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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Repe Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mystery Perfect (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sorsa's entrance music is Like a Bunny. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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169 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Repe Sorsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mystery Perfect!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorsa jabs Perfect right on the nose. Perfect blinks but takes it well.
Perfect blocks a low kick nicely.
Sorsa throws a big shot that misses.
Perfect slips under a jab.
Sorsa misses with a looping left.
Sorsa works Perfect's body with a nice hook.
Sorsa misses with a hook.
Perfect staying out of range there.
Sorsa shoots in and drives through. Perfect sprawls well.
Perfect clinches.
Sorsa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Perfect breaks from the clinch.
Sorsa lands with a good body shot.
Sorsa has a takedown stuffed.
Sorsa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Perfect sprawls well initially but Sorsa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sorsa thows a huge punch but Perfect dodges it nicely.
Sorsa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sorsa 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Sorsa.
Sorsa controlling the action here.
Sorsa throwing shots but Perfect is blocking nicely.
Perfect is doing well to control the position and prevent Sorsa from advancing to side control.
Sorsa throwing shots but Perfect is blocking nicely.
Sorsa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Perfect's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perfect has his hands clasped together around Sorsa's back. He's all about the action.
Sorsa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sorsa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sorsa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Perfect is not content to let Sorsa control the position.
Sorsa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Perfect's head.
Sorsa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sorsa is trying to control the action in half guard but Perfect is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sorsa is trying to work for a kimura but Perfect is defending well.
Sorsa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perfect is looking for a sweep. Sorsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sorsa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Perfect to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sorsa wants to control from the top but Perfect keeps moving.
Sorsa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sorsa is looking to work some ground and pound but Perfect has wrist control.
Sorsa wants to control from the top but Perfect keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Sorsa'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.
Sorsa works over Perfect with some ground and pound from guard.
Sorsa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sorsa is in close to Perfect's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sorsa is working Perfect over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perfect preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Perfect keeping moving, preventing Sorsa from controlling successfully.
Sorsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perfect swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Perfect working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sorsa.
Sorsa looking to sit in guard and control but Perfect gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Perfect being controlled here momentarily.
Sorsa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Repe Sorsa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sorsa.
Sorsa walks into a jab.
Sorsa lands a two punch combo.
Sorsa ducks under a wild hook from Perfect.
Sorsa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Perfect is out of range.
Perfect tries to work over Sorsa's front leg with a kick but Sorsa checks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sorsa.
Repe Sorsa is winning the standup battle so far.
Sorsa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Perfect scores with a push kick.
Perfect shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sorsa but Sorsa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sorsa is looking to counter punch.
Sorsa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perfect steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sorsa.
Sorsa swings for the body but Perfect moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perfect shoots in for a double leg but Sorsa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sorsa lands with an uppercut that bounces Perfect off the cage and back into range.
Perfect ducks under a wild hook from Sorsa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Perfect's head backwards.
Nice shot by Perfect.
Sorsa throws a front kick that sends Perfect stumbling back into the cage.
Sorsa cracks Perfect with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sorsa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sorsa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Perfect sprawls well initially but Sorsa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sorsa is looking for a kimura here.
Sorsa is looking to take a break and control but Perfect is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sorsa wants to pass the guard but Perfect is defending well.
Perfect avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sorsa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perfect is looking to control Sorsa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perfect avoid being mounted?
Sorsa is pressing down on Perfect's thigh, looking to free his foot. Perfect is holding on for now.
Sorsa is looking for a kimura here.
Sorsa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sorsa is trying to control. Perfect wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perfect is looking for a sweep. Sorsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sorsa drops an elbow to the side of Perfect's head.
Sorsa is trying to control. Perfect wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Perfect wants to control but Sorsa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Perfect controlling the position for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sorsa lands a nice short elbow.
Perfect blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sorsa.
Sorsa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sorsa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Perfect is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perfect is looking to escape.
Sorsa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sorsa wants to pass to mount but Perfect is defending the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Perfect wants to get back to full guard.
Sorsa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Perfect is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perfect has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sorsa is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Repe Sorsa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sorsa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sorsa showed some decent athleticism there.
Sorsa is nestled in close to Perfect, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sorsa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Perfect has hold of Sorsa's hands but Sorsa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Repe Sorsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sorsa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sorsa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Perfect with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorsa wants to control but Perfect is keeping him busy.
Perfect is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sorsa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sorsa's back!
Sorsa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sorsa is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa is working hard here to advance position.
Sorsa tries to hold on but Perfect postures up.
Perfect can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sorsa is looking to escape.
Sorsa regains half guard.
Perfect working the head and body with strikes.
Sorsa tries to roll over but Perfect keeps him under control.
Sorsa is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perfect wants to control but Sorsa is keeping him busy.
Sorsa is trying to get back to full guard.
Sorsa actively working from the bottom here.
Perfect wants to take a breather but Sorsa is having none of it.
Perfect working the head and body with strikes.
Sorsa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Perfect is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sorsa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perfect gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sorsa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Perfect can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Perfect wants to control from the top but Sorsa keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Perfect works over Sorsa with some ground and pound from guard.
Sorsa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perfect gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perfect postures up.
Repe Sorsa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Perfect throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mystery Perfect has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perfect ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perfect checks a leg kick.
Sorsa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perfect counters with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Sorsa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sorsa misses with a looping left.
Sorsa misses with a kick to the body
and Perfect counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sorsa's knee momentarily.
Sorsa throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Sorsa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sorsa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perfect can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perfect pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perfect slips a straight right by Sorsa.
A bone on bone clash there as Sorsa blocks the leg kick.
Perfect throws a leg kick but Sorsa moved away.
Sorsa scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Repe Sorsa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sorsa 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Repe Sorsa!
