricks is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aybara has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perrin Aybara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aybara, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perrin Aybara!
A victorious Perrin Aybara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bo Dayshus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Mcdevett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dayshus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kansas-carry on wayward son. Mcdevett has chosen I Walk Alone - Saliva as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bo Dayshus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Mcdevett!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Mcdevett does no damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mcdevett tries a knee to the head but Dayshus blocks it.
Dayshus blocks the elbow strike.
Dayshus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcdevett misses with a punch to the body.
Dayshus scores with a shoulder strike.
Mcdevett missing with knees to the body.
Mcdevett pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mcdevett misses with a knee strike.
Dayshus blocks an elbow strike.
Mcdevett misses with a knee strike.
Dayshus has a couple of punches blocked by Mcdevett.
Dayshus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mcdevett up against the cage.
Mcdevett looking to throw knees to the head but Dayshus is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Dayshus.
Mcdevett crunches a lovely knee into Dayshus's ribcage.
Mcdevett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mcdevett misses with an elbow strike.
Dayshus tries to work over Mcdevett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayshus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dayshus takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Bo Dayshus has been cut.
Mcdevett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mcdevett just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dayshus's brow.
Dayshus is trying to maintain a safe position but Mcdevett gets an underhook and turns Dayshus into the cage.
Mcdevett missing with knees to the body.
Mcdevett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dayshus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mcdevett landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mcdevett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dayshus stalling against the cage.
Mcdevett misses with a knee strike.
Dayshus works on Mcdevett's body with a couple of short punches.
Dayshus takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dayshus misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dayshus scores with a shot to the side of Mcdevett's head.
Dayshus blocks an elbow strike from Mcdevett.
Dayshus swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcdevett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcdevett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdevett throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mcdevett lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mcdevett tries to land a knee to the head but Dayshus blocks with his arms.
Mcdevett tries to land a knee to the head but Dayshus blocks with his arms.
Mcdevett lands an elbow just above Dayshus 's eye.
Mcdevett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dayshus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcdevett throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dayshus throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcdevett.
Dayshus swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcdevett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcdevett tries a knee to the head but Dayshus blocks it.
Dayshus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dayshus leaning against his opponent.
Mcdevett throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdevett looking to throw knees to the head but Dayshus is blocking nicely.
Dayshus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcdevett backwards.
Dayshus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcdevett's elbow.
Dayshus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mcdevett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dayshus misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcdevett misses with a knee strike.
Mcdevett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dayshus avoiding damage as Mcdevett throws knees to the body.
Dayshus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Dayshus.
Mcdevett looks winded!
Dayshus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dayshus misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mcdevett utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee 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!
Mcdevett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dayshus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mcdevett tries a knee to the head but Dayshus blocks it.
Dayshus misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dayshus swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcdevett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dayshus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcdevett lands a nice elbow.
Mcdevett tries a knee to the head but Dayshus blocks it.
Dayshus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcdevett tries to land a knee to the head but Dayshus blocks with his arms.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dayshus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcdevett pushes Dayshus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dayshus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dayshus lands a right hand.
Mcdevett lands a knee to the head.
Mcdevett misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dayshus.
Dayshus works on Mcdevett's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dayshus misses with the head strike.
Dayshus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mcdevett blocks an uppercut.
Mcdevett lands a knee to the body.
Mcdevett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Mcdevett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Dayshus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mcdevett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dayshus, pushing him back against the cage.
Dayshus lands with a right to the head.
Dayshus digs a right hand underneath Mcdevett's ribcage. Mcdevett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dayshus gets through Mcdevett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dayshus working aggressively here.
Mcdevett lands a nice knee to the body.
Mcdevett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dayshus.
Dayshus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mcdevett lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mcdevett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Mcdevett throws an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Dayshus.
Dayshus is trying to stall.
Dayshus can't find room to land a body shot as Mcdevett controls the action.
Mcdevett lands a nice elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcdevett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayshus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dayshus tries a body shot but Mcdevett blocks it.
Dayshus tries a body shot but Mcdevett blocks it.
Mcdevett putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dayshus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mcdevett lands an elbow that stopped Dayshus in his tracks for a moment.
Mcdevett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dayshus managing to block the knees to the body from Mcdevett.
Dayshus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mcdevett landing knees to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dayshus fails to land.
Mcdevett tries to land knees in the clinch but Dayshus avoids the damage to the body.
Mcdevett tries to work over Dayshus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dayshus pushes Mcdevett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dayshus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcdevett's elbow.
Mcdevett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dayshus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcdevett connects with a knee to the head.
