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Ascension 355 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Bon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse McGulloch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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290 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, King Bon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse McGulloch!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGulloch lands an overhand right.
McGulloch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bon throws a sloppy head kick and McGulloch moves out of range easily.
McGulloch throws a lazy right hand but Bon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bon scores with a hook.
Bon swings for the body but McGulloch moves out of range.
McGulloch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bon.
Bon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been informed that McGulloch has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Oooooh!!! Bon has knocked McGulloch down with a huge combo! Bon steps away and waves a wobbly McGulloch back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Bon! McGulloch is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Bon!
King Bon gave a mention to Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Jesse McGulloch stepped up to the mic, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rich Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Takano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rich Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuki Takano!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takano lands a lovely overhand right.
Takano lands with a hook. Junior tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takano connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Junior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Takano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Junior fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takano.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Takano enables Junior to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Takano manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Takano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takano is looking to stand up but Junior isn't so interested in that idea.
Junior connects with a couple of short punches.
We've been hearing that Junior has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Takano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Junior is controlling him.
Junior drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Junior jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Junior throwing strikes but missing.
Junior lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Junior wants to control from the top but Takano keeps moving.
Junior loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takano wants to stand but Junior is controlling the position.
Junior throws a big elbow that misses.
Junior looking to pass the guard.
Takano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takano wants to stand but Junior is controlling the position.
Junior postures up in Takano's guard and throws a big left but Takano blocks it.
Junior works over Takano with some ground and pound from guard.
Junior throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takano wants to get back to his feet but Junior is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Junior throwing strikes from guard but Takano blocks nicely.
Takano is looking to stand up but Junior isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takano wants to stand but Junior is controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Junior dives in and grabs Takano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takano pushes down on Junior's head and hops out.
Rich Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takano looks for the body kick but Junior saw that one coming.
Junior dives in and grabs Takano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takano pushes down on Junior's head and hops out.
Takano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Junior wants to clinch
and Takano counters with an outside leg kick.
Junior blocks a jab.
Junior moves into the clinch.
Takano misses with a punch to the body.
Junior is working for takedown but Takano is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Takano to keep the fight standing.
Junior jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takano walks away with a smile on his face. Junior gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Takano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No luck for Junior with that takedown attempt.
Takano scores with a leg kick.
Takano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Junior scores with a takedown into Takano's guard.
Takano wants to stand but Junior is controlling the position.
Junior throws a big right hand that misses.
Junior cracks Takano with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior stops Takano from standing up.
Junior with a flurry of punches that miss.
Junior is looking to work some ground and pound but Takano has wrist control.
Takano has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Junior off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior wants to clinch.
Takano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Junior shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takano defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Junior.
A little jabbing left from Takano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Junior tries to clinch but Takano is having none of it.
Takano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Junior.
Junior shoots in but Takano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Junior is looking to clinch but Takano is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Junior.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Takano dominated that round.
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.
Takano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Junior wants to clinch.
Takano keeps Junior at a distance using the push kick.
Junior with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takano to score with a decent uppercut.
Takano connects with an inside leg kick.
Junior takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Junior looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Junior has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takano. That one must have hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Junior or perhaps it was just good defense by Takano, which made it look bad.
Junior doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Junior wants to clinch.
Junior tries to clinch up.
Takano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Donk. Takano catches Junior right on the button with a cross.
Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Junior jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takano walks away with a smile on his face. Junior gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior dives in for a single leg takedown but Takano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Junior closes the distance and clinches up with Takano, looking for a takedown. Junior pushes Takano against the cage but Takano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takano.
Yuki Takano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Junior.
Takano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Takano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Junior tries to clinch up but Takano circles away and keeps his distance.
Junior throws the left hand but Takano avoids the punch easily.
Takano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Junior tries to pull guard but Takano holds him up against the cage and eventually Junior drops back down to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior looking for a takedown.
Junior tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Junior jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takano walks away with a smile on his face. Junior gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Takano clobbers Junior with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Takano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Junior's calf.
Takano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
Takano feints the counter takedown.
Takano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Junior's hands.
Junior is rocked!
Takano moves in close and cracks Junior with a massive right hand! Junior, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Takano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuki Takano!
A very excited looking Yuki Takano rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raiymbek Batyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raiymbek Batyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Steve Cox!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batyr throws a nice looking combination but Cox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Batyr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cox counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cox.
Batyr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Batyr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Batyr throws an elbow but it misses.
Batyr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Batyr lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cox has a couple of punches blocked by Batyr.
Nice elbow from Batyr.
Batyr stops a takedown attempt from Cox.
Cox gets control of Batyr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cox will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Batyr.
Cox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Batyr won't allow Cox to sweep him here.
Batyr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cox dives on top into guard.
Batyr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cox is controlling him.
Batyr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batyr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cox is controlling him.
Cox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Batyr is keeping the position for now.
Batyr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cox is controlling him.
Cox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cox seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Batyr has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cox is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Cox is trying to trip Batyr. He has hold of a leg but Batyr is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cox persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Batyr wants to stand but Cox is controlling the position.
Cox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Batyr wants to get back to his feet but Cox is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox landing with the ground and pound.
Batyr wants to stand up but Cox is controlling him.
Batyr wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cox manages to pass to side control.
Cox trying to mount his opponent but Batyr defends it.
Batyr is looking to escape.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cox working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cox content to control rather than advance.
Batyr pushes Cox off looking to stand but Cox dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Batyr is not content to let Cox control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cox stops Batyr from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cox connects with a nice short shot to Batyr's temple.
