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Stomp-a-thon 38b PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henry Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Eddiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Eddiva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Henry Diaz's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Eddiva!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eddiva.
Diaz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Eddiva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Eddiva avoids nicely.
Eddiva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Eddiva tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Eddiva eats them both and turns towards Diaz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Eddiva doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eddiva circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz tries to bum rush Eddiva with a series of wild strikes but Eddiva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Eddiva.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eddiva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eddiva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eddiva doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and Eddiva counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eddiva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Eddiva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eddiva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eddiva counters with a single leg into guard. Diaz didn't expect that.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Eddiva manages to pass to side control.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
Eddiva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eddiva working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Eddiva tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Diaz is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Diaz is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Eddiva trying to control but Diaz is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eddiva prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
Diaz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diaz tries to get out of the position.
Diaz is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Diaz swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eddiva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Mark Eddiva has been cut.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eddiva instigates a clinch.
Eddiva pulls guard successfully.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Eddiva is keeping the position.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Mark Eddiva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eddiva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eddiva is breathing heavily.
Diaz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Eddiva, up you get!
Eddiva dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Henry Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eddiva shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Eddiva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Eddiva is looking for the big counter here.
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diaz tries to bum rush Eddiva with a series of wild strikes but Eddiva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eddiva clinches.
Eddiva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz tries a body shot but Eddiva blocks it.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eddiva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Eddiva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Eddiva is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Eddiva blocks nicely.
Diaz tries to stand but Eddiva is controlling from the bottom.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Eddiva is keeping the position.
Diaz postures up in Eddiva's guard and throws a big left but Eddiva blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Eddiva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eddiva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Eddiva moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eddiva tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henry Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Eddiva.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Eddiva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eddiva tries to counter with a clinch but Diaz shakes him off and moves away.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Eddiva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz appears to be looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eddiva fails with the takedown.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eddiva can do to turn this around?
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eddiva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz tries to bum rush Eddiva with a series of wild strikes but Eddiva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Eddiva doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Eddiva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Eddiva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eddiva circles away quickly and effectively.
Eddiva unleashes a big counter combination but Diaz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Eddiva avoids nicely.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Eddiva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eddiva.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eddiva fails to land the takedown.
Henry Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Eddiva.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Eddiva moves out of range.
And Eddiva tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eddiva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Eddiva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Eddiva avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diaz.
Eddiva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diaz throws a right hand that Eddiva ducks under and follows up with a left that Eddiva also avoids with ease.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Eddiva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Eddiva moves out of range.
Eddiva shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Diaz scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eddiva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eddiva.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Eddiva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Eddiva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eddiva steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diaz.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eddiva counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eddiva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eddiva.
Eddiva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eddiva gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Eddiva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Eddiva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Eddiva tries to counter with a clinch but Diaz shakes him off and moves away.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eddiva dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Eddiva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Henry Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eddiva shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eddiva has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henry Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Diaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eddiva circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mark Eddiva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Diaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Ronin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stop War (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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Ronin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stop War!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronin cracks War with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ronin lands a jab to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by War or perhaps it was just good defense by Ronin, which made it look bad.
Ronin throws out a powerful jab.
Ronin misses with a combination
and War counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ronin is looking to stand up but War isn't so interested in that idea.
War drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and War jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
War slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
War swings around for an armbar but Ronin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into War's guard.
War wants to stand and escape but Ronin is having none of it.
Ronin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
War is wriggling around but Ronin manages to pass to half guard.
War regains full guard. Nicely done.
War bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ronin's guard.
War won't allow Ronin to get back to his feet.
War drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and War jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ronin keeping moving, preventing War from controlling successfully.
War pushes down on Ronin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ronin is trying to stand back up but War is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
War wants to pass to mount but Ronin is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
War moves nicely into side control.
Ronin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
War trying to control the action but Ronin is working from the bottom.
War is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ronin is trying to escape and War transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ronin is forced to tap! Nice work there by War! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stop War!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christian Battle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and aj ss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Battle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, aj ss!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. ss sprawls well initially but Battle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Battle seems to be working for a kimura but ss defends the submission attempt.
ss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
ss is defending against the submission attempts here by Battle.
ss is trying to maintain the position but Battle is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ss works his way to full guard. Good work.
ss is trying to keep Battle in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ss wants to hit a switch here but Battle passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for ss there!
ss is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Battle 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ss is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
ss manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Battle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so ss is just riding it out for now. Battle eventually gives up the hold.
