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Destiny 156: Swagger vs. Man PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Garcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Laprise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Garcon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pierre Laprise!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laprise shoots in for a double leg but Garcon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laprise avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Pierre Laprise has been cut.
Laprise 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.
Laprise fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garcon avoids it really well and circles away.
Laprise changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcon tries to avoid it but Laprise manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcon to the ground. Garcon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Garcon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pierre Garcon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Laprise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garcon.
Laprise fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laprise takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcon. Laprise does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcon sizes up Laprise with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcon keeps the fight on the outside.
Garcon scores with a takedown into Laprise's guard.
Laprise has Garcon pulled in close to control his posture.
Garcon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laprise wants to sweep but no luck.
Laprise lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Laprise throwing strikes from guard but Garcon blocks nicely.
Laprise stopping the sweep attempt from Garcon.
Laprise stands up over Garcon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Laprise pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcon is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laprise won't allow Garcon to sweep him here.
Laprise is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcon has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Laprise's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Laprise throws an elbow that misses. Garcon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Laprise's guard. Nice move by Garcon!
Garcon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garcon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Garcon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Laprise not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laprise keeping moving, preventing Garcon from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laprise is trying to control the position but Garcon postures up.
Garcon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laprise looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcon is one step ahead there.
Garcon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laprise wants to control the position but Garcon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Laprise holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Laprise is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcon stalling away here and it's allowed Laprise to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Garcon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laprise swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcon throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcon postures up in Laprise's guard and throws a big left but Laprise blocks it.
Laprise is trying to control the position but Garcon postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Garcon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre Laprise's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Garcon has a takedown stuffed.
Laprise does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Garcon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laprise shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garcon as he avoids it easily.
Garcon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garcon.
Laprise dives in and grabs Garcon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garcon pushes down on Laprise's head and hops out.
Garcon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laprise slips a straight right by Garcon.
Garcon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Laprise counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Laprise.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laprise accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laprise preventing the sweep.
Laprise trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garcon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laprise can do to turn this around?
Garcon is trying to control the position but Laprise postures up.
Garcon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laprise is one step ahead there.
Laprise landing with the ground and pound.
Garcon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcon is trying to keep Laprise in close.
Laprise is working Garcon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Laprise missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laprise throws a big elbow that misses.
Garcon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laprise is one step ahead there.
Laprise trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laprise passes into half guard.
Laprise thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garcon's head.
Laprise throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laprise is working for an americana but Garcon has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Laprise was thinking about the submission.
Laprise missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laprise working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laprise in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pierre Laprise has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garcon has his hands on Laprise's head, controlling the position.
Laprise throwing strikes from guard but Garcon blocks nicely.
Garcon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laprise is one step ahead there.
Laprise with a nice head shot there.
Laprise loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcon has his hands on Laprise's head, controlling the position.
Laprise stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laprise is looking to pass into half guard but Garcon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Garcon is in guard.
Laprise 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.
Garcon throwing strikes but missing.
Garcon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laprise keeping moving, preventing Garcon from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laprise keeping full guard, as Garcon tries to pass.
Garcon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garcon trying to control but Laprise is working from the bottom.
Laprise looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcon is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice uppercut lands for Garcon. That snapped Laprise's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pierre Garcon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pierre Laprise's cut.
That's time! Garcon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Laprise has a takedown stuffed.
Laprise tries to clinch but Garcon moves out of range.
Laprise doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Garcon counters with a straight right hand.
Garcon slips a jab and a cross from Laprise.
Garcon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garcon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laprise sprawls well. Laprise wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcon gets slowly back to his feet.
Garcon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Garcon lands with a hook. Laprise tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Laprise is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laprise trying to control from the bottom.
Garcon prevents Laprise from improving his position.
Garcon 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.
Garcon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laprise's head.
Pierre Garcon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garcon controlling the pace.
Garcon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laprise moves in looking to clinch but Garcon pushes him off.
Laprise misses with a takedown attempt
and Garcon counters with a big head kick but Laprise shrugs it off.
Pierre Garcon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Laprise.
Nice sprawl there from Laprise as Garcon shoots in.
Garcon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Garcon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Garcon throwing strikes but missing.
Laprise keeping moving, preventing Garcon from controlling successfully.
Garcon is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laprise swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laprise 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pierre Laprise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laprise has his foot on Garcon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcon works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garcon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Garcon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garcon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Garcon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Ballzonya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaius Garcius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcius has chosen Destroy Everything as his entrance music. Jaius Garcius looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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
25 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Ballzonya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaius Garcius!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcius shoots for a double leg takedown but Ballzonya sprawls well. He's pushed Garcius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garcius misses with a takedown attempt
and Ballzonya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garcius avoids the body shot from Ballzonya.
Ballzonya lands a jab to the head.
Jaius Garcius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcius fails with the takedown
and Ballzonya counters with a thumping low kick.
Harry Ballzonya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaius Garcius.