Cox throwing shots but Batyr is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Cox.
Batyr wants to get back to his feet.
Batyr tries to kick Cox off in order to stand up. Cox Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Cox tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cox working the body and head with strikes.
Cox is trying to get an arm triangle but Batyr is defending well.
Cox trying to control the position but Batyr is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sloppy strikes there by Cox.
Cox in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cox controls the position.
Cox misses with the ground and pound.
Batyr wants to get back to his feet but Cox drags him back down.
Cox fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cox prevents Batyr from escaping the position.
Batyr sneaks out the side door and pushes Cox away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batyr closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Batyr on the inside.
Batyr misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Cox will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Batyr tries a head kick but it misses.
Batyr has managed to clinch.
Batyr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cox's face.
Batyr scores a nice knee to the body.
Batyr looking to throw knees to the head but Cox is blocking nicely.
Batyr misses with an elbow strike.
Cox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cox wants the takedown. Batyr is fighting it off but Cox persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Batyr's guard against the cage.
Batyr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cox is controlling him.
Batyr pushes Cox off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batyr misses with a head kick.
Batyr sets himself, and Cox steps forward looking for the clinch! Batyr avoids it this time.
Batyr throws a head kick that misses.
Cox blocks a head kick by Batyr.
Batyr closes the distance and clinches.
Batyr takes a shot to the head.
Batyr pushes off an throws an elbow but Cox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batyr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Batyr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cox blocks an elbow strike from Batyr.
Batyr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cox fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batyr.
A head punch on the inside from Cox fails to land.
Cox misses with the head strike.
Batyr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cox misses with the head strike.
Batyr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cox manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Batyr is aware though and is defending well.
Batyr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Batyr postures up in Cox's guard and throws a big left but Cox blocks it.
Batyr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Batyr has managed to get both his arms back between Cox's legs - danger averted.
Steve Cox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cox pulls Batyr in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batyr landing with the ground and pound.
Cox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Batyr lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batyr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cox is looking for a triangle but Batyr pushes his legs off easily.
Cox trying to keep a closed guard but Batyr is proving a slippery customer.
Batyr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Batyr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batyr distracts Cox with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Batyr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Batyr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Batyr with a nice head shot there.
Batyr distracts Cox with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Batyr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Batyr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Batyr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Batyr throws an elbow that misses. Cox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Batyr's guard. Nice move by Cox!
Batyr wants to stand up but Cox is controlling him.
Cox is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batyr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Batyr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cox postures up in Batyr's guard and throws a big left but Batyr blocks it.
Batyr pushes Cox off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Batyr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batyr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Batyr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cox.
Cox gets tackled into the cage by Batyr. Batyr maintains the clinch.
Cox has clasped his hands together around Batyr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Batyr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cox is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raiymbek Batyr dominated that second round.
That's time! Batyr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Batyr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cox avoids the elbow strike from Batyr, against the cage.
Batyr misses with a knee to the head.
Batyr lands an elbow just above Cox 's eye.
Batyr blocking some punches.
Cox tightens his grip and picks Batyr up, before dumping him to the ground. Batyr manages to land in guard.
Cox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Batyr wants to stand but Cox is controlling the position.
Cox landing some decent shots from guard.
Batyr wants to stand and escape but Cox is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batyr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batyr throws a sloppy head kick
and Cox counters with a takedown into side control.
Cox in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Batyr is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cox asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cox postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cox works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cox is looking to take a break and control but Batyr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cox lands a decent elbow from side control.
Batyr is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cox asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Batyr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cox lands a decent elbow from side control.
Batyr throws Cox to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batyr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cox throws a fast counter high kick but Batyr manages to duck under it in time.
Batyr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cox! But no joy.
Batyr throws a lazy head kick
and Cox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Batyr throws an overhand right that lands on Cox's shoulder, as Cox tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Batyr is predictable there
so Cox counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cox slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Batyr wants to stand and escape but Cox is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Batyr has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cox off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Batyr throws a head kick but Cox moves out of range.
Cox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've been told by Batyr's head coaches at Mega Gym - Capacity 35 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cox closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Batyr to the mat! Batyr manages to get full guard.
Batyr uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cox shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Batyr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cox postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cox keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Batyr's head.
Batyr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Batyr wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cox manages to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batyr is trying to stand back up but Cox is controlling him
Batyr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Batyr tries to kick Cox off but Cox keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Cox.
Batyr wants to get back to his feet.
Cox working over Batyr with some ground and pound. Batyr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Cox there.
Batyr is rocked!
Batyr wants to get back to his feet.
Oh Batyr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Cox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cox has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Steve Cox!
Steve Cox seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rude Moogle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago's entrance music is Drago. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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244 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rude Moogle!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago misses with a right hand
and Moogle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moogle misses with a lunging right hand
and Moogle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moogle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drago connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moogle scrambles back to his feet.
Drago defending well as Moogle loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Drago misses.
Drago throws a body punch but Moogle moves out of range.
Moogle tries a low kick but Drago avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Drago blocks the leg kick.
Drago scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drago. Moogle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moogle lands with a nice body kick.
Drago swinging wildly here.
Drago misses with a hook.
Drago misses with a looping right.
Drago throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moogle clobbers Drago with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
Drago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moogle throws a leg kick which misses Drago's front leg but catches the back leg as Drago tries to avoid it.
Moogle cracks Drago with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drago throws a body punch but Moogle moves out of range.
Drago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Moogle swings for the body but Drago moves out of range.
