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LFC 45 - Steiner vs Copeland PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stnd up (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyz Metamoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Stnd up has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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260 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stnd up!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyz Metamoris!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
up throws a sloppy head kick and Metamoris moves out of range easily.
Metamoris blocks a head kick by up.
Metamoris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
up lands a body punch.
Metamoris displaying some good clinch control by pressing up up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Metamoris.
Metamoris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metamoris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice sprawl there from up as Metamoris shoots in.
Metamoris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
up misses with a double jab.
Metamoris throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. up tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Metamoris is in up's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Metamoris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Metamoris stands and steps away. up gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
up closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
up breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
up shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Metamoris eats them both and turns towards up to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Kyz Metamoris has been cut.
Metamoris looks to land a combination but up avoids it well.
up throws a series of punches but Metamoris avoids them all with ease.
up scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
up fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Metamoris shoots in for a double leg but up sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Metamoris moves in looking to clinch but up pushes him off.
Metamoris darts in looking for a takedown but up gets double underhooks and turns Metamoris into the cage.
Stnd up has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyz Metamoris.
up pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! up slams his shin into Metamoris's torso.
up swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
up keeps the fight on the outside.
up getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stnd up seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metamoris gets a double leg takedown into up's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metamoris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Metamoris stops up from standing up.
up avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Metamoris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kyz Metamoris.
up throws a nice looking combination but Metamoris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Metamoris slips a jab and a cross from up.
Metamoris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Metamoris decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on up, up you get!
up is breathing heavily.
Metamoris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
up looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
up tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
up stalling in the clinch but Metamoris improves position.
Metamoris goes for a takedown in the clinch but up prevents it.
up prevents a takedown attempt there.
Metamoris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and up avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from up.
Metamoris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Metamoris tries to pull guard but up holds him up against the cage and eventually Metamoris drops back down to his feet.
Metamoris manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
up throws a wild body kick that Metamoris sees coming a mile off.
up circles away from the clinch attempt.
up looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Metamoris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Metamoris throws a sloppy head kick and up moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
up looks to land a combination but Metamoris avoids it well.
up misses with a wild body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from up enables Metamoris to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. up manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Metamoris stands and throws up's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stnd up will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyz Metamoris's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Metamoris moves out of range of the body kick.
Metamoris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has up pinned against the cage. up gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
up scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
up misses with the combination.
A left and a right from up both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
up gets caught napping as Metamoris dives in and scores a takedown. up manages to retain guard.
Metamoris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Metamoris decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metamoris misses with a takedown attempt - up sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
up lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Metamoris circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for up, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Metamoris crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from up - the referee stops the clock and Metamoris gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says up. Metamoris manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
up fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metamoris manages to avoid it.
Metamoris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. up manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
up lands a glancing blow to the side of Metamoris's head.
Metamoris avoids a punch combination nicely.
up keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stnd up has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyz Metamoris.
up throws a nice looking combination but Metamoris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metamoris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Metamoris tries to clinch there but up circles away.
Stnd up is winning the standup battle so far.
Metamoris shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Metamoris showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metamoris stalling.
Let's hope that Metamoris has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kyz Metamoris was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Metamoris walks into a stiff left hand from up.
up leaves Metamoris with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
up lands a right hook to the body.
up connects with a body shot.
Metamoris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Metamoris fails with a takedown attempt.
up ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metamoris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
up throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metamoris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - up looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metamoris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stnd up dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyz Metamoris's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
up stuns Metamoris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Metamoris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Metamoris shoots in looking for a takedown but up manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Metamoris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
up throws a right hand that Metamoris ducks under and follows up with a left that Metamoris also avoids with ease.
up misses with a series of wild punches.
Metamoris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. up looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Metamoris advances to mount.