Mcdevett misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdevett throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mcdevett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dayshus throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcdevett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcdevett.
A short left from Dayshus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dayshus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcdevett using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dayshus lands a shoulder strike.
Dayshus tries to work over Mcdevett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dayshus throws a head punch that misses.
Mcdevett lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mcdevett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dayshus avoids it.
Dayshus is struggling to control the position.
Mcdevett misses with a knee to the head.
Dayshus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mcdevett lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dayshus is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayshus presses Mcdevett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dayshus misses with some punches.
Mcdevett landing knees to the head.
Mcdevett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dayshus is defending well for now.
Dayshus trying to stall but Mcdevett improves his position.
Mcdevett lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dayshus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mcdevett tries to land a knee to the head but Dayshus blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Dayshus.
Mcdevett tries a knee to the head but Dayshus blocks it.
Dayshus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcdevett backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dayshus.
Dayshus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dayshus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stan Mcdevett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dayshus can't find room to land a body shot as Mcdevett controls the action.
Mcdevett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dayshus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mcdevett looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mcdevett lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdevett pushes off an throws an elbow but Dayshus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcdevett connects with a knee to the head.
Mcdevett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dayshus avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mcdevett throws an elbow but misses.
Dayshus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcdevett backwards.
Mcdevett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dayshus blocks it with crossed arms.
Mcdevett pushes off an throws an elbow but Dayshus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dayshus misses with the head strike.
Dayshus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcdevett backwards.
Dayshus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Dayshus as the two fighters clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dayshus has a couple of punches blocked by Mcdevett.
Dayshus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dayshus throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcdevett.
Dayshus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dayshus lands a left hand.
Mcdevett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dayshus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stan Mcdevett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bo Dayshus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mcdevett moves into the clinch.
Mcdevett gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mcdevett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dayshus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mcdevett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dayshus avoids it.
Mcdevett landing knees to the head.
Dayshus is rocked!
Mcdevett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oh Dayshus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dayshus has a couple of punches blocked by Mcdevett.
Dayshus gets through Mcdevett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dayshus is trying to maintain a safe position but Mcdevett gets an underhook and turns Dayshus into the cage.
Dayshus seems to have got his legs back now.
Mcdevett misses with an elbow strike.
Mcdevett lands an elbow just above Dayshus 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Dayshus fails to land.
Dayshus swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcdevett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcdevett misses with a knee to the head.
Dayshus avoids a wild elbow strike from Mcdevett.
Mcdevett looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mcdevett tries to land a knee to the head but Dayshus blocks with his arms.
Dayshus misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdevett scores a nice knee to the body.
Mcdevett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Dayshus.
Dayshus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dayshus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcdevett lands a knee to the head.
Mcdevett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcdevett tries to land a knee to the head but Dayshus blocks with his arms.
Mcdevett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dayshus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dayshus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dayshus misses with a body punch.
Mcdevett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dayshus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mcdevett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Dayshus.
Mcdevett misses with a knee strike.
Dayshus lands a nice uppercut.
Dayshus blocks an elbow strike.
Bo Dayshus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdevett looking to throw knees to the head but Dayshus is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dayshus lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Dayshus to work.
Dayshus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mcdevett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dayshus throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcdevett.
Dayshus presses Mcdevett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dayshus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dayshus lands a shoulder strike.
Dayshus lands a shoulder strike.
Dayshus has a couple of punches blocked by Mcdevett.
Dayshus tries to stall but Mcdevett uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mcdevett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dayshus blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dayshus.
Mcdevett lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dayshus lands a nice shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdevett tries to land knees in the clinch but Dayshus avoids the damage to the body.
Mcdevett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mcdevett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dayshus.
Dayshus digs a right hand into Mcdevett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcdevett's gas tank.
Mcdevett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dayshus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dayshus lands with a left to the head.
Dayshus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mcdevett is rocked!
Dayshus cracks Mcdevett with a nice body shot.
Mcdevett is still on wobbly legs! Can Dayshus finish him?
A short right from Dayshus on the inside.
Dayshus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mcdevett misses with an elbow over the top.
Mcdevett misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dayshus.
Dayshus throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Mcdevett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdevett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dayshus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mcdevett misses with an elbow strike.
Dayshus scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dayshus misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcdevett tries a knee to the head but Dayshus blocks it.
Mcdevett throws an elbow but it misses.
Dayshus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mcdevett throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mcdevett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dayshus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mcdevett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mcdevett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dayshus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcdevett backwards.
Dayshus struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcdevett controls his hands.
