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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artur Ysengrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olympia Unchained (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artur Ysengrin had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artur Ysengrin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Olympia Unchained!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unchained misses with a right hand
enabling Ysengrin to counter with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Unchained uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ysengrin.
Unchained lands an overhand right.
Ysengrin slips under a jab.
A big left from Unchained misses.
Ysengrin instigates a clinch.
Ysengrin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ysengrin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Unchained blocks a body shot from Ysengrin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unchained fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ysengrin.
Unchained scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ysengrin blocks an uppercut.
Unchained misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unchained prevents a body shot from Ysengrin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unchained has a couple of punches blocked by Ysengrin.
The referee calls for Ysengrin to work.
Unchained swings wildly with an uppercut but Ysengrin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ysengrin.
Unchained misses with a hook from the clinch.
Unchained misses with the head strike.
Ysengrin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ysengrin digs a right hand underneath Unchained's ribcage. Unchained let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Unchained.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ysengrin.
Unchained throws a punch but it's blocked by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Unchained blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ysengrin misses with the head strike.
Unchained working aggressively here.
Unchained swings wildly with an uppercut but Ysengrin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unchained misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ysengrin misses with a body punch.
Unchained misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ysengrin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Unchained misses with the head strike.
Unchained lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ysengrin backwards.
Unchained throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ysengrins head.
I was talking to Ysengrin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ysengrin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ysengrin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Unchained fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Unchained swings wildly with an uppercut but Ysengrin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Unchained.
Ysengrin lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ysengrin.
Unchained blocks an uppercut.
Ysengrin lands a hook that snaps the head of Unchained backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin just leaning against Unchained, taking a breather.
Unchained tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ysengrin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Unchained's elbow.
Unchained misses with the head strike.
Unchained working aggressively here.
Unchained working aggressively here.
Unchained misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ysengrin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ysengrin tries to throw a body punch but Unchained avoids it by throwing Ysengrin back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ysengrin fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Ysengrin.
Unchained swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ysengrin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ysengrin misses with the head strike.
Unchained throws a punch but it's blocked by Ysengrin.
Unchained swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ysengrin blocking some punches.
Unchained lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unchained throws a punch but it's blocked by Ysengrin.
Unchained fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ysengrin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ysengrin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Unchained has a couple of punches blocked by Ysengrin.
Unchained swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Unchained swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Unchained has a couple of punches blocked by Ysengrin.
Unchained pushes Ysengrin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Unchained fails to land.
Unchained pushes Ysengrin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Unchained lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ysengrin is rocked!
Unchained misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Ysengrin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Unchained working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Unchained fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Unchained.
Unchained has a couple of punches blocked by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Unchained fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Unchained has a couple of punches blocked by Ysengrin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unchained.
Ysengrin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olympia Unchained dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Unchained lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olympia Unchained!
A very excited looking Olympia Unchained rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hossein Vaziri Jr. (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Breeze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). and Ben Breeze. Hossein Vaziri Jr. has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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209 lbs
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217 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hossein Vaziri Jr.!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Breeze!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaziri Jr. gets tackled into the cage by Breeze. Breeze maintains the clinch.
Breeze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vaziri Jr. is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vaziri Jr. goes for a takedown in the clinch but Breeze prevents it.
Breeze lands a shot to the body.
Breeze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vaziri Jr. is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hossein Vaziri Jr.. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Breeze blocks a body shot from Vaziri Jr..
Breeze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vaziri Jr. blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Breeze fails to land.
Vaziri Jr. lands a nice shot to the body.
Breeze looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaziri Jr. digs a right hand into Breeze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Breeze's gas tank.
Vaziri Jr. goes for a takedown attempt but Breeze pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Breeze forces Vaziri Jr. back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breeze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vaziri Jr. as Breeze tries to tie him up.
Vaziri Jr. blocking some punches.
Breeze tries a body shot but Vaziri Jr. blocks it.
Breeze gets underhooks to prevent Vaziri Jr.'s takedown attempt.
Breeze gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vaziri Jr..
A head punch on the inside from Breeze fails to land.
Vaziri Jr. struggles to land a body shot inside as Breeze controls his hands.
