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UPF 24: Clegane Vs. Morais PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Inurgurl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Leidner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Inurgurl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Leidner!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inurgurl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leidner tries to avoid it but Inurgurl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leidner to the ground. Leidner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Inurgurl looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Leidner!
Inurgurl cracks Leidner with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Leidner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Inurgurl wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Inurgurl scores with a couple of short elbows.
Leidner is looking to regain half guard here but Inurgurl keeps moving and retains side control.
Inurgurl cracks Leidner with a big elbow.
Leidner tries to bench press Inurgurl off him but Inurgurl keeps the position.
The ground and pound from Inurgurl seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Inurgurl landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Inurgurl lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leidner is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inurgurl in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Inurgurl trying to control the position but Leidner is working away.
Inurgurl working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Inurgurl cracks Leidner with a big elbow.
Leidner is trying to control Inurgurl's posture but Inurgurl avoids it.
Inurgurl misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Leidner is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Inurgurl lands a decent elbow from side control.
Inurgurl scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Leidner to see if he's OK.
Inurgurl cracks Leidner with a big elbow.
Inurgurl is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inurgurl working the ground and pound from side control.
Inurgurl cracks Leidner with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Inurgurl immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Leidner is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Inurgurl!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Inurgurl!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bazooka Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Work (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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284 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bazooka Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bradley Work!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Work misses with a head kick.
Joe is looking to counter punch.
Work tries to clinch up.
Joe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Work shoots and misses
and Joe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Joe swings wildly with an uppercut but Work uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Joe - that landed with a thud.
Work looks winded!
Joe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Work tries to pull guard but Joe holds him up against the cage and eventually Work drops back down to his feet.
Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joe misses with a punch to the body.
Work goes for a takedown attempt but Joe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bazooka Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Work.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joe digs a right hand into Work's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Work's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe gets underhooks to prevent Work's takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Joe.
Joe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Joe.
Joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joe tries to throw a body punch but Work avoids it by throwing Joe back against the cage.
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Joe.
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joe leaning against his opponent.
Joe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Joe.
Joe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Works head.
Joe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Work blocks a body shot from Joe.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe lands a body shot.
Joe tries to throw a body punch but Work avoids it by throwing Joe back against the cage.
Joe lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Joe as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Joe - that landed with a thud.
Joe lands an uppercut.
Joe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Work prevents a body shot from Joe.
A short body shot lands from Joe as the two fighters clinch.
Joe scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Joe.
Joe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Joe lands with a light punch inside.
Joe lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Joe.
A body shot lands from Joe.
Joe digs a right hand underneath Work's ribcage. Work let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe stalling the fight.
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Work or not.
Still in the clinch, Joe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Work is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Joe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Joe scores with a shot to the side of Work's head.
Joe scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Joe.
A short body shot lands from Joe as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joe.
Joe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joe tries to work over Work's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe can't find room to land a body shot as Work controls the action.
Joe scores with a shot to the side of Work's head.
Joe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Joe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe is working Work over against the cage.
Joe lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee calls for Joe to work.
A nice left hand lands by Joe.
A right hand to the body from Joe.
Joe taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Joe.
Joe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joe lands a nice uppercut.
Joe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joe cracks Work with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Work backwards.
Joe drops Work onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Work is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Work is rocked!
Joe pushes Work against the cage. Joe is working some dirty boxing. Joe pushes off with a quick right hook! Work goes down! Work tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Joe moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bazooka Joe!
A victorious Bazooka Joe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ash Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caliman Matos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ash Fuller has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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187 lbs
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189 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ash Fuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caliman Matos!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matos dives in and scores a takedown into Fuller's guard.
Matos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fuller is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matos passes into half guard.
Fuller wants to get back to his feet.
Matos tries to pass to full mount but Fuller defends it.
Matos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fuller!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fuller hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matos lands a big elbow.
It looks like Ash Fuller has been cut.
Matos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matos looking for a guillotine from mount but Fuller is having none of it.
Fuller wants to hold on but Matos pushes him away.
Matos jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fuller manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Matos cracks Fuller with a big right hand but Fuller just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fuller prevents Matos from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fuller stops Matos from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matos tries for a kimura but Fuller is defending well.
Matos is chipping away with strikes.
Fuller looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fuller is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Fuller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fuller's legs.
