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Prestige FC 32: Comeback! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Chalidow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sandaless - Wojownik. Chalidow has chosen Martin Garrix - Proxy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
13 - 18 - 0 |
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185 lbs
17 - 20 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rafal Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mamed Chalidow!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chalidow is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chalidow wants to control but Wallace is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chalidow tries to kick Wallace off but Wallace keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chalidow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wallace pulls his head out easily.
Wallace is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wallace seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chalidow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalidow is looking for a sweep. Wallace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chalidow trying to hold on to Wallace's head to control him but Wallace postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace working over Chalidow with some ground and pound. Chalidow looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chalidow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wallace pulls his head out easily.
Wallace is trying to control. Chalidow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chalidow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chalidow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chalidow looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wallace wants to free his trapped foot but Chalidow is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wallace wants to take a breather but Chalidow is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wallace shoots in and bounces Chalidow off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Chalidow has his foot on Wallace's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wallace works his way back into a safe position though.
Wallace slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wallace scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chalidow to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chalidow regains half guard.
Wallace is nestled in close to Chalidow, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chalidow tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Wallace manages to move to mount!
Chalidow really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wallace looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wallace looking to control but Chalidow is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wallace breaks from Chalidow's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wallace looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chalidow is trying desperately to improve position.
Wallace takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wallace manages to capitalize on a mistake by Chalidow to take his back!
Chalidow trying to control but not successfully.
Chalidow manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wallace's guard. Nice work there by Chalidow.
Wallace is controlling Chalidow's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chalidow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafal Wallace dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chalidow is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wallace's half guard.
Chalidow 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.
Chalidow is working for a kimura but Wallace is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalidow is looking for a kimura here.
Rafal Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is looking to control Chalidow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wallace avoid being mounted?
Chalidow wants to work for an arm triangle but Wallace is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chalidow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chalidow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wallace sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wallace manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wallace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chalidow defends well.
Wallace looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chalidow trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wallace is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chalidow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wallace looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wallace is being controlled here.
Wallace is trying to control Chalidow's posture but Chalidow avoids it.
Wallace sneaks back into half guard.
Wallace is trying to maintain the position but Chalidow is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chalidow is working for a submission of some sort.
Chalidow 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.
Wallace trying to control but Chalidow postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Chalidow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chalidow feints and as Wallace raises his hands in defense, Chalidow changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chalidow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chalidow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chalidow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chalidow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wallace trying to keep a closed guard but Chalidow is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chalidow trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chalidow 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 Wallace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace regains half guard.
Chalidow wants to pass to mount but Wallace is defending the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chalidow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chalidow.
Wallace is looking for a sweep.
Wallace gets back to half guard.
Chalidow wants to free his trapped foot but Wallace is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is trying to maintain the position but Chalidow is very close to passing his half guard.
Chalidow is working for a submission of some sort.
Wallace gets back to full guard.
Chalidow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Chalidow from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chalidow is aware though and is defending well.
Chalidow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chalidow wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chalidow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chalidow throws a leg kick but Wallace sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wallace half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wallace drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chalidow is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chalidow is looking for a sweep. Wallace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wallace trying to control from half guard but Chalidow is working away.
Chalidow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chalidow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamed Chalidow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chalidow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Chalidow!
Mamed Chalidow thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Rafal Wallace spoke after the fight, saying 'Never give up'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Grzesiuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Etsu Kamon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grzesiuk kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is PSY - Gangnam Style. Etsu Kamon is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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208 lbs
17 - 23 - 0 |
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28
205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Good knees
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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
17 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrzej Grzesiuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Etsu Kamon!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamon misses with a leg kick
and Grzesiuk counters by clinching up.
Kamon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grzesiuk backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamon.
Kamon lands a shoulder strike.
Grzesiuk connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Etsu Kamon has been cut.
Kamon taking a breather.
Grzesiuk jumps guard and drags Kamon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kamon trying to control the position from guard on top but Grzesiuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamon is looking to pass into half guard but Grzesiuk pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Grzesiuk is in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamon is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamon trying to control but Grzesiuk is working from the bottom.