Breeze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Breeze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Breeze is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Breeze prevents a body shot from Vaziri Jr..
A short uppercut from Breeze.
Breeze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vaziri Jr. goes for a takedown in the clinch but Breeze prevents it.
Breeze swings wildly with an uppercut but Vaziri Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Breeze after a bit of a struggle.
Breeze prevents a takedown attempt there.
Breeze is pressed up against the cage. Vaziri Jr. has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Breeze down to the mat. Breeze avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Breeze fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vaziri Jr. sprawls well initially but Breeze persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vaziri Jr. keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vaziri Jr. avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Breeze.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Breeze lands a nice short elbow.
Breeze seems to be looking for submissions.
Breeze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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. Breeze connects with a nice short shot to Vaziri Jr.'s temple.
Breeze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Breeze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Breeze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. trying to control but Breeze postures up.
Breeze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vaziri Jr. is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vaziri Jr. on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Breeze lands a nice short elbow.
Vaziri Jr. is trying is best to control the position here.
Breeze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Breeze lands a nice short elbow.
Breeze is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vaziri Jr. is just riding it out for now. Breeze eventually gives up the hold.
Breeze thows a huge punch but Vaziri Jr. dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vaziri Jr. is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Breeze wants to get back to full guard.
Breeze trying to control but Vaziri Jr. postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breeze blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vaziri Jr..
Vaziri Jr. is keen to just control but Breeze is a slippery customer.
Vaziri Jr. throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Breeze dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vaziri Jr. scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Breeze wants to control but Vaziri Jr. postures up.
Ben Breeze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Breeze is trying to get back to half guard.
Vaziri Jr. trying to control the action but Breeze is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Vaziri Jr. crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaziri Jr. landing a few strikes.
Vaziri Jr. scoring with punches from side control.
Vaziri Jr. wants to control but Breeze is keeping him busy.
Vaziri Jr. postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. wants to control but Breeze is keeping him busy.
Vaziri Jr. is really struggling to control Breeze but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Breeze is trying to control Vaziri Jr.'s posture but Vaziri Jr. avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Vaziri Jr..
Vaziri Jr. misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Breeze sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vaziri Jr. not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Breeze has his hands clasped together around Vaziri Jr.'s back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vaziri Jr. throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Breeze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are battling for position here. Breeze manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Breeze wants to sweep here but Vaziri Jr. controlling him for the moment.
Breeze is still trying to improve position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vaziri Jr. throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Breeze fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Breeze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vaziri Jr. manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Breeze slips a straight right by Vaziri Jr..
Breeze tries to clinch there but Vaziri Jr. circles away.
Breeze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vaziri Jr. swivels and escapes.
Vaziri Jr. closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Breeze to the mat! Breeze manages to get full guard.
Breeze working a defensive guard here.
Vaziri Jr. working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vaziri Jr. landing with the ground and pound.
Breeze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vaziri Jr. doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vaziri Jr. manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vaziri Jr. trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Breeze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breeze can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vaziri Jr. controls the pace.
Breeze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vaziri Jr. with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vaziri Jr. wants to pass the guard but Breeze is keeping the position.
Breeze keeping moving, preventing Vaziri Jr. from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hossein Vaziri Jr. 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No joy there for Vaziri Jr., who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Breeze is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaziri Jr.. Breeze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vaziri Jr. throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Vaziri Jr..
Breeze fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Breeze has managed to clinch.
Breeze gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vaziri Jr..
Vaziri Jr. tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Breeze's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaziri Jr. blocking some punches.
Ben Breeze seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vaziri Jr. looking for a takedown.
Vaziri Jr. wants to take the fight to the mat but Breeze manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hossein Vaziri Jr.. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Breeze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breeze gets underhooks to prevent Vaziri Jr.'s takedown attempt.
Vaziri Jr. has Breeze pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vaziri Jr. pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Breeze tumbling to the mat - Vaziri Jr. dives into Breeze's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Breeze 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.
Vaziri Jr. postures up.
Breeze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Breeze is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Breeze landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. is trying to maintain the position but Breeze is very close to passing his half guard.
Breeze throwing shots but Vaziri Jr. is blocking nicely.
Vaziri Jr. is trying to maintain the position but Breeze is very close to passing his half guard.