Drago throws a right hand that misses
and Moogle counters with a nice uppercut.
Drago looks to land a combination but Moogle avoids it well.
Moogle misses with a double jab.
Moogle cracks Drago with an uppercut from hell and Drago crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Moogle's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Drago is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drago being controlled here, momentarily.
Oh Drago is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moogle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drago seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moogle gets to his feet - Drago follows without any prompting.
Moogle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drago misses with an uppercut. Moogle saw that one coming.
Moogle throws a shot to the body.
Moogle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Moogle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drago's calf.
Drago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moogle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moogle clinches with his opponent.
Moogle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drago tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moogle avoids it.
Moogle lands with a short shot to the head.
Drago is trying to break the clinch but Moogle has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moogle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago breaks the clinch.
Drago throws a hook but Moogle avoids it easily.
Moogle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Drago's head coaches at The Axis of Evil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Drago connects with a body shot.
Moogle tries to land a body kick
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moogle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fighters circling - Moogle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moogle misses with a body shot.
Moogle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moogle drops Drago with a left and a right! Oh, Drago is hurt - Moogle dives into side control looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago trying to remain calm as Moogle controls from the top position.
Moogle decides to stand back up. Moogle steps back and let's Drago get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago moves out of range of the strikes.
Drago is looking to counter punch.
Moogle misses with a head kick.
Drago lands a head shot.
Drago slips under a jab.
Moogle misses with an uppercut.
Moogle slips a jab and a cross from Drago.
Moogle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Drago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moogle.
Drago moves out of range of the strikes.
Moogle throws a wild body kick that Drago sees coming a mile off.
Drago throws the left hand but Moogle avoids the punch easily.
Moogle swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Drago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rude Moogle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Drago's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Drago tests Moogle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drago blocks a low kick nicely.
Moogle stuns Drago with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drago takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Drago looks to land a right hand but Moogle moved out of range.
Moogle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut lands for Moogle. That snapped Drago's head back.
Moogle steps into range and cracks Drago with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Drago flops backwards and Moogle dives into his guard looking to finish!
Ivan Drago's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moogle tries to free his leg and advance position but Drago is retaining full guard.
Drago is trying to keep Moogle in close.
Drago being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moogle gets to his feet. Drago looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Moogle throws a right hand that misses
and Drago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rude Moogle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moogle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drago. That did some damage!
Moogle wants to slow Drago down by chopping away at his legs.
Drago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Drago misses the target.
Drago lands a really nice looking cross but Moogle seems unphased.
Moogle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moogle drops Drago with a left right combo! Moogle follows him down to the ground into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Drago's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moogle tries to move to mount but Drago blocks the move with his legs.
Drago tries to buck Moogle off but Moogle is having none of it.
Drago is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Moogle decides to stand up, so the ref orders Drago to his feet.
Moogle throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moogle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moogle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moogle.
Moogle missing with a left hand there. Drago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moogle throws a right hand that misses
and Drago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drago looks to score with a jab to the body but Moogle is just out of range.
Drago cracks Moogle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drago checks a low kick from Moogle.
That kick from Moogle tenderised Drago's leg. Drago is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moogle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moogle tried to score with a low kick but Drago checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Drago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moogle misses with a lunging right hand
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drago paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moogle cracks a nice hook into Drago's ribs.
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!
Moogle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Moogle throws a body shot but no joy.
Moogle swings for the body but Drago moves out of range.
Moogle misses with a wild body shot.
Moogle thows a leg kick but Drago checks it
and Drago counters with a straight right hand.
Moogle misses with a body shot.
A big left from Moogle misses.
Moogle with a jab.
Moogle misses with a low kick.
Moogle ducks right into an uppercut from Drago.
The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moogle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moogle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drago.
Moogle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moogle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rude Moogle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Drago's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Drago getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moogle throws a low kick, looking for Drago's leg but Drago calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Drago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drago misses with an uppercut. Moogle saw that one coming.
Moogle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drago is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moogle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moogle ducks under a wild hook from Drago.
Drago throws a hook but Moogle blocks it.
Drago checks the leg kick.
Drago looks to score with a jab to the body but Moogle is just out of range.
Drago slips a jab and a cross from Moogle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drago moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Drago is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Moogle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Moogle walks into a stiff left hand from Drago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moogles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Moogle is rocked!
Drago misses with a hook
and Moogle counters with a stiff right hand.
Drago throws a body punch but Moogle moves out of range.
Moogle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Moogle misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Moogle in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice uppercut lands for Drago. That snapped Moogle's head back.
Moogle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drago manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Drago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drago loads up on a big right hand but Moogle slips the punch.
Moogle tries to clinch but Drago moves out of range.
Moogle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drago.
Drago scores with a sloppy right hand. Moogle should have avoided that one.
Drago avoids a kick to the body.
A big right from Drago misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moogle's hands.
Drago takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moogle moves out of range as Drago strikes.
Moogle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moogle misses with an uppercut
and Drago counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moogle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moogle throws a looping overhand right but Drago ducks down to avoid it.
Moogle misses the shot to the body.
Drago moves out of range of the strikes.
Moogle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moogle staying out of range there.
Drago blocks a head kick by Moogle.
Moogle ducks under a wild hook from Drago.
Drago chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moogle can pounce on him.
Moogle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Moogle misses.
Drago throwing a counter right hand but Moogle manages to avoid it.
Moogle closes the distance and pushes Drago back into the cage.
Drago prevents a body shot from Moogle.