Battle is thwarting ss's attempts to control the position.
ss wants to get back to full guard.
ss is trying to maintain the position but Battle is very close to passing his half guard.
Battle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. ss manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
ss has his foot on Battle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Battle works his way back into a safe position though.
ss has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Battle is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for ss.
ss is trying to improve his position.
ss keeps trying to improve his position.
ss is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
ss tries to get to full guard but Battle has control of the leg.
Battle is thwarting ss's attempts to control the position.
Battle maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! ss could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Battle has cracked it and ss is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Battle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christian Battle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Hardon Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Tiddlywinks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiddlywinks is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Seinfeld Intro. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Hardon Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Tiddlywinks!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick but Hardon Jr moves out of range.
Hardon Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Hardon Jr misses.
Hardon Jr avoids the head kick by Tiddlywinks.
Hardon Jr is looking to counter punch.
Hardon Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Tiddlywinks throws out a loose jab but Hardon Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardon Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hardon Jr throws a nice looking combination but Tiddlywinks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tiddlywinks looks for the body kick but Hardon Jr saw that one coming.
Hardon Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardon Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tiddlywinks sprawls well. Tiddlywinks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hardon Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardon Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Tiddlywinks counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiddlywinks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hardon Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Hardon Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks throws a big counter head kick but Hardon Jr avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hardon Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiddlywinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardon Jr.
Tiddlywinks connects with a high kick.
Tiddlywinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardon Jr fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Hardon Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab by Hardon Jr.
Hardon Jr misses the shot to the body.
Hardon Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hardon Jr tests Tiddlywinks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardon Jr shoots in and bounces Tiddlywinks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardon Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiddlywinks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Tiddlywinks is retaining full guard.
Hardon Jr postures up in Tiddlywinks's guard and throws a big left but Tiddlywinks blocks it.
Hardon Jr trying to control but Tiddlywinks is working from the bottom.
Hardon Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hardon Jr trying to control but Tiddlywinks is working from the bottom.
Hardon Jr passes Tiddlywinks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hardon Jr wants to control but Tiddlywinks is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hardon Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tiddlywinks is just riding it out for now. Hardon Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Hardon Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Hardon Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiddlywinks keeps working.
Hardon Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tiddlywinks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardon Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hardon Jr is working for a kimura but Tiddlywinks is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tiddlywinks wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Hardon Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tiddlywinks felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hardon Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tiddlywinks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hardon Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Tiddlywinks takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Hardon Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hardon Jr blocks a head kick by Tiddlywinks.
Hardon Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tiddlywinks.
Some wild striking there from Hardon Jr.
Tiddlywinks ducks under a wild hook from Hardon Jr.
Tiddlywinks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hardon Jr avoids the head kick by Tiddlywinks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hardon Jr.
Big Hardon Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses.
Hardon Jr lands with a good body shot.
Hardon Jr throws a nice looking combination but Tiddlywinks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiddlywinks throws a sloppy head kick and Hardon Jr moves out of range easily.
Tiddlywinks looks to land a left hand but Hardon Jr moved out of range nicely.
Big Hardon Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiddlywinks explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hardon Jr avoids the head kick by Tiddlywinks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiddlywinks avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Hardon Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hardon Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiddlywinks can pounce on him.
Hardon Jr lands a head shot.
Hardon Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiddlywinks needs to keep his hands up - Hardon Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Hardon Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hardon Jr - that landed with a thud.
Tiddlywinks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hardon Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tiddlywinks backwards.
Hardon Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardon Jr won't allow it.
Hardon Jr working aggressively here.
Hardon Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardon Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiddlywinks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Tiddlywinks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardon Jr avoids the head kick by Tiddlywinks.
Hardon Jr avoids the body shot from Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks throws a jab when Hardon Jr was well out of range.
Tiddlywinks throws a shot from downtown. Hardon Jr moves away and avoids it.
Hardon Jr blocks a head kick by Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses.
Tiddlywinks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardon Jr manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks tries to land a front kick but Hardon Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick but Hardon Jr moves out of range.
Roger Tiddlywinks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Hardon Jr.
Hardon Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tiddlywinks sprawls well initially but Hardon Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hardon Jr is looking to take a break and control but Tiddlywinks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiddlywinks is refusing to be controlled, as Hardon Jr sits in half guard.
