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TTFC Dragneel Vs Iron 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cannondale Trail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Ratajczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trail comes to the cage accompanied by The Norris song. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Cannondale Trail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Ratajczyk!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trail throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ratajczyk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trail throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Trail drops Ratajczyk with a nice combination! Trail dives into Ratajczyk's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Peter Ratajczyk has been cut.
Trail stays in close to Ratajczyk's body and controls the position.
Trail drops back looking for a leg! Ratajczyk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ratajczyk manages to kick Trail off! Trail jumps back into Ratajczyk's guard.
Ratajczyk is pulling down on Trail's head to control his posture.
Ratajczyk controls Trail momentarily but Trail frees himself.
Trail passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trail wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ratajczyk keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratajczyk keeping hold of Trail's head, controlling as best he can.
Trail is trying to work for a kimura but Ratajczyk is defending well.
Trail is pressing down on Ratajczyk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ratajczyk is holding on for now.
Trail wants to take a breather but Ratajczyk is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trail is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ratajczyk told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Trail is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trail is keen to just control but Ratajczyk is a slippery customer.
Trail seems to be working for a kimura but Ratajczyk defends the submission attempt.
Trail is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trail is working for a kimura but Ratajczyk is defending it quite comfortably.
Trail is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratajczyk trying to hold on to Trail's head to control him but Trail postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ratajczyk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trail swivels and escapes.
Ratajczyk fails with a takedown attempt.
Ratajczyk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trail defends it nicely.
Trail looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cannondale Trail has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Ratajczyk.
Ratajczyk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trail tries to avoid it but Ratajczyk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trail to the ground. Trail escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ratajczyk shoots in for a double leg but Trail sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trail throws a sloppy head kick and Ratajczyk moves out of range easily.
Trail misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trail throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ratajczyk looks winded!
Ratajczyk tries for a takedown but Trail circles away easily
and Trail connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trail misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trail lands with a slapping head kick.
That has opened up Peter Ratajczyk's cut even more.
Ratajczyk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trail as he jumps to the side.
Ratajczyk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ratajczyk or perhaps it was just good defense by Trail, which made it look bad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trail seems to be stalking Ratajczyk here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Ratajczyk drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cannondale Trail!
A victorious Cannondale Trail 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Stapleden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Madrigal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madrigal has chosen Lil Jon-Throw it Up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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170 lbs
26 - 11 - 1 |
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dillon Stapleden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Julio Madrigal!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stapleden slips a straight right by Madrigal.
Stapleden closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Madrigal's guard.
Madrigal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stapleden.
Stapleden being controlled here momentarily.
Madrigal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stapleden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stapleden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Madrigal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stapleden defends well.
Stapleden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stapleden wants to control from the top but Madrigal keeps moving.
Madrigal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stapleden defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapleden trying to control but Madrigal is working from the bottom.
Stapleden 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.
Madrigal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stapleden defends well.
Stapleden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Madrigal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Madrigal throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stapleden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stapleden stands up over Madrigal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stapleden with a nice head shot there.
Stapleden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Madrigal's guard.
Stapleden slips a nice elbow through Madrigal's hands, connecting with Madrigal's forehead.
Stapleden is trying to control the action in half guard but Madrigal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Stapleden there.
Madrigal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stapleden missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madrigal trying to hold on to Stapleden's head to control him but Stapleden postures up.
Madrigal controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stapleden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Madrigal is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Stapleden is tapping! Great win for Madrigal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julio Madrigal!
Julio Madrigal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnnie Stalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Immortal Technique-Point of no return. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 21 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnnie Stalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 34 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cory Steel!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stalker throws the kick towards the body but Steel avoids it.
Stalker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stalker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnnie Stalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stalker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Stalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stalker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steel moves out of range of the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Stalker.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Stalker is out of range.
Stalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel throws a right hand that Stalker ducks under and follows up with a left that Stalker also avoids with ease.
Stalker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalker is just out of range.
Stalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel sprawls and moves away.
Stalker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stalker.
Steel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel moves forwards but Stalker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steel throws a body punch but Stalker moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stalker.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stalker - that will leave a mark!
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Stalker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stalker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stalker is looking to chop away at Steel's legs.
Stalker is looking to land body kicks.
Steel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steel checks a low kick from Stalker.
Steel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stalker throws a big shot that misses.
Steel throws a counter combo.
Stalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Steel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stalker thuds a left hand into Steel's body.
Stalker punishes Steel's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stalker.
Stalker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steel finds it's way round the side to connect with Stalker's head.
Steel has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stalker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steel takes one on the button.
Steel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stalker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stalker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stalker lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stalker.
Steel lands a body shot.
Stalker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stalker throws a front kick that sends Steel stumbling back into the cage.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stalker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stalker is looking for a counter combo.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Steel misses.
Stalker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stalker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stalker sizes up Steel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Stalker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalker slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Steel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stalker lands a high kick!
Steel misses with a double jab.
Stalker stalks Steel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Steel's face. Steel staggers backwards, shaken.
Stalker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Stalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Stalker scores with a nice strike.
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!
Stalker works the jab nicely.
Crunch! Stalker slams his shin into Steel's torso.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalker is just out of range.
Stalker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stalker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stalker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a jab when Stalker was well out of range.
Stalker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steel is able to avoid easily.
Stalker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steel under the eye.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stalker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stalker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stalker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Stalker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Steel moves away from the strike by Stalker.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Stalker moved out of range nicely.
Steel works over Stalker's head and body with a nice combination.
Stalker lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalker connects with a crisp jab.
Stalker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Stalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnnie Stalker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stalker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stalker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stalker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stalker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Steel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steel swings for the body but Stalker moves out of range.
Stalker lands a body shot.
Steel scores with a sloppy right hand. Stalker should have avoided that one.
Steel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circling - Stalker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel! But no joy.
Stalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnnie Stalker is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel takes a swing at Stalker's ribcage but misses.
Stalker ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Stalker throws a shot to the body.
Steel throws a hook but Stalker avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker lands a glancing blow to the side of Steel's head.
Stalker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stalker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stalker misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Stalker misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Steel misses.
Cory Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel misses the jab.
Stalker throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Stalker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steel doesn't seem phased though.
Stalker lands a two punch combo.
Stalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stalker works Steel's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Stalker.
Stalker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
A jab from Stalker misses.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Steel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Stalker has got the better of the exchanges.
Stalker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stalker throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Steel takes a swing at Stalker's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Stalker misses.
Stalker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel.
Steel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Decent striking displayed by Stalker there.
Stalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Stalker thuds a left hand into Steel's body.
That kick from Stalker tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stalker is looking to slow Steel down with leg kicks.
A jab from Stalker does it's job there.
Stalker throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.
Steel is looking for the big counter here.
Stalker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Stalker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stalker dodges the punch combination from Steel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Stalker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stalker.
Stalker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalker scores with the left hand. Steel knows he should have avoided that one.
Stalker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Stalker as he connects with a hook.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stalker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stalker stuns Steel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stalker misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Stalker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Stalker.