Matos works to advance to full mount. Fuller defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matos working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Matos is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Fuller is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Fuller flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Matos anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Fuller and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Matos slips an arm under Fuller chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Matos has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Matos is squeezing on Fuller like an anaconda would it's prey. Fuller fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caliman Matos!
In his post fight interview, Caliman Matos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Ash Fuller stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you everyone. And congratulations to my very worthy opponent. Hey hey hey hey....smoke weed everyday. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cristoff Melkovick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquin Herrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herrera has chosen Daddy Yankee - Gasolina as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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149 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cristoff Melkovick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joaquin Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Melkovick.
Herrera misses with a low kick.
Melkovick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice jab there from Melkovick.
Herrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melkovick.
Melkovick throws a hook but Herrera avoids it easily.
Melkovick lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Herrera has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Melkovick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Herrera but Herrera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Herrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Melkovick circles away.
Herrera tries to clinch but Melkovick moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera scores with a nice right hand.
Herrera moves into the clinch.
Herrera lands a damaging elbow.
Herrera pulls guard successfully.
Melkovick is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Melkovick defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera is pulling down on Melkovick's head to control his posture.
Melkovick distracts Herrera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Herrera keeping full guard, as Melkovick tries to pass.
Herrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Herrera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Melkovick is working Herrera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Herrera is trying to keep Melkovick in close.
Herrera looking for subs off his back but Melkovick has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herrera is trying to control but can't.
Melkovick drops an elbow to the side of Herrera's head.
Melkovick scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Melkovick thows a huge punch but Herrera dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herrera tries to roll over but Melkovick keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melkovick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Herrera wants to get back to full guard but Melkovick has mounted him!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Melkovick working the ground and pound effectively.
Herrera is looking to improve his position but Melkovick isn't that keen on the idea.
Herrera sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Melkovick landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Melkovick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Melkovick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Herrera on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herrera wants to improve his position but Melkovick is controlling well.
Herrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Herrera is looking to improve his position.
Herrera taking some punishment here, with Melkovick in his half guard.
Melkovick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Herrera is rocked!
Melkovick looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Herrera is still in real trouble! Can Melkovick finish him?
Melkovick looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Herrera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Melkovick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Melkovick lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Herrera quite badly. Herrera pulls Melkovick in close trying to recover. Melkovick postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Herrera on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Herrera doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cristoff Melkovick!
An out of breath Cristoff Melkovick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Placencia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morris Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Placencia's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eminem - The Monster Ft. Rihanna. Edwards has chosen Up Like Trump as his entrance music. Morris Edwards will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Placencia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morris Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards throws a combination. Placencia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Anthony Placencia has been cut.
Placencia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Edwards.
Placencia instigates a clinch.
Edwards is trying to break free.
Placencia avoiding damage.
Placencia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Come on Placencia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Edwards is trying to force a seperation but Placencia has the dominant position.
Edwards crunches a lovely knee into Placencia's ribcage.
Placencia can't break the clinch.
Placencia gets control of Edwards's arms and successfully pulls guard. Placencia will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Placencia has his feet on Edwards's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Edwards feints and then cracks Placencia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Placencia down.
Placencia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Edwards managing to block the knees to the body from Placencia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Placencia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Edwards wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Placencia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Edwards's brow.
Placencia fails to pull guard.
Edwards is trying to push Placencia away but Placencia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Placencia taking a breather.
Edwards has had enough of the clinch but Placencia keeps him there for the moment.
Placencia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Edwards pulls his leg out and moves away.
A punch combination from Edwards misses.
Edwards scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Morris Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Placencia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Edwards fails to land with a series of punches.
Edwards misses with an uppercut.
Placencia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Placencia checks a low kick from Edwards.
Edwards works over Placencia's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Edwards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Edwards gets tackled into the cage by Placencia. Placencia maintains the clinch.
Placencia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Placencia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards lands with a slapping head kick.
Placencia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Edwards's sensitive parts.
Placencia closes the distance and pushes Edwards back into the cage.
Edwards wants to get back to striking at distance but Placencia won't allow it.
Placencia has Edwards pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Edwards manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Placencia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Placencia has hold of one of Edwards's legs. Edwards is fighting the takedown attempt but Placencia gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Placencia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Placencia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Placencia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Placencia is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Placencia landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Placencia working the head and body with strikes.
Placencia swings around for an armbar but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Placencia's guard.