Breeze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaziri Jr. keeps working.
Vaziri Jr. trying to control but Breeze postures up.
Breeze is working for a kimura but Vaziri Jr. is defending it quite comfortably.
Breeze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breeze winds up and cracks Vaziri Jr. with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Breeze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vaziri Jr. does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Breeze prevents Vaziri Jr. from improving his position.
Vaziri Jr. gets back to full guard.
Vaziri Jr. is controlling Breeze's posture.
Vaziri Jr. bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Breeze's guard.
Vaziri Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Breeze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri Jr. is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Breeze has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vaziri Jr. is looking to defend but Breeze has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vaziri Jr.! Breeze pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vaziri Jr. taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ben Breeze!
Ben Breeze decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Damozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
20 - 13 - 5, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Damozzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, George Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez slips a jab from Damozzi.
Damozzi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendez lands with a hook. Damozzi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mendez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Damozzi in his tracks.
Mendez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice shot lands for Damozzi.
It looks like George Mendez has been cut.
Damozzi slips a straight right by Mendez.
Damozzi slips a straight right by Mendez.
Damozzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendez misses with a hook.
Mendez swings widly with a right hand
and Damozzi counters with a good low kick that Mendez was not able to check.
Mendez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Damozzi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Damozzi throwing a counter right hand but Mendez manages to avoid it.
Damozzi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mendez throws out the jab.
Mendez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Damozzi clobbers Mendez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damozzi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mendez counters with a straight right hand.
Damozzi throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Damozzi to score with a decent uppercut.
Mendez lands an overhand right.
Mendez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Damozzi lands a jab to Mendez's midsection.
Damozzi lands a leg kick that knocks Mendez off balance momentarily.
Frank Damozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damozzi feints and then cracks Mendez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mendez down.
Mendez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Damozzi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Damozzi throws a head kick that misses.
Damozzi scores with a push kick.
Damozzi walks into a straight right hand from Mendez.
The fighters circling - Mendez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Mendez moves away from the strike by Damozzi.
Mendez misses with an uppercut
letting Damozzi counter with a right hand.
Damozzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendez.
Mendez 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Mendez misses its intended target.
A big left from Damozzi misses.
Damozzi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mendez throws the left hand but Damozzi avoids the punch easily.
Mendez throws out a powerful jab.
Mendez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Mendez misses.
Mendez throws a shot from downtown. Damozzi moves away and avoids it.
Damozzi slips a straight right by Mendez.
Damozzi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Damozzi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mendez's head backwards.
Damozzi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mendez. That did some damage!
Mendez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Damozzi throws out the jab.
Damozzi misses the shot to the body.
Mendez throws a lazy uppercut
and Damozzi counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Damozzi.
Mendez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi cracks Mendez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Damozzi connects with a crisp jab.
Mendez blocks a head kick by Damozzi.
Mendez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Damozzi momentarily.
Damozzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Damozzi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mendez misses with a left hand
and Mendez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Damozzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mendez throws a jab when Damozzi was well out of range.
Damozzi throws a wild body kick that Mendez sees coming a mile off.
Mendez throws out a loose jab but Damozzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Damozzi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Mendez misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi throws a head kick that half lands.
Damozzi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mendez back to the cage. Damozzi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Damozzi moves out of range as Mendez strikes.
Nice defenses there by Damozzi.
Damozzi throws a jab when Mendez was well out of range.
Mendez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Damozzi.
Mendez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Damozzi connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Mendez to the floor! Damozzi dives in looking for the finish!
Mendez is rocked!
Damozzi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mendez is still in real trouble! Can Damozzi finish him?
Damozzi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Damozzi is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Mendez is hurt! He's hurt bad - Damozzi fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Mendez from any more punishment! Congratulations to Damozzi! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Damozzi!
Frank Damozzi 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raise Hell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hell has chosen Rather Unique - AZ as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
174 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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176 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class 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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raise Hell!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hell misses with a head kick.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thunder MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Hell scores with a kick to the body.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Hell throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Hell slips under a jab.
Hell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Hell's legs.
Hell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hell. That did some damage!
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Hell.
We've been informed that Hell 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.