After winning the bout, Repe Sorsa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Mystery Perfect had this to say: 'The fight was too easy and boring, and since my opponent looked like he really wanted the W, I thought I'd put on a show and give him the W.The line's getting longer. Better get back to pleasing them single and taken ladies before they go crazy'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martinez Eluard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rikkard Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eluard comes to the cage accompanied by Sail. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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28
197 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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185 cm
23
191 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martinez Eluard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rikkard Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eluard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanson avoids the body shot from Eluard.
Jab from Eluard.
Hanson dives in and grabs Eluard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eluard pushes down on Hanson's head and hops out.
Eluard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hanson throws a lazy head kick
and Eluard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eluard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Eluard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Martinez Eluard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
Hanson is looking to land body kicks.
Eluard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hanson misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hanson with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eluard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanson.
Eluard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Eluard lands a really nice looking cross but Hanson seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eluard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rikkard Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson thumps Eluard with a low kick.
Hanson misses with a takedown
and Eluard counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Rikkard Hanson has been cut.
Hanson darts in looking for a takedown but Eluard gets double underhooks and turns Hanson into the cage.
Eluard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Eluard keeps the fight on the outside.
Hanson avoids the body shot from Eluard.
A jab lands there for Eluard.
Martinez Eluard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eluard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hanson misses with a straight right.
Hanson gets a takedown into half guard.
Hanson wants to control but Eluard is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eluard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanson pulls his head out easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eluard is not content to let Hanson control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Eluard is not content to let Hanson control the position.
Eluard wants to control but Hanson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eluard is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
My spies in Gym of the Gods inform me that Hanson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hanson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Eluard tries to lock up and control but Hanson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hanson controlling from the full mount.
Eluard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Eluard is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eluard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hanson with a couple of short strikes.
Eluard regains half guard.
Eluard is looking for a sweep. Hanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eluard is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson.
Eluard trying to hold on to Hanson's head to control him but Hanson postures up.
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 Martinez Eluard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rikkard Hanson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Eluard moves into the clinch.
Eluard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eluard gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Eluard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanson is just riding it out for now. Eluard eventually gives up the hold.
Eluard seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hanson tries to get to full guard but Eluard has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eluard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanson is just riding it out for now. Eluard eventually gives up the hold.
Eluard is working for a kimura but Hanson is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hanson is staying active underneath Eluard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eluard 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.
Hanson tries to roll over but Eluard keeps him under control.
Hanson gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eluard drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hanson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hanson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hanson!
Hanson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hanson trying to control the action but Eluard is working from the bottom.
Rikkard Hanson has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Eluard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eluard is looking to regain half guard here but Hanson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eluard struggling a bit here.
Hanson wants to control but Eluard is keeping him busy.
Hanson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Eluard, who protects the arm well.
Eluard tries to bench press Hanson off him but Hanson keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eluard is trying to control Hanson's posture but Hanson avoids it.
Hanson wants to control but Eluard is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rikkard Hanson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rikkard Hanson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Eluard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hanson tries to clinch but Eluard is having none of it.
Eluard misses with a body shot.
Hanson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Martinez Eluard is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Eluard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eluard moves out of range as Hanson throws a body kick.
Eluard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Eluard scores with a hook.
Eluard misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eluard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hanson just manages to avoid it.
Martinez Eluard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
Hanson wants to clinch up but Eluard keeps it at a distance.
Hanson gets a double leg takedown into Eluard's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson passes Eluard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eluard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanson pulls his head out easily.
Hanson prevents Eluard from improving his position.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but Eluard is defending well.
Eluard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanson pulls his head out easily.
Hanson trying to control the action but Eluard is working from the bottom.
Hanson winds up and cracks Eluard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hanson prevents Eluard from improving his position.
Hanson trying to mount his opponent but Eluard defends it.
Hanson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eluard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hanson trying to control but Eluard is working from the bottom.
Eluard throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hanson uses it to pass to side control.
Eluard gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eluard moves into full guard.
Eluard looking for subs off his back but Hanson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Eluard is not content to let Hanson control the position.
Eluard trying to hold on to Hanson's head to control him but Hanson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eluard actively working from the bottom here.
Hanson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eluard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rikkard Hanson.
I think Hanson 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ephraim Baraka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Lapis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baraka comes to the cage accompanied by Loyal - Chris Brown Ft Lil Wayne & Tyga. Lapis has chosen Once Solemn as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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185 lbs
23 - 19 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ephraim Baraka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Lapis!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lapis looks to land a combination but Baraka avoids it well.
It looked like Baraka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baraka gets a takedown into half guard.
Lapis trying to control from the bottom.
Baraka is keen to just control but Lapis is a slippery customer.
Lapis is trying to maintain the position but Baraka is very close to passing his half guard.
Baraka seems to be looking for submissions.
Baraka is pressing down on Lapis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lapis is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baraka.
Baraka seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapis is staying active underneath Baraka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lapis is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Baraka passes the guard and advances to mount!
Baraka is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lapis has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lapis!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baraka keeping moving, preventing Lapis from controlling successfully.
Lapis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baraka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baraka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baraka!
Baraka trying to control the action but Lapis is working from the bottom.
Baraka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baraka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lapis is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baraka tries to advance to mount but can't.
Baraka swings around for an armbar but Lapis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Baraka's guard.
Lapis trying to control but Baraka is working from the bottom.
My spies in Mist Of Pandaria inform me that Lapis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapis postures up.
Lapis wants to control from the top but Baraka keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapis won't allow Baraka to sweep him here.
Lapis advances position into side control!
Baraka is looking for a sweep.
Lapis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baraka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baraka wants to control but Lapis postures up.
Baraka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lapis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lapis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lapis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lapis wants to control but Baraka is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrey Lapis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lapis stuffs the takedown.
Lapis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lapis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Baraka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lapis working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lapis wants to stand but Baraka has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Lapis has gone for a leg lock! Baraka slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lapis's guard.
Baraka throws a big elbow that misses.
Baraka is looking to advance position but Lapis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
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!
Baraka sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraka trying to hold on to Lapis's head to control him but Lapis postures up.