Hardon Jr wants to pass to mount but Tiddlywinks is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tiddlywinks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hardon Jr is working for a kimura but Tiddlywinks is defending it quite comfortably.
Tiddlywinks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardon Jr.
Hardon Jr is taking a breather. Tiddlywinks says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hardon Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiddlywinks keeps working.
Hardon Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tiddlywinks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hardon Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tiddlywinks defends it well.
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 Big Hardon Jr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hardon Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Hardon Jr backs off Tiddlywinks throws a huge counter combo but Hardon Jr manages to avoid it all.
Hardon Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tiddlywinks lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hardon Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiddlywinks follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses.
Hardon Jr throws the left hand but Tiddlywinks avoids the punch easily.
Tiddlywinks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardon Jr with a body shot.
Hardon Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tiddlywinks on the side of the head.
Tiddlywinks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hardon Jr looks to land a combination but Tiddlywinks avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiddlywinks slips under a jab.
Hardon Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiddlywinks follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hardon Jr digs a good hook to Tiddlywinks's body.
Hardon Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tiddlywinks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiddlywinks scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon Jr stuns Tiddlywinks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hardon Jr throws a low kick but Tiddlywinks moves out of range easily.
Hardon Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tiddlywinks moves away and avoids it.
Hardon Jr throws a combination that misses
and Tiddlywinks counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tiddlywinks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardon Jr throws a right and a left that Tiddlywinks avoids nicely.
Tiddlywinks connects with a body shot that sends Hardon Jr's belly button to the back.
Hardon Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tiddlywinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardon Jr blocks a head kick by Tiddlywinks.
Hardon Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Hardon Jr misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiddlywinks throws a push kick but Hardon Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Tiddlywinks lands a high kick!
Hardon Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tiddlywinks quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiddlywinks is staying active underneath Hardon Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hardon Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tiddlywinks tries to kick Hardon Jr off but Hardon Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hardon Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Tiddlywinks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hardon Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tiddlywinks defends it well.
Hardon Jr in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Tiddlywinks tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hardon Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Big Hardon Jr!
Roger Tiddlywinks spoke after the fight, saying 'I want icecream mom'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Fitswell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masters has chosen It's Been Awhile by Staind as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Darius Masters has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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200 lbs
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18
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Fitswell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darius Masters!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitswell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Masters's head.
Sloppy strikes from Fitswell. Those never looked like landing.
A punch lands to the side of Masters 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fitswell gets in close and tags Masters with a short punch that almost sends Masters to the mat! Oh Masters is in big trouble! He turns his back on Fitswell, trying to create some distance but Fitswell rushes him, striking wildly and Masters goes down! The referee tackles Fitswell into the cage to end the fight! Fitswell is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Fitswell!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergai Katanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Fireball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergai Katanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Fireball!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fireball blocks a head kick by Katanov.
Fireball throws a head kick that misses.
Katanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fireball misses with a head kick.
It looked like Katanov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Katanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fireball looks to land a combination. Katanov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fireball blocks a head kick by Katanov.
Fireball blocks a leg kick.
Fireball looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Katanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Kid Fireball has been cut.
Katanov loads up on a big right hand but Fireball slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Katanov.
Fireball slips a straight right by Katanov.
Fireball avoids the head kick by Katanov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Fireball.
Nice defenses there by Fireball.
Katanov swinging wildly here.
Katanov throws a leg kick but Fireball checks it.
Fireball throws a counter combo.
Fireball looks to land a combination. Katanov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fireball on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fireball throws a right and a left that both miss.
Katanov throws a big counter combination but Fireball scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fireball plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Katanov looks for the body kick but Fireball saw that one coming.
Fireball appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Katanov throws a lazy head kick
and Fireball counters with a straight right hand.
Katanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Katanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Fireball on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fireball lands a jab to Katanov's midsection.
Katanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Fireball.
Sergai Katanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katanov darts in and clinches Fireball up against the cage.
Fireball manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Katanov misses with a looping right.
Katanov looks for the body kick but Fireball saw that one coming.
Fireball lands with a slapping head kick.
Katanov swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katanov tries to clinch but Fireball is having none of it.
Katanov throws a solid leg kick but Fireball takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Katanov.
Katanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sloppy strikes from Fireball. Those never looked like landing.
Fireball throws a nice looking combination but Katanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Katanov is looking to chop away at Fireball's legs.