Kamon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grzesiuk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kamon has managed to get both his arms back between Grzesiuk's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamon wants to control from the top but Grzesiuk keeps moving.
Kamon stands and throws Grzesiuk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kamon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Grzesiuk is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Grzesiuk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grzesiuk is looking to reverse the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kamon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grzesiuk closes the distance and pushes Kamon back into the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kamon tries a body shot but Grzesiuk blocks it.
Kamon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grzesiuk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kamon's guard.
Kamon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kamon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kamon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grzesiuk is in close to Kamon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Grzesiuk landing with the ground and pound.
Grzesiuk postures up.
Grzesiuk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kamon controls Grzesiuk momentarily but Grzesiuk frees himself.
Grzesiuk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kamon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grzesiuk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grzesiuk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kamon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grzesiuk has managed to get both his arms back between Kamon's legs - danger averted.
Grzesiuk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kamon dives on top into guard.
Kamon stopping the sweep attempt from Grzesiuk.
Kamon wants to control from the top but Grzesiuk keeps moving.
Kamon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grzesiuk wants to sweep here but Kamon controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grzesiuk is keeping the position for now.
Grzesiuk keeping moving, preventing Kamon from controlling successfully.
Grzesiuk working a defensive guard here.
Grzesiuk is looking to sweep but instead, Kamon has passed into half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grzesiuk lands with a nice combination. Kamon backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Grzesiuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Etsu Kamon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Grzesiuk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kamon.
It looks like Andrzej Grzesiuk has been cut.
Kamon keeps the fight on the outside.
Kamon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grzesiuk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Grzesiuk drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grzesiuk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grzesiuk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grzesiuk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grzesiuk stands up over Kamon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grzesiuk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kamon looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamon, not yet.
Kamon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grzesiuk defends well.
Grzesiuk won't allow Kamon to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grzesiuk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kamon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kamon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grzesiuk lands a couple of elbows.
Kamon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grzesiuk manages to get himself to full guard.
Kamon trying to control but Grzesiuk is working from the bottom.
Grzesiuk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamon.
Kamon works over Grzesiuk with some ground and pound from guard.
Kamon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamon has gone for a leg lock! Grzesiuk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kamon's guard.
Kamon 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.
Grzesiuk postures up.
Grzesiuk preventing the sweep.
Kamon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grzesiuk stands up over Kamon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grzesiuk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kamon controls Grzesiuk momentarily but Grzesiuk frees himself.
Grzesiuk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kamon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kamon has escaped and now he's on top!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kamon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Grzesiuk manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grzesiuk misses with a head kick.
Grzesiuk takes one to the side of the head.
Kamon 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.
Kamon is looking to chop away at Grzesiuk's legs.
Kamon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kamon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grzesiuk moves away.
Grzesiuk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kamon manages to circle out of the way.
A head kick misses from Grzesiuk.
Kamon throws a sloppy head kick and Grzesiuk moves out of range easily.
Grzesiuk slips a jab from Kamon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grzesiuk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kamon has managed to clinch.
Grzesiuk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kamon throws an elbow that misses.
Grzesiuk blocking some punches.
Grzesiuk lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grzesiuk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kamon avoids it.
Kamon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Grzesiuk is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kamon to the mat. Kamon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Grzesiuk throws a big right hand that misses.
Grzesiuk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kamon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grzesiuk has managed to get both his arms back between Kamon's legs - danger averted.
Kamon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grzesiuk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grzesiuk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grzesiuk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Etsu Kamon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kamon tries to clinch up but Grzesiuk circles away and keeps his distance.
Grzesiuk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kamon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grzesiuk.
Kamon tries to clinch but Grzesiuk moves away
and Grzesiuk counters with a shoot takedown. Kamon fights it but they end up in guard.
Grzesiuk is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kamon has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Grzesiuk is looking to defend but Kamon has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Grzesiuk! Kamon pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Grzesiuk taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Etsu Kamon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Bellic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Materla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellic's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, GTA 4 Theme. Materla has chosen Sobota - Do góry łeb as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
185 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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33
193 lbs
13 - 13 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter fighter
Determined |
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Bellic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michal Materla!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Materla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bellic defends it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bellic.
Materla tries for a takedown but Bellic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Materla shoots in looking for a takedown but Bellic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Materla's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
David Bellic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.