Baraka has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lapis wants to pass the guard but Baraka is defending well.
Baraka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baraka trying to hold on to Lapis's head to control him but Lapis postures up.
Baraka is looking for a sweep. Lapis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baraka is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lapis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lapis wants to stand but Baraka has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Lapis is keen to just control but Baraka is a slippery customer.
Lapis throwing shots but Baraka is blocking nicely.
Lapis controlling the action here.
Baraka actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapis is thwarting Baraka's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baraka wants to clinch up but Lapis keeps it at a distance.
Lapis misses with a wild combination.
Lapis throws a body punch but Baraka moves out of range.
Lapis jabs at Baraka's body.
Baraka throws the left hand but Lapis avoids the punch easily.
Baraka throws the left hand but Lapis avoids the punch easily.
Baraka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lapis is trying to defend but Baraka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Baraka is trying to control the action in half guard but Lapis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapis trying to control from the bottom.
Baraka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lapis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Baraka seems to be looking for submissions.
Ephraim Baraka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lapis trying to control here.
Baraka passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lapis!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lapis can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrey Lapis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Baraka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lapis successfully pulls guard.
Baraka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lapis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baraka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lapis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baraka defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baraka drops back looking for a leg! Lapis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lapis manages to kick Baraka off! Baraka jumps back into Lapis's guard.
Baraka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baraka wants to pass the guard but Lapis is keeping the position.
Baraka wants to control from the top but Lapis keeps moving.
Lapis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baraka stopping the sweep attempt from Lapis.
Baraka pushes down on Lapis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Baraka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lapis's head.
Andrey Lapis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baraka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baraka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lapis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baraka tries to free his leg and advance position but Lapis is retaining full guard.
Baraka trying to control but Lapis is working from the bottom.
Lapis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lapis, not yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lapis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baraka pinned against the cage. Baraka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Baraka misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baraka 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.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lapis! But no joy.
Lapis tries to close the distance and clinch but Baraka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baraka tries to close the distance and clinch but Lapis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lapis misses with a takedown
enabling Baraka to counter with a crisp jab.
Lapis misses with a two punch combination.
Ephraim Baraka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baraka misses with a takedown attempt - Lapis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lapis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lapis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baraka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ephraim Baraka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lapis lands a lovely overhand right.
Ephraim Baraka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lapis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baraka's guard.
Baraka has his foot on Lapis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lapis works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baraka is looking for a triangle but Lapis pushes his legs off easily.
Baraka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lapis trying to control the position from guard on top but Baraka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lapis won't allow Baraka to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baraka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lapis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baraka trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrey Lapis.
I've got Lapis 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Lapis!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Andrey Lapis made sure he mentioned King of Fists, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Matias Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klas Horn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enzo Matias Demaestri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klas Horn!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demaestri.
Demaestri swings for the body but Horn moves out of range.
Horn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demaestri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demaestri throws a body punch but Horn moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Demaestri scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Klas Horn has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horn throws a lazy uppercut
and Demaestri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demaestri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horn with the counter takedown but Demaestri avoids it easily.
Horn misses with a straight right.
Horn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Demaestri's guard.
Horn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Horn is standing up over Demaestri. Demaestri looks to escape but Horn dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demaestri is trying to buck Horn off.
Horn is looking to take a break and control but Demaestri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Horn scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Demaestri is pushing Horn's head away, looking to escape. Horn manages to hold on to the position though.
Horn cracks Demaestri with a big elbow.
Horn scores with punches from side control.
Demaestri pushes Horn away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Horn gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
An elbow from Horn crashes against the mat.
Horn wants to control but Demaestri is keeping him busy.
Horn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Demaestri is pushing Horn's head away, looking to escape. Horn manages to hold on to the position though.
Horn wants to control but Demaestri is keeping him busy.
Horn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horn working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Horn stalls from top position.
Horn trying to control the action but Demaestri is working from the bottom.
Horn lands some shots froms side control.
Demaestri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Demaestri tries to get out of the position.
Demaestri is working to avoid the ground and pound but Horn connects with a decent elbow.
Demaestri is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Demaestri explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Horn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demaestri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri tests Horn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Demaestri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Horn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Demaestri defends well and Horn ends up having to push Demaestri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A big left from Horn misses.
Nice jab there from Horn.
Demaestri tests Horn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horn throws a shot to the body.
Horn lands with an uppercut that bounces Demaestri off the cage and back into range.
Horn tries to bum rush Demaestri with a series of wild strikes but Demaestri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Demaestri enables Horn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Demaestri manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Horn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demaestri wants to stand and escape but Horn is having none of it.
Horn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Demaestri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Horn is controlling him.
Demaestri is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Horn works over Demaestri with some ground and pound from guard.
Demaestri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Horn looks to throw the jab but Demaestri is out of range.
Demaestri throws a big counter combination but Horn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Horn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Horn doesn't manage to clinch there - Demaestri circles away.
Demaestri slips a straight right by Horn.
Demaestri lands a right hook to the body.
Demaestri clinches up against the cage.
Horn works on Demaestri's body with a couple of short punches.
Horn swings wildly with an uppercut but Demaestri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Horn.
Horn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Horn.
Horn lands a left hand.
Horn blocks an uppercut.
Demaestri blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klas Horn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Klas Horn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Demaestri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Horn.
Horn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Demaestri.
Horn throws a hook but Demaestri avoids it easily.
Horn misses with a hook. Demaestri ducked under it nicely.
Horn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Demaestri sprawls well initially but Horn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Demaestri kicks Horn off and gets back to his feet.
Demaestri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Demaestri tries to sprawl but Horn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Demaestri keeps working.
Demaestri is trying to stand back up but Horn is controlling him
Demaestri makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Horn cracks a nice hook into Demaestri's ribs.
Horn scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Enzo Matias Demaestri has been cut.
Horn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demaestri throws a big shot that misses.
Horn throws a looping overhand right but Demaestri ducks down to avoid it.