Placencia thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Placencia has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Edwards should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Placencia has tightened it up now! Edwards should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anthony Placencia!
In his post fight interview, Anthony Placencia gave a big smile as he said 'This Is It. Its Here Baby..'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Iker Dedal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Everaldo Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iker Dedal has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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147 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iker Dedal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Everaldo Junior!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dedal looks to land a combination but Junior avoids it well.
Dedal throws a right and a left that Junior avoids nicely.
Dedal takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Junior throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dedal.
Junior fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dedal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dedal is breathing heavily.
Dedal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Junior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dedal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hyperion Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Junior throws a series of strikes that have Dedal backpedaling.
Dedal is rocked!
Junior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Dedal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Junior.
Dedal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Junior counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Dedal misses.
Dedal seems to have got his legs back now.
Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Dedal.
Junior looks to land a combination but Dedal avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dedal throws a right and a left that Junior avoids nicely.
Iker Dedal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dedal avoids the head kick by Junior.
Junior connects with a solid leg kick.
Junior pushes Dedal up against the cage in a clinch.
Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Junior closes the distance and pushes Dedal back into the cage.
Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junior moves into the clinch.
Dedal letting Junior take a breather here.
Junior breaks the clinch.
A big left from Dedal misses.
Junior clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dedal throws a hook to the side of Junior's head but Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dedal avoids a kick to the body.
Dedal tries to keep at a distance but Junior has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior breaks the clinch.
Junior throws a right and a left that Dedal avoids nicely.
Dedal throws a combination. Junior tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Junior moves into the clinch.
Junior breaks from the clinch.
Junior fails to land with a series of punches.
Dedal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dedal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Junior has taken the fight to the clinch.
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Junior thuds his shin into the meat of Dedal's side.
Dedal blocks a head kick by Junior.
Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Junior misses with a head kick.
Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dedal throws a series of punches but Junior avoids them all with ease.
Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dedal misses with a combination
and Junior counters with a left and a right that stings Dedal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior throws a head kick that Dedal semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Dedal.
Junior breaks from the clinch.
Dedal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Junior moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Dedal backs off Junior throws a huge counter combo but Dedal manages to avoid it all.
Junior rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dedal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dedal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Junior lands a head kick!
Dedal throws a jab but it's blocked by Junior.
Junior throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Junior connects with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Junior tries to clinch but Dedal moves away
and Dedal counters with a straight right hand.
Junior pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Junior closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Everaldo Junior dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Junior throws a sloppy head kick and Dedal moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Dedal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Junior fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dedal on the side of the head.
Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dedal, pushing him back against the cage.
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Junior dodges the punch combination from Dedal.
Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Junior gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Junior tries to land knees in the clinch but Dedal avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junior throws an overhand right that lands on Dedal's shoulder, as Dedal tries to avoid the shot.
Junior feints a jab promting Dedal to slip. Junior then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dedal slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Junior plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dedal works Junior's body with a nice hook.
Dedal throws a shot from downtown. Junior moves away and avoids it.
Junior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dedal moves out of range as Junior throws a body kick.
Junior tries to bum rush Dedal with a series of wild strikes but Dedal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body kick from Junior.
Junior bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dedal throws a head kick that misses
and Junior counters with a solid body kick.
Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dedal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Junior slips a jab and a cross from Dedal.
Junior tries to clinch up but Dedal circles away and keeps his distance.
Junior scores with a head kick. Dedal tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Dedal. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dedal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior lands a head kick. Dedal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dedal misses with a wild combination.
Junior connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dedal looks to land a combination but Junior avoids it well.
Junior misses with a few strikes there.
Junior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Junior thuds a left hand into Dedal's body.
Dedal thuds a left hand into Junior's body.
Junior avoids the body shot from Dedal.
Junior throws a fast counter high kick but Dedal manages to duck under it in time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Junior misses with a double jab.
Junior takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Junior throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior throws a head kick but Dedal moves out of range.
Dedal throws a series of punches but Junior avoids them all with ease.
Junior drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dedal defends it well.
Iker Dedal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dedal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Junior circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Dedal misses.
Dedal looks to land a combination but Junior avoids it well.
Junior lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dedal dodges the punch combination from Junior.
Junior misses with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Dedal - just one landing.
Dedal throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
Dedal blocks a head kick by Junior.
Dedal throws a series of punches but Junior moves out of range.