Metamoris sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metamoris is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. up is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. up flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Metamoris anticipates the leg and manages to get behind up and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Metamoris slips an arm under up chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Metamoris has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Metamoris is squeezing on up like an anaconda would it's prey. up fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyz Metamoris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Barry Bonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tj Smith (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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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Bonds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tj Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith takes one on the button.
Bonds throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bonds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonds tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonds misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat.
Bonds manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bonds is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bonds prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith trying to control but Bonds postures up.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Bonds has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonds tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Smith.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith 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.
Bonds trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bonds keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bonds fails to land.
Smith wants the takedown. Bonds is fighting it off but Smith persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bonds's guard against the cage.
Bonds looking for a sweep. Not yet Bonds, not yet.
Bonds controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Bonds is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bonds has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonds keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Bonds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bonds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith prevents Bonds from getting back to his feet.
Bonds definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Bonds is keeping the position.
Smith passes Bonds's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith is trying to control. Bonds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bonds is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bonds avoid being mounted?
Bonds looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bonds is defending against the submission attempts here by Smith.
Bonds has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonds trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith working Bonds over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is pressing down on Bonds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bonds is holding on for now.
Bonds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bonds is trying desperately to improve position.
Bonds is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tj Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Bonds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bonds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bonds is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith stands up over Bonds, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bonds trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Barry Bonds just wasn't active enough.
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bonds on his heels. He'll look to pass Bonds's guard now, I'm sure.
Bonds keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Bonds is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith trying to control but Bonds is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonds has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Tj Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is in close to Bonds's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bonds is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonds controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith stops Bonds from standing up.
Smith stands up over Bonds, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bonds wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith wants to control but Bonds is keeping busy.
Bonds wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Bonds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Bonds is very close to passing his half guard.
Bonds prevents Smith from improving his position.
Bonds trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonds is aware though and is defending well.
Bonds tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Bonds stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Bonds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonds being controlled here momentarily.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smith throwing shots but Bonds is blocking nicely.
Bonds is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith is nestled in close to Bonds, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonds taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Bonds wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Bonds defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tj Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bonds dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Bonds throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith clinches up with Bonds and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bonds gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Bonds manages to retain guard.
Bonds keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Bonds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonds is looking to improve his position.
Smith is nestled in close to Bonds, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bonds's head.
Bonds tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bonds defending well though.
Bonds is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith prevents Bonds from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bonds wants to get back to full guard.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith winds up and cracks Bonds with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith winds up and cracks Bonds with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith works his way into side control.
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonds is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
Smith slows the pace down.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bonds is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Bonds taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonds is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smith looking to control but instead Bonds has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bonds wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Barry Bonds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith working Bonds over with strikes.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Bonds taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonds keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonds actively working from the bottom here.
Bonds trying to control here.
Bonds throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bonds is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith controlling the pace.
Smith is thwarting Bonds's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Bonds has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tj Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Bonds's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tj Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tj Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dong Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eino Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dong Long 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dong Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eino Juutilainen!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juutilainen shoots and misses
and Long moves into the clinch.
Juutilainen can't get the takedown.
Juutilainen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Long pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dong Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eino Juutilainen.
Long breaks from the clinch.
Long fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Juutilainen to the ground. Long is now in Juutilainen's guard.
We've been hearing that Long has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Juutilainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juutilainen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Long stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juutilainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juutilainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Juutilainen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Long working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Juutilainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Long gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Juutilainen is looking for a triangle here but Long uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen is trying to improve his position.
Long tries to move to mount but Juutilainen blocks the move with his legs.
Juutilainen is trying to improve his position.
Long is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Juutilainen struggling a bit here.
Long in side control, throwing shots but Juutilainen defends.
Long wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juutilainen keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen manages to get back to half guard.
Long is looking to advance position but Juutilainen won't allow it.
Juutilainen has hold of Long's hands but Long slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Long perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Juutilainen actively working from the bottom here.
Long slows the pace down in half guard.