Horn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri throws a body shot but no joy.
Demaestri drives through and clinches with Horn against the cage.
Demaestri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demaestri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demaestri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horn.
Demaestri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Horn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demaestri moves away.
Horn misses the shot to the body.
Demaestri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Demaestri on the side of the head.
Demaestri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horn moves away from the strike by Demaestri.
Horn moves into the clinch.
Horn throws a punch but it's blocked by Demaestri.
Demaestri breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Horn showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Demaestri kicks Horn off and gets back to his feet.
Demaestri misses with a hook.
Demaestri misses the shot to the body.
Horn misses with a looping left.
Demaestri throws a right and a left that Horn avoids nicely.
Horn punishes Demaestri's body with a nice straight punch.
Horn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demaestri.
Enzo Matias Demaestri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horn connects with a body shot that sends Demaestri's belly button to the back.
Horn throws a right and a left that Demaestri avoids nicely.
Klas Horn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Demaestri.
A swing and a miss from Demaestri.
Horn connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demaestri dodges the punch combination from Horn.
Demaestri wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Demaestri misses with a straight right.
Demaestri tries to clinch there but Horn circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demaestri. Horn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horn throws a series of punches but Demaestri moves out of range.
Horn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Demaestri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Horn at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Horn misses the target.
Demaestri throws a shot from downtown. Horn moves away and avoids it.
Horn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Demaestri circles away quickly and effectively.
Horn dives in for a single leg takedown but Demaestri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Demaestri was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Demaestri walks into a straight right hand from Horn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horn dives in for a single leg takedown but Demaestri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Demaestri throwing a counter right hand but Horn manages to avoid it.
Demaestri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demaestri misses the jab.
Demaestri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horn misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Demaestri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horn feints the counter takedown.
Demaestri scores with a jab to the body.
Demaestri lands a jab.
Horn throws a looping overhand right but Demaestri ducks down to avoid it.
Demaestri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demaestri. Horn does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demaestri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Horn.
Demaestri staying out of range there.
Demaestri throws a body punch but Horn moves out of range.
Horn throws a series of punches but Demaestri moves out of range.
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 Enzo Matias Demaestri will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Demaestri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Demaestri dips to his left and cracks Horn with an uppercut!
Horn misses with a looping right.
Demaestri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Horn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Horn just misses with a punch to the body.
Demaestri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Horn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Horn misses with a straight left.
Demaestri slips under a jab.
Horn throws out a powerful jab.
Horn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demaestri tries to counter by clinching up but Horn breaks away and moves out of range.
Horn throws a right and a left that Demaestri avoids nicely.
Horn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demaestri.
Horn just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Horn. Those never looked like landing.
Horn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Demaestri's guard.
Demaestri is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Horn presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Horn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horn jumps guard but Demaestri stands there with Horn around his waist. Horn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Demaestri.
Demaestri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Horn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Demaestri fails to land.
Horn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Demaestri has Horn pressed against the cage.
Horn tries to score a body lock takedown but Demaestri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Horn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Enzo Matias Demaestri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klas Horn.
Horn presses Demaestri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Demaestri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Horn backwards.
Demaestri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Demaestri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Demaestri misses.
Jab by Horn.
Demaestri lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Demaestri makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Horn lands with a good body shot.
Horn throws a looping overhand right but Demaestri ducks down to avoid it.
Demaestri scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Demaestri misses with a hook. Horn ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Demaestri.
Demaestri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Horn at a distance.
Horn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demaestri tries to counter by clinching up but Horn breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demaestri was well out of range. Poor timing from Horn.
Horn tries for a takedown but Demaestri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Demaestri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Horn as he connects with a hook.
Horn doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Demaestri to counter with a crisp jab.
Demaestri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Horn momentarily.
Horn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Horn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Horn cracks Demaestri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Demaestri misses with a few strikes there.
Demaestri swings for the body but Horn moves out of range.
Demaestri is looking to clinch.
Horn shoots in and drives through. Demaestri sprawls well.
Demaestri misses with a hook. Horn ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demaestri.
Horn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demaestri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demaestri's corner calls for a 1-2. Demaestri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Demaestri takes a swing at Horn's ribcage but misses.
Horn looks to land a right hand but Demaestri moved out of range.
A big right from Horn misses.
Horn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Demaestri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Horn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Horn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demaestri throws a looping overhand right but Horn ducks down to avoid it.
Horn throws a nice looking combination but Demaestri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Demaestri to the mat! Demaestri manages to get full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Matias Demaestri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Demaestri 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Matias Demaestri!
A very excited looking Enzo Matias Demaestri made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Twiggy BigBranch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Speedy Atkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Atkins's choice of entrance music: big in japan. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Twiggy BigBranch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Speedy Atkins!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from BigBranch.
BigBranch scores with the left hand. Atkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Atkins cracks BigBranch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
BigBranch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Atkins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. BigBranch is in Atkins's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from BigBranch'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.
BigBranch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, BigBranch has managed to get both his arms back between Atkins's legs - danger averted.
Atkins wants to sweep here but BigBranch controlling him for the moment.
Atkins is looking for a triangle but BigBranch pushes his legs off easily.
BigBranch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, BigBranch has managed to get both his arms back between Atkins's legs - danger averted.
Atkins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
BigBranch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
BigBranch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkins trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins is looking for a triangle but BigBranch pushes his legs off easily.
Atkins keeping full guard, as BigBranch tries to pass.
Atkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. BigBranch defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells BigBranch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Atkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and BigBranch defends well.
BigBranch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
BigBranch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
BigBranch landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but BigBranch is one step ahead there.
BigBranch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Atkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BigBranch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. BigBranch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Atkins working for a triangle but BigBranch defends it easily.
BigBranch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Atkins working for a triangle but BigBranch defends it easily.
BigBranch is working Atkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkins looking for a guillotine here but BigBranch defends easily.