Drago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moogle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moogle throws a hook but Drago blocks it.
Rude Moogle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moogle looks to land a right hand but Drago moved out of range.
Drago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moogle counters with a nice body kick.
Drago throws an off balance right hand
and Moogle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drago thinking.
Moogle lands a high kick!
Moogle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moogle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A lazy left from Drago finds it's target.
Drago circles away from the clinch attempt
and Drago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago throws an off balance right hand
letting Moogle counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moogle lands with a shot to the body.
Drago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moogle.
Drago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moogle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drago misses with a wild body shot.
Moogle throws out a counter right but Drago avoids it with no problem.
Drago loads up on a big right hand but Moogle slips the punch.
Moogle takes a swing at Drago's ribcage but misses.
Moogle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moogle cracks the inside of Drago's front leg.
Moogle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drago on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ivan Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moogle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drago manages to avoid it.
Drago is looking for a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rude Moogle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moogle 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rude Moogle!
Rude Moogle got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
The defeated Ivan Drago had this to say: '"He's not human, he's like a piece of iron."'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taw DawTang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Frankie Malone was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taw DawTang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Malone!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone throws a leg kick but DawTang checks it.
DawTang tries for a takedown but Malone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malone clinches.
DawTang tries to pull guard but Malone forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
DawTang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Malone after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taw DawTang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DawTang is defending well for now.
Malone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DawTang avoids it.
DawTang is trying to push Malone away but Malone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Malone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DawTang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've been informed that Malone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Malone landing knees to the body.
DawTang is trying to push Malone away but Malone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Malone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malone circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone gets a clinch.
DawTang wants to stall.
Malone breaks from the clinch.
Taw DawTang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DawTang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DawTang tries to clinch up but Malone circles away and keeps his distance.
Malone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Malone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malone misses with a head kick.
Malone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from DawTang.
DawTang shoots for a takedown but Malone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Malone lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DawTang blocks a head kick by Malone.
DawTang moves in looking to clinch but Malone pushes him off.
DawTang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
DawTang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DawTang tries to clinch but Malone moves away
and Malone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by DawTang or perhaps it was just good defense by Malone, which made it look bad.
A head kick misses from DawTang.
Malone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DawTang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone. DawTang does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone throws a head kick that misses.
Malone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from DawTang.
Malone appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
DawTang tries for a takedown but Malone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DawTang is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malone.
Frankie Malone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malone throws a nice head kick!
DawTang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - DawTang lands in his opponent's guard.
Malone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Malone scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DawTang has a takedown stuffed.
DawTang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malone circles away.
Malone is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone misses with a hook. DawTang ducked under it nicely.
DawTang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DawTang shoots in for a takedown but Malone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Malone moves into range and clinches up with DawTang.
Malone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DawTang throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DawTang, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Malone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DawTang.
Malone throws out a counter right but DawTang avoids it with no problem.
Malone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DawTang throws a lazy body kick
and Malone counters with a nice low kick that buckles DawTang's knee momentarily.
No luck for DawTang with that takedown attempt.
Malone looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
DawTang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malone pinned against the cage. Malone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taw DawTang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone misses with a body shot
and DawTang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Malone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DawTang shoots for a double leg takedown but Malone sprawls well. He's pushed DawTang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Malone scores with a kick to the body.
Malone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Frankie Malone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malone moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
DawTang steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Malone. That one must have hurt.
Taw DawTang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DawTang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malone can pounce on him.
Malone connects with a solid leg kick.
DawTang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DawTang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malone lands a big head kick that sends DawTang tumbling to the mat! Malone takes a step backwards and waves DawTang back to his feet - he wants the finish!
DawTang is rocked!
It looks like Taw DawTang has been cut.
Malone throws a powerful right kick. DawTang tried to block low but the kick was high! DawTang was taken right off of his feet! Malone jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frankie Malone!
A relieved looking Frankie Malone thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Glazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Santaros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Glazer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dexter Santaros!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Santaros.
Glazer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santaros looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Santaros digs a good hook to Glazer's body.
A jab lands there for Santaros.
Glazer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santaros counters with a stiff right hand.
Glazer fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Santaros.
Glazer misses with an uppercut
and Glazer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santaros looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Glazer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santaros misses with the ground and pound.
Santaros fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Santaros lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Santaros content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Glazer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glazer is letting Santaros control him for a moment.
Santaros wants to control but Glazer is keeping him busy.
Glazer tries to improve position but can't.
Santaros landing a few strikes.
It looks like Chad Glazer has been cut.
Santaros tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santaros has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Glazer is trying to improve his position.
Santaros creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Santaros throws a strike aimed at the side of Glazer's head but Glazer avoids it well.
Glazer is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Glazer is not content to let Santaros control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glazer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Santaros fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Santaros wants to control the pace but Glazer is squirming around nicely.
Santaros lands a couple of good shots and Glazer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Glazer tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santaros is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Glazer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Glazer for a finish.
Santaros lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Santaros.
Chad Glazer's cut is getting worse.
Santaros looking for the RNC.
Santaros looking for the choke from the back.
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!
Glazer defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Santaros is hanging on to Glazer's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Santaros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Glazer's cut.
That's time! Glazer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Glazer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santaros throws out the jab.
Glazer lands a two punch combo.
Santaros cracks Glazer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Glazer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Glazer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glazer scores with a one two! Santaros had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Santaros with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Glazer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santaros. Glazer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chad Glazer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Glazer needs to keep his hands up - Santaros had a free shot at his head there.