Long not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Long 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long is keen to just control but Juutilainen is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long is thwarting Juutilainen's attempts to control the position.
Long throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Juutilainen is not content to let Long control the position.
Juutilainen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Long sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Long moves into full mount! Juutilainen won't be happy about that!
Juutilainen regains half guard.
Juutilainen tries to get to full guard but Long has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen is pressing down on Long's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Long got a little sloppy there for a moment and Juutilainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Long has managed to get both his arms back between Juutilainen's legs - danger averted.
Long pushing down on Juutilainen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Long is trying to control. Juutilainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Juutilainen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Juutilainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Long 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.
Long tries to free his leg and advance position but Juutilainen is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juutilainen working for a triangle but Long defends it easily.
Juutilainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Long dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Juutilainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Long but Long pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Long misses.
Long misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Juutilainen or perhaps it was just good defense by Long, which made it look bad.
A big right from Long misses.
Long closes this distance looking for a takedown but Juutilainen circles away.
Juutilainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dong Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eino Juutilainen.
Juutilainen with a poor takedown
so Long counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Long trying to control but Juutilainen is working from the bottom.
Long is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juutilainen controls Long momentarily but Long frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Long loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Long thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Long pushing down on Juutilainen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Juutilainen looking for submissions off his back.
Juutilainen is staying active underneath Long, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Juutilainen is looking for a sweep. Long is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juutilainen trying to hold on to Long's head to control him but Long postures up.
Juutilainen is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long is thwarting Juutilainen's attempts to control the position.
Juutilainen is looking for a sweep. Long is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Long is trying to control the action in half guard but Juutilainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Juutilainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Long thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Juutilainen's head.
Dong Long overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Long working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Long is controlling the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juutilainen is trying to maintain the position but Long is very close to passing his half guard.
Juutilainen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen actively working from the bottom here.
Long looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Long is pressing down on Juutilainen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Juutilainen is holding on for now.
Juutilainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Long wants to take a breather but Juutilainen is having none of it.
Juutilainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Juutilainen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Long 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.
Long trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Long is trying to control the action in half guard but Juutilainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Juutilainen is looking to control Long's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juutilainen avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juutilainen manages to get to full guard.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Juutilainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Long dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Long is looking to clinch but Juutilainen is avoiding it.
Long displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen has his takedown stuffed
and Long counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Long wants to take a breather but Juutilainen is having none of it.
Juutilainen wants to get back to full guard but Long has mounted him!
Long goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Juutilainen is on top in guard.
Juutilainen won't allow Long to sweep him here.
Juutilainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Long is trying to control the position but Juutilainen postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen with a nice head shot there.
Juutilainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Juutilainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juutilainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Juutilainen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Long 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.
Long keeping moving, preventing Juutilainen from controlling successfully.
Juutilainen stopping the sweep attempt from Long.
Juutilainen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Juutilainen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Long had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Juutilainen defends it easily.
Dong Long is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Juutilainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Juutilainen preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Juutilainen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Long has momentary wrist control but Juutilainen slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juutilainen works over Long with some ground and pound from guard.
Long working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Juutilainen.
Juutilainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Long working a defensive guard here.
Juutilainen postures up and lands a big shot to Long's brow.
Long keeping moving, preventing Juutilainen from controlling successfully.
Juutilainen stopping the sweep attempt from Long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Juutilainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Long looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Juutilainen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Juutilainen drops an elbow to the side of Long's head.
Juutilainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Long's head.
Juutilainen throws a strike but Long avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Juutilainen is working Long over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eino Juutilainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juutilainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Juutilainen throws a strike but Long rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Juutilainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Long is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen keeping full guard, as Long tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Long won't allow Juutilainen to sweep him here.
Juutilainen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Juutilainen wants to sweep here but Long controlling him for the moment.
Long passes Juutilainen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Long seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Juutilainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Juutilainen actively working from the bottom here.