Stalker defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Stalker throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to bum rush Stalker with a series of wild strikes but Stalker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stalker with a nice cross.
Stalker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel needs to keep his hands up - Stalker had a free shot at his head there.
Stalker slips under a jab from Steel.
Steel throws a right and a left that Stalker avoids nicely.
Stalker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Stalker slips the punch.
Stalker misses with a wild body shot.
Stalker just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel lands a left and a right that send Stalker crashing to the mat, dazed. Steel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A combination from Stalker does no damage.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Steel misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnnie Stalker dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Stalker.
Stalker tries to land a front kick but Steel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stalker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Steel backs up against the cage.
Stalker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stalker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab from Stalker.
Steel 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.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stalker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Stalker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Stalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Stalker connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stalker. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
Stalker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Stalker is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stalker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stalker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stalker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stalker.
Stalker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A lazy left from Stalker finds it's target.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stalker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel's head backwards.
Steel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stalker.
Stalker throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Stalker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stalker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stalker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalker.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stalker.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stalker manages to avoid it.
Stalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
A little jabbing left from Steel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stalker misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stalker. That's going to slow Steel down.
Stalker connects with an inside leg kick.
Stalker cracks Steel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stalker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab by Stalker.
Stalker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch combination from Stalker misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stalker. Stalker obviously looking to wear him down.
Stalker cracks Steel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steel feints a jab promting Stalker to slip. Steel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stalker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stalker defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Stalker slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Steel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stalker. That one must have hurt.
A big right from Steel misses.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stalker lands with a shot to the body.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Stalker.
Steel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stalker counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stalker fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel unleashes a big counter combination but Stalker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stalker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Steel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stalker lands a lovely overhand right.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Stalker there.
Stalker missing with a left hand there. Steel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cory Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stalker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Stalker swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
A left and a right from Steel both land. Nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel throws out a loose jab but Stalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalker lands a jab to Steel's midsection.
Johnnie Stalker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stalker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnnie Stalker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stalker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnnie Stalker!
Johnnie Stalker really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brick Tamland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Annibal Hector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamland comes to the cage accompanied by Afternoon Delight. Hector is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Country Boy. 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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188 lbs
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37
190 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brick Tamland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Annibal Hector!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamland looks to score with a jab to the body but Hector is just out of range.
Hector closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tamland scores with a decent looking hook.
Tamland throws a body shot but no joy.
Hector tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brick Tamland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hector throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tamland pushes Hector up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tamland.
Tamland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hector is defending well for now.
Tamland avoiding damage.
Tamland is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hector is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tamland to the mat. Tamland regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hector sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Hector 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.
Tamland has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hector avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hector must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hector wants to control from the top but Tamland keeps moving.
Tamland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hector defends it easily.
Tamland has an active guard here but Hector has managed to pass into half guard.
Tamland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hector's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamland isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hector stacks Tamland on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hector!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hector working the ground and pound from side control.
Tamland manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hector's best efforts.
Tamland manages to get to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hector working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Tamland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hector trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hector is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hector throws a big elbow that misses.
Tamland has his foot on Hector's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hector works his way back into a safe position though.
Hector trying to control but Tamland is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hector doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hector manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tamland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hector defends it easily.
Tamland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hector is aware though and is defending well.
Hector controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tamland looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hector has picked Tamland up and slammed him! Tamland can't keep hold of the triangle and Hector manages to pass to side control!
Tamland tries to bench press Hector off him but Hector keeps the position.
Hector wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tamland keeps working.
Tamland manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tamland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hector's head.
Hector wants to improve his position but Tamland is controlling well.
Tamland throwing shots but Hector is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hector avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tamland.
Tamland wants to control but Hector is keeping him busy.
Hector avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tamland.
Tamland is just content to waste time from the top position. Hector takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hector not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamland trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hector manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Tamland looking for subs off his back but Hector has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tamland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hector pulls his head out easily.
Tamland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Brick Tamland will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tamland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hector, pushing him back against the cage.
Tamland lands a knee to the body.
Tamland working hard to break the clinch.
Hector works on Tamland's body with a couple of short punches.
Tamland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hector throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hector avoiding damage.
Tamland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hector works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tamland needs to keep his hands up - Hector had a free shot at his head there.
Good exchange - Hector coming out on top.
Tamland looks to clinch
and Hector counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tamland's knee momentarily.
Tamland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hector manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamland paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tamland walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hector checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tamland takes a swing at Hector's ribcage but misses.
Hector lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tamland with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hector counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hector.
Stalling in the clinch from Hector.
Tamland jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hector walks away with a smile on his face. Tamland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hector throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tamland's head.
Annibal Hector seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hector uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hector chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tamland can pounce on him.
Tamland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hector can pounce on him.
Hector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamland moves away.
Tamland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tamland walks into a left hand.
Tamland takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tamland connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hector ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tamland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hector manages to avoid it.
Tamland with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Hector to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Tamland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamland misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hector! But no joy.
Tamland is looking to wear down Hector with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tamland avoids the head kick by Hector.
Hector has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hector with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hector lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tamland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hector blocks it with crossed arms.
Tamland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tamland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hector stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tamland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tamland is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hector can't fight it off and eventually Tamland manages to take the fight to the floor. Hector looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tamland wants to control from the top but Hector keeps moving.
Tamland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hector is pulling down on Tamland's head to control his posture.
Hector utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hector 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tamland slips nicely into half guard.
Hector kicks Tamland off and gets back to his feet.
Tamland lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hector checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tamland.
A head kick by Tamland misses
and Tamland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hector takes the fight into the clinch.
Brick Tamland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tamland pulls Hector into guard.
Hector is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Annibal Hector has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tamland is looking for a triangle here but Hector uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here as Hector stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Annibal Hector showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tamland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hector gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hector blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tamland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tamland forces Hector back against the cage and clinches.
Tamland fails to pull guard.
Tamland tries to pull guard but Hector won't allow it.
Hector's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tamland is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tamland is trying to pull guard but Hector turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brick Tamland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamland is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hector to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hector lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hector slowing the pace effectively.
Tamland gets underhooks to prevent Hector's takedown attempt.
Tamland tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tamland is trying to pull guard but Hector turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tamland throws an elbow but it misses.
Hector blocks an uppercut.
Tamland working aggressively here.
Tamland tries to land knees in the clinch but Hector avoids the damage to the body.
Hector pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hector - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hector receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Hector is looking to control Tamland's arms but Tamland gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hector has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamland tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hector just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tamland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hector gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Tamland with that takedown attempt.
Hector takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tamland blocks a head kick by Hector.
Tamland needs to keep his hands up - Hector had a free shot at his head there.
Tamland moves into range and clinches up with Hector.
Hector has Tamland pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tamland manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hector throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hector's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tamland wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tamland is trying to pull guard but Hector has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hector looking to stall.
Tamland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tamland looks for a takedown but Hector sprawls well.
An inside leg kick lands from Tamland.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hector throws a nice head kick!
Hector throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tamland fails in his attempt to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tamland!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tamland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tamland misses with a two punch combination.