Chad Glazer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Santaros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santaros jabs Glazer right on the nose. Glazer blinks but takes it well.
Santaros tests Glazer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Santaros. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Glazer throws a leg kick but Santaros sees it coming and moves out of range.
Santaros throws a big shot that misses.
Santaros throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santaros tests Glazer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jeez, Chad Glazer's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Santaros cracks Glazer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santaros's jab looks to have found its range, popping Glazer under the eye.
Santaros closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Glazer's guard.
Santaros controlling from the top position.
Santaros postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Santaros landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santaros wants to control from the top but Glazer keeps moving.
Santaros with a nice head shot there.
Glazer keeping full guard, as Santaros tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santaros preventing the sweep.
Glazer trying to control the position.
Santaros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santaros slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Santaros thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Glazer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Santaros wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Santaros tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Santaros's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Check out the look on Santaros's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chad Glazer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dexter Santaros!
Dexter Santaros took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Perkele! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Rogers acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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177 lbs
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathaniel Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Rogers!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong shoots in but no luck this time.
Rogers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rogers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rogers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Armstrong is trying to defend but Rogers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rogers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rogers lands strikes from half guard.
Rogers lands strikes from half guard.
Rogers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Armstrong taking some punishment here, with Rogers in his half guard.
Armstrong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rogers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rogers's back!
Rogers trying to get back to his feet but Armstrong is in full control for now.
Armstrong tightening his grip on Rogers, looking for the choke.
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!
Armstrong has the hooks in. Rogers is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rogers knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rogers for a finish.
Rogers defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Armstrong's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rogers regains half guard.
Armstrong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rogers has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Armstrong is on him like a limpet, forcing Rogers back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Armstrong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rogers blocks a body shot from Armstrong.
Armstrong stalling in the clinch but Rogers improves position.
Good body shot from Armstrong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong scores with a shoulder strike.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
Armstrong lands a shot to the body.
Armstrong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Armstrong lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong is trying to trip Rogers. He has hold of a leg but Rogers is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Armstrong persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Armstrong throwing strikes from guard but Rogers blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rogers is on top in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rogers scoring with some ground and pound.
Rogers trying to control but Armstrong is working from the bottom.
Armstrong thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Armstrong working for a triangle but Rogers defends it easily.
Rogers postures up and lands a big shot to Armstrong's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Armstrong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rogers has managed to get both his arms back between Armstrong's legs - danger averted.
Rogers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rogers chips away with some ground and pound.
Rogers preventing the sweep.
Armstrong throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rogers escapes and throws Armstrong's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Armstrong is trying to get back to half guard.
Armstrong is working hard here to advance position.
Armstrong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Armstrong looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rogers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Armstrong has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily.
Rogers working Armstrong over with strikes.
Armstrong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rogers working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rogers drops an elbow to the side of Armstrong's head.
Armstrong actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers is nestled in close to Armstrong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rogers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Armstrong tries to roll over but Rogers keeps him under control.
Rogers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Armstrong has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Rogers will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rogers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Armstrong did well to prevent Rogers getting side control.
Rogers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Armstrong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily.
Rogers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Armstrong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Armstrong actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers winds up and cracks Armstrong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers prevents Armstrong from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Rogers.
Armstrong is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Ground and pound from Rogers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers 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.
Rogers working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.
Armstrong looking for submissions off his back.
Armstrong is trying to get back to full guard.
Rogers is trying to control the action in half guard but Armstrong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Armstrong is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Rogers is tapping! Great win for Armstrong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nathaniel Armstrong!
Sam Rogers was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks a lot for the support everyone ! I will be back ... !'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugues De Payens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Sturd Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Payens comes to the cage accompanied by Rage against the machine - Bombtrack. Sturd Jr has chosen Waka Flocka Flame - 50K (Neon Dreams Remix) as his entrance music. 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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35
194 lbs
34 - 10 - 0 |
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191 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
34 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugues De Payens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd Jr!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Payens gets caught flat footed, as Sturd Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Payens pulls Sturd Jr in close to prevent any damage.
De Payens uses the cage to get back to his feet.
De Payens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sturd Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Sturd Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Payens misses with a body punch
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles De Payens's knee momentarily.
Sturd Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturd Jr cracks the inside of De Payens's front leg.
De Payens needs to keep his hands up - Sturd Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from De Payens. Those never looked like landing.
De Payens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
De Payens is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sturd Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
De Payens misses with a head kick.
De Payens lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Sturd Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Payens on the side of the head.
De Payens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr throws a hook to the side of De Payens's head but De Payens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Payens feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from De Payens misses the target.
De Payens moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
De Payens throws a nice looking combination but Sturd Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sturd Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sturd Jr works over De Payens's head and body with a nice combination.
De Payens takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Payens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Payens lands a hook that snaps the head of Sturd Jr backwards.
Sturd Jr gets control of De Payens's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sturd Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sturd Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sturd Jr has De Payens pulled in close to control his posture.
De Payens trying to control but Sturd Jr is working from the bottom.
De Payens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Payens looking to pass the guard.
Sturd Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
De Payens tries to stand but Sturd Jr is controlling from the bottom.
Sturd Jr keeping moving, preventing De Payens from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Some wild striking there from De Payens.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Payens tries to land a body kick
and Sturd Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sturd Jr blocks a leg kick.
Sturd Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching De Payens on his heels. He'll look to pass De Payens's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr lands a couple of elbows.
De Payens is pulling down on Sturd Jr's head to control his posture.