Juutilainen wants to improve his position but Long is controlling well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Long lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Juutilainen is staying active underneath Long, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eino Juutilainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Long 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dong Long!
Dong Long thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Boswell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kal Metamoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kal Metamoris will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garrett Boswell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kal Metamoris!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Boswell. That snapped Metamoris's head back.
Boswell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Metamoris on his heels. He'll look to pass Metamoris's guard now, I'm sure.
Metamoris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boswell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metamoris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boswell is one step ahead there.
Boswell looking to sit in guard and control but Metamoris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
Boswell is striking off his back. Metamoris thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Boswell throws a strike from the bottom but Metamoris passes into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boswell throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Boswell is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Boswell's face as Metamoris controls the position.
Boswell striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Boswell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Metamoris on the ground.
Boswell tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Metamoris wants to take a breather but Boswell manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Metamoris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metamoris passes into half guard.
Boswell landing rabbit punches to the side of Metamoris's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Metamoris blocks the strikes from Boswell.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boswell missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boswell is not content to let Metamoris control the position.
Boswell is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Boswell wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Metamoris.
Boswell trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boswell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Metamoris.
Boswell has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Metamoris's lack of action.
Boswell is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boswell punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Boswell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boswell closes the distance and clinches.
Boswell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Metamoris backwards.
A body shot lands from Boswell.
A right hand to the body from Boswell.
Boswell lands a shoulder strike.
Boswell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Metamoris tries to pull guard but Boswell holds him up against the cage and eventually Metamoris drops back down to his feet.
Boswell lands a nice uppercut.
Boswell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Boswell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boswell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Metamoris tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boswell lands with a right to the head.
Metamoris is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boswell.
Boswell is working Metamoris over against the cage.
Boswell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boswell scores with a shot to the side of Metamoris's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boswell is leaning against Metamoris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boswell works on Metamoris's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Boswell.
Metamoris is rocked!
Boswell lands a big right hand that drops Metamoris! The killer instinct kicks in and Boswell finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Boswell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garrett Boswell!
A victorious Garrett Boswell 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 Josiah Mudzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josiah Mudzuri 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josiah Mudzuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dirk Walters!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters looks to land a combination but Mudzuri avoids it well.
Walters lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Walters lands a glancing blow to the side of Mudzuri's head.
Walters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mudzuri moves away.
Walters gets tackled into the cage by Mudzuri. Mudzuri maintains the clinch.
Walters blocks an uppercut.
Mudzuri 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.
Mudzuri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Walters's efforts to push away.
Mudzuri slows down the pace here.
Mudzuri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mudzuri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mudzuri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walterss head.
Mudzuri lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mudzuri displaying some good clinch control by pressing Walters up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters stalling the fight.
Walters is looking to break free of the clinch but Mudzuri has double underhooks.
Walters wants to break free but Mudzuri has control.
Mudzuri swings wildly with an uppercut but Walters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mudzuri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mudzuri lands an uppercut.
Mudzuri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mudzuri lands with a right to the head.
Mudzuri gets through Walters's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walters manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Walters, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mudzuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walters manages to avoid it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Walters enables Mudzuri to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Walters manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mudzuri thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mudzuri looking to pass the guard.
Walters is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mudzuri is pressing down on Walters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mudzuri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walters trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mudzuri's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters trying to move into half guard but instead Mudzuri has managed to sweep!
Walters keeping moving, preventing Mudzuri from controlling successfully.
Mudzuri advances position into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walters can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mudzuri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Walters knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Walters keeps Mudzuri under control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mudzuri prevents Walters from escaping the position.
Mudzuri trying to control the position but Walters is working away.
Mudzuri has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Walters!
Mudzuri working for a guillotine from mount but Walters is in no mood to give up.
Mudzuri is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Walters has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mudzuri takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josiah Mudzuri dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mudzuri.
A punch combination from Walters misses.
Mudzuri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mudzuri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Walters throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A left and a right from Walters both land. Nice combination.