Hell throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hell staying out of range there.
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Hell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
Hell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hell.
Hell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Hell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Hell saw that one coming.
Hell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Hell is just out of range.
Hell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hell.
Diaz misses with a hook. Hell ducked under it nicely.
Diaz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Nick Diaz has been cut.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hell finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
Diaz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hell counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Hell connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hell moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hell.
Hell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hell.
Diaz throws a jab when Hell was well out of range.
Hell thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
Hell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Hell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Hell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
A swing and a miss from Hell.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Hell.
Hell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hell is looking to clinch.
Diaz misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Hell.
Hell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hell.
Hell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Hell slips the punch.
Hell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Hell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diaz takes a swing at Hell's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hell! But no joy.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Hell saw that one coming.
Hell tries a quick counter leg kick but Diaz is wise to it.
An inside leg kick from Hell misses.
Hell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Hell as he connects with a hook.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Hell is just out of range.
Hell lands an overhand right.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz slips a straight right by Hell.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
Hell throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Hell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a body punch but Hell moves out of range.
Hell tries to counter with a clinch but Diaz shakes him off and moves away.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hell is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hell loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hell misses with a straight right.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hell was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hell moves out of range of the strikes.
Hell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Hell is out of range.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hell.
Hell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Hell misses.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hell has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diaz moves out of range as Hell strikes.
Diaz blocks a leg kick.
Hell throws a wild body kick that Diaz sees coming a mile off.
Hell lands a lovely overhand right.
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 Nick Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Diaz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hell connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hell lands a front kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hell, right into the meat.
Diaz throws the left hand but Hell avoids the punch easily.
Hell counters with a body kick.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Hell misses.
Hell thumps Diaz with a low kick.
Diaz throws a hook but Hell blocks it.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hell.
Hell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz takes a swing at Hell's ribcage but misses.
Diaz scores with the left hand. Hell knows he should have avoided that one.
Hell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hell misses with an uppercut.
Hell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Hell moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hell.
Diaz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nick Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Hell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Hell.
Diaz cracks Hell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hell lands a nice looking body kick.
Hell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
A little jabbing left from Hell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hell.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hell tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz takes a swing at Hell's ribcage but misses.
Diaz throws a body punch but Hell moves out of range.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Hell is just out of range.
Hell slips under a jab.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Hell moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hell's head backwards.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hell manages to avoid it.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Hell.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Hell lands a nice looking body shot.
Hell moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz 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.
Diaz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hell. That one must have hurt.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hell cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Hell slips the punch.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hell avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Hell is out of range.
Hell scoring well with a low kick there.
Hell moves in close and cracks Diaz with a massive right hand! Diaz, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Hell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raise Hell!
A very excited looking Raise Hell rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aznar Thrul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niten Dōraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dōraku has chosen Ides Of Light - Jucifer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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190 lbs
15 - 14 - 0 |
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201 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aznar Thrul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niten Dōraku!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrul throws a head kick that misses.
Thrul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thrul shoots for a double leg takedown but Dōraku sprawls well. He's pushed Thrul's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dōraku - that will leave a mark!
Dōraku works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thrul fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dōraku is out of range.
Dōraku appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thrul staying out of range there.
Thrul takes a swing at Dōraku's ribcage but misses.
Thrul throws out a loose jab but Dōraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrul fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thrul takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dōraku shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dōraku ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dōraku scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrul 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.
Thrul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Dōraku is predictable there
and Thrul counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dōraku tries to throw a body punch but Thrul avoids it by throwing Dōraku back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dōraku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dōraku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Dōraku.
Dōraku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thrul throws a body punch but Dōraku moves out of range.
Dōraku scores with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dōraku, right into the meat.
Thrul throws a low kick but Dōraku moves out of range easily.
Dōraku looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrul is just out of range.
Dōraku lands a head shot.
It looks like Aznar Thrul has been cut.
Dōraku throws a jab when Thrul was well out of range.
Dōraku moves forwards but Thrul connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thrul tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dōraku is able to avoid easily.
Dōraku scores with a jab. Thrul acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrul gets tackled into the cage by Dōraku. Dōraku maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thrul.
Dōraku scores with a shot to the side of Thrul's head.