Bellic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materla moves away.
Bellic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bellic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellic feints a jab promting Materla to slip. Bellic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Materla slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Michal Materla has been cut.
Materla with a poor takedown
and Bellic counters with a right hand to the body.
Materla fails with a takedown attempt.
Materla looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Materla.
Nice uppercut there from Bellic.
Nice cross by Bellic.
Materla is rocked!
Bellic digs a good body shot into Materla's ribs.
Bellic is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Materla flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Materla is out cold! Bellic holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Bellic!
David Bellic gave a mention to Sun-Tzu in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves comes to the ring accompanied by Sick Puppies - You're Going Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
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221 lbs
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Grace!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grace drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alves is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grace.
Grace is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grace drops back looking for a leg! Alves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alves manages to kick Grace off! Grace jumps back into Alves's guard.
Alves uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alves misses with a hook. Grace ducked under it nicely.
Ricardo Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves throws a body shot but no joy.
Grace lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A low kick from Alves misses
and Grace counters with a nice body shot.
Alves swings widly with a right hand
and Grace counters with a big right hand! Oh Alves is in trouble here! Grace follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Grace!
An out of breath Miguel Grace thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olivier Aubin Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aubin Mercier comes to the ring accompanied by Classified - Oh Canada. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Olivier Aubin Mercier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vince Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy misses with a straight right.
Aubin Mercier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardy is fending him off so far but Aubin Mercier persists. Nope, Hardy circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardy throws out a counter right but Aubin Mercier avoids it with no problem.
We've been hearing reports that Aubin Mercier has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aubin Mercier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hardy sprawls and moves away.
Aubin Mercier goes for a double leg but Hardy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Hardy continues to drive forward.
Aubin Mercier ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Hardy throws a jab when Aubin Mercier was well out of range.
Hardy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aubin Mercier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardy stuns Aubin Mercier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aubin Mercier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olivier Aubin Mercier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aubin Mercier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hardy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aubin Mercier dives in for a single leg takedown but Hardy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Hardy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aubin Mercier gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aubin Mercier wants to pass to mount but Hardy is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to stand up here but Aubin Mercier is controlling him well.
Hardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hardy.
Hardy looking to control.
Aubin Mercier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardy wants to sweep here but Aubin Mercier controlling him for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hardy wants to hit a switch here but Aubin Mercier passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hardy there!
Aubin Mercier avoids the attempt from Hardy to control.
Hardy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Aubin Mercier avoids the attempt from Hardy to control.
Hardy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aubin Mercier avoids the attempt from Hardy to control.
Aubin Mercier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hardy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aubin Mercier controlling from mount.
Aubin Mercier avoids the attempt from Hardy to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Hardy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Aubin Mercier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy shoots in for a double leg but Aubin Mercier sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aubin Mercier darts in looking for a takedown but Hardy gets double underhooks and turns Aubin Mercier into the ropes.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Aubin Mercier misses with a takedown attempt - Hardy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aubin Mercier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Hardy throws the left hand but Aubin Mercier avoids the punch easily.
Hardy misses with a straight left.
Olivier Aubin Mercier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aubin Mercier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olivier Aubin Mercier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aubin Mercier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Aubin Mercier slips under a jab from Hardy.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aubin Mercier.
Aubin Mercier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aubin Mercier.
Aubin Mercier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hardy lands with an overhand left.
Aubin Mercier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardy tries to avoid it but Aubin Mercier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardy to the ground. Hardy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Aubin Mercier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aubin Mercier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aubin Mercier.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Aubin Mercier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aubin Mercier momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aubin Mercier shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense.
Aubin Mercier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vince Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aubin Mercier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Hardy lands a nice shot that snaps Aubin Mercier's head back.
Hardy lands a nice shot that snaps Aubin Mercier's head back.
Aubin Mercier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardy as he jumps to the side.
Hardy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aubin Mercier shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hardy gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aubin Mercier won't allow Hardy to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aubin Mercier trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hardy controls Aubin Mercier momentarily but Aubin Mercier frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hardy 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.