Walters throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mudzuri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mudzuri misses the jab.
Mudzuri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walters circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Walters misses.
Walters closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters thows a left - swing and a miss!
Josiah Mudzuri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walters cracks a nice hook into Mudzuri's ribs.
Mudzuri tries to clinch up but Walters circles away and keeps his distance.
Mudzuri clinches.
Mudzuri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mudzuri misses with some punches.
Walters has had enough of the clinch but Mudzuri keeps him there for the moment.
Mudzuri jumps guard and drags Walters to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Walters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mudzuri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mudzuri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mudzuri is trying to control the position but Walters postures up.
Walters preventing the sweep.
Walters trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mudzuri's guard.
Mudzuri manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walters tries to hold on but Mudzuri pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mudzuri is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Walters can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mudzuri moves to take his opponent's back.
Walters trying to control but not successfully.
Walters defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mudzuri's arms.
Mudzuri is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Walters has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Josiah Mudzuri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mudzuri has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mudzuri is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Walters is defending well though. Mudzuri let's go of the attempt for now.
Mudzuri has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mudzuri is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Walters taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Mudzuri.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josiah Mudzuri!
Josiah Mudzuri gave a mention to VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stank McCrank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 'The Sparrow Looks Up At The Machine' by The Flaming Lips kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Stank McCrank has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stank McCrank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Colt Steel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCrank fails with a takedown attempt.
McCrank misses with a takedown attempt
and Steel counters by clinching up.
Steel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steel prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stank McCrank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel rushes McCrank and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel jumps into guard, dragging McCrank to the mat.
McCrank is pushing down on Steel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steel is fighting to maintain full guard but McCrank has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steel has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
McCrank could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McCrank is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steel wants to improve his position but McCrank is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrank is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McCrank is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel defends it well.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCrank is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steel wants to improve his position but McCrank is controlling well.
McCrank wants to work for an arm triangle but Steel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCrank tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
McCrank is looking for a kimura here.
Steel moves into full guard.
Steel striking off his back, scoring a few points.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCrank drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Steel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McCrank has Steel in his guard.
Steel lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCrank has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Steel is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McCrank.
McCrank is breathing heavily.
Steel is chipping away with strikes.
Steel has hold of McCrank's arm. He's looking for a kimura. McCrank seems comfortable defending it but Steel has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! McCrank is real pain and he's forced to tap out! McCrank is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Steel couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Colt Steel!
Colt Steel 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Numero Deux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Rios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rios's choice of entrance music: Still Dre. Christopher Rios has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
279 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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27
245 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Numero Deux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Rios!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rios cracks a nice hook into Deux's ribs.
Deux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rios sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Rios tenderised Deux's leg. Deux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rios moves out of range of the strikes.
Rios feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Deux's calf.
Rios delivers a nice body kick.
Rios avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deux scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deux misses with a hook.
Numero Deux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deux takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Deux loads up on a big right hand but Rios slips the punch.
Deux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deux is breathing heavily.
Rios looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Rios lands an impressive looking overhand right. Deux doesn't seem phased though.
Rios throws a nice inside leg kick.
Deux misses with an uppercut
and Rios counters with a nice leg kick.
Rios lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rios.
Deux gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Deux tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Rios is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Deux buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Deux!! Deux is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Rios throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Rios!
A victorious Christopher Rios thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Barns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Barns will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Barns!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barns defends it nicely.
Askren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Askren.
Askren tries for a takedown but Barns circles away easily
and Barns counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barns is trying to get back to full guard.
Barns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Barns trying to hold on to Askren's head to control him but Askren postures up.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barns actively working from the bottom here.
Barns wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barns is staying active underneath Askren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Askren is working away from the top position though.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Barns is defending well.
Barns is refusing to be controlled, as Askren sits in half guard.
Askren is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barns is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barns wants to improve his position but Askren is controlling well.