Hector avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tamland tries to clinch up.
Tamland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice side step and Hector releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tamland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hector connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tamland. Tamland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hector throws a head kick but Tamland moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Annibal Hector comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hector has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Annibal Hector!
After the fight, Annibal Hector was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Leduc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leduc comes to the cage accompanied by Trivium-Through Blood And Dirt And Bone. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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29
273 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
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23
285 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Leduc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Ho!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho walks into a jab.
Ho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ho misses with a hook.
Joe Leduc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leduc throws a poor cross that misses
and Leduc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leduc lands an overhand right.
Leduc throws a leg kick
letting Ho counter with a right hand.
Leduc looks to land a left hand but Ho moved out of range nicely.
Ho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leduc 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leduc lands a nice shot to the body.
Leduc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho.
Leduc throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leduc backing away here, and Ho unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Ho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho checks a low kick from Leduc.
Ho checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Leduc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leduc lunges at Ho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ho's hand.
Leduc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leduc changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ho misses with a hook
so Leduc counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Leduc is in close to Ho's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leduc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ho is trying to keep Leduc in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Leduc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Leduc from controlling successfully.
Ho pulls Leduc in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leduc accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leduc seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ho controls Leduc momentarily but Leduc frees himself.
Leduc has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leduc is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at Restricted area inform us that Ho has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho controls Leduc momentarily but Leduc frees himself.
Ho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leduc wants to pass the guard but Ho is keeping the position.
Leduc stands up over Ho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ho is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Leduc controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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 fight stays on the outside here - Ho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leduc counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ho!
Leduc working the ground and pound but Ho is defending the strikes.
Ho tries to bench press Leduc off him but Leduc keeps the position.
Ho can't do much from the bottom here.
Ho tries to improve position but can't.
Leduc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ho keeps working.
Ho is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leduc wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leduc working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Leduc dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Leduc counters with a shoot takedown. Ho fights it but they end up in guard.
Leduc is looking to work some ground and pound but Ho has wrist control.
Leduc works over Ho with some ground and pound from guard.
Joe Leduc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leduc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ho looking for a sweep. Not yet Ho, not yet.
Ho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leduc sees it coming and defends easily.
Ho lands with a punch from half guard.
Ho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leduc is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ho scores with a couple of nice shots.
Leduc wants to improve his position but Ho is controlling well.
Ho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leduc on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Ho.
Leduc is concentrating on defense, preventing Ho from advancing position.
Ho scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leduc slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ho lands a couple of digs.
Leduc 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.
Ho lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ho cracks Leduc with a solid left hand.
Ho content to stall in guard here.
Ho looking to sit in guard and control but Leduc gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leduc throwing strikes but missing.
Ho 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.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Leduc from controlling successfully.
Ho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leduc is fighting to break Ho's control of his arms but Ho is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Leduc throwing strikes but missing.
Leduc tries to free his leg and advance position but Ho is retaining full guard.
Ho looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leduc with a nice head shot there.
Leduc stopping the sweep attempt from Ho.
Ho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leduc manages to get himself to full guard.
Leduc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ho can do to turn this around?
Leduc wants to sweep but no luck.
Ho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ho trying to control but Leduc is working from the bottom.
Leduc bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ho's guard.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Leduc from controlling successfully.
Leduc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leduc trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho is adopting a defensive guard.
Leduc stands up over Ho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ho wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ho working a defensive guard but Leduc manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ho takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leduc landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ho manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leduc trying to control the action but Ho is working from the bottom.
Ho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leduc is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Leduc dominated that second round.
That's time! Leduc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Leduc scores with a jab to the body.
Ho drops his hands momentarily and Leduc takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Ho misses the target.
Leduc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho.
Ho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leduc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leduc is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leduc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leduc moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Joe Leduc is winning the standup battle so far.
Ho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho slips under a jab from Leduc.
Ho looks to land a right hand but Leduc moved out of range.
Ho's corner calls for a 1-2. Ho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ho checks a leg kick.
Ho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ho blocks a jab.
Ho throws a counter combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ho.
Leduc throws a lazy right hand but Ho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ho stuffs the takedown.
Leduc keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leduc drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ho sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Leduc misses.
A little jabbing left from Ho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leduc works the jab nicely.
Ho misses with a straight left.
Leduc avoids the head kick by Ho.
Leduc attempts a counter takedown but Ho avoids it well and moves away.
Ho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leduc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Leduc.
Leduc with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leduc misses with a right hand
and Ho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leduc sizes up Ho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leduc scores with a nice body kick.
Leduc misses with a straight left.
Joe Leduc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good work by Leduc as he checks the leg kick.
Leduc dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho misses with a jab to the body
and Leduc counters with a stiff right hand.
Ho moves out of range of the body kick from Leduc.
It seemed like Ho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leduc checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leduc misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Ho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leduc bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ho throws a series of punches but Leduc moves out of range.
Ho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho goes for a double leg but Leduc avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Leduc continues to drive forward.
Leduc lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leduc is looking to slow Ho down with leg kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Leduc. Those never looked like landing.
Lee Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leduc throws a right hand that misses
and Ho counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Leduc showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leduc has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Leduc!
Joe Leduc decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Opie Winston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Slevin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Winston might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Curtis Stigers - This Life. Slevin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: timber. Tony Slevin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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37
276 lbs
27 - 19 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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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
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Opie Winston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Slevin!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slevin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston lands a nice looking body kick.
A big right from Slevin misses.
Winston looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Winston slips under a jab.
Oooooh!!! Winston has knocked Slevin down with a huge combo! Winston steps away and waves a wobbly Slevin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Tony Slevin has been cut.
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slevin.
Opie Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston lands a big uppercut and Slevin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Slevin looks OK. Winston waves Slevin back to his feet!
Slevin is rocked!
Winston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slevin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slevin slips under a jab.
Slevin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slevin scores with a jab.
Slevin dodges the punch combination from Winston.
Winston tries a head kick but it misses.
Slevin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Winston. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston drives through and clinches with Slevin against the cage.
Slevin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slevin misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Slevin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Slevin can't break the clinch.
Winston stalling against the cage.
Slevin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slevin.
Slevin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Winston to keep the fight standing.
Winston misses with a body punch.
Winston blocks a body shot from Slevin.
Slevin has a couple of punches blocked by Winston.
Winston working aggressively here.
Slevin tries for a takedown but Winston manages to get underhooks.
Slevin swings wildly with an uppercut but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winston gets through Slevin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slevin working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Slevin.
Winston lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slevin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Winston blocking some punches.
Winston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slevin misses with a hook
and Winston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slevin thinking.
Winston throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Slevin.
Slevin connects with a jab.
Winston clinches up against the cage.
Winston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Winston.
A head punch on the inside from Winston fails to land.
Slevin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Winston throws a punch but it's blocked by Slevin.
A nice left hand lands by Winston.
Slevin can't break the clinch.
Slevin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Slevin.
Slevin throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slevin wants to take the fight to the mat but Winston manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Opie Winston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Slevin.