Thrul cracks Dōraku with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dōraku.
Dōraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dōraku fails to land.
Thrul misses with a punch to the body.
Thrul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrul cracks Dōraku with a nice body shot.
Thrul lands a body shot.
Dōraku looking to stall.
Dōraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dōraku lands with a right to the head.
Dōraku has Thrul pressed against the cage.
Thrul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dōraku's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dōraku.
Thrul blocks a body shot from Dōraku.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Thrul.
Dōraku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thrul backwards.
Dōraku stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thrul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thrul blocking some punches.
Thrul misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dōraku misses with some punches.
Thrul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrul blocks an uppercut.
Thrul lands a right hand.
Thrul is working Dōraku over against the cage.
Dōraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrul's elbow.
Dōraku struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrul controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thrul is keeping busy.
A hook to the body from Thrul.
Thrul blocking some punches.
Thrul lands a body punch.
Thrul breaks from the clinch.
Thrul connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dōraku.
Thrul misses with a looping left.
Thrul throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thrul checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thrul cracks Dōraku with an open hand slap.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thrul crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dōraku - the referee stops the clock and Thrul gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dōraku. Thrul manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dōraku. That's going to slow Thrul down.
Thrul goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thrul throws a head kick but Dōraku moves out of range.
Dōraku throws a body punch but Thrul moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niten Dōraku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aznar Thrul's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thrul lands an overhand right.
Dōraku lands a nice hook to Thrul's body. Thrul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dōraku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dōraku.
Thrul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dōraku manages to avoid it.
Dōraku looks to land a combination but Thrul avoids it well.
Thrul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thrul clinches up against the cage.
Dōraku misses with a punch on the inside.
Niten Dōraku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Thrul - that landed with a thud.
Thrul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dōraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dōraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dōraku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrul struggles to land a body shot inside as Dōraku controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Dōraku fails to land.
Dōraku has a couple of punches blocked by Thrul.
Dōraku wants to stall.
Thrul misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrul works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thrul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dōraku's elbow.
Thrul blocks an uppercut.
Thrul breaks the clinch.
Thrul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dōraku throws a shot to the body.
Dōraku fakes the leg kick and cracks Thrul in the body.
Thrul swings for the body but Dōraku moves out of range.
Dōraku avoids the body shot from Thrul.
Thrul tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thrul moves out of range as Dōraku throws a body kick.
Thrul takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dōraku works Thrul's body with a nice hook.
Dōraku cracks a nice hook into Thrul's ribs.
Thrul blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Dōraku.
Thrul is looking to counter the offense by Dōraku and move into the clinch.
Dōraku checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrul. Dōraku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrul misses with a lunging right hand
and Dōraku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Dōraku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dōraku throws a body punch but Thrul moves out of range.
Niten Dōraku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dōraku takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thrul throws a low kick but Dōraku avoids it.
Dōraku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thrul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dōraku thuds his right hand into Thrul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thrul on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thrul shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dōraku is trying to defend but Thrul finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thrul working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrul lands strikes from half guard.
Dōraku is in trouble now - Thrul has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dōraku tries to hold on but Thrul pushes him away.
Thrul tries to control but Dōraku wriggling away.
Thrul scoring with strikes but Dōraku is staying in there.
Dōraku tries to hold on but Thrul postures up.
Thrul looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thrul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dōraku is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrul is landing with some decent strikes but Dōraku is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dōraku wants to hold on but Thrul pushes him away.
Dōraku working to try and regain half guard.
Dōraku tries to hold on but Thrul pushes him away.
Thrul lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dōraku hang on?
Dōraku wants to control but Thrul is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aznar Thrul will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aznar Thrul's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Thrul tries to land a leg kick but Dōraku saw it coming and moves away.
Dōraku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Dōraku.
Dōraku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dōraku lunges at Thrul with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thrul's hand.
Dōraku connects with a body shot.
Dōraku has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thrul throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dōraku tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thrul misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dōraku throws a wild body kick that Thrul sees coming a mile off.
Dōraku lands a head kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dōraku.
Thrul fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dōraku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrul looks to throw the jab but Dōraku is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dōraku 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 Thrul has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thrul and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thrul chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dōraku can pounce on him.