BigBranch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
BigBranch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Atkins is looking for a triangle but BigBranch pushes his legs off easily.
BigBranch is in close to Atkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
BigBranch chips away with some ground and pound.
BigBranch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Atkins's head.
BigBranch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
BigBranch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch connects with a couple of short punches.
BigBranch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BigBranch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkins working for a triangle but BigBranch defends it easily.
Atkins controls BigBranch momentarily but BigBranch frees himself.
BigBranch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
BigBranch connects with a couple of short punches.
Atkins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BigBranch distracts Atkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Atkins has his foot on BigBranch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. BigBranch works his way back into a safe position though.
BigBranch works over Atkins with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twiggy BigBranch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Atkins stuffs the takedown.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but BigBranch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BigBranch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Atkins can't do much from the bottom here.
BigBranch cracks Atkins with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Atkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Atkins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
BigBranch lands a few punches from side control.
Atkins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
BigBranch trying to control the position but Atkins is working away.
BigBranch scores with punches from side control.
Atkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but BigBranch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BigBranch cracks Atkins with a big elbow.
BigBranch connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Atkins some visible discomfort.
Atkins tries to bench press BigBranch off him but BigBranch keeps the position.
BigBranch landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Atkins is looking to reverse the position.
Atkins gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from BigBranch there.
BigBranch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atkins can do to turn this around?
BigBranch is trying to control. Atkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
BigBranch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
BigBranch lands with a punch from half guard.
Atkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
BigBranch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. BigBranch lands a nice short elbow.
Atkins wants to control but BigBranch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Atkins is pressing down on BigBranch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
BigBranch postures up and lands a big shot to Atkins's brow.
Atkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
BigBranch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Atkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BigBranch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. BigBranch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BigBranch stands up over Atkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Atkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Atkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. BigBranch is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
BigBranch won't allow Atkins to sweep him here.
Atkins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. BigBranch is aware though and is defending well.
BigBranch postures up and lands a big shot to Atkins's brow.
BigBranch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Atkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and BigBranch defends well.
Atkins is breathing heavily.
BigBranch with a nice head shot there.
BigBranch is in close to Atkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
BigBranch postures up and lands a big shot to Atkins's brow.
BigBranch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Atkins's head.
BigBranch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Atkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
BigBranch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Atkins working for a triangle but BigBranch defends it easily.
BigBranch working some strikes from top position.
Twiggy BigBranch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BigBranch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
BigBranch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
BigBranch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BigBranch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Atkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
BigBranch stands up over Atkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Atkins is rocked!
Atkins has momentary wrist control but BigBranch slips an elbow through the middle.
Atkins is still in real trouble! Can BigBranch finish him?
BigBranch throws a big elbow that misses.
Atkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Atkins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. BigBranch is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Atkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twiggy BigBranch dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Atkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Atkins throws a hook but BigBranch avoids it easily.
Speedy Atkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BigBranch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atkins misses with an uppercut. BigBranch saw that one coming.
Atkins darts in and clinches BigBranch up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from BigBranch.
BigBranch tries a body shot but Atkins blocks it.
BigBranch manages to break the clinch.
BigBranch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atkins was well out of range. Poor timing from BigBranch.
BigBranch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Atkins tries to clinch
and BigBranch counters with a straight right hand.
Atkins wants to clinch but BigBranch slips to the side
and BigBranch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Atkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. BigBranch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. BigBranch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
BigBranch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Atkins's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
BigBranch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Atkins's head.
BigBranch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BigBranch working some strikes from top position.
BigBranch cracks Atkins with a solid left hand.
BigBranch content to stall in guard here.
BigBranch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
BigBranch landing some decent shots from guard.
BigBranch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Atkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Atkins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. BigBranch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Atkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
BigBranch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
BigBranch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Atkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BigBranch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Atkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Atkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Atkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but BigBranch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
BigBranch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
BigBranch postures up and lands a big shot to Atkins's brow.
Atkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
BigBranch works over Atkins with some ground and pound from guard.
BigBranch landing with the ground and pound.
BigBranch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BigBranch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
BigBranch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, BigBranch has managed to get both his arms back between Atkins's legs - danger averted.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkins has an active guard here but BigBranch has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
BigBranch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Atkins taking some punishment here, with BigBranch in his half guard.
BigBranch lands strikes from half guard.
BigBranch is nestled in close to Atkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
BigBranch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
BigBranch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Atkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Atkins is looking to improve his position.
BigBranch trying to control the action but Atkins is working from the bottom.
Speedy Atkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Twiggy BigBranch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
BigBranch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Twiggy BigBranch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for BigBranch, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twiggy BigBranch!
Twiggy BigBranch 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacque Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kisuke Urahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schtrappe comes to the cage accompanied by Nitzer Ebb - Violent Playground. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
46 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacque Schtrappe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kisuke Urahara!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urahara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schtrappe on the side of the head.
Urahara throws a hook but Schtrappe blocks it.
Schtrappe throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Schtrappe's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Schtrappe avoids the head kick by Urahara.
Schtrappe throws a hook but Urahara avoids it easily.
Urahara misses with a wild body shot.
Urahara closes the distance and pushes Schtrappe back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Schtrappe prevents a body shot from Urahara.
Schtrappe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Urahara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Urahara on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schtrappe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schtrappe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Urahara can't fight it off and eventually Schtrappe manages to take the fight to the floor. Urahara looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Urahara has an active guard here but Schtrappe has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Urahara is looking to get back to full guard here but Schtrappe has managed to pass to side control instead.
Schtrappe is working Urahara over with some ground and pound from side control.
Schtrappe wants to control but Urahara is keeping him busy.
Urahara can't do much from the bottom here.
Schtrappe working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urahara tries to buck Schtrappe off but Schtrappe is having none of it.
Urahara is letting Schtrappe control him for a moment.
Schtrappe is trying to ground and pound but Urahara uses the momentary lack of control by Schtrappe to regain half guard.