Slevin is trying to break free.
Slevin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winston.
Slevin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Slevin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Slevin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Winston walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Slevin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Winston swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Slevin's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Opie Winston!
Our winner, Opie Winston, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Tony Slevin had this to say: 'ill be round your house later with the lads'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antero Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rung Thrym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rokka comes to the cage accompanied by Twilight Guardians - Out of Our Hands. Thrym has chosen We Are - Hollywood Undead as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antero Rokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rung Thrym!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rokka moves forwards but Thrym connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rokka throws a jab when Thrym was well out of range.
Rokka lands with a slapping head kick.
Thrym buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rokka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rokka tries a head kick but it misses.
Rokka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rokka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thrym scores with a decent looking hook.
Thrym turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thrym goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokka moves away from the strike by Thrym.
Rokka tests Thrym's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thrym blocks a jab.
Thrym appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rokka wants to clinch up but Thrym keeps it at a distance.
Rokka misses with a kick to the body.
Thrym tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rokka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rokka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thrym is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka misses with a looping left.
Thrym only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thrym throws a body punch but Rokka moves out of range.
Rokka connects with a leg kick. Thrym looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Decent striking displayed by Rokka there.
Rokka looks to land a right hand but Thrym moved out of range.
Jab by Thrym.
Thrym moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rokka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thrym connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rokka scrambles back to his feet.
Thrym misses with a low kick.
A big right from Rokka misses.
Thrym looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thrym takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rokka looks to throw the jab but Thrym is out of range.
Thrym connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Rokka misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrym moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Thrym.
Rokka throws a nice looking combination but Thrym bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrym moves away.
Thrym tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rokka throws a body shot but no joy.
Rokka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thrym lands a jab-cross combination.
Thrym thuds his right hand into Rokka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rokka tries to clinch up.
Rokka backing away here, and Thrym unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thrym.
Antero Rokka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rokka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rokka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thrym.
A low kick from Thrym is predictable there
and Rokka counters with a nice uppercut.
Rokka takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thrym with a nice cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rokka!
It looks like Rung Thrym has been cut.
Rokka misses with a straight left.
Thrym flicks out a counter leg kick but Rokka steps away.
Rokka slips a straight right by Thrym.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thrym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrym is just out of range.
Thrym throws a series of punches but Rokka avoids them all with ease.
Rokka missing with a left hand there. Thrym was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thrym flicks out a counter leg kick but Rokka steps away.
Rokka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thrym has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rokka misses with a body punch
and Thrym counters with a nice uppercut.
Thrym slips under a jab from Rokka.
Rokka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thrym manages to avoid it.
Thrym misses with a lunging right hand
and Rokka counters with a left and a right that stings Thrym.
Thrym lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rokka circles away quickly and effectively.
Rokka moves away from the strike by Thrym.
Thrym avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rokka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thrym is looking to slow Rokka down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Rokka misses.
Thrym throws a body shot but no joy.
Rokka drives through and clinches with Thrym against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrym blocks an uppercut.
Thrym digs a right hand into Rokka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rokka's gas tank.
Thrym pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rokka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thrym counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thrym cracks Rokka with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rokka throws the left hand but Thrym avoids the punch easily.
Rokka throws a low kick but Thrym moves out of range easily.
Rokka misses with an uppercut. Thrym saw that one coming.
Thrym is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rokka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thrym with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rokka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rokka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rokka misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Rokka.
A jab from Thrym finds it's way through Rokka's defenses.
A head kick misses from Thrym.
Thrym lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rung Thrym will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rung Thrym's cut.
That's time! Rokka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rokka misses the jab.
Rokka throws an off balance right hand
enabling Thrym to counter with a crisp jab.
Thrym lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Rokka misses.
Rokka misses with a wild body shot.
Thrym defending well as Rokka loads up on a big left hand.
Rokka misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thrym! But no joy.
Thrym uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rokka.
Rokka drops his hands momentarily and Thrym takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rokka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rokka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thrym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rokka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thrym. Thrym circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rokka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rung Thrym seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thrym paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thrym showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rokka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka moves forwards but Thrym connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thrym lands a head kick. Rokka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rokka misses with a few strikes there.
Rokka tries to close the distance and clinch but Thrym swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Thrym finds it's way through Rokka's defenses.
Thrym gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rokka.
Thrym lands a front kick.
Rokka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thrym displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rokka throws out the jab.
Rokka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thrym lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrym shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rokka moves out of range as Thrym strikes.
Thrym has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rokka throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rokka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thrym.
Thrym slips under a jab from Rokka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym stuns Rokka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rokka scores with a spinning back kick!
That kick from Thrym tenderised Rokka's leg. Rokka is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab by Rokka.
Rokka moves out of range of the body kick.
Rokka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thrym.
Rokka avoids the head kick by Thrym.
Rokka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rokka throws a leg kick but Thrym sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good exchange - Thrym coming out on top.
Rokka misses with a wild body shot.
Thrym unleashes a big counter combination but Rokka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rokka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thrym throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rokka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rokka swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thrym pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Thrym misses
enabling Rokka to counter with a crisp jab.
Thrym just misses with a punch to the body.
Rokka is looking to clinch.
Rokka clobbers Thrym with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rokka throws a body shot but no joy.
Thrym ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rokka throws a head kick but Thrym moves out of range.
Thrym throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thrym thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rokka avoids a kick to the body.
Thrym throws a push kick but Rokka slaps the foot to one side.
Rokka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrym was well out of range. Poor timing from Rokka.
Rokka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Thrym catches Rokka right on the button with a cross.
Nice shot by Thrym.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrym connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rokka's hands.
Thrym uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thrym bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thrym misses with an uppercut
and Rokka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thrym blocks a head kick by Rokka.
Thrym throws out a counter right but Rokka avoids it with no problem.
Thrym lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thrym.
Rokka throws out a loose jab but Thrym uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrym plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thrym misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rokka.
Thrym stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rokka checks a leg kick.
Thrym lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rung Thrym showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rung Thrym's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rokka looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrym is just out of range.
Thrym throws a nice head kick!
Thrym throws the kick towards the body but Rokka avoids it.
Thrym throws a hook but Rokka blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rokka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rokka is looking to land body kicks.
Thrym drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rokka defends it well.
Thrym throws out a loose jab but Rokka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrym slips a straight right by Rokka.
Rokka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Thrym on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rokka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thrym throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rokka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Thrym on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thrym defending well as Rokka loads up on a big left hand.
Rokka misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Thrym.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thrym! But no joy.
Rokka checks a leg kick.
Rokka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrym looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rokka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thrym checks a leg kick.
Rokka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thrym in his tracks.
Rokka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Rokka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rokka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rokka misses with a punch to the body.
Thrym tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rokka's elbow.
Thrym leaning against his opponent.
Thrym displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rokka up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym blocks an uppercut.
Rokka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrym.
Thrym lands a body shot.
Thrym takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Rokka.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rokka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
Rokka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thrym tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rokka's elbow.