Garcius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Garcius closes the distance and clinches up with Ballzonya, looking for a takedown. Garcius pushes Ballzonya against the cage but Ballzonya circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ballzonya connects with a looping right hand.
Ballzonya delivers a nice body kick.
Garcius looks winded!
Garcius tries to clinch
and Ballzonya counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ballzonya counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballzonya digs a good body shot into Garcius's ribs.
Garcius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ballzonya is fending him off so far but Garcius persists. Nope, Ballzonya circles away and we're back to standing.
Ballzonya stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcius. Garcius gets slowly back to his feet.
Garcius tries to move into range but Ballzonya moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballzonya circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ballzonya counters with a body kick.
Garcius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ballzonya to score with a decent uppercut.
Ballzonya stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcius. Garcius gets slowly back to his feet.
Ballzonya was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garcius tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ballzonya counters with a nice uppercut.
Ballzonya throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Ballzonya.
Garcius wants to clinch up but Ballzonya keeps it at a distance.
Ballzonya lands with a right hand.
Garcius tries to clinch but Ballzonya moves away
and Ballzonya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Jaius Garcius has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garcius is defended easily by Ballzonya.
Garcius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcius misses with a takedown
and Ballzonya counters with a head kick.
Ballzonya lands with an overhand left.
Garcius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ballzonya is fending him off so far but Garcius persists. Nope, Ballzonya circles away and we're back to standing.
Ballzonya lands a jab.
Garcius is rocked!
Ballzonya throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Garcius's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Ballzonya dives in looking to finish as Garcius flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Ballzonya's strikes! Ballzonya is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Garcius's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Garcius was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Ballzonya!
Harry Ballzonya really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Jaius Garcius spoke after the fight, saying 'STOCKTON 1,2,5!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Therion - Sitra Ahra as his entrance music. Stan Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Smith !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith .
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith lands a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Smith moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Smith . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSmith.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a head kick.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith wants to control for a moment but Smith uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
That's four 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.
Smith working Smith over with strikes.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith is looking to control Smith 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith is stalling here. Smith is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Smith seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smith has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith 's head.
It looks like Stan Smith has been cut.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith throws a fast counter high kick but Smith manages to duck under it in time.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Smith .
Smith with a jab.
Smith tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stan Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Smith .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Some wild striking there from Smith .
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Mike Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Stan Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stan Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stan Smith 's cut.
That's time! Smith 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith .
Smith lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has his feet on Smith 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith takes a swing at Smith 's ribcage but misses.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Smith misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith .
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Smith misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
A left lands for Smith .
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith is rocked!
Smith rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith dips a shoulder and cracks Smith with a mighty uppercut! Smith falls back against the cage and Smith unloads with a barrage of strikes! Smith is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Smith screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Smith !
During a confident post fight interview, Stan Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Pouncey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monsun Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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240 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 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kelvin Pouncey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Monsun Moon!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pouncey wants to clinch.
Moon is looking for the big counter here.
Pouncey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pouncey misses with a right hand
and Pouncey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moon tries to keep at a distance but Pouncey has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Moon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Pouncey.
Moon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pouncey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouncey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pouncey prevents a body shot from Moon.
Pouncey is looking for a takedown.
Moon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pouncey taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Moon.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pouncey wants the takedown. Moon is fighting it off but Pouncey persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Moon's guard against the cage.
Moon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pouncey looking to sit in guard and control but Moon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Moon is pushing down on Pouncey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pouncey is fighting to maintain full guard but Moon has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moon's back!
Moon avoids the strikes from Pouncey.
Moon prevents Pouncey from getting a body triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Moon wants to escape the position.
Pouncey missing with strikes.
Pouncey misses with punches from the back.
Pouncey is working the ground and pound. Can Moon escape?
Pouncey scores with punches to the body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pouncey's guard. Nice work there by Moon.
Moon pushes down on Pouncey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Moon.
Moon throws an elbow that misses. Pouncey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moon's guard. Nice move by Pouncey!
Moon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pouncey is looking for a sweep. Moon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moon lands with a punch from half guard.
Moon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Moon prevents Pouncey from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey moves into full guard.
Moon passes Pouncey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pouncey regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pouncey keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
Moon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Moon trying to control but Pouncey is working from the bottom.
Moon looking to pass the guard.
Pouncey keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kelvin Pouncey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pouncey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pouncey throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Moon to counter with a crisp jab.
Pouncey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moon was well out of range. Poor timing from Pouncey.
Pouncey misses with a body shot
and Pouncey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pouncey swings for the body but Moon moves out of range.
Pouncey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moon counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Pouncey misses its intended target.
It seemed like Moon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pouncey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouncey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moon.
Pouncey throws a leg kick
enabling Moon to counter with a crisp jab.
Pouncey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kelvin Pouncey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouncey misses with a leg kick.
Moon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pouncey with a nice cross.