Aubin Mercier wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hardy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aubin Mercier manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aubin Mercier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Aubin Mercier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aubin Mercier shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
Aubin Mercier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olivier Aubin Mercier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Aubin Mercier moves away and avoids it.
Hardy misses with a straight left.
Hardy slaps away a takedown attempt from Aubin Mercier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aubin Mercier gets caught flat footed, as Hardy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aubin Mercier 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 had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy moves into full guard.
Hardy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aubin Mercier trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aubin Mercier won't allow Hardy to sweep him here.
Aubin Mercier trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vince Hardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aubin Mercier pushing down on Hardy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hardy is looking for a sweep. Aubin Mercier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardy works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy wants to control the position but Aubin Mercier says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Aubin Mercier controlling the pace.
Hardy kicks off Aubin Mercier and gets to his feet.
Aubin Mercier goes for a double leg but Hardy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Hardy continues to drive forward.
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aubin Mercier tries to counter with a takedown but Hardy is quick to defend against it.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aubin Mercier.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aubin Mercier moves away.
Aubin Mercier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardy leaves Aubin Mercier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hardy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hardy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Aubin Mercier's head but Aubin Mercier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aubin Mercier gets caught napping as Hardy dives in and scores a takedown. Aubin Mercier manages to retain guard.
Hardy throws a strike but Aubin Mercier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hardy controls Aubin Mercier momentarily but Aubin Mercier frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vince Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vince Hardy!
Vince Hardy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Rodinerio Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo has chosen Damian Marley - Confrontation as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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210 lbs
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163 lbs
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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
18 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Pitbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pitbull on his heels. He'll look to pass Pitbull's guard now, I'm sure.
Pitbull throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Pitbull looking for a guillotine here but Bravo defends easily.
Pitbull looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bravo has picked Pitbull up and slammed him! Pitbull can't keep hold of the triangle and Bravo manages to pass to side control!
Bravo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pitbull, who protects the arm well.
Pitbull can't do much from the bottom here.
Pitbull really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pitbull is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitbull is not content to let Bravo control the position.
Bravo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bravo is trying to get an arm triangle but Pitbull is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Pitbull's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pitbull stops Bravo from passing to mount.
Bravo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Pitbull can't escape the position.
Bravo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Bravo is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Pitbull is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Pitbull flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Bravo anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Pitbull and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Bravo slips an arm under Pitbull chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Bravo has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Bravo is squeezing on Pitbull like an anaconda would it's prey. Pitbull fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
Joey Rodinerio Bravo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 8$), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Hoover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoover's entrance music is Godsmack - I Stand Alone. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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186 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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dominic Hoover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Phil Harris!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoover's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harris under the eye.
Hoover scores with a hook to the body. Harris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hoover scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hoover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoover sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoover misses with a double jab.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left and a right from Hoover both land. Nice combination.
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris misses the jab.
Harris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Harris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hoover tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoover. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dominic Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoover.
Harris throws out a counter right but Hoover avoids it with no problem.
Hoover misses with a low kick.
Hoover throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoover shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Harris eats them both and turns towards Hoover to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hoover comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoover lands a jab-cross combination.
Hoover cracks Harris with a good jab.
Hoover is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Harris like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Harris from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Hoover!
Dominic Hoover was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Molito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molito's entrance music is Trophies. A fine choice. Stanfield comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Up Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Enrique Molito could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marlo Stanfield's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Enrique Molito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marlo Stanfield!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stanfield has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Molito is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stanfield lands with a shot to the body.
Stanfield looks to land a combination but Molito avoids it well.
Stanfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molito manages to avoid it.
Stanfield connects with the punch.
It looks like Enrique Molito has been cut.
Stanfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Stanfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Molito tried to counter with a leg kick but Stanfield avoided it.
Stanfield misses with an uppercut
and Molito counters with a series of strikes. Stanfield will be more careful next time no doubt.
Molito moves forwards but Stanfield connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marlo Stanfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield throws a lazy right hand but Molito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Molito slips under a jab.
Molito fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stanfield just manages to avoid it.
Stanfield throws a jab when Molito was well out of range.
Stanfield scores with a one two! Molito had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stanfield throws a jab when Molito was well out of range.