A big right from Dōraku misses.
As Dōraku tries to get set, Thrul tries to push him back and clinch up but Dōraku manages to avoid the attempt.
Dōraku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dōraku wants to clinch up but Thrul keeps it at a distance.
Thrul is looking to wear down Dōraku with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thrul shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aznar Thrul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrul doesn't manage to clinch there - Dōraku circles away.
Dōraku misses with a kick to the body.
Thrul tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dōraku counters with a nice uppercut.
Dōraku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thrul doesn't seem bothered though.
Thrul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dōraku tries to clinch there but Thrul circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dōraku misses with an uppercut. Thrul saw that one coming.
Thrul is looking for a counter combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dōraku.
Thrul connects with a looping right hand.
Thrul throws a leg kick but Dōraku checks it.
Dōraku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrul misses with a low kick as Dōraku jumps back.
Dōraku misses with a straight left.
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!
Thrul walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dōraku checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thrul throws a lazy right hand but Dōraku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dōraku changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thrul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thrul misses with a low kick.
Dōraku throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thrul turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thrul slips a jab from Dōraku.
Thrul throws a right hand that misses
and Dōraku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrul scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Dōraku.
Dōraku needs to keep his hands up - Thrul had a free shot at his head there.
Thrul throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dōraku was covering up waiting for the punch and Thrul finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dōraku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thrul manages to get himself to full guard.
Dōraku postures up.
Dōraku scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aznar Thrul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrul trying to keep a closed guard but Dōraku is proving a slippery customer.
Thrul wants to sweep but no luck.
Dōraku tries to free his leg and advance position but Thrul is retaining full guard.
Thrul is looking for a triangle but Dōraku pushes his legs off easily.
Dōraku landing some decent shots from guard.
Dōraku lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrul throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Thrul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dōraku.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niten Dōraku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dōraku 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niten Dōraku!
In his post fight interview, Niten Dōraku 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Renato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sungwon Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato comes to the cage accompanied by I Want My Tears Back. Jung is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Body Head Bangerz feat. Lil' Boosie & Young Bleed - I Smoke, I Drank. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiago Renato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sungwon Jung!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung throws a series of strikes that have Renato backpedaling.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Renato - that will leave a mark!
Renato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renato looks for the body kick but Jung saw that one coming.
Renato fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jung checks it well.
Renato takes a swing at Jung's ribcage but misses.
Renato throws the left hand but Jung avoids the punch easily.
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch but Renato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jung tries to clinch but Renato is having none of it.
Jung looks to score with a jab to the body but Renato is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Renato misses with a hook. Jung ducked under it nicely.
Renato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jung cracks Renato with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Renato misses with the body kick
and Jung counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato dodges the ground and pound from Jung.
Jung tries to score with some ground and pound. Renato controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Jung.
Jung tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Renato parries the strikes from Jung easily there. Jung is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Renato to escape.
Renato struggling a bit here.
Jung controls the position.
Jung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Renato keeps working.
Jung sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Renato is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Jung.
Jung working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Jung crashes against the mat.
Jung throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Renato regains half guard, as Jung was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung throws a strike but Renato avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jung throws a strike but Renato rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Renato is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jung seems keen to control Renato's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung wants to sweep but no luck.
Jung keeps trying to improve his position.
Renato postures up.
Renato trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Renato throws a head kick but Jung moves out of range.
Jung lands a front kick.
Tiago Renato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung shoots in for a takedown but Renato shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tiago Renato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Renato.
A head kick misses from Renato.
Renato missing with a left hand there. Jung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jung misses with a hook.
Renato lands with an overhand left.
Renato misses the shot to the body.
Jung with the counter takedown but Renato avoids it easily.
Renato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Renato looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jung avoids the head kick by Renato.
Jung misses with a body shot.
Jung moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jung.
A short left from Renato.
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 Tiago Renato will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Renato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Renato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch combination from Jung misses.
Renato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Renato takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Renato misses with a wild body shot.
Jung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Renato defends it well.
Tiago Renato is winning the standup battle so far.
Renato misses with an uppercut.
Renato lands a jab.