Moon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pouncey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Moon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pouncey misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey connects with an inside leg kick.
Pouncey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pouncey.
Pouncey lands a jab to the head.
Pouncey has his takedown stuffed
and Moon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Monsun Moon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pouncey 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 Moon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pouncey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey tries to clinch up.
Moon throws a fast counter high kick but Pouncey manages to duck under it in time.
Pouncey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Moon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pouncey misses with a leg kick
and Moon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pouncey swings for the body but Moon moves out of range.
Moon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pouncey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pouncey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pouncey misses with a left hand
and Moon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pouncey throws a combination that misses
and Moon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pouncey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pouncey.
Moon wants to control from the top but Pouncey keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moon postures up in Pouncey's guard and throws a big left but Pouncey blocks it.
Moon is working Pouncey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pouncey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moon trying to control but Pouncey is working from the bottom.
Pouncey wants to sweep here but Moon controlling him for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moon postures up in Pouncey's guard and throws a big left but Pouncey blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kelvin Pouncey will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pouncey. Moon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Moon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Moon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pouncey.
A little jabbing left from Moon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kelvin Pouncey is winning the standup battle so far.
Moon slips a jab and a cross from Pouncey.
Moon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pouncey defends it well.
Pouncey throws a right hand that misses
and Moon counters with a nice body shot.
Pouncey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pouncey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moon moves away.
Despite the aggression on Moon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pouncey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moon checks a leg kick.
Pouncey tries to clinch
and Moon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pouncey throws a sloppy body shot
and Pouncey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pouncey clobbers Moon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice uppercut lands for Pouncey. That snapped Moon's head back.
Pouncey lands a nice looking body shot.
Pouncey misses with a body shot
and Moon counters with a right hand to the body.
Moon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pouncey throws a body shot but no joy.
Pouncey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pouncey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pouncey misses with a wild combination.
Moon raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pouncey throws a right hand that Moon ducks under and follows up with a left that Moon also avoids with ease.
Moon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Pouncey lands a slapping body shot.
Pouncey lands a head shot.
Pouncey throws out a leg kick but Moon moves out of range and Pouncey only half commits.
Pouncey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moon throws out a counter right but Pouncey avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey throws out a loose jab but Moon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Moon misses.
Pouncey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pouncey swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Moon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pouncey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Monsun Moon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pouncey throws a leg kick
and Moon counters with a takedown into side control.
Moon swings around for an armbar but Pouncey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Moon's guard.
Moon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moon is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moon tries to free his leg and advance position but Pouncey is retaining full guard.
Monsun Moon has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey is trying to control the position but Moon postures up.
Pouncey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kelvin Pouncey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moon distracts Pouncey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pouncey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moon trying to control but Pouncey is working from the bottom.
Moon throws an elbow that misses. Pouncey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moon's guard. Nice move by Pouncey!
Moon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pouncey has picked Moon up and slammed him! Moon can't keep hold of the triangle and Pouncey manages to pass to side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kelvin Pouncey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pouncey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Pouncey!
Kelvin Pouncey made sure to mention his sponsor, Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sir Comstock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sir Comstock could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dmitry Volkov's chin.
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15 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
41 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sir Comstock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmitry Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Comstock blocks a jab.
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Comstock.
Comstock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Volkov scores with the left hand. Comstock knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Sir Comstock has been cut.
Dmitry Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Volkov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Comstock doesn't seem phased though.
Volkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Comstock feinted with a counter takedown.
Volkov scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Comstock attempts a counter takedown but Volkov avoids it well and moves away.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Comstock is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Comstock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Comstock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Volkov misses the jab.
Comstock tries to counter with a takedown but Volkov is quick to defend against it.
Volkov cracks Comstock with an open hand slap.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Volkov stuns Comstock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Comstock moves out of range easily.
Comstock tries to counter with a takedown but Volkov is quick to defend against it.
Volkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Comstock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Volkov misses.
That kick from Volkov tenderised Comstock's leg. Comstock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Comstock feinted with a counter takedown.
Jab from Volkov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Comstock is out of range.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Comstock feinted with a counter takedown.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Comstock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Comstock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Volkov misses with a combination
and Comstock counters with a takedown into side control.
Comstock tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov struggling a bit here.
Volkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Comstock stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Comstock was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Comstock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Volkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sir Comstock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Volkov throws a jab when Comstock was well out of range.
Comstock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Volkov sprawls and moves away.
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Comstock moved out of range nicely.
Comstock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Comstock blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Comstock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Volkov cracks a nice hook into Comstock's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Comstock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Comstock.
Comstock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Volkov sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Volkov misses.
Dmitry Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Comstock was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Comstock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Volkov sprawls and moves away.
Comstock slips a jab from Volkov.
Comstock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Volkov sprawls and moves away.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Comstock was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Comstock feinted with a counter takedown.
Volkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Comstock's sensitive parts.
Volkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sir Comstock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Volkov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Comstock counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Comstock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov is trying to control but Comstock passes into side control!
Comstock decides to stand back up. Comstock steps back and let's Volkov get back to his feet.
Volkov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov digs a good body shot into Comstock's ribs.
Comstock avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Comstock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Comstock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Volkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Comstock moves away.
Volkov swings widly with a right hand
and Comstock counters with a shoot takedown. Volkov fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to sweep here but Comstock controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov is looking to sweep but instead, Comstock has passed into half guard.
Volkov tries to get to full guard but Comstock has control of the leg.
Comstock stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body punch from Volkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sir Comstock's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Volkov.
Sloppy strikes from Volkov. Those never looked like landing.
Volkov lands with a straight right. Comstock didn't see that one coming.
Comstock dodges the punch combination from Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Comstock manages to avoid it.
Comstock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Volkov misses with a kick to the body.
Comstock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Volkov sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov looks to throw a body kick
and Comstock counters with a shoot takedown. Volkov fights it but they end up in guard.
Volkov wants to sweep here but Comstock controlling him for the moment.
Volkov pulls Comstock in to control the position.
Volkov wants to get back to his feet but Comstock passes into half guard.
Volkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comstock escapes and gets back to his feet.
Comstock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Volkov looks for the body kick but Comstock saw that one coming.
Comstock feinted with a counter takedown.
Volkov looks to land a right hand but Comstock moved out of range.
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Volkov with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Comstock feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Comstock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Volkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Comstock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Comstock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Comstock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Comstock tries to counter with a takedown but Volkov is quick to defend against it.
Volkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Comstock ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Comstock feinted with a counter takedown.
A shot to the body from Volkov misses
and Comstock counters with a single leg into guard. Volkov didn't expect that.
Dmitry Volkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Volkov looking to control.
Comstock wants to stand but Volkov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Volkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Volkov, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov wants to control the position but Comstock says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sir Comstock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Comstock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Volkov 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Volkov!
Dmitry Volkov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Yeah bitches.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martin Philippe Njewel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
145 lbs
25 - 14 - 2 |
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36
146 lbs
28 - 17 - 1 |
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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
25 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Philippe Njewel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Virgil Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Njewel swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Njewel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Morgan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Njewel is in Morgan's guard.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
Njewel scoring with some ground and pound.
Morgan has control of Njewel's left arm, preventing Njewel from doing any damage.
Morgan is looking for a triangle but Njewel pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njewel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Morgan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Njewel is aware though and is defending well.
Njewel wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan looking for a guillotine here but Njewel defends easily.
Njewel trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Njewel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morgan controls Njewel momentarily but Njewel frees himself.
Morgan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Morgan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Njewel passes into side control.
Njewel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Morgan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Morgan tries to improve position but can't.
Morgan wants to control but Njewel postures up.
Njewel working the head with strikes.
Morgan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njewel passes to side control.
Morgan being controlled for a moment.
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
Njewel wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Morgan tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Njewel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morgan, who protects the arm well.
Njewel wants to stand but Morgan has his arm trapped.
Morgan trying to remain calm as Njewel controls from the top position.
Morgan tries to buck Njewel off but Njewel is having none of it.
Morgan struggling a bit here.
Morgan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Njewel easily slips into full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Njewel avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Philippe Njewel dominated that round.
That's time! Njewel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Njewel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morgan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Njewel misses with a combination
and Morgan counters with a left to the body.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Njewel moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morgan.
Morgan has a couple of punches blocked by Njewel.
Njewel blocks an uppercut.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Njewel breaks the clinch.
Njewel tries for a takedown but Morgan circles away easily
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Njewel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njewel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Njewel showed some decent athleticism there.
Morgan is trying to control but Njewel manages to pass to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan can't escape the position.
Njewel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape.
Morgan tries to hold on but Njewel postures up.
Njewel controlling from the full mount.
Morgan is looking to improve his position but Njewel isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Njewel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Njewel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Njewel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape.
Morgan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Njewel tries to control but Morgan wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njewel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Njewel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Morgan hang on?
Njewel unloading with bombs!
Morgan prevents Njewel from taking his back.
Morgan wants to hold on but Njewel pushes him away.
Morgan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Morgan prevents Njewel from getting a body triangle.
I would not like to be Morgan right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Njewel is not going to allow Morgan to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Morgan right now.
Morgan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Njewel.
Njewel is hanging on to Morgan's back as he tries to escape.
Njewel lands punches and elbows.
Njewel is trying to stick to Morgan's back but Morgan is turning into Njewel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Njewel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Morgan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Njewel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Njewel keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Njewel keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Philippe Njewel dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Njewel gets a clinch.
Njewel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Njewel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morgan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Njewel closes the distance and clinches.
Morgan scores with a hook to the body.
Njewel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Njewel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Morgan counters with a head kick. That will keep Njewel thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njewel tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it.
Njewel slips a straight right by Morgan.