Junior is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Junior throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A combination from Dedal does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dedal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dedal looks to land a combination but Junior avoids it well.
Junior misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dedal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Junior throws a right hand that Dedal ducks under and follows up with a left that Dedal also avoids with ease.
Junior fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Junior misses.
Dedal lands a nice looking body shot.
Junior delivers a nice body kick.
Dedal slips a jab and a cross from Junior.
Dedal connects with a body shot.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Dedal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Everaldo Junior will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Junior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dedal.
Dedal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dedal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dedal fails to land with a series of punches.
Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
Junior drives through and clinches with Dedal against the cage.
Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Junior throws a sloppy head kick and Dedal moves out of range easily.
Dedal throws a body punch but Junior moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Junior lands a knee to the body.
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Junior instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior manages to break the clinch.
Junior takes the fight into the clinch.
Junior is struggling to control the position.
Dedal tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dedal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Junior throws a head kick that half lands.
Dedal connects with a right hand. Junior shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Junior throws a head kick that misses
and Dedal counters with a three punch combo that has Junior backing up. Junior nods at Dedal to acknowledge the strikes.
Junior moves into the clinch.
Junior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior fails with an attempt to clinch.
Junior swinging wildly here.
Dedal throws a series of strikes that have Junior backpedaling.
Dedal loads up on a big right hand but Junior slips the punch.
Junior is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dedal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Junior lands with a slapping head kick.
Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Junior on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior gets a clinch.
Dedal tries for a takedown but Junior manages to get underhooks.
Junior breaks from the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Junior scores with a four punch combination!
Dedal feints a jab promting Junior to slip. Dedal then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Junior slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Junior throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dedal throws a right and a left that Junior avoids nicely.
Dedal swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Dedal. Those never looked like landing.
Junior throws a counter combo.
Junior lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dedal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior cracks the inside of Dedal's front leg.
Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dedal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Junior needs to keep his hands up - Dedal had a free shot at his head there.
Junior moves into the clinch successfully.
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dedal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Junior fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dedal swinging wildly here.
Junior is looking to clinch but Dedal is avoiding it.
Dedal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Iker Dedal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Everaldo Junior is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Junior misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Everaldo Junior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Junior has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Everaldo Junior!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pittsburgh Steelers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Proud to be an American - Lee Greenwood. Pittsburgh Steelers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pittsburgh Steelers!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steelers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Steelers is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Steelers throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steelers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steelers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick misses from Steelers.
A head kick misses from Steelers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steelers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steelers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Steelers slips under a jab from Jackson.
Steelers looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Steelers counters with a one-two to the body.
Steelers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Extreme Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Steelers swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steelers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steelers scores with a nice right hand.
Steelers slips under a jab.
Steelers throws a counter combo.
A solid body kick from Steelers.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Steelers is out of range.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Steelers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steelers throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Jack Jackson has been cut.
Pittsburgh Steelers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steelers.
Steelers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jackson's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steelers throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Jackson crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pittsburgh Steelers!
Pittsburgh Steelers took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Jack Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'You're a damn terrorizer. He's Al-Qaeda! Bomb Iraq!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Blahyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Gouveia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blahyi's entrance music is All Hail Liberia Hail !!!!. A fine choice. Mike Gouveia is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joshua Blahyi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Gouveia!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blahyi drives through with a takedown into Gouveia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blahyi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gouveia wants to stand up but Blahyi is controlling him.
Blahyi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gouveia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gouveia wants to stand up but Blahyi is controlling him.
Blahyi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Blahyi tries to advance to mount but Gouveia denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gouveia gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Blahyi controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Gouveia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Blahyi punching from mount but Gouveia doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blahyi fails to advance to Gouveia's back.
Blahyi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blahyi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gouveia can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Blahyi controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blahyi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gouveia tries to buck Blahyi off but he can't manage it.
Blahyi looking for a guillotine from mount but Gouveia is having none of it.
Blahyi throws some wild stikes that Gouveia manages to avoid easily.
Gouveia tries to hold on but Blahyi postures up.
Blahyi controlling from mount.
Blahyi avoids the attempt from Gouveia to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blahyi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gouveia is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gouveia and Blahyi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Blahyi works to advance to full mount. Gouveia defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Gouveia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blahyi looking to control but Gouveia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blahyi looking to secure an arm triangle but Gouveia defends it well.