Rokka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rokka struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrym controls his hands.
Thrym breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thrym throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Rokka blocks the low kick.
Rokka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thrym misses with a hook.
Thrym misses with a straight left.
It appears Rokka was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rokka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thrym has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rokka throws a right and a left that Thrym avoids nicely.
Rokka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thrym, pushing him back against the cage.
Thrym tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rokka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thrym just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rokka cracks Thrym with a nice body shot.
Rokka scores with a shoulder strike.
Rokka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rokka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rokka jumps guard but Thrym stands there with Rokka around his waist. Rokka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrym escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thrym works over Rokka's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Rokka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thrym counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thrym.
Rokka throws a right and a left that Thrym avoids nicely.
Thrym attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rokka looks to land a left hand but Thrym moved out of range nicely.
Rokka swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rokka takes one to the side of the head.
Thrym ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rokka moves away.
Rokka lands with a hook. Thrym tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thrym on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rokka. Rokka obviously looking to wear him down.
Thrym takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thrym tries to keep at a distance but Rokka has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Rokka clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rung Thrym's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thrym keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rokka missing with a left hand there. Thrym was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rokka tries to clinch but Thrym is having none of it.
Thrym throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rokka counters with a stiff right hand.
Thrym fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rokka walks into a straight right hand from Thrym.
Thrym takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thrym throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rokka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rokka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thrym has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thrym and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rokka slips a jab from Thrym.
Nice body kick there by Rokka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thrym tests Rokka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thrym walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rokka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thrym throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka cracks Thrym with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thrym plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thrym lands a jab to the head.
Rokka misses the shot to the body.
Rokka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thrym scores with a jab to the body.
Rokka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thrym moves out of range as Rokka strikes.
Thrym throws a right and a left that Rokka avoids nicely.
Thrym fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rokka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rokka misses with a looping left.
Thrym avoids the body shot from Rokka.
Thrym jabs Rokka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rokka wants to slow Thrym down by chopping away at his legs.
Thrym avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Thrym was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokka misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Thrym there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rokka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrym throws a hook but Rokka avoids it easily.
Rokka moves into range and clinches up with Thrym.
Thrym misses with a punch to the body.
Thrym misses with the head strike.
Rokka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rokka.
Rokka lands a left hand.
Thrym working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thrym is looking to control Rokka's arms but Rokka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thrym has his back to the cage.
Rokka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rokka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rokka misses with a punch on the inside.
Thrym blocking some punches.
Thrym escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thrym uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rokka.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rokka. Thrym does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrym throws out a leg kick but Rokka moves out of range and Thrym only half commits.
Rokka misses with a head kick.
Thrym misses with a lunging right hand
and Rokka counters with a nice body kick.
Rokka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thrym ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rokka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thrym.
Rokka throws a jab when Thrym was well out of range.
Thrym throws a sloppy head kick and Rokka moves out of range easily.
Rokka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thrym counters with a low kick, right behind Rokka 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thrym can pounce on him.
Rokka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thrym lands with a thumping leg kick.
A cross from Rokka lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rokka connects with a solid leg kick.
Rokka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thrym can pounce on him.
Rokka throws a sloppy head kick and Thrym moves out of range easily.
Rokka throws a leg kick but Thrym moved away.
Rokka misses with a wild body shot.
Rokka misses with a body punch
and Thrym connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rokka lunges at Thrym with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thrym's hand.
Crunch! Thrym slams his shin into Rokka's torso.
Thrym throws a lazy uppercut
and Rokka counters with a straight right hand.
Rokka ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Antero Rokka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rung Thrym's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!
Rokka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thrym. Thrym obviously looking to wear him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rokka checks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Thrym finds it's target.
Rokka throws a shot from downtown. Thrym moves away and avoids it.
Thrym throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rokka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thrym with a nice cross.
An inside leg kick from Thrym misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rokka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thrym scoring well with a low kick there.
Rokka throws a right and a left that Thrym avoids nicely.
Thrym throws out a counter right but Rokka avoids it with no problem.
Thrym waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rokka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Thrym.
Rokka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thrym's head.
Rokka is looking to clinch.
Rokka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokka slips under a jab.
Thrym lands a high kick!
Thrym misses with an uppercut.
Rokka lands a jab to the nose.
Rokka throws a combination that misses
and Thrym counters with a stiff right hand.
Rokka looks to land a combination but Thrym avoids it well.
Thrym stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rokka.
Rokka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thrym keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thrym misses with a hook.
Thrym tries to score with a low kick but Rokka moves his leg out of the way.
Thrym misses with a combination
and Rokka counters with a left to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Rokka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thrym only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thrym throws a body kick that misses.
Rokka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rokka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rokka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rokka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rokka defending well as Thrym loads up on a big left hand.
Thrym moves forwards but Rokka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rokka looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrym is just out of range.
Rokka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rokka misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Rokka.
Rokka throws a body shot but no joy.
Rokka misses with a double jab.
Rokka misses with an uppercut
and Thrym counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thrym takes one on the button.
Rokka tries to land a front kick but Thrym steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Thrym misses.
Thrym throws a jab but it's blocked by Rokka.
Thrym lands with a cross.
No joy there for Rokka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rokka connects with a leg kick. Thrym looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thrym lands a lovely overhand right.
Thrym dips to his left and cracks Rokka with an uppercut!
Thrym tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rokka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Thrym is predictable there
and Rokka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rokka throws a combination that misses
and Thrym cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Thrym lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rokka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rokka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrym throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thrym finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rokka tries to land a body kick
and Thrym counters with a nice uppercut.
Thrym scores with the left hand. Rokka knows he should have avoided that one.
Rokka throws a right and a left that Thrym avoids nicely.
Rokka tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrym scores with a nice right hand.
Thrym throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thrym listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crunch! Thrym slams his shin into Rokka's torso.
Thrym moves out of range of the body kick from Rokka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thrym fails to land with a series of punches.
Rokka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thrym. That's going to slow Rokka down.
Rokka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thrym.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rung Thrym comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thrym has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 47:49
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rung Thrym!
A victorious Rung Thrym 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Morgan (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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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Jose Medeiros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Virgil Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medeiros misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Morgan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morgan looks to land a left hand but Medeiros moved out of range nicely.
Medeiros looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Medeiros.
Morgan misses with a kick to the body
and Medeiros counters with a single leg into guard. Morgan didn't expect that.
Medeiros looking to pass the guard.
Morgan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Medeiros is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros is pushing down on Morgan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morgan is fighting to maintain full guard but Medeiros has managed to sneak the leg through.
Medeiros is looking to advance position but Morgan won't allow it.
Medeiros throwing shots but Morgan is blocking nicely.
Morgan tries to roll over but Medeiros keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan wants to control but Medeiros is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
Medeiros sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morgan defending well though.
Medeiros is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Medeiros looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Medeiros scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Morgan tries to roll over but Medeiros keeps him under control.
Morgan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros seems to be working for a kimura but Morgan defends the submission attempt.
Medeiros is thwarting Morgan's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Medeiros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Medeiros is working for a kimura but Morgan is defending it quite comfortably.