Urahara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Urahara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schtrappe.
Urahara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schtrappe pulls his head out easily.
Urahara tries to roll over but Schtrappe keeps him under control.
Urahara trying to hold on to Schtrappe's head to control him but Schtrappe postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urahara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Urahara trying to control from the bottom.
Schtrappe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Schtrappe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Urahara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Schtrappe is really struggling to control Urahara but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schtrappe swats away the attempt to clinch by Urahara.
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.
Urahara cracks Schtrappe with a good jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Schtrappe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Schtrappe takes a swing at Urahara's ribcage but misses.
Schtrappe lands a head kick!
Schtrappe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Urahara wants to clinch.
Schtrappe throws a body shot but no joy.
Urahara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schtrappe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schtrappe cracks Urahara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schtrappe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Schtrappe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urahara.
Jacque Schtrappe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urahara misses with a lunging right hand
and Schtrappe counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Schtrappe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Urahara lands a nice shot that snaps Schtrappe's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schtrappe.
Jacque Schtrappe is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Schtrappe.
Urahara clinches with his opponent.
Urahara is working for takedown but Schtrappe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schtrappe has Urahara pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Schtrappe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Urahara tumbling to the mat - Schtrappe dives into Urahara's guard.
Schtrappe trying to control but Urahara is working from the bottom.
Schtrappe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Urahara is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urahara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schtrappe controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe wants to control from the top but Urahara keeps moving.
Schtrappe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schtrappe throwing strikes but missing.
Schtrappe throws a big right hand that misses.
Schtrappe trying to control but Urahara is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Urahara throws an overhand right that lands on Schtrappe's shoulder, as Schtrappe tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Good leg kick by Urahara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schtrappe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urahara can do to turn this around?
Urahara tries to clinch but Schtrappe moves out of range.
It looked like Schtrappe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kisuke Urahara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schtrappe pushes Urahara up against the cage in a clinch.
Schtrappe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schtrappe blocks a body shot from Urahara.
Schtrappe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Urahara gets full guard.
Urahara keeping full guard, as Schtrappe tries to pass.
Schtrappe trying to control the position from guard on top but Urahara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Urahara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schtrappe passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urahara tries to bench press Schtrappe off him but Schtrappe keeps the position.
Urahara keeps trying to improve his position.
Schtrappe throwing strikes but Urahara manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Urahara wants to control but Schtrappe is keeping him busy.
Schtrappe wants to get back to his feet but Urahara drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urahara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Schtrappe manages to get back to half guard.
Schtrappe has one foot on Urahara's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Urahara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Urahara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Urahara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Urahara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urahara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Urahara tries a body shot but Schtrappe blocks it.
Urahara is looking to take this one to the mat.
Urahara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Schtrappe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Schtrappe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schtrappe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Schtrappe scores with a leg kick.
Urahara wants to clinch up but Schtrappe keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Urahara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schtrappe throws a jab but it's blocked by Urahara.
Urahara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schtrappe. Schtrappe obviously looking to wear him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Schtrappe blocks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Schtrappe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schtrappe blocks a jab.
Schtrappe tries to close the distance and clinch but Urahara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Urahara cracks Schtrappe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Urahara, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urahara gets a clinch.
Schtrappe scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe wants the takedown. Urahara is fighting it off but Schtrappe persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Urahara's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schtrappe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schtrappe wants to pass the guard but Urahara is keeping the position.
Urahara keeping moving, preventing Schtrappe from controlling successfully.
Kisuke Urahara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Schtrappe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schtrappe trying to control but Urahara is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Urahara striking from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schtrappe wants to land a leg kick but Urahara is out of range.
Urahara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schtrappe connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe jabs Urahara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jacque Schtrappe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Urahara throws the left hand but Schtrappe avoids the punch easily.
Schtrappe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Schtrappe throws a shot from downtown. Urahara moves away and avoids it.
Schtrappe cracks Urahara with an open hand slap.
Schtrappe misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urahara. Schtrappe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Urahara 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 Schtrappe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Schtrappe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Schtrappe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Urahara.
Urahara doesn't manage to clinch there - Schtrappe circles away.
Schtrappe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Schtrappe.
Urahara throws a body punch but Schtrappe moves out of range.
Schtrappe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That kick from Urahara tenderised Schtrappe's leg. Schtrappe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Schtrappe - that will leave a mark!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schtrappe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Urahara is looking to score with low kicks.
As Urahara tries to get set, Schtrappe tries to push him back and clinch up but Urahara manages to avoid the attempt.
Urahara throws a hook but Schtrappe avoids it easily.
Urahara loads up on a big right hand but Schtrappe slips the punch.
Urahara ducks right into an uppercut from Schtrappe.
Urahara tries to score with a low kick but Schtrappe moves his leg out of the way.
Schtrappe tries to clinch there but Urahara circles away.
Schtrappe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schtrappe closes the distance and clinches.
Urahara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Urahara throws a punch but it's blocked by Schtrappe.
Urahara slowing the pace effectively.
Urahara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schtrappe pulls his leg out and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Schtrappe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacque Schtrappe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schtrappe, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacque Schtrappe!
In his post fight interview, Jacque Schtrappe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tor Troeng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Toriyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toriyama has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tor Troeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akira Toriyama!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Troeng tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Troeng takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Toriyama tries to land a leg kick but Troeng saw it coming and moves away.
Troeng throwing a counter right hand but Toriyama manages to avoid it.
Troeng keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Toriyama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Troeng.
Troeng takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Troeng misses with a low kick.
Troeng scores with a decent looking hook.
Toriyama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toriyama tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Troeng counters with a one-two to the body.
Troeng lands a jab.
Toriyama is rocked!
We've been informed that Toriyama has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toriyama moves into range and clinches up with Troeng.
Troeng working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama takes a shot to the head.
Toriyama prevents Troeng from breaking the clinch.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow.
Toriyama tries to work over Troeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Toriyama throws an elbow but misses.