Sturd Jr looking to pass the guard.
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but De Payens keeps moving.
Sturd Jr throwing strikes from guard but De Payens blocks nicely.
Sturd Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Payens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sturd Jr is one step ahead there.
De Payens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sturd Jr's guard.
De Payens postures up in Sturd Jr's guard and throws a big left but Sturd Jr blocks it.
De Payens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sturd Jr is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Payens trying to control but Sturd Jr is working from the bottom.
De Payens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sturd Jr is keeping the position for now.
De Payens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Payens postures up.
Sturd Jr controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Payens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Payens tries to stand but Sturd Jr is controlling from the bottom.
Sturd Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sturd Jr misses with the combination.
A big right from Sturd Jr misses.
Sturd Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
De Payens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
De Payens blocks a jab.
De Payens lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sturd Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Sturd Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, De Payens scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr breaks from the clinch.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and De Payens moves out of range easily.
Sturd Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Payens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sturd Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
De Payens misses with a head kick.
A low kick from De Payens misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for De Payens!
De Payens is looking for a sweep.
Sturd Jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
De Payens managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sturd Jr.
De Payens is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
De Payens trying to control here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Payens wants to get back to full guard.
Hugues De Payens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Payens trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Payens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr controlling the pace.
Sturd Jr working over De Payens with some ground and pound. De Payens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sturd Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but De Payens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sturd Jr working De Payens over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Sturd Jr there.
Sturd Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sturd Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
De Payens wants to get back to full guard.
De Payens wants to control but Sturd Jr is keeping busy.
De Payens preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
De Payens wants to control but Sturd Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Payens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sturd Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sturd Jr connects with a nice short shot to De Payens's temple.
De Payens is trying to control but can't.
Sturd Jr thows a huge punch but De Payens dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Payens manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sturd Jr trying to control but De Payens is working from the bottom.
De Payens is looking to sweep but instead, Sturd Jr has passed into half guard.
De Payens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
De Payens is trying to get back to full guard.
Sturd Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr trying to control from half guard but De Payens is working away.
De Payens wants to control but Sturd Jr is keeping busy.
Sturd Jr wants to free his trapped foot but De Payens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De Payens manages to get to full guard.
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but De Payens keeps moving.
De Payens has control of Sturd Jr's left arm, preventing Sturd Jr from doing any damage.
De Payens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sturd Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sturd Jr prevents De Payens from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sturd Jr fails with the takedown.
De Payens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
De Payens connects with a body shot that sends Sturd Jr's belly button to the back.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick which misses De Payens's front leg but catches the back leg as De Payens tries to avoid it.
Sturd Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Payens if he has to take too many more of those.
Sturd Jr punishes De Payens's body with a nice straight punch.
Sturd Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sturd Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hugues De Payens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sturd Jr.
A big left from Sturd Jr misses.
De Payens is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sturd Jr throws out a leg kick but De Payens moves out of range and Sturd Jr only half commits.
And De Payens counters with a quick kick to the body but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Sturd Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Payens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sturd Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Sturd Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Payens is able to avoid easily.
De Payens attempts a counter takedown but Sturd Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Sturd Jr throws a series of punches but De Payens moves out of range.
De Payens throwing a counter right hand but Sturd Jr manages to avoid it.
Hugues De Payens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sturd Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sturd Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sturd Jr throws a jab when De Payens was well out of range.
Sturd Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sturd Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of De Payens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hugues De Payens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! De Payens slams his shin into Sturd Jr's torso.
De Payens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
De Payens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Payens steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sturd Jr. That one must have hurt.
De Payens moves out of range as Sturd Jr strikes.
A jab from Sturd Jr misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Payens.
De Payens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sturd Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sturd Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Payens tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sturd Jr is in De Payens's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Payens is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Payens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Payens manages to get himself to full guard.
Sturd Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Payens looking to control.
De Payens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Payens pushes Sturd Jr off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
De Payens moves into range and clinches up with Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr avoiding damage as De Payens throws knees to the body.
De Payens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sturd Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Payens.
A head punch on the inside from De Payens fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Payens swings wildly with an uppercut but Sturd Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Sturd Jr.
De Payens cracks Sturd Jr with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sturd Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Payens backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturd Jr gets through De Payens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sturd Jr.
De Payens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sturd Jr is defending well for now.
De Payens misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from De Payens.
De Payens misses with some punches.
Sturd Jr lands an uppercut.
Sturd Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Payens has him pressed against the cage.
De Payens works on Sturd Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Sturd Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sturd Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
After winning the bout, Jason Sturd Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Hugues De Payens had this to say: 'Not only do you not understand my divine purpose, you judge me and cast stones. I will return, the time of judgement is upon your self, you are gods , wake up and realize you are the suffering you create, you are the love, we are one!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Niten Dōraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dōraku comes to the cage accompanied by Ides Of Light - Jucifer. Stern has chosen The Great American Nightmare as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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199 lbs
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niten Dōraku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howard Stern!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dōraku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dōraku moves forwards but Stern connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dōraku misses with a lunging right hand
and Stern counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stern takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stern scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stern.
Stern checks the leg kick.
Stern manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dōraku on his heels. He'll look to pass Dōraku's guard now, I'm sure.
Dōraku keeping full guard, as Stern tries to pass.
Stern slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stern stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dōraku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dōraku has his hands on Stern's head, controlling the position.
Stern trying to control but Dōraku is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dōraku looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stern seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stern ducks under a wild hook from Dōraku.
Stern connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dōraku. Dōraku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dōraku misses with a wild body shot.
Stern tries to clinch up.