Njewel rushes Morgan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Njewel prevents a body shot from Morgan.
Njewel is trying to force a seperation but Morgan has the dominant position.
Morgan lands a shoulder strike.
Njewel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Njewel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morgan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Njewel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Njewel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Morgan is trying to defend but Njewel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Njewel wants to stand up but Morgan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Njewel is trying to control the action in half guard but Morgan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Virgil Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Njewel looking to sit in guard and control but Morgan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Morgan scoring with some ground and pound.
Morgan connects with a couple of short punches.
Njewel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Njewel throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Njewel wants to stand up but Morgan is controlling him.
Njewel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan postures up.
Morgan postures up and lands a big shot to Njewel's brow.
Njewel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morgan manages to get himself to full guard.
Morgan looking for subs off his back but Njewel has passed one foot through into half guard.
Morgan tries to roll over but Njewel keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Njewel 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.
Njewel slows the pace down in half guard.
Morgan is looking for a sweep. Njewel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Njewel pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morgan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Martin Philippe Njewel.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Njewel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Philippe Njewel!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Martin Philippe Njewel made sure he mentioned KAISER, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Escargesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yrjoe Velmu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velmu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Andrea Bocelli - Por ti volare. Yrjoe Velmu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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34
197 lbs
26 - 15 - 0 |
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33
200 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vincent Escargesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yrjoe Velmu!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velmu ducks right into an uppercut from Escargesa.
It looks like Yrjoe Velmu has been cut.
Escargesa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escargesa scores with a punch to the head.
Escargesa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velmu.
Escargesa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Escargesa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velmu.
Escargesa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Escargesa looks to land a right hand but Velmu moved out of range.
Escargesa clinches.
Velmu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Escargesa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Velmu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escargesa.
Velmu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Velmu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Escargesa blocks it with crossed arms.
Escargesa lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velmu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velmu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Escargesa fails to land.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escargesa avoids it.
Escargesa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escargesa misses with some punches.
Escargesa trying to stall but Velmu improves his position.
Velmu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velmu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Velmu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Escargesa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Escargesa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Escargesa lands with a left to the head.
Velmu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but Escargesa blocks with his arms.
Escargesa misses with a punch on the inside.
Velmu blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Escargesa to work.
Velmu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Velmu blocks a body shot from Escargesa.
Velmu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Escargesa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu working Escargesa over with knees to the body.
Escargesa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stalling in the clinch from Escargesa.
Velmu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Escargesa tries to break the clinch but Velmu is controlling the position.
Escargesa working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velmu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Velmu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Escargesa swings wildly with an uppercut but Velmu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velmu misses with a knee to the head.
Velmu misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Escargesa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but Escargesa blocks with his arms.
Escargesa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Velmu or not.
Escargesa tries a body shot but Velmu blocks it.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escargesa.
Escargesa lands a hook that snaps the head of Velmu backwards.
Escargesa tries to throw a body punch but Velmu avoids it by throwing Escargesa back against the cage.
Velmu lands a nice knee to the body.
Escargesa avoiding damage as Velmu throws knees to the body.
Escargesa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velmu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velmu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escargesa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Velmu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Escargesa blocks it with crossed arms.
Escargesa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Escargesa pushes Velmu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escargesa misses with a punch on the inside.
Escargesa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velmu misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Escargesa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escargesa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escargesa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velmu backwards.
Velmu working Escargesa over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escargesa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Velmu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velmu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Velmu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Escargesa is defending well for now.
Velmu looking to throw knees to the head but Escargesa is blocking nicely.
Velmu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velmu being controlled against the cage.
Escargesa throws a head punch that misses.
Escargesa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yrjoe Velmu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yrjoe Velmu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Escargesa throws a shot from downtown. Velmu moves away and avoids it.
Velmu throws a head kick but Escargesa moves out of range.
Escargesa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velmu.
Escargesa avoids the head kick by Velmu.
Nice uppercut there from Escargesa.
Velmu tries to close the distance and clinch but Escargesa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escargesa scores with a jab.
Yrjoe Velmu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velmu lands a nice looking body shot.
Velmu has closed the distance and engaged Escargesa in a clinch.
Escargesa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escargesa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Escargesa swings wildly with an uppercut but Velmu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escargesa effectively controlling the action here.
Velmu crunches a lovely knee into Escargesa's ribcage.
Velmu lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escargesa has a couple of punches blocked by Velmu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu lands a knee to the body.
Escargesa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Velmu keeps control of Escargesa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Escargesa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Escargesa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Escargesa can't find room to land a body shot as Velmu controls the action.
A short right from Escargesa.
Velmu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Escargesa's face.
Yrjoe Velmu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Velmu lands a good knee to the midsection. Escargesa won't want to take too many of those.
Velmu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escargesa avoids it.
Velmu blocking some punches.
Velmu misses with a knee strike.
Escargesa is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Escargesa fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escargesa throws a head punch that misses.