Molito throwing a counter right hand but Stanfield manages to avoid it.
Molito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stanfield.
Molito is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stanfield digs a good body shot into Molito's ribs.
Stanfield misses with the combination.
Molito throwing a counter right hand but Stanfield manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield misses with a hook to the body
and Molito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Molito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanfield.
Molito was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Molito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stanfield misses with a body punch
and Molito counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanfield lands a jab.
Stanfield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Molito finds it's way round the side to connect with Stanfield's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Molito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stanfield misses with a two punch combination.
Molito appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stanfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Molito counters with a left and a right that stings Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a hook but Molito avoids it easily.
Molito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Molito scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Stanfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Molito looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Stanfield lands with an overhand left.
Sloppy strikes from Stanfield. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stanfield shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanfield misses with a few strikes there.
Molito swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Molito tries to work over Stanfield's front leg with a kick but Stanfield checks it.
Stanfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stanfield looks to land a combination. Molito sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stanfield stuns Molito with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stanfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stanfield throws out a loose jab but Molito uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlo Stanfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enrique Molito's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big right from Stanfield misses.
Molito dodges the punch combination from Stanfield.
Stanfield misses with a double jab
and Molito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Molito.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Stanfield. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Molito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Molito throws a big shot that misses.
Stanfield misses with an uppercut
and Molito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stanfield lands a glancing blow to the side of Molito's head.
Stanfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Molito circles away quickly and effectively.
Molito missing with a left hand there. Stanfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stanfield throws a right and a left that Molito avoids nicely.
A big left from Stanfield misses.
Molito looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Stanfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molito.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield connects with a crisp jab.
Stanfield looks to land a right hand but Molito moved out of range.
Stanfield lands with a good body shot.
Stanfield misses with a left hand
and Molito counters with a crisp one two that drops Stanfield! Molito thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Stanfield to his feet! Stanfield is in big trouble!
Stanfield is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stanfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Molito moves away.
It looked like Molito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stanfield misses with a straight right.
Molito throws a series of punches but Stanfield moves out of range.
Stanfield lands with a nice combination. Molito backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield misses with an uppercut.
Marlo Stanfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Stanfield. Those never looked like landing.
Stanfield connects with a body shot.
No joy there for Molito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Molito slips under a jab from Stanfield.
Molito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Molito throws a jab when Stanfield was well out of range.
Stanfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stanfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Molito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Molito misses with the combination.
Stanfield now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stanfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Molito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stanfield.
Molito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Molito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stanfield throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlo Stanfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Enrique Molito's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Stanfield bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Molito's head.
Stanfield throws a lazy right hand but Molito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Stanfield backs away, Molito returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Molito moves away from the strike by Stanfield.
Molito dodges the punch combination from Stanfield.
Molito looks to land a combination. Stanfield sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Molito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield misses with a left hand
and Molito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stanfield loads up on a big right hand but Molito slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Molito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stanfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Molito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Molito avoids a punch combination nicely.
Molito looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Stanfield misses with a double jab
and Molito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stanfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Molito is just out of range.
Molito was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molito walks into a left hand.
Enrique Molito's cut is getting worse.
Stanfield falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Molito counter with a right hand.
Molito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanfield.
Stanfield checks a low kick from Molito.
Stanfield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Molito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanfield.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stanfield misses with a wild body shot.
Molito is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stanfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stanfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stanfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Molito counters with a body kick that stops Stanfield in his tracks momentarily.
Stanfield misses with an uppercut
and Molito counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Molito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stanfield tries to bum rush Molito with a series of wild strikes but Molito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Molito misses its intended target.
Stanfield swings away with a body shot that misses
and Molito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanfield swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Molito counters with a stiff right hand.
Stanfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Molito finish him?
Stanfield fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Molito on the side of the head.
Stanfield seems to have recovered his senses.
It looks like Molito has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Stanfield misses with a double jab
and Molito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stanfield misses with a left hand
and Molito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Molito clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Enrique Molito's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stanfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Molito scores with a counter punch that sends Stanfield to the canvas! Molito smells blood - he's punishing Stanfield with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Stanfield has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrique Molito!
Enrique Molito is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Enrique Molito made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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