Troeng lands a left hand.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside that Troeng shrugs off.
Toriyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Troeng's defenses.
Toriyama tries a body shot but Troeng blocks it.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Troeng can't break the clinch.
The referee calls for Toriyama to work.
Troeng has a couple of punches blocked by Toriyama.
Troeng avoids the elbow strike from Toriyama, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Troeng.
Toriyama blocks an uppercut.
Toriyama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toriyama takes a shot to the head.
Troeng looking to slow down the pace here.
Troeng lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Troeng wants to get back to striking at distance but Toriyama won't allow it.
Troeng breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toriyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Troeng circles away.
Toriyama throws a sloppy head kick and Troeng moves out of range easily.
It looked like Troeng wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Toriyama scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Toriyama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Troeng takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Toriyama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Toriyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Troeng is just out of range.
Troeng avoids the head kick by Toriyama.
Toriyama throws a low kick, looking for Troeng's leg but Troeng calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troeng takes a swing at Toriyama's ribcage but misses.
Toriyama is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Akira Toriyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Toriyama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Toriyama misses with a few strikes there.
Toriyama tries a head kick but it misses.
Troeng cracks Toriyama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Troeng misses with a wild body shot.
Toriyama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Troeng has time to react.
Troeng walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Troeng takes one on the button.
Toriyama works the jab nicely.
Troeng staying out of range there.
Troeng moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Toriyama.
Toriyama throws a lazy head kick
and Troeng counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Toriyama wants to clinch.
Troeng is looking for a counter combo.
Troeng lands a slapping body shot.
Toriyama misses with a hook.
Troeng slips a jab from Toriyama.
Toriyama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That kick from Toriyama tenderised Troeng's leg. Troeng is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Toriyama dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Toriyama sizes up Troeng with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Toriyama clinches with his opponent.
Toriyama misses with an elbow strike.
Troeng is trying to push Toriyama away but Toriyama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Toriyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Troeng controls his hands.
Toriyama lands a damaging elbow.
Toriyama has Troeng pushed against the cage.
Troeng swings wildly with an uppercut but Toriyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toriyama can't find room to land a body shot as Troeng controls the action.
Akira Toriyama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Toriyama is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Troeng on the inside.
Toriyama blocks a body shot from Troeng.
Troeng is trying to force a seperation but Toriyama has the dominant position.
Toriyama stalling in the clinch.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside that Troeng shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Troeng leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Troeng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Troeng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside that Troeng shrugs off.
Toriyama throws an elbow that misses.
Troeng misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Troeng fails to land.
Troeng escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toriyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Troeng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toriyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Troeng.
Toriyama ducks under a wild hook from Troeng.
The crowd cheers as Toriyama lands an impressive looking overhand right. Troeng doesn't seem phased though.
Toriyama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Troeng. That did some damage!
Troeng works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Akira Toriyama has been cut.
Troeng tries to move into range but Toriyama moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Troeng lands with a straight right. Toriyama didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Troeng pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Troeng keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Toriyama is still on wobbly legs! Can Troeng finish him?
Troeng walks into a left hand.
Troeng dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Toriyama. That did some damage!
Toriyama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Troeng's calf.
Toriyama seems to have recovered his senses.
Toriyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Troeng.
Troeng misses with a lunging right hand
and Toriyama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toriyama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Toriyama scores with a sloppy right hand. Troeng should have avoided that one.
Troeng is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Toriyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toriyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toriyama throws a looping overhand right but Troeng ducks down to avoid it.
Troeng is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troeng loads up on a big right hand but Toriyama slips the punch.
Toriyama throws a head kick but Troeng moves out of range.
Troeng was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Toriyama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Troeng's calf.
Troeng keeps the fight on the outside.
Toriyama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Troeng's head.
Toriyama misses the shot to the body.
Toriyama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Toriyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toriyama is looking to slow Troeng down with leg kicks.
Troeng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toriyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Troeng.
Troeng looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the body from Toriyama misses
and Toriyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Troeng fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toriyama tries to clinch but Troeng moves out of range.
Troeng has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toriyama.
Toriyama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toriyama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Troeng is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Toriyama connects with a solid leg kick.
Troeng throws the left hand but Toriyama avoids the punch easily.
Troeng checks a leg kick.
Akira Toriyama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Troeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Troeng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toriyama manages to avoid it.
Toriyama only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Toriyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Troeng moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Toriyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akira Toriyama's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Toriyama moves in looking to clinch but Troeng pushes him off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Toriyama.
Toriyama thows a leg kick but Troeng checks it
and Troeng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toriyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Troeng seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Troeng missing with a left hand there. Toriyama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toriyama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Troeng's sensitive parts.
Troeng throws a lazy right hand but Toriyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toriyama lands a nice hook to Troeng's body. Troeng takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Toriyama throws a lazy right hand but Troeng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toriyama cracks the inside of Troeng's front leg.
Toriyama swings for the body but Troeng moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Troeng misses its target.
Toriyama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Troeng misses with an uppercut
and Toriyama moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troeng avoids the elbow strike from Toriyama, against the cage.
Troeng wants to get back to striking at distance but Toriyama won't allow it.
Troeng has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Troeng breaks the clinch.
Toriyama throws a leg kick which misses Troeng's front leg but catches the back leg as Troeng tries to avoid it.
Toriyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Troeng darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Troeng stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toriyama.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Toriyama.
Troeng was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Troeng is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Toriyama misses with a body shot
enabling Troeng to counter with a crisp jab.
Troeng throws a hook but Toriyama blocks it.
As Troeng backs off Toriyama throws a huge counter combo but Troeng manages to avoid it all.
Toriyama blocks a jab.
Tor Troeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troeng throws a body punch but Toriyama moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Toriyama, as that shot connected.
Troeng is looking to score with low kicks.
Toriyama appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Toriyama.
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!
Troeng ducks under a wild hook from Toriyama.