Escargesa breaks the clinch.
Velmu slips a straight right by Escargesa.
Velmu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Velmu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Velmu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escargesa.
Velmu missing with knees to the body.
Velmu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Velmu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but Escargesa blocks it.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but Escargesa blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velmu.
Velmu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Escargesa tries to throw a body punch but Velmu avoids it by throwing Escargesa back against the cage.
Velmu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Escargesa is defending well for now.
Velmu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escargesa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escargesa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Velmu trying to land knees to the body.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Escargesa throws a punch but it's blocked by Velmu.
Escargesa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vincent Escargesa is winning the standup battle so far.
Escargesa closes the distance and pushes Velmu back into the cage.
Velmu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velmu blocks a body shot from Escargesa.
Escargesa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Velmu looking to throw knees to the head but Escargesa is blocking nicely.
Velmu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velmu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Escargesa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Velmu looking to throw knees to the head but Escargesa is blocking nicely.
Escargesa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velmu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Escargesa's face.
Escargesa wants to get back to striking at distance but Velmu won't allow it.
Escargesa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escargesa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escargesa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escargesa.
Escargesa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escargesa swings wildly with an uppercut but Velmu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escargesa lands with a right to the head.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Velmu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Escargesa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Velmu misses with a knee to the head.
Escargesa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Escargesa lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yrjoe Velmu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yrjoe Velmu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Velmu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escargesa.
Velmu catches Escargesa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Escargesa rushes Velmu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Velmu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Velmu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but Escargesa blocks it.
Escargesa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Velmu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Escargesa's face.
Velmu lands a nice knee to the body.
Escargesa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escargesa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velmu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Escargesa is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Velmu.
Escargesa gets through Velmu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velmu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Escargesa blocks it with crossed arms.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escargesa avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Escargesa lands a left hand.
Escargesa swings wildly with an uppercut but Velmu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velmu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Escargesa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Velmu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Escargesa stalling in the clinch but Velmu improves position.
Escargesa throws a head punch that misses.
Escargesa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velmu backwards.
Escargesa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Escargesa tries to break the clinch but Velmu is controlling the position.
Velmu tries to land knees in the clinch but Escargesa avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Escargesa fails to land.
Escargesa misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velmu misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velmu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escargesa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escargesa misses with a body punch.
Escargesa misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velmu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escargesa.
Velmu misses with a knee to the head.
Escargesa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velmu misses with a knee to the head.
Escargesa swings wildly with an uppercut but Velmu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escargesa misses with some punches.
Escargesa working aggressively here.
Velmu blocks a body shot from Escargesa.
Escargesa misses with the head strike.
Escargesa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yrjoe Velmu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escargesa tries to break the clinch but Velmu is controlling the position.
Velmu misses with a knee to the head.
Velmu blocks a body shot from Escargesa.
Escargesa tries a body shot but Velmu blocks it.
Velmu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Escargesa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Velmu lands a good knee to the midsection. Escargesa won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escargesa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escargesa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velmu's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Escargesa fails to land.
Velmu scores with a knee to the head.
Escargesa is looking to break free of the clinch but Velmu has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velmu.
Escargesa lands with a short shot to the head.
Escargesa taking a breather.
Vincent Escargesa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escargesa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Velmu.
Velmu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escargesa.
Escargesa misses with a body punch.
Escargesa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but Escargesa blocks it.
Escargesa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Velmu backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velmu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Velmu misses with a knee strike.
Escargesa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velmu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Velmu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Escargesa struggles to land a body shot inside as Velmu controls his hands.
Escargesa working aggressively here.
Escargesa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vincent Escargesa.
I think Velmu 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yrjoe Velmu!
Yrjoe Velmu spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Winston Churchill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Margera comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Clutch - The Regulator kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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165 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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160 lbs
30 - 21 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Winston Churchill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bam Margera!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Churchill throws a hook but Margera blocks it.
Churchill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Margera circles away quickly and effectively.
Churchill darts in and clinches Margera up against the cage.
Churchill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Churchill.
Margera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Churchill throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Margeras head.
Churchill blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Churchill.
Margera tries to work over Churchill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Churchill gets through Margera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Churchill misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Churchill.
Churchill misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Churchill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Churchill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
I was talking to Churchill's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Churchill lands a body punch.
Churchill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Churchill struggles to land a body shot inside as Margera controls his hands.
Churchill misses with a punch on the inside.
Margera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchill tries a body shot but Margera blocks it.
A short left from Churchill.
Margera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Churchill is keeping busy.
Churchill throws a punch but it's blocked by Margera.
Margera blocking some punches.
Churchill tries a body shot but Margera blocks it.
Margera lands a nice uppercut.
Churchill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Margera can't find room to land a body shot as Churchill controls the action.
Margera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Margera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Churchill throws a body kick that misses
and Margera counters with a thumping low kick.
Margera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Churchill throws out the jab.
Margera is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Churchill with a body shot.