A jab from Fireball finds it's way through Katanov's defenses.
Katanov misses with a few strikes there.
Katanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fireball defending well as Katanov loads up on a big left hand.
Fireball dodges the punch combination from Katanov.
Katanov misses with a two punch combination.
Katanov tries to land a body kick
and Fireball counters with a straight right hand.
Katanov misses with a looping left.
Katanov throws a leg kick but Fireball sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Katanov misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fireball connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Katanov's hands.
Katanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Katanov throws a hook to the side of Fireball's head but Fireball sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fireball checks a leg kick nicely.
Fireball bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Katanov's head.
Katanov is rocked!
Katanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Katanov misses with a two punch combination.
Fireball scores with a jab to the head.
Fireball throws a right and a left that Katanov avoids nicely.
Katanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Katanov is predictable there
letting Fireball counter with a right hand.
Fireball misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katanov fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Fireball, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Katanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fireball sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fireball misses with a two punch combination.
Fireball moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oh Katanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fireball is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Katanov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fireball misses with a wild combination.
Katanov seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch combination from Katanov misses.
Fireball keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fireball on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Katanov misses with a right hand
enabling Fireball to counter with a crisp jab.
Katanov throws a head kick that misses.
Fireball clobbers Katanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Katanov closes the distance and clinches.
Fireball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Katanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Fireball swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fireball jabs Katanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fireball misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Katanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fireball swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Katanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fireball manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Fireball on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Fireball dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kid Fireball's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fireball ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Katanov misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fireball! But no joy.
Katanov throws a right hand that Fireball ducks under and follows up with a left that Fireball also avoids with ease.
Katanov misses with a hook.
Katanov misses with a looping left.
Katanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fireball moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Fireball misses.
Fireball looks to land a combination but Katanov avoids it well.
Katanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fireball.
Fireball lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Katanov circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Katanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fireball looks to land a combination but Katanov avoids it well.
Kid Fireball seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fireball lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Katanov at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fireball. Katanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Katanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Fireball circles away.
A nice combination there by Fireball.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fireball throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Katanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katanov tries to clinch there but Fireball circles away.
An inside leg kick from Fireball misses.
Katanov misses with a head kick.
Katanov throws a head kick but Fireball moves out of range.
Fireball throws out a counter right but Katanov avoids it with no problem.
Fireball has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Katanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Katanov misses with a straight right.
Katanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Katanov throws a head kick that misses.
Fireball throws a series of punches but Katanov moves out of range.
Fireball blocks a head kick by Katanov.
Fireball slips a jab and a cross from Katanov.
Katanov lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fireball throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Katanov's head.
Katanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fireball counters with a series of strikes. Katanov will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fireball tries to bum rush Katanov with a series of wild strikes but Katanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fireball.
Fireball blocks a head kick by Katanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fireball.
Katanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fireball paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fireball lands a glancing blow to the side of Katanov's head.
Fireball lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Katanov can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Fireball and Katanov drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Fireball.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kid Fireball!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariano Abel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
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152 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mariano Abel!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Abel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abel throws a sloppy head kick and Cooper moves out of range easily.
Abel thumps Cooper with a low kick.
Cooper looks to land a combination but Abel avoids it well.
Cooper connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Abel momentarily.
Nice jab there from Cooper.
Abel is rocked!
Cooper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abel is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooper finish him?
Cooper fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Abel to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Abel looks to clinch but Cooper throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Abel taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Cooper!
John Cooper very nearly forgot to thank Bushido Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fourth Foot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fourth Foot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordon Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Foot misses the target.
Donk. Foot catches Patterson right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Gordon Patterson has been cut.
Foot misses with a hook. Patterson ducked under it nicely.
And Patterson tries to counter it with a takedown but Foot pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Foot throws a series of punches but Patterson moves out of range.
Foot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Patterson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Foot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Patterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Foot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Foot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Foot cracks Patterson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Patterson falls to his knees and Foot doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fourth Foot!
Fourth Foot thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Moe Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Bestarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Viktor Bestarsson enters the cage!
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165 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moe Lester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Bestarsson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bestarsson loads up on a big right hand but Lester slips the punch.
Bestarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lester pushes Bestarsson away with a front kick.
Lester pushes Bestarsson away with a front kick.
Bestarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Bestarsson wants to counter the offense by Lester and move into the clinch position.