Toriyama misses with a wild body shot.
Troeng appears to be looking for a big counter.
Troeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Troeng wants to land a leg kick but Toriyama is out of range.
Toriyama was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Toriyama moves in looking to clinch but Troeng pushes him off.
Toriyama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Toriyama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Toriyama scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Toriyama. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Toriyama.
Troeng tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Troeng misses with a body shot.
Toriyama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Troeng throws out the jab.
Akira Toriyama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Toriyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Troeng circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Troeng misses the target.
Troeng misses with a combination
and Toriyama counters by clinching up.
Troeng looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Troeng's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toriyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toriyama scoring well with a low kick there.
Troeng looks to land a combination but Toriyama avoids it well.
Toriyama only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Troeng looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Troeng misses with a few strikes there.
Troeng with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Troeng misses with a body shot.
Troeng circles away from the clinch attempt.
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!
Toriyama moves into range and clinches up with Troeng.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Troeng.
A head punch on the inside from Troeng fails to land.
Troeng avoids a wild elbow strike from Toriyama.
Troeng is looking to break free of the clinch but Toriyama has double underhooks.
Troeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Toriyama.
Troeng working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akira Toriyama.
Well Toriyama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Toriyama!
Akira Toriyama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Beltran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Beltran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eduardo Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez clinches with his opponent.
The referee calls for Alvarez to work.
Beltran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Beltran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beltran lands with a good body shot.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beltran moves away.
Carlos Beltran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beltran 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.
Beltran misses with a straight left.
Alvarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Beltran tries to move into range but Alvarez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvarez throws a hook but Beltran avoids it easily.
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!
Alvarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beltran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Beltran. Beautiful body shot.
Beltran misses the shot to the body.
Beltran misses with a wild body shot.
Beltran cracks Alvarez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Beltran throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beltran won't be happy with that.
Beltran wants to control but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez looking to control but instead Beltran has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Beltran tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Alvarez is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Beltran defends it.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beltran keeps working.
Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beltran doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez prevents Beltran from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltran regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Beltran is retaining full guard.
Beltran trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Beltran is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Alvarez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alvarez has closed the distance and engaged Beltran in a clinch.
Beltran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beltran lands with a good body shot.
Alvarez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Beltran moved out of range nicely.
Beltran is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beltran walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alvarez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beltran throws a body kick that misses.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Beltran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Beltran just misses with a punch to the body.
Beltran takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eduardo Alvarez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alvarez tries to clinch but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
Beltran tries to land a front kick but Alvarez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvarez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beltran misses the jab.
Alvarez feints the counter takedown.
Beltran lets loose with a powerful body kick. Alvarez will feel that in the morning.
Beltran is looking to wear down Alvarez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beltran connects with a right hand. Alvarez shakes it off.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Beltran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws a right hand that misses
and Beltran counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Beltran misses.
Alvarez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Beltran lands with a nice body kick.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beltran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carlos Beltran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Beltran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvarez at a distance.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beltran.
Alvarez thuds his right hand into Beltran's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beltran scores with a nice head shot.
Beltran misses with a body shot.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Beltran.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beltran tries a low kick but Alvarez avoids it.
Beltran misses with a head kick.
Beltran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Alvarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez wants to clinch up but Beltran keeps it at a distance.
Alvarez defending well as Beltran loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez slips under a jab from Beltran.
Beltran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez stuns Beltran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alvarez lands a body shot.
Beltran looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beltran. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alvarez connects with a body shot.
Alvarez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beltran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beltran swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Beltran misses with a low kick.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Beltran.
Beltran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez feints the counter takedown.
Beltran looks to throw the jab but Alvarez is out of range.
Alvarez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beltran counters with a right hand to the body.
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Alvarez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alvarez has Beltran pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beltran manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltran tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Beltran back against the cage.
Alvarez prevents a body shot from Beltran.
Beltran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beltran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvarez.
Alvarez stalling.
Alvarez wants the takedown. Beltran is fighting it off but Alvarez persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Beltran's guard against the cage.
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!
Beltran is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Eduardo Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beltran connects with a nice short shot to Alvarez's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beltran lands a nice short elbow.
Beltran is nestled in close to Alvarez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alvarez wants to control but Beltran is keeping busy.
Beltran lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Beltran dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Alvarez's corner calls for a 1-2. Alvarez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alvarez dips to his left and cracks Beltran with an uppercut!
Beltran looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Beltran throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
And Alvarez tries to counter it with a takedown but Beltran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carlos Beltran is winning the standup battle so far.
Beltran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beltran drops his hands momentarily and Alvarez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alvarez slips a jab from Beltran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beltran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beltran on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut there from Beltran.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beltran throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Beltran throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Beltran.
Alvarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beltran throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Beltran loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
Alvarez lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Alvarez misses the target.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beltran throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut. Beltran saw that one coming.
Beltran motions for Alvarez to come forward. Beltran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez with the counter takedown but Beltran avoids it easily.
Beltran has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvarez finds it's way round the side to connect with Beltran's head.
Beltran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Beltran.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beltran manages to avoid it.
Alvarez slips a jab from Beltran.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Beltran misses the target.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beltran tries to move into range but Alvarez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A cross from Alvarez lands.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alvarez lands with a straight right. Beltran didn't see that one coming.
Alvarez misses with a looping left.
Alvarez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Beltran. That one must have hurt.
Beltran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beltran walks into a left hand.
Beltran tries to keep at a distance but Alvarez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beltran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez wants a takedown.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez goes for a takedown attempt but Beltran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Beltran misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
Alvarez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alvarez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvarez.
Beltran throws a lazy head kick
and Alvarez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alvarez.
Beltran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alvarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alvarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beltran looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alvarez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Beltran trying to control but Alvarez postures up.
Beltran wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alvarez 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Alvarez!
A very excited looking Eduardo Alvarez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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