Dayshus throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dayshus lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dayshus.
Stan Mcdevett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mcdevett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Dayshus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcdevett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Mcdevett!
Stan Mcdevett thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cannondale Trail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cannondale Trail!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li looks to land a right hand but Trail moved out of range.
Li has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Li is looking to clinch but Trail is avoiding it.
Li cracks a nice hook into Trail's ribs.
Trail lands with a hook. Li tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Trail scores with a punch to the head.
Trail misses with a hook. Li ducked under it nicely.
Trail bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Li's head backwards.
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!
Trail connects with a single shot there.
Li has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Trail.
Li looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trail drops Li with a left and a right! Oh, Li is hurt - Trail dives into side control looking to finish!
Li is rocked!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Oh Li is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trail's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Li seems to have got his legs back now.
Li is looking to regain half guard here but Trail keeps moving and retains side control.
Trail tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trail passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Li!
Li tries to hold on but Trail pushes him away.
Trail throws some wild stikes that Li manages to avoid easily.
Li wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Trail.
Li might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trail controlling from mount.
Trail looking to finish with strikes here!
Trail looking to control but Li is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trail has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Li is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is working hard here to advance position.
Trail looking to control but Li is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trail takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Trail avoids the attempt from Li to control.
Li is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Li is trying to escape the mount.
Trail sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is looking to get to half guard.
Li has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Trail's lack of action.
Trail looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cannondale Trail has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Li throws a looping overhand right but Trail ducks down to avoid it.
Li swings for the body but Trail moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Trail does it's job there.
Trail paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Trail throws a half hearted mid kick.
Trail lands a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by Trail there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trail pushes Li away with a front kick.
Li tries to clinch but Trail is having none of it.
Trail lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trail throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trail.
Trail lands with a right hand.
Trail circles away from the clinch attempt.
Li throws a poor cross that misses
and Trail counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Li walks into a straight right hand from Trail.
Trail drops Li with a right and a left! Trail comes rushing in but Li regains his composure and manages to keep Trail in guard.
Li keeping full guard, as Trail tries to pass.
Trail slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Li trying to keep a closed guard but Trail is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trail sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Li's guard.
Trail is keen to just control but Li is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cannondale Trail 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.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch but Trail swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Li tries to clinch but Trail is having none of it.
Li connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Trail's corner calls for a 1-2. Trail obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Trail tries to bum rush Li with a series of wild strikes but Li uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Li has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Trail.
Trail stuffs the takedown.
Trail feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Trail cracks Li with a hook to the temple - Li is on wobbly legs here! Trail swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Li falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Trail wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cannondale Trail!
Cannondale Trail looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I would like to thank God for tonight, I hope my opponent is healthy. Fighting here is an honor. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Danneskjöld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roque Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Never Go Where the Pagans Go (Warrior King) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ragnar Danneskjöld!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roque Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Danneskjöld breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danneskjöld closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Danneskjöld controlling him for the moment.
Danneskjöld is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Danneskjöld. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Danneskjöld from controlling successfully.
Danneskjöld stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Danneskjöld chips away with some ground and pound.
Danneskjöld controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskjöld loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Danneskjöld won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Danneskjöld has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Danneskjöld postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Danneskjöld trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Danneskjöld wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
We've been hearing that Danneskjöld has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Danneskjöld throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Danneskjöld is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Danneskjöld manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Danneskjöld keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is fighting to break Danneskjöld's control of his arms but Danneskjöld is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break Danneskjöld's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Roque Johnson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Danneskjöld gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Danneskjöld.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld throws a strike aimed at the side of Johnson's head but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Danneskjöld scoring with strikes.
Danneskjöld working the body and head with strikes.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Danneskjöld scoring with strikes.
Danneskjöld tries to move to mount but Johnson blocks the move with his legs.
Danneskjöld tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Danneskjöld has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Danneskjöld works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Johnson defending against the ground and pound.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Danneskjöld scoring with strikes.
Danneskjöld wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danneskjöld in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Danneskjöld easily slips into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danneskjöld pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Danneskjöld with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Danneskjöld dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Danneskjöld drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson pushes Danneskjöld away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Danneskjöld gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Danneskjöld is chipping away with strikes.
Danneskjöld landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Danneskjöld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
The ground and pound from Danneskjöld seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Danneskjöld has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
Danneskjöld controlling the pace for now.
Johnson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danneskjöld lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskjöld tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Danneskjöld lands a heavy elbow.
Johnson is rocked!
Danneskjöld postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Johnson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Danneskjöld and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Danneskjöld!