Lester has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DOG HOUSE!! in the buildup to the fight.
Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bestarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester.
Lester scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bestarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lester, pushing him back against the cage.
Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lester prevents a body shot from Bestarsson.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bestarsson blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bestarsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lester.
Bestarsson blocking some punches.
Bestarsson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Lester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Lester.
Lester misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester pushes Bestarsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lester misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lester.
Bestarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lester controls his hands.
Bestarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Lester blocks with his arms.
Lester prevents a body shot from Bestarsson.
Lester on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bestarsson stalling.
Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lester avoids it.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bestarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Lester.
Bestarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bestarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bestarsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Lester won't want to take too many of those.
Bestarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bestarsson lands with a left to the head.
Bestarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Bestarsson working aggressively here.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
Bestarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
Lester lands with a right to the head.
Bestarsson scores with a shot to the side of Lester's head.
Lester prevents a body shot from Bestarsson.
Lester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bestarsson trying to stall but Lester improves his position.
Lester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bestarsson pushes Lester back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bestarsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bestarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bestarsson backwards.
Bestarsson working aggressively here.
Lester misses with a body punch.
Lester escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester throws the left hand but Bestarsson avoids the punch easily.
Lester blocks a jab.
Bestarsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bestarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Bestarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lester lands a lovely overhand right.
Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Lester there.
Bestarsson throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Lester was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jab, jab by Bestarsson - just one landing.
Bestarsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bestarsson tries to clinch there but Lester circles away.
Lester changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Bestarsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lester takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bestarsson misses with an uppercut
and Lester counters with a good low kick that Bestarsson was not able to check.
Bestarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Lester swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lester throws a looping overhand right but Bestarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Bestarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Lester thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bestarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lester paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bestarsson scores with a punch to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lester, right into the meat.
Lester walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lester misses with a hook to the body
and Bestarsson counters with a series of strikes. Lester will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lester takes a swing at Bestarsson's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bestarsson 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 Lester has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lester and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lester 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 Bestarsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bestarsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lester takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Viktor Bestarsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lester moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lester throws a leg kick
and Bestarsson moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lester.
Bestarsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lester in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bestarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Bestarsson.
Viktor Bestarsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester.
Bestarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bestarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lester is looking to break free of the clinch but Bestarsson has double underhooks.
Bestarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bestarsson misses with some punches.
Bestarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester tries to throw a body punch but Bestarsson avoids it by throwing Lester back against the cage.
Bestarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bestarsson is leaning against Lester and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester prevents a body shot from Bestarsson.
Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lester blocking some punches.
Bestarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lester working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.
Lester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bestarsson working aggressively here.
Lester working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.
Bestarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
Bestarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lester blocks it with crossed arms.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lester avoiding damage as Bestarsson throws knees to the body.
Bestarsson blocking some punches.
Lester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Bestarsson.
A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bestarsson'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.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Bestarsson blocks a body shot from Lester.
Lester working aggressively here.
Lester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bestarsson working aggressively here.
Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Lester blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Bestarsson.
Lester misses with the head strike.
Bestarsson blocks a body shot from Lester.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Bestarsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bestarssons head.
Lester working aggressively here.
Bestarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bestarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bestarsson misses with a knee to the head.
Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but Bestarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Bestarsson fails to land.
Bestarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester.
Bestarsson lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson scores with a hook to the body.
Bestarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bestarsson blocks an uppercut.
Bestarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lester misses with some punches.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
Lester managing to block the knees to the body from Bestarsson.
Lester managing to block the knees to the body from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester.
Bestarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Lester misses with the head strike.
Lester lands a nice uppercut.
Lester working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bestarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Lester.
Bestarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Bestarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Moe Lester has been cut.
Bestarsson lands a nice uppercut.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Bestarsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Viktor Bestarsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut.
That's time! Lester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Lester.
Lester throws a push kick but Bestarsson slaps the foot to one side.
Moe Lester is winning the standup battle so far.
Bestarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Bestarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bestarsson misses with a head kick.
Lester throws a big shot that misses.
Bestarsson scores with a head kick. Lester tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bestarsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bestarsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bestarsson is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lester finish him?
Lester is looking to slow Bestarsson down with leg kicks.
Lester misses with a hook.
Bestarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bestarsson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lester. That one must have hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lester steps in with a hook that catches Bestarsson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Lester follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bestarsson looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Lester!
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energy
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