Askren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Askren trying to control from half guard but Barns is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben Askren has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Barns scores with a shot to the body.
Askren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Askren looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Askren.
Barns's corner calls for a 1-2. Barns obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barns jabs Askren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barns lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Askren misses with a takedown
and Barns counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Askren!
Barns fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barns working away.
Barns creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Askren sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Askren manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barns is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barns throwing shots but Askren is blocking nicely.
Barns is trying to control. Askren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barns not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Askren regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barns.
Askren 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.
Barns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Askren works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barns trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Askren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barns is one step ahead there.
Barns looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren has his hands on Barns's head, controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Askren shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Askren fails with the takedown.
Askren fails with the takedown
and Barns counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Askren!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barns landing strikes.
Barns landing a few strikes.
Askren struggling a bit here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Askren is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Askren takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Askren defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Barns dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Askren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Askren tries for a takedown but Barns circles away easily
and Barns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Askren fails with a takedown attempt.
Askren has his takedown stuffed
and Barns counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Askren!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barns cracks Askren with a big elbow.
The ground and pound from Barns seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Barns sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Askren is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Barns throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
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!
Askren struggling a bit here.
Askren tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Askren is not content to let Barns control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren wants to control but Barns postures up.
Askren is holding Barns down, trying to stall.
Barns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Askren is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Askren manages to get back to half guard.
Barns is thwarting Askren's attempts to control the position.
Barns lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren wants to control but Barns is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barns tries to pass the half guard into mount. Askren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Askren wants to improve his position but Barns is controlling well.
Barns is trying to control. Askren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barns is keen to just control but Askren is a slippery customer.
Askren wants to improve his position but Barns is controlling well.
Barns working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barns is working for a submission of some sort.
Barns thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Askren's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Askren works his way to full guard. Good work.
Danny Barns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barns trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barns trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Askren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barns is one step ahead there.
Barns wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Askren wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Danny Barns wasn't active enough on the ground.
Askren darts in looking for a takedown but Barns gets double underhooks and turns Askren into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Barns.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barns has clasped his hands together around Askren's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Barns trying to control the position but Askren is working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barns scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Barns 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Barns throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Askren was covering up waiting for the punch and Barns finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barns drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barns jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barns throws a big elbow that misses.
Askren managing to control the position.
Barns postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barns preventing the sweep.
Barns lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barns throws a big elbow that misses.
Barns throwing strikes but missing.
Askren wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Askren is on top in guard.
Askren trying to control but Barns is working from the bottom.
Askren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Askren is posturing up here but Barns has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Askren tries to roll out but it's too tight and Askren has to tap! Slick submission there by Barns!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Barns!
A less than humble Danny Barns misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JoJo Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanderlei Silva has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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27
266 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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25
275 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JoJo Kush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wanderlei Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush darts in looking for a takedown but Silva gets double underhooks and turns Kush into the cage.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Kush has him pressed against the cage.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kush 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.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kush jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kush is adopting a defensive guard.
Kush is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kush scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kush 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.
Silva won't allow Kush to pass to mount.
Kush is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kush frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kush really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva wants to try and get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Kush.
Kush is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Kush's attempts to control the action.
Kush lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kush with a couple of short strikes.
Kush landing punches.
Kush won't let Silva get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kush is landing with some decent strikes but Silva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Silva is rocked!
It looks like Wanderlei Silva has been cut.
Kush loads up with a big shot that hurts Silva! He's pulled Kush in close but Kush has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Silva survive? More strikes from Kush and Silva is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). JoJo Kush!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steiner comes to the cage accompanied by Steiner. Butch Copeland acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Steiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Butch Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steiner takes a swing at Copeland's ribcage but misses.
Copeland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Copeland closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Steiner's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Copeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Steiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steiner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Copeland is one step ahead there.
Copeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Steiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Copeland looking to sit in guard and control but Steiner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Steiner postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steiner is one step ahead there.