Margera throws a head kick that misses.
Margera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Churchill.
Margera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Churchill if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Churchill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Margera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Margera misses with a low kick.
Margera throws an off balance right hand
and Churchill counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Churchill throws a hook to the side of Margera's head but Margera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Churchill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Margera.
Churchill tries to work over Margera's front leg with a kick but Margera checks it.
Churchill lands with a shot to the body.
Churchill throws a left and a right that both miss
and Margera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Margera.
Churchill tries a body shot but Margera blocks it.
Margera is trying to break the clinch but Churchill is controlling him.
Margera throws a punch but it's blocked by Churchill.
Margera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Churchill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Churchill blocks an elbow strike from Margera.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Margera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Margera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Churchill blocks it with crossed arms.
Margera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Churchill steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Margera. That one must have hurt.
Churchill jabs at Margera's body.
Margera doesn't manage to clinch there - Churchill circles away.
Churchill throws a series of strikes that have Margera backpedaling.
Churchill fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Margera.
Nice defenses there by Margera.
Churchill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Margera was well out of range. Poor timing from Churchill.
Churchill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Churchill tries to clinch up.
Churchill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Churchill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Margera, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Churchill lands with a light punch inside.
Churchill lands a body shot in the clinch.
Margera misses with some punches.
Churchill takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Margera.
Churchill misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Margera.
Churchill takes a shot to the head.
Churchill lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Margera.
Margera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Margera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Margera blocks a body shot from Churchill.
Churchill tries a body shot but Margera blocks it.
Churchill is leaning against Margera and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Churchill.
Churchill tries to throw a body punch but Margera avoids it by throwing Churchill back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Margera.
Churchill presses Margera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Churchill dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Churchill moves out of range of the body kick.
Margera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Churchill throws out a loose jab but Margera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Churchill sets himself, and Margera steps forward looking for the clinch! Churchill avoids it this time.
Churchill lands an overhand right.
Margera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Margera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Churchill moves away.
Churchill is looking to counter the offense by Margera and move into the clinch.
Churchill misses with a body kick.
Margera scores with a spinning back kick!
Churchill is looking to score with low kicks.
Margera pushes Churchill away with a front kick.
Churchill looks to score with a jab to the body but Margera is just out of range.
Margera does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Churchill connects with a leg kick. Margera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Churchill throws a lazy right hand but Margera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera clinches up with Churchill and pushes him back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Margera 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.
A left hand lands to the body for Churchill.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Churchill.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Margera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good body shot from Margera.
Margera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Churchill swings wildly with an uppercut but Margera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Margera.
Margera prevents a body shot from Churchill.
Churchill swings wildly with an uppercut but Margera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Margera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Churchill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Margera can do to turn this around?
Churchill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Margera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Churchill working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Margera. Churchill shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Churchill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Winston Churchill is winning the standup battle so far.
Churchill rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Margera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Churchill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Churchill gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Margera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Churchill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Margera.
Margera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Margera throws a shot from downtown. Churchill moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Churchill misses the target.
Margera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Churchill lands a nice looking body shot.
Churchill tries to clinch up but Margera circles away and keeps his distance.
Churchill misses with a two punch combination.
Margera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A head kick by Margera misses
and Churchill counters with a straight right hand.
Margera throws a hook to the side of Churchill's head but Churchill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera throws a solid leg kick but Churchill takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Margera.
Margera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Churchill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Churchill is rocked!
Churchill lands with a nice body punch.
Oh Churchill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Churchill rushes Margera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Churchill digs a right hand underneath Margera's ribcage. Margera let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Churchill seems to have got his legs back now.
Margera throws a punch but it's blocked by Churchill.
Churchill blocking some punches.
Margera slows down the pace here.
Margera lands with a right to the head.
Churchill is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Margera's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice body punch from Margera - that landed with a thud.
Churchill can't find room to land a body shot as Margera controls the action.
Margera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Churchill tries to throw a body punch but Margera avoids it by throwing Churchill back against the cage.
Margera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Churchill.
Churchill working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Churchill.
Margera blocks an uppercut.
Margera stalling in the clinch but Churchill improves position.
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Churchill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Margera lands a nice uppercut.
Margera blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Margera.
Churchill scores with a shoulder strike.
Churchill tries a body shot but Margera blocks it.
Churchill misses with a body punch.
Churchill working aggressively here.
Margera lands with a right to the head.
Margera taking a breather.
Churchill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Churchill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Churchill misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bam Margera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Churchill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Margera. Margera obviously looking to wear him down.
Margera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Margera blocks a jab.
Margera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Churchill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Churchill checks a low kick from Margera.
As Margera backs away, Churchill returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Winston Churchill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Margera. Churchill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Margera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Churchill.
Churchill misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Churchill misses with a hook. Margera ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Margera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera scoring well with a low kick there.
Churchill swings for the body but Margera moves out of range.