Morgan is trying to control but can't.
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morgan is staying active underneath Medeiros, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morgan looking for submissions off his back.
Medeiros sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morgan defending well though.
Medeiros thows a huge punch but Morgan dodges it nicely.
Medeiros is trying to control. Morgan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Medeiros is working for a kimura but Morgan is defending it quite comfortably.
Medeiros moves into full mount! Morgan won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan taking shots to the head.
Morgan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Morgan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morgan is fighting to break Medeiros's control of his arms but Medeiros is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Medeiros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Medeiros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morgan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Medeiros keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Medeiros managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Medeiros dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Morgan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Medeiros takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Medeiros shoots in looking for a takedown. Morgan tries to sprawl out of it but Medeiros keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morgan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morgan takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros blocks an uppercut.
Medeiros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Morgan as the two fighters clinch.
Medeiros blocks a body shot from Morgan.
Morgan working aggressively here.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morgan has a couple of punches blocked by Medeiros.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Medeiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Medeiros manages to break the clinch.
Morgan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Medeiros feinted with a counter takedown.
Medeiros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Medeiros has been working on his balance at London MMA Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Morgan.
A head kick misses from Morgan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan moves in looking to clinch but Medeiros pushes him off.
Virgil Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Virgil Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morgan thumps Medeiros with a low kick.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Medeiros.
Morgan walks into a straight right hand from Medeiros.
Medeiros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Medeiros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan works the jab nicely.
Morgan throws a leg kick that misses.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
Morgan throws the left hand but Medeiros avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Morgan - just one landing.
Medeiros blocks a jab.
Medeiros appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Morgan lands with a straight right. Medeiros didn't see that one coming.
Medeiros dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
Medeiros feinted with a counter takedown.
Morgan loads up on a big right hand but Medeiros slips the punch.
Morgan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Medeiros.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morgan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Medeiros ducks down to avoid it.
Morgan swings away with a body shot that misses
so Medeiros counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medeiros passes Morgan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Medeiros lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morgan trying to control but Medeiros postures up.
Medeiros scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Medeiros wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
Medeiros thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morgan's head.
Medeiros wants to pass the guard but Morgan is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Medeiros changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Morgan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Medeiros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Medeiros was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a kick to the body.
Medeiros is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morgan's half guard.
Medeiros lands with a punch from half guard.
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Medeiros takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Medeiros winds up and cracks Morgan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan has hold of Medeiros's hands but Medeiros slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Morgan is not content to let Medeiros control the position.
Medeiros tries to pass to full mount but Morgan defends it.
Medeiros looks to land a strike but Morgan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Morgan is trying to keep Medeiros in close.
Morgan is looking for a triangle but Medeiros pushes his legs off easily.
Medeiros trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Medeiros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros throws a big elbow that misses.
Medeiros landing some decent shots from guard.
Morgan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Morgan has momentary wrist control but Medeiros slips an elbow through the middle.
Morgan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Medeiros gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgan has his foot on Medeiros's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Medeiros works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Medeiros content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Morgan has his foot on Medeiros's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Medeiros works his way back into a safe position though.
Our spies down at at Bjorn's Elite Team inform us that Morgan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Medeiros advances to half guard.
Morgan looking for submissions off his back.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Medeiros working Morgan over with strikes.
Medeiros looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Medeiros seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Medeiros there.
Medeiros seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morgan trying to control from the bottom.
Morgan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Medeiros's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Medeiros's back!
Medeiros tries to escape the position.
Morgan misses with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Morgan is trying to stick to Medeiros's back but Medeiros is turning into Morgan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Morgan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Medeiros.
Morgan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Medeiros defends it easily.
Medeiros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Medeiros clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Medeiros shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morgan throws a jab when Medeiros was well out of range.
Morgan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Medeiros in his tracks.
Morgan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Medeiros decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Morgan's guard.
Morgan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morgan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Medeiros.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros postures up in Morgan's guard and throws a big left but Morgan blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Medeiros accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Medeiros defends it easily.
Medeiros trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morgan's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Medeiros accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morgan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Medeiros preventing the sweep.
Medeiros postures up in Morgan's guard and throws a big left but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Medeiros trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Medeiros chips away with some ground and pound.
Morgan is looking for a triangle but Medeiros pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jose Medeiros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Medeiros postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Medeiros trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan is looking for a triangle but Medeiros pushes his legs off easily.
Morgan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Medeiros postures up and lands a big shot to Morgan's brow.
Medeiros with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Medeiros accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Medeiros working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Medeiros pushing down on Morgan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morgan is refusing to be controlled, as Medeiros sits in half guard.
Medeiros looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
Medeiros is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morgan defending well though.
Medeiros is trying to control. Morgan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morgan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Medeiros working for a triangle but Morgan defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Medeiros had his way with Virgil Morgan in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice jab there from Morgan.
Nice shot by Morgan.
Morgan lands a slapping body shot.
Medeiros dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
Morgan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Morgan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros looking to score a takedown here. Morgan is defending well but Medeiros drives through and ends up in Morgan's guard.
Medeiros working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Medeiros accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Medeiros working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Medeiros slips nicely into half guard.
Medeiros is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Morgan is defending against the submission attempts here by Medeiros.
Morgan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Medeiros scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
Medeiros is stalling in the full guard.
Virgil Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros preventing the sweep.
Medeiros is in close to Morgan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Medeiros lands a couple of digs.
Morgan working for a triangle but Medeiros defends it easily.
Medeiros preventing the sweep.
Medeiros forces his way into half guard.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is pressing down on Morgan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morgan is holding on for now.
Morgan taking some punishment here, with Medeiros in his half guard.
Morgan tries to roll over but Medeiros keeps him under control.
Medeiros lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Medeiros uses his free foot to push down on Morgan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Morgan.
Medeiros wants to control the action but instead Morgan gets a body lock and reverses into Medeiros's guard! Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Morgan lands a couple of elbows.
Medeiros looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Morgan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jose Medeiros is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Medeiros trying to control the position.
Medeiros 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jose Medeiros.
I think Medeiros 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 48:47
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Medeiros!
An out of breath Jose Medeiros thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Virgil Morgan spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck you ! I don't like losing, I'm a sour loser!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Lodano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RP McMurphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McMurphy's choice of entrance music: I'm a Solider - Tupac. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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257 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucas Lodano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, RP McMurphy!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lodano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lodano swings away with a body shot that misses
and McMurphy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McMurphy.
Lodano has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McMurphy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
McMurphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lodano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Lodano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lodano lands a right hand that snaps the head of McMurphy backwards.
McMurphy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lodano tries to roll over but McMurphy keeps him under control.
Lodano moves into full guard.
Lodano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McMurphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurphy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McMurphy won't allow Lodano to sweep him here.
McMurphy wants to control from the top but Lodano keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMurphy throws a big right hand that misses.
McMurphy preventing the sweep.
McMurphy throws an elbow that misses. Lodano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McMurphy's guard. Nice move by Lodano!