Copeland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steiner manages to get himself to full guard.
Copeland drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Steiner dives on top into guard.
Steiner trying to control but Copeland is working from the bottom.
Steiner postures up.
Steiner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Copeland 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steiner trying to control but Copeland is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Copeland's head.
Copeland keeping moving, preventing Steiner from controlling successfully.
Steiner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steiner throws a big elbow that misses.
Copeland wants to hit a switch here but Steiner passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Copeland there!
Steiner with shots to the head and body - Copeland looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Copeland is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Copeland gets back to half guard.
Copeland is looking to improve his position.
Copeland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steiner.
Copeland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steiner is working away from the top position though.
Steiner wants to take a breather but Copeland is having none of it.
Steiner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Copeland's head.
Steiner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steiner is just content to waste time from the top position. Copeland takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Copeland is trying to keep Steiner in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Copeland keeping moving, preventing Steiner from controlling successfully.
Copeland being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ricky Steiner just wasn't active enough.
Copeland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Copeland fails with the takedown.
Steiner stuffs the takedown.
Ricky Steiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Copeland.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steiner leaves Copeland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Copeland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steiner scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ricky Steiner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Steiner has closed the distance and engaged Copeland in a clinch.
Steiner throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Copeland's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steiner trying to land knees to the body.
Steiner scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Steiner.
Steiner tries a body shot but Copeland blocks it.
Copeland wants to take the fight to the mat but Steiner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Copeland manages to pull guard.
Steiner wants to control from the top but Copeland keeps moving.
Steiner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Copeland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Copeland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Copeland keeping moving, preventing Steiner from controlling successfully.
Steiner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland wants to improve his position but instead Steiner has moved into half guard.
Copeland regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Steiner.
Copeland 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.
Steiner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Steiner throwing strikes but missing.
Steiner trying to control but Copeland is working from the bottom.
Copeland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steiner is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Steiner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steiner wants to control from the top but Copeland keeps moving.
Steiner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steiner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Copeland manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Copeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Steiner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland is fighting to break Steiner's control of his arms but Steiner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Copeland trying to control but Steiner is working from the bottom.
Steiner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Copeland is one step ahead there.
Copeland tries to free his leg and advance position but Steiner is retaining full guard.
Copeland wants to control from the top but Steiner keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Butch Copeland.
Copeland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steiner's waist but Steiner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Copeland off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No joy there for Steiner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steiner doesn't manage to clinch there - Copeland circles away.
Copeland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ricky Steiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Copeland.
Steiner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steiner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Steiner misses.
Steiner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steiner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steiner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Copeland.
Steiner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Copeland.
Steiner lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Copeland closes the distance and clinches up with Steiner, looking for a takedown. Copeland pushes Steiner against the cage but Steiner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Copeland is breathing heavily.
Copeland gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Copeland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steiner as he jumps to the side.
Steiner cracks Copeland with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Steiner dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Copeland shoots and misses
and Steiner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steiner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Copeland looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Steiner lands a nice forearm strike.
Steiner is looking to take a break and control but Copeland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steiner is putting a hurting on Copeland here, landing some big shots from side control.
Steiner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Copeland some visible discomfort.
Copeland regains half guard there - taking advantage of Steiner's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Copeland regains full guard. Nicely done.
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!
Steiner is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steiner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ricky Steiner.
Copeland fails with a takedown attempt.
Steiner tries to bum rush Copeland with a series of wild strikes but Copeland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steiner.
Copeland dives in and grabs Steiner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steiner pushes down on Copeland's head and hops out.
Ricky Steiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Copeland.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steiner lands with a shot to the body.
Steiner feints and as Copeland raises his hands in defense, Steiner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steiner throwing strikes but missing.
Steiner landing with the ground and pound.
Copeland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copeland stands and throws Steiner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Copeland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Copeland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Copeland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steiner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Steiner is trying to control Copeland's posture but Copeland avoids it.