Niten Dōraku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dōraku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stern moves away.
Stern shoots in but Dōraku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Dōraku blocks the leg kick.
Nice jab there from Stern.
Dōraku throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern throws a body shot but no joy.
Dōraku fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stern just manages to avoid it.
Stern misses with a hook. Dōraku ducked under it nicely.
Stern fails with a takedown attempt.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern connects with a jab.
Stern pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Dōraku.
Dōraku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stern looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stern changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dōraku looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dōraku is trying to control Stern's posture but Stern avoids it.
Stern slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern working away.
Stern controlling the position from side mount.
Stern wants to control but Dōraku is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stern is trying to get an arm triangle but Dōraku is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stern decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dōraku to his feet.
Stern throws a jab but it's blocked by Dōraku.
A little feinted left hand from Dōraku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Stern as he connects with a hook.
Dōraku misses with a low kick as Stern jumps back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stern looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stern slips under a jab.
Stern swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dōraku slips a jab and a cross from Stern.
Dōraku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dōraku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stern misses with a hook. Dōraku ducked under it nicely.
Stern motions for Dōraku to come forward. Stern throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stern swinging wildly here.
Stern throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dōraku on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Stern dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A jab lands there for Stern.
Howard Stern seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Dōraku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stern wants to counter the offense by Dōraku and move into the clinch position.
Dōraku connects with a single shot there.
Stern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dōraku.
Dōraku takes one on the button.
Dōraku ducks right into an uppercut from Stern.
Stern lands the left hand.
Dōraku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stern.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Stern looks to land a left hand but Dōraku moved out of range nicely.
Stern throws the left hand but Dōraku avoids the punch easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stern.
As Stern looks to move away, Dōraku throws a big counter combo but Stern just gets out of the way.
Stern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dōraku.
Both fighters circling a little - Dōraku finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern works the jab nicely.
Dōraku moves forwards but Stern connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stern misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern misses with a head kick.
Stern throws a jab but it's blocked by Dōraku.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Dōraku moved out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stern is defended easily by Dōraku.
Dōraku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stern has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stern uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dōraku.
Stern moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dōraku throws a hook to the side of Stern's head but Stern sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stern takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dōraku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dōraku looks to throw a body kick
and Stern counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stern with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stern throws a hook but Dōraku blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stern 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 Dōraku has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dōraku and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dōraku was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dōraku walks into a left hand.
A big right from Stern misses.
Stern fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dōraku misses with a body kick.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dōraku.
Stern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stern uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dōraku has time to react.
Dōraku throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Good leg kick by Stern there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dōraku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Dōraku saw that one coming.
Dōraku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern.
Good shot there by Stern.
Dōraku moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Stern does it's job there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dōraku.
Dōraku misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dōraku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Dōraku. That snapped Stern's head back.
Dōraku leaves Stern with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Niten Dōraku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
Dōraku tried to score with a low kick but Stern checks it.
Stern slips a jab from Dōraku.
Dōraku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stern throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dōraku feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dōraku misses with a head kick.
Dōraku throws a leg kick
and Stern counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stern looks to land a combination. Dōraku sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dōraku loads up on a big right hand but Stern slips the punch.
Dōraku lands with an uppercut that bounces Stern off the cage and back into range.
Stern 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.
Dōraku swings for the body but Stern moves out of range.
Dōraku looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern misses with a body shot.
Stern fails to land the takedown.
Stern swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stern connects with a crisp jab.
Dōraku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dōraku misses with a hook.
Stern displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dōraku throws out the jab.
Stern just misses with a punch to the body.
Dōraku throws a low kick, looking for Stern's leg but Stern calmly moves out of range.
Stern has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dōraku looks to throw the jab but Stern is out of range.
Stern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stern takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stern scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stern misses with a body shot.
Stern avoids the body shot from Dōraku.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Howard Stern will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dōraku throws a leg kick but Stern sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dōraku misses with a body kick.
Stern lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Stern throws a leg kick that misses.
Dōraku lands with an uppercut that bounces Stern off the cage and back into range.
Stern goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stern tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dōraku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dōraku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dōraku looks to score with a jab to the body but Stern is just out of range.
Dōraku is looking to chop away at Stern's legs.
Stern appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stern. Dōraku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stern tests Dōraku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dōraku throws an overhand right that lands on Stern's shoulder, as Stern tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Dōraku.
A little feinted left hand from Dōraku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Stern.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dōraku.
Stern needs to keep his hands up - Dōraku had a free shot at his head there.
Stern throws a solid leg kick but Dōraku takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stern.
A telegraphed right hand from Dōraku misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dōraku. Stern does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dōraku defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Stern shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stern stopping the sweep attempt from Dōraku.
Dōraku keeping full guard, as Stern tries to pass.
Dōraku keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully.
Stern passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern wants to control but Dōraku is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Dōraku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dōraku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stern happy to just control the position for now.
Stern trying to control the position but Dōraku is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku trying to remain calm as Stern controls from the top position.
Stern is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dōraku has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dōraku is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Dōraku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dōraku tries to buck Stern off but Stern is having none of it.
Niten Dōraku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stern in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stern fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dōraku manages to avoid it.
Dōraku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dōraku throws a chopping leg kick but Stern manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stern lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dōraku at a distance.
Stern throws a push kick but Dōraku slaps the foot to one side.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Dōraku's head but Dōraku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dōraku was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dōraku misses with a low kick.
Stern has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dōraku.