Blahyi quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Blahyi but it's paid off an Gouveia is forced to tap! Nice work by Blahyi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshua Blahyi!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Joshua Blahyi made sure he mentioned Machine Fight Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laam OvGod (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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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Sutherland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Laam OvGod!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Sutherland.
OvGod is looking to clinch but Sutherland is avoiding it.
Sutherland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OvGod.
OvGod looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sutherland is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from OvGod misses
and Sutherland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OvGod tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sutherland changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sutherland throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
OvGod throws a right hand that Sutherland ducks under and follows up with a left that Sutherland also avoids with ease.
Sutherland scores with a punch to the head.
Sutherland works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sutherland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt OvGod.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sutherland slips a jab from OvGod.
Sutherland looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
OvGod has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sutherland.
OvGod swings for the body but Sutherland moves out of range.
OvGod takes one on the button.
OvGod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sutherland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
OvGod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland wants to slow OvGod down by chopping away at his legs.
OvGod avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
OvGod closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Sutherland - that landed with a thud.
Sutherland is working OvGod over against the cage.
OvGod is trying to break free.
OvGod throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sutherland blocks it with crossed arms.
OvGod misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sutherland.
Sutherland scores with a shot to the side of OvGod's head.
Sutherland breaks from the clinch.
Sutherland connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - OvGod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sutherland keeps the fight on the outside.
OvGod misses with a leg kick.
Sutherland slips under a jab from OvGod.
OvGod shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sutherland counters with a big right hand! Oh OvGod is in trouble here! Sutherland follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Sutherland!
Dean Sutherland retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mutant Morais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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290 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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203 cm
28
290 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sandor Clegane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mutant Morais!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morais fails with a takedown attempt.
Clegane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clegane misses with a wild combination.
Morais shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clegane as he avoids it easily.
Sandor Clegane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mutant Morais.
Morais misses with a takedown attempt - Clegane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morais shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clegane pinned against the cage. Clegane gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morais slips a jab and a cross from Clegane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clegane connects with a right hand. Morais shakes it off.
It looks like Mutant Morais has been cut.
Clegane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morais.
Clegane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morais moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Clegane.
Morais keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clegane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morais fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morais looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clegane is fending him off so far but Morais persists. Nope, Clegane circles away and we're back to standing.
Clegane misses the shot to the body.
Morais is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Morais bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Clegane is trying to control Morais's posture but Morais avoids it.
Clegane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clegane tries to get out of the position.
Morais controlling the position.
Let's hope that Morais has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Morais seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Clegane is trying to control Morais's posture but Morais avoids it.
Morais is chipping away with strikes.
Clegane being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morais is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clegane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Morais lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clegane is trying to control Morais's posture but Morais avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane trying his best to control but Morais has mounted him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morais controlling his opponent.
Morais is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Morais scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Clegane?
Morais lands a nice shot to the head.
Morais raining down shots from the mount!
Clegane takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morais looking to finish Clegane with some ground and pound. This is bad for Clegane!
Morais controlling from the full mount.
Morais lands a big shot there that rocks Clegane but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Morais controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clegane wants to hold on but Morais pushes him away.
Morais with shots to the head and body - Clegane looks very uncomfortable down there.
Clegane tries to hold on but Morais postures up.
Morais has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morais sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morais working for a submission but Clegane is keeping him at bay.
Morais controlling the pace for now.
Clegane is working to get back to half guard.
Morais lands a couple of good shots and Clegane has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Clegane is trapped and Morais is scoring with shots to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mutant Morais dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mutant Morais's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clegane lands a jab to the head.
Clegane lands with a shot to the body.
Oooooh!!! Clegane has knocked Morais down with a huge combo! Clegane steps away and waves a wobbly Morais back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Morais on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clegane throws a big shot that misses.
Morais tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clegane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morais somewhat.
Morais dives in and grabs Clegane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clegane pushes down on Morais's head and hops out.
Sandor Clegane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clegane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morais lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Clegane is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Clegane misses with a wild combination.
Clegane cracks Morais on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Morais falls backwards against the cage. Clegane follows up with more strikes that drop Morais to his knees. Clegane keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Morais! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sandor Clegane!
Sandor Clegane retains his super heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sandor Clegane waved his t-shirt featuring Machine Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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FIGHT
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