Copeland tries for a kimura but Steiner is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland swings around for an armbar but Steiner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Copeland's guard.
Steiner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steiner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Steiner clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Copeland walks into a left hand.
Steiner tries to close the distance and clinch but Copeland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steiner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Copeland under the eye.
Copeland misses with a takedown
and Steiner counters by clinching up.
Copeland tries to pull guard but Steiner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Copeland fails to pull guard.
Ricky Steiner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Copeland.
Steiner landing knees to the body.
Steiner scores with a hook to the body.
Steiner prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steiner.
Steiner presses Copeland against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steiner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steiner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Copeland is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Steiner pushes Copeland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steiner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steiner lands a right hand.
Steiner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steiner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steiner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner scores with a shot to the side of Copeland's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steiner.
Steiner is leaning against Copeland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steiner lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steiner.
Steiner works on Copeland's body with a couple of short punches.
Steiner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steiner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Copeland can do to turn this around?
Steiner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steiner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steiner scores with a shot to the side of Copeland's head.
A short left from Steiner.
Steiner misses with a punch to the body.
Copeland tries to score a body lock takedown but Steiner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steiner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
Copeland is trying to pull guard but Steiner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steiner.
Copeland fails to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steiner throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Steiner as the two fighters clinch.
Steiner lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland tries to pull guard but Steiner won't allow it.
Steiner scores with a hook to the body.
Steiner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Copeland in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Steiner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steiner cracks Copeland with a nice body shot.
Steiner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Steiner.
Steiner pushes Copeland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steiner lands a body punch.
Steiner lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steiner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steiner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
Steiner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Copeland has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Steiner regains guard immediately.
Steiner manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steiner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Copeland wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steiner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Copeland tries to circle away but Steiner has him pinned against the cage.
Copeland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steiner smiles and moves away.
Copeland walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steiner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
No luck for Copeland with that takedown attempt.
Steiner lands with a shot to the body.
Copeland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Copeland moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Copeland shoots in for a takedown but Steiner shows good takedown defense.
Copeland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Steiner has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steiner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Copeland shoots in and drives through. Steiner sprawls well.
Butch Copeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steiner clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steiner works on Copeland's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steiner.
Copeland is working for takedown but Steiner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Steiner pushes Copeland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steiner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steiner lands a shot to the body.
Steiner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Copelands head.
Steiner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Copeland wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steiner works on Copeland'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!
Steiner with a knee to the head.
Copeland has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steiner seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Copeland can turn it around.
Steiner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Steiner.
Copeland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steiner pushes off an throws an elbow but Copeland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Steiner had his way with Butch Copeland in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Steiner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Copeland checks a low kick from Steiner.
Copeland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steiner avoids it really well and circles away.
Copeland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steiner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steiner lands in his opponent's guard.
Copeland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steiner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steiner looking to sit in guard and control but Copeland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Copeland wants to control from the top but Steiner keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland looking to sit in guard and control but Steiner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Copeland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Copeland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland working a defensive guard here.
Steiner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steiner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Copeland is proving hard to escape from.
We're going to have a standup here because Ricky Steiner wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Copeland shoots in and drives through. Steiner sprawls well.
Copeland shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Copeland wants to work for an arm triangle but Steiner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Copeland is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Copeland wants to control but Steiner is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Copeland wants to control but Steiner is keeping him busy.
Copeland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steiner defends it well.
Steiner is trying to stand back up but Copeland is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steiner is not content to let Copeland control the position.
Copeland wants to work for an arm triangle but Steiner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ricky Steiner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steiner is trying to stand back up but Copeland is controlling him
Copeland passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steiner!
Copeland moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Steiner has worked his arm free - good work by Steiner!
Butch Copeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Copeland swings around for an armbar but Steiner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Copeland's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Butch Copeland.
Well Steiner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:46
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Steiner!
A very excited looking Ricky Steiner rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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