Margera throws a sloppy head kick and Churchill moves out of range easily.
Margera throws out a powerful jab.
Margera clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Margera prevents a body shot from Churchill.
Margera holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Churchill.
Churchill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Margera has a couple of punches blocked by Churchill.
Margera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Churchill has a couple of punches blocked by Margera.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Churchill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Margera prevents a body shot from Churchill.
Margera blocks an uppercut.
Churchill tries to work over Margera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Churchill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Churchill struggles to land a body shot inside as Margera controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Margera fails to land.
Churchill blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Churchill.
Churchill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Churchill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Churchill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Churchill has a couple of punches blocked by Margera.
Churchill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Churchill lands a shoulder strike.
Churchill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Churchill fails to land.
Churchill throws a punch but it's blocked by Margera.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Margera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Margera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Margera looks to land a body kick but Churchill moved away.
Good leg kick by Margera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Margera checks a leg kick.
Margera cracks Churchill with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Margera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Churchill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Churchill throws a jab when Margera was well out of range.
Churchill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Margera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Churchill tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Margera is able to avoid easily.
Churchill moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMargera.
Churchill looks for the body kick but Margera saw that one coming.
Margera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Margera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Margera darts in and clinches Churchill up against the cage.
Margera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Churchill lands with a light punch inside.
Margera lands a nice uppercut.
Margera blocks a body shot from Churchill.
Margera misses with a body punch.
Churchill has a couple of punches blocked by Margera.
Margera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Churchill misses with a hook. Margera ducked under it nicely.
Margera misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Churchill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Margera.
Margera wants to counter the offense by Churchill and move into the clinch position.
Margera throws a hook but Churchill blocks it.
Margera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Churchill lands the left hand.
Churchill throws a big shot that misses.
Churchill misses with a hook. Margera ducked under it nicely.
Churchill throws a jab when Margera was well out of range.
A left lands for Margera.
Margera scores with a shot to the body.
Churchill walks into a left hand.
Churchill misses with a low kick as Margera jumps back.
Margera swats away the attempt to clinch by Churchill.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bam Margera.
I think Margera 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Margera!
Bam Margera thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wily Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Method Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swagger comes to the cage accompanied by Waylon Jennings - Good Ol' Boys. Man has chosen Method Man - Meth vs. Chef feat. Raekwon The Chef as his entrance music. Method Man will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Wily Swagger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Method Man!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Man throws a lazy uppercut
and Swagger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Swagger.
Swagger landing some decent shots from guard.
Swagger throwing strikes but missing.
Swagger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Swagger trying to mount his opponent but Man defends it.
Swagger wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Swagger wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man keeping hold of Swagger's head, controlling as best he can.
Man is continuing to stall.
Man is not content to let Swagger control the position.
Still in half guard, Swagger seems content to control.
Man is looking to improve his position.
Swagger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Man is just riding it out for now. Swagger eventually gives up the hold.
We've been hearing good reports from Swagger's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Swagger wants to take a breather but Man is having none of it.
Man wants to control but Swagger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Swagger is working for an americana but Man has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Swagger was thinking about the submission.
Swagger tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Swagger trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Swagger tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man forces Swagger back against the cage and clinches.
Man is stalling here.
Swagger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Man lands a hook that snaps the head of Swagger backwards.
Man connects with a nasty looking knee right to Swagger's face.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've been informed that Man has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Man lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Swagger tightens his grip and picks Man up, before dumping him to the ground. Man manages to land in guard.
Swagger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Swagger trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Man manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swagger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Man is aware though and is defending well.
Swagger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.
Man sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Swagger is looking to sweep but instead, Man has passed into half guard.
Swagger is trying to control but can't.
Swagger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Man landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swagger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Swagger has his foot on Man's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Man works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wily Swagger will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A lazy body kick from Man
and Swagger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Swagger.
Swagger wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Swagger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swagger pushing down on Man's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Swagger controlling the action here.
Swagger is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is staying active underneath Swagger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Swagger is really struggling to control Man but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Swagger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Swagger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man's head.
Man slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Man trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swagger trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swagger throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Swagger throws an elbow that misses. Man uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Swagger's guard. Nice move by Man!
Man lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Swagger 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.
Swagger looking to control.
Man preventing the sweep.
Man 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.
Swagger is pulling down on Man's head. It's preventing any offense from Man, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger working a defensive guard but Man passes into half guard.
Man perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Man tries to pass to full mount but Swagger defends it.
Swagger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Swagger.
Man showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Swagger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Swagger has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Man doesn't defend quickly enough and Swagger has managed to lock this one up! Can Man escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Swagger on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wily Swagger!
Wily Swagger retains his middleweight title!
Wily Swagger decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Method Man was interviewed post fight and said 'Patty cake patty cake hey the Method Man
Don't eat Skippy, Jif or Peter Pan
Peanut butter, cuz I'm not butter
In fact I snap back like a rubber
band!'.
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