Lodano seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lodano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodano pushes down on McMurphy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lodano stalling.
McMurphy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McMurphy.
McMurphy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lodano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy 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.
Lodano stays in close to McMurphy's body and controls the position.
McMurphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Lodano sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McMurphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lodano.
Lodano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lodano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McMurphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Lodano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McMurphy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy takes a swing at Lodano's ribcage but misses.
Lodano cracks McMurphy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McMurphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lodano throws out the jab.
McMurphy checks a leg kick.
McMurphy throws out a counter right but Lodano avoids it with no problem.
McMurphy slips under a jab.
As Lodano backs off McMurphy throws a huge counter combo but Lodano manages to avoid it all.
Lodano throws a lazy right hand but McMurphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McMurphy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McMurphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McMurphy throws a counter combo.
McMurphy fails to land the takedown.
McMurphy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lodano defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Lodano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lodano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lodano throws a lazy uppercut
and McMurphy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lodano won't be happy with that.
Lodano manages to get back to half guard.
McMurphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lodano defending well though.
Lodano trying to control from the bottom.
McMurphy stalling.
McMurphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lodano keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodano is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurphy stalling away here and it's allowed Lodano to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McMurphy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lodano is trying to keep McMurphy in close.
Lodano can't keep his opponent in guard - McMurphy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McMurphy working the head and body with strikes.
Lodano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McMurphy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy advances to half guard.
McMurphy thows a huge punch but Lodano dodges it nicely.
McMurphy stops Lodano from getting back to his feet.
McMurphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lodano defending well though.
McMurphy prevents Lodano from improving his position.
Lodano is doing well to control the position and prevent McMurphy from advancing to side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McMurphy throwing shots but Lodano is blocking nicely.
McMurphy stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McMurphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodano throws a right hand that misses
and McMurphy counters with a left to the body.
Lodano takes a swing at McMurphy's ribcage but misses.
McMurphy misses with a looping left.
Lodano missing with a left hand there. McMurphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McMurphy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lodano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McMurphy slips under a jab from Lodano.
McMurphy avoids the body shot from Lodano.
McMurphy with the counter takedown but Lodano avoids it easily.
McMurphy misses with a looping right.
Lodano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McMurphy lunges at Lodano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lodano's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lodano closes the distance but McMurphy moves to the side
and McMurphy counters with a single leg into guard. Lodano didn't expect that.
Lodano keeping full guard, as McMurphy tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lodano is trying to keep McMurphy in close.
Lodano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McMurphy.
McMurphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lodano is keeping the position for now.
McMurphy throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McMurphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Lodano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McMurphy passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RP McMurphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lodano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McMurphy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lodano defends it well.
Lodano swings for the body but McMurphy moves out of range.
As Lodano backs off McMurphy throws a huge counter combo but Lodano manages to avoid it all.
McMurphy misses with an uppercut.
Lodano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Lodano misses.
Lodano moves forwards but McMurphy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McMurphy dodges the punch combination from Lodano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lodano misses with a looping left.
McMurphy ducks under a wild hook from Lodano.
McMurphy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodano takes a swing at McMurphy's ribcage but misses.
Lodano pushes McMurphy up against the cage in a clinch.
McMurphy takes a shot to the head.
McMurphy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lodano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McMurphy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lodano throws a lazy uppercut
letting McMurphy counter with a right hand.
Lodano throws a body punch but McMurphy moves out of range.
McMurphy stuns Lodano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lodano avoids the body shot from McMurphy.
Lodano tries to close the distance and clinch but McMurphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodano just misses with a punch to the body.
McMurphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Lodano misses.
A big right from Lodano misses.
McMurphy with the counter takedown but Lodano avoids it easily.
McMurphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lodano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McMurphy slips under a jab.
McMurphy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lodano defends it well.
Lodano scores with a crisp jab that stopped McMurphy in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lodano throws a right and a left that both miss.
McMurphy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lucas Lodano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lodano misses with a hook.
Lucas Lodano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lodano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McMurphy has time to react.
Lucas Lodano is winning the standup battle so far.
Lodano throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lodano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McMurphy.
Lodano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMurphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Lodano.
Lodano throws a shot from downtown. McMurphy moves away and avoids it.
McMurphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lodano throws out the jab.
Lodano misses with a left hand
and McMurphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lodano just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from McMurphy misses.
McMurphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McMurphy keeps the fight on the outside.
McMurphy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lodano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McMurphy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Lodano misses.
Lodano looks to throw the jab but McMurphy is out of range.
McMurphy unleashes a big counter combination but Lodano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lodano misses with a lunging right hand
and McMurphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McMurphy slips under a jab.
McMurphy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lodano looks to land a right hand but McMurphy moved out of range.
McMurphy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lodano misses with a left hand
and McMurphy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMurphy stopping the sweep attempt from Lodano.
McMurphy looking to pass the guard.
McMurphy keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Lodano clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lodano throws a low kick but McMurphy moves out of range easily.
A jab from Lodano misses.
Lodano scores with a hook to the body. McMurphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lodano misses with an uppercut
and McMurphy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lodano's guard.
McMurphy wants to control from the top but Lodano keeps moving.
Lodano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McMurphy.
Lodano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McMurphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMurphy throwing strikes but missing.
McMurphy is pushing down on Lodano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lodano is fighting to maintain full guard but McMurphy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lodano is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McMurphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McMurphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lodano keeps working.
McMurphy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lodano is trying to stand up here but McMurphy is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McMurphy lands the left hand.
Lodano misses with a body punch
and McMurphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lodano misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodano connects with the punch.
Lodano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McMurphy.
McMurphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McMurphy! But no joy.
Lodano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMurphy manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Lodano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McMurphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lodano.
McMurphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lodano misses with a wild body shot.
Lodano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lodano digs a good body shot into McMurphy's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodano digs a good hook to McMurphy's body.
Donk. Lodano catches McMurphy right on the button with a cross.
McMurphy cracks Lodano with a good jab.
McMurphy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The fighters circle momentarily. McMurphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lodano misses with a series of wild punches.
McMurphy lands a really nice looking cross but Lodano seems unphased.
Lodano tries to clinch but McMurphy moves out of range.
Lodano looks to clinch
and McMurphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lodano jabs McMurphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lodano counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by McMurphy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lodano just misses with a punch to the body.
Lodano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McMurphy counters with a shoot takedown. Lodano fights it but they end up in guard.
Lodano has his feet on McMurphy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lodano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McMurphy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lodano misses with a head kick.
Lodano lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Lodano had his way with RP McMurphy in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lodano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lodano misses with a shot to the body
and McMurphy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lodano!
McMurphy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lodano is avoiding damage well.
Lodano manages to work his way to half guard, despite McMurphy's best efforts.
McMurphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McMurphy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lodano is bucking up trying to escape but McMurphy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McMurphy controlling the position easily from mount.
Lodano in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodano taking shots to the head.
McMurphy wants to control the pace but Lodano is squirming around nicely.
Lodano is working to get back to half guard.
McMurphy misses with some ground and pound and Lodano recovers position to half guard.
McMurphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McMurphy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy wants to take a breather but Lodano is having none of it.