Ragnar Danneskjöld retains his light heavyweight title!
Ragnar Danneskjöld seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Tappanii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan McClelland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan McClelland is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hannu Tappanii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryan McClelland!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tappanii avoids the head kick by McClelland.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tappanii.
McClelland is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tappanii thows a huge punch but McClelland dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Tappanii 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.
McClelland throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tappanii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McClelland doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tappanii.
Tappanii is trying to work for a kimura but McClelland is defending well.
McClelland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tappanii pulls his head out easily.
Tappanii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tappanii is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McClelland has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappanii prevents McClelland from improving his position.
McClelland felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
McClelland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tappanii seems to be looking for submissions.
McClelland trying to control here.
Tappanii wants to take a breather but McClelland is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Tappanii seems content to control.
Tappanii trying to mount his opponent but McClelland defends it.
Tappanii trying to control the action but McClelland is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McClelland missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappanii wants to take a breather but McClelland is having none of it.
Hannu Tappanii has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A head kick misses from McClelland.
Tappanii shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McClelland is defending against the submission attempts here by Tappanii.
McClelland actively working from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tappanii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McClelland is looking for a sweep. Tappanii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McClelland is in trouble now - Tappanii has advanced to mount!
Tappanii thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tappanii goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McClelland is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClelland stopping the sweep attempt from Tappanii.
McClelland trying to control but Tappanii is working from the bottom.
Tappanii lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McClelland!
McClelland is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tappanii wants to control the pace but McClelland is squirming around nicely.
Tappanii is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McClelland has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tappanii sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McClelland is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappanii is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McClelland has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tappanii punching from mount but McClelland doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tappanii looking to secure an arm triangle but McClelland defends it well.
McClelland defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tappanii.
McClelland wants to control but Tappanii is having none of it.
McClelland can't escape the position.
Tappanii seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but McClelland is holding on tight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McClelland regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McClelland wants to improve his position but Tappanii is controlling well.
Tappanii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tappanii is trying to control the action in half guard but McClelland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannu Tappanii dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tappanii bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tappanii takes a little break here. McClelland wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McClelland regains half guard.
McClelland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tappanii.
Tappanii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McClelland doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tappanii.
Tappanii is looking to advance position but McClelland won't allow it.
Tappanii wants to work for an arm triangle but McClelland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tappanii wants to work for an arm triangle but McClelland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tappanii blocks the strikes from McClelland.
McClelland connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Tappanii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClelland gets full guard.
McClelland wants to sweep here but Tappanii controlling him for the moment.
Tappanii wants to pass the guard but McClelland is keeping the position.
McClelland looking for a guillotine here but Tappanii defends easily.
McClelland keeping full guard, as Tappanii tries to pass.
McClelland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tappanii's guard.
Hannu Tappanii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McClelland won't allow Tappanii to get back to his feet.
Tappanii wants to sweep here but McClelland controlling him for the moment.
McClelland trying to control but Tappanii is working from the bottom.
McClelland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tappanii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClelland won't allow Tappanii to get back to his feet.
Tappanii looking for a sweep. Not yet Tappanii, not yet.
Tappanii trying to control the position.
McClelland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tappanii is keeping the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tappanii takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McClelland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McClelland connects with a leg kick. Tappanii looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McClelland tries a head kick but it misses.
Tappanii cracks McClelland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tappanii blocks a head kick by McClelland.
Tappanii shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McClelland wants to improve his position but Tappanii is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClelland is not content to let Tappanii control the position.
Tappanii is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McClelland is just riding it out for now. Tappanii eventually gives up the hold.
McClelland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tappanii wants to pass the guard but McClelland is defending well.
Tappanii looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McClelland actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClelland tries to get to full guard but Tappanii has control of the leg.
Tappanii thows a huge punch but McClelland dodges it nicely.
McClelland actively working from the bottom here.
Tappanii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tappanii is looking for a kimura but McClelland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tappanii to get the leverage.
Still in half guard, Tappanii seems content to control.
Tappanii is pressing down on McClelland's thigh, looking to free his foot. McClelland is holding on for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tappanii is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McClelland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hannu Tappanii will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tappanii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tappanii with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from McClelland.
Nice shot by Tappanii.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tappanii, as that shot connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - McClelland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McClelland gets caught flat footed, as Tappanii shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McClelland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tappanii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tappanii trying to control but McClelland is working from the bottom.
McClelland is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tappanii rolls with it to try and escape but McClelland cranks on the arm and Tappanii is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryan McClelland!
Bryan McClelland is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Bryan McClelland 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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