Dōraku throws a lazy right hand but Stern sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stern lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stern takes one on the button.
Stern throws a front kick aimed at Dōraku's knee but Dōraku avoids it well.
Stern thuds his right hand into Dōraku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stern feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dōraku's calf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Stern comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stern 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
Howard Stern managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Perkele!, into his post fight interview.
Niten Dōraku spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for the fight, Jacob. Congrats on the win. Hopefully a rematch once I improve! '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy Carroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carroll comes into the arena with Horse Outside blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Carroll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz avoids the body shot from Carroll.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Carroll avoids it with no problem.
Diaz lands a body shot.
Carroll staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Carroll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carroll avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carroll tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
We've been informed that Diaz has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Carroll throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Carroll on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carroll is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs.
Carroll misses with a body kick.
Carroll keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Carroll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carroll ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carroll missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carroll ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Carroll tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carroll takes one on the button.
Jab by Diaz.
Diaz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carroll.
Carroll looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Carroll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carroll slips a straight right by Diaz.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carroll.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carroll scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Nick Diaz has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carroll. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Carroll.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Carroll, which made it look bad.
Diaz scores with a punch to the head.
Carroll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carroll.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Carroll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz throws a right hand that Carroll ducks under and follows up with a left that Carroll also avoids with ease.
Carroll misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz tries to score with a low kick but Carroll moves his leg out of the way.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz misses with a hook. Carroll ducked under it nicely.
Carroll scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz misses with a leg kick
letting Carroll counter with a right hand.
Carroll gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Carroll throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carroll under the eye.
Carroll misses with a straight right.
Carroll is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Carroll.
Carroll drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carroll sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carroll was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Carroll ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Carroll throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz connects with a body shot that sends Carroll's belly button to the back.
Carroll takes one on the button.
A cross from Diaz lands.
Diaz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carroll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Carroll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Carroll.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Carroll bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diaz punishes Carroll's body with a nice straight punch.
Carroll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Carroll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
A little feinted left hand from Carroll on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Carroll - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carroll.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Carroll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Carroll was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carroll throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carroll throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
That kick from Carroll tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carroll.
Carroll lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carroll.
Nice takedown defense from Carroll. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Andy Carroll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
Diaz misses with a hook. Carroll ducked under it nicely.
Carroll slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carroll.
Carroll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carroll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carroll had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carroll lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Carroll counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Diaz's cut.
That's time! Carroll's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Carroll counters with a straight right hand.
Carroll throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've been told by Carroll's head coaches at LOD: Contenders that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carroll throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Carroll gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carroll's head.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diaz swings for the body but Carroll moves out of range.
Carroll takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carroll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Carroll staying out of range there.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz lands a head shot.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Carroll's head.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carroll turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Diaz.
Carroll connects with an inside leg kick.
Carroll throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz swings for the body but Carroll moves out of range.
Carroll takes one to the side of the head.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Carroll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz lands a jab.
Carroll motions for Diaz to come forward. Carroll throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carroll misses with a body punch
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carroll checks a leg kick.
Carroll misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Carroll avoids it with no problem.
Some wild striking there from Carroll.
Diaz takes a swing at Carroll's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Carroll wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carroll has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carroll staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Carroll moved out of range.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz with a hook.
Nick Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carroll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carroll's corner calls for a 1-2. Carroll obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz tries a low kick but Carroll avoids it.
Carroll thinks about countering with a body kick.
Carroll walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook but Carroll blocks it.
It appears Carroll was looking to counter with a kick there.
Carroll looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Carroll walks into a left hand.
Diaz catches Carroll with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Carroll ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Carroll misses the shot to the body.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick.
Carroll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Carroll moves away and avoids it.
Carroll throws a counter high kick but Diaz was just alert enough to avoid it.
A jab from Carroll misses.
Diaz lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Carroll moves away and avoids it.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Carroll blocks a jab.
Diaz checks a leg kick nicely.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Carroll.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz scores with a sloppy right hand. Carroll should have avoided that one.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carroll fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diaz just manages to avoid it.
Carroll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
and Carroll counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Carroll tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Carroll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Carroll slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz throws the left hand but Carroll avoids the punch easily.
Carroll lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz tests Carroll's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carroll avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Carroll does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carroll appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carroll ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Carroll defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Carroll misses the target.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carroll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Carroll sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carroll has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carroll there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Carroll makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Carroll's body. Carroll takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz checks a leg kick nicely.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carroll with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Diaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carroll throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Carroll is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs.
Carroll misses with a head kick.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carroll counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diaz throws a hook but Carroll blocks it.
Diaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Carroll.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carroll scores with a spinning back kick!
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Carroll.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz cracks Carroll with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carroll throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Carroll swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Carroll's body.
Carroll avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carroll shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carroll connects with a jab.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Carroll moves away and avoids it.
Carroll tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
Carroll throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carroll takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diaz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carroll moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Carroll slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andy Carroll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carroll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Carroll stuffs the takedown.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but Carroll seems unphased.
Carroll scores with a head kick. Diaz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carroll.
Diaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carroll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Carroll pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Carroll settles back down.
Carroll lands a big head kick that sends Diaz tumbling to the mat! Carroll takes a step backwards and waves Diaz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Carroll counters with a low kick, right behind Diaz 's knee.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Carroll finish him?
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carroll fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Diaz square on the jaw! Damn, Diaz is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andy Carroll!
Andy Carroll was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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