McMurphy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McMurphy works his way into full mount!
McMurphy wants to control the pace but Lodano is squirming around nicely.
Lodano is looking to improve his position but McMurphy isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurphy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lodano because McMurphy loaded up on that one.
Lodano gets back to half guard.
McMurphy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McMurphy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
RP McMurphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lodano trying to hold on to McMurphy's head to control him but McMurphy postures up.
McMurphy misses with a head shot. Lodano uses the momentum to regain guard.
McMurphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Lodano is retaining full 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.
Lodano wants to stand and escape but McMurphy is having none of it.
Lodano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McMurphy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McMurphy wants to control from the top but Lodano keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lucas Lodano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lodano just misses with a punch to the body.
Lodano ducks right into an uppercut from McMurphy.
Lodano just misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lodano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McMurphy cracks a nice hook into Lodano's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
RP McMurphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lodano 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Lodano!
Lucas Lodano retains his heavyweight title!
Lucas Lodano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Natsu Dragneel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crabby Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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169 cm
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154 lbs
23 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Natsu Dragneel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Crabby Iron!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragneel throws a lazy right hand but Iron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Iron drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Iron checks a leg kick.
Iron moves into the clinch.
Dragneel tries to stall but Iron uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Iron is looking to control Dragneel's arms but Dragneel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Iron has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Iron.
Iron lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
Iron working aggressively here.
Iron stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Iron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dragneel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Iron tries a body shot but Dragneel blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel has a couple of punches blocked by Iron.
Dragneel misses with a punch to the body.
Iron tries a body shot but Dragneel blocks it.
Dragneel blocks an uppercut.
Iron lands a hook to the side of the head.
Iron lands a body shot.
Dragneel tries to throw a body punch but Iron avoids it by throwing Dragneel back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel has a couple of punches blocked by Iron.
Dragneel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dragneel slips a jab from Iron.
Dragneel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dragneel tries to bum rush Iron with a series of wild strikes but Iron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iron feints a counter leg kick.
Iron looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragneel is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Iron.
Iron with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dragneel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Iron misses with a leg kick.
Iron just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDragneel.
Crabby Iron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but Iron moved away.
Iron moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
Iron blocks a leg kick.
Iron feints a counter leg kick.
Iron connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dragneel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dragneel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Iron! But no joy.
Iron lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dragneel takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dragneel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Iron has time to react.
Dragneel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Iron has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Iron lands with a nice body punch.
Dragneel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dragneel throws a low kick but Iron moves out of range easily.
Iron chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dragneel swats away the attempt to clinch by Iron.
Dragneel throws an overhand right that lands on Iron's shoulder, as Iron tries to avoid the shot.
Iron bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dragneel's head backwards.
Iron scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Iron closes the distance and pushes Dragneel back into the cage.
Iron lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
A shot in the inside from Dragneel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Iron.
Dragneel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Iron avoiding damage.
Dragneel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dragneel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Iron keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses.
Iron checks the leg kick.
Iron connects with a single shot there.
Dragneel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Iron swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Iron smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A good leg kick by Dragneel.
Dragneel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Iron checks a low kick from Dragneel.
Iron appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Iron scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel throws a body shot but no joy.
Iron doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Iron looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragneel is just out of range.
Dragneel throws a push kick but Iron slaps the foot to one side.
Iron swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dragneel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Iron.
Iron looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
Dragneel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Iron checks it well.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
and Dragneel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Iron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dragneel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dragneel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Iron throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Dragneel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dragneel, pushing him back against the cage.
Dragneel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Iron misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dragneel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crabby Iron 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.
Dragneel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Iron scores with a hook to the body. Dragneel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Iron throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Iron thumps Dragneel with a low kick.
Iron drops his hands momentarily and Dragneel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Iron throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dragneel misses with a body kick.
Iron swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Iron throws a leg kick which misses Dragneel's front leg but catches the back leg as Dragneel tries to avoid it.
Iron turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Iron as he checks the leg kick.
Dragneel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dragneel tries to work over Iron's front leg with a kick but Iron checks it.
Iron fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dragneel checks it well.
It looked like Dragneel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Iron throws out a leg kick but Dragneel moves out of range and Iron only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Dragneel misses the target.
Dragneel tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel missing with a left hand there. Iron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dragneel loads up on a big right hand but Iron slips the punch.
Iron thumps Dragneel with a low kick.
Dragneel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Iron tries to clinch but Dragneel moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Iron there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Iron throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Iron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dragneel checks a low kick from Iron.
Dragneel misses with the body kick
and Iron counters with a stiff right hand.
Dragneel wants to slow Iron down by chopping away at his legs.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Iron moves out of range easily.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron misses with a straight right.
Dragneel is looking to counter with head kicks.
Iron scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iron lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Iron misses
and Dragneel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dragneel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Iron is rocked!
A low kick from Iron misses
and Dragneel counters with an inside leg kick.
Iron is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragneel finish him?
Dragneel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Iron avoids a kick to the body.
Dragneel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Iron. That did some damage!
Iron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragneel lands with a nice body punch.
Iron feints and then cracks Dragneel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dragneel down.
Iron is looking to land body kicks.
Iron seems to have recovered his senses.
A bone on bone clash there as Dragneel blocks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dragneel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Iron has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Iron and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dragneel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Iron's calf.
Iron clinches with his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Iron can't find room to land a body shot as Dragneel controls the action.
Dragneel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dragneel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iron misses with an uppercut. Dragneel saw that one coming.
Dragneel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Iron.
Dragneel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Iron fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Dragneel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Iron blocks the leg kick.
Iron just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Iron blocks the leg kick.
Iron fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dragneel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Iron tries to clinch but Dragneel is having none of it.
Dragneel throws the kick towards the body but Iron avoids it.
Iron checks a leg kick.
Iron now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Iron swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Dragneel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Iron throws the left hand but Dragneel avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by Iron.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dragneel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Iron scores with a shot to the body.
Iron lands a jab.
Dragneel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Iron. That did some damage!
Iron has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Iron misses with a straight left.
Dragneel is looking to counter punch.
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragneel lands with a nice body kick.
Dragneel slips a jab and a cross from Iron.
Dragneel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Iron.
Dragneel scores with a jab.
Dragneel avoids the head kick by Iron.
Iron scores with a decent looking hook.
Crabby Iron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dragneel scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dragneel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dragneel checks a low kick from Iron.
Dragneel stuns Iron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Iron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iron lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dragneel at a distance.
Iron takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Iron throws out a loose jab but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragneel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragneel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Iron misses with a body shot.
Dragneel tried to counter with a leg kick but Iron avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel walks into a straight right hand from Iron.
Iron tests Dragneel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel misses with the body kick
and Iron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Iron feints and then cracks Dragneel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dragneel down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Iron as he connects with a hook.
Iron throws a right hand that misses
and Dragneel counters with a left and a right... And another left! Iron is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Natsu Dragneel!
Natsu Dragneel retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Natsu Dragneel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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FIGHT
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