Renato missing with a left hand there. Jung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Jung 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Renato scores with a sloppy right hand. Jung should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Jung is predictable there
and Renato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Renato cracks a nice hook into Jung's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung looks for a takedown but Renato sprawls well.
A left lands for Renato.
Renato throws a shot from downtown. Jung moves away and avoids it.
Jung moves out of range as Renato throws a body kick.
Jung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Renato throws out the jab.
Jung steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Renato.
Renato connects with a solid leg kick.
Jung fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Renato sprawls well initially but Jung persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Renato manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jung moves away.
Renato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jung's calf.
Jung slips under a jab from Renato.
Renato scores with a shot to the body.
Jung throws a nice looking combination but Renato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jung has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jung there as he acknowledges the shot.
A leg kick checked by Jung.
Renato turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Renato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jung is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Renato with a body shot.
Jung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Renato.
Renato is looking to score with low kicks.
Jung throws an off balance right hand
and Renato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jung lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jung slips under a jab from Renato.
Jung gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Renato.
Jung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jung prevents a body shot from Renato.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jung.
Jung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Renato displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jung up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jung.
Renato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jung misses with some punches.
Jung lands with a left to the head.
Renato lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Renato.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung is looking to control Renato's arms but Renato gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jung has his back to the cage.
Renato misses with a hook from the clinch.
Renato tries to throw a body punch but Jung avoids it by throwing Renato back against the cage.
Jung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Renato throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jung is breathing heavily.
Renato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
Renato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jung can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jung throws a head punch that misses.
Renato lands a hook to the side of the head.
Renato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sungwon Jung seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Renato slows down the pace here.
Renato scores with a shoulder strike.
Renato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Renato stalling against the cage.
Renato lands a left hand.
Renato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jung's elbow.
Renato blocks a body shot from Jung.
Renato is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jung is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Renato dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Renato throws a body shot but no joy.
Jung throws a poor cross that misses
and Renato makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jung really felt that one!
Renato digs a good hook to Jung's body.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jung manages to avoid it.
Renato digs a good body shot into Jung's ribs.
Jung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Renato.
Renato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jung moves away.
A big right from Jung misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato swings for the body but Jung moves out of range.
Renato connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jung slips a jab from Renato.
Renato scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jung in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung defending well as Renato loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jung 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 Renato has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Renato and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A chopping leg kick lands by Renato.
Renato misses with a shot to the body
and Jung counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jung throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Renato to regain full guard.
Jung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Renato seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jung postures up in Renato's guard and throws a big left but Renato blocks it.
Jung content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Renato looking for a sweep. Not yet Renato, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Renato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jung.
Jung throws an elbow that misses. Renato uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jung's guard. Nice move by Renato!
Jung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Renato with a nice head shot there.
Jung tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jung working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Renato.
Renato preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Renato pushes down on Jung's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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!
Jung trying to control but Renato postures up.
Renato throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung taking some punishment here, with Renato in his half guard.
Jung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Renato is working away from the top position though.
Jung landing rabbit punches to the side of Renato's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Renato lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jung trying to hold on to Renato's head to control him but Renato postures up.
Renato is looking to take a break and control but Jung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jung is doing well to control the position and prevent Renato from advancing to side control.
Renato stalling away here and it's allowed Jung to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renato keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jung's head.
Jung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jung lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Renato looking for a sweep. Not yet Renato, not yet.
Jung postures up in Renato's guard and throws a big left but Renato blocks it.
Renato seems keen to control Jung's posture.
Renato working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jung.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jung throwing strikes from guard but Renato blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Renato clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jung on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Renato. Renato obviously looking to wear him down.
Jung shoots in but no luck this time.
Renato lands a really nice looking cross but Jung seems unphased.
Renato throws a wild body kick that Jung sees coming a mile off.
Jung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jung checks a leg kick.
Jung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jung scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato throws a leg kick but Jung checks it.
A cross from Jung lands.
Renato throws a looping overhand right but Jung ducks down to avoid it.
Jung blocks the body kick.
Jung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Renato defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jung takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Renato finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jung with the counter takedown but Renato avoids it easily.
A big right from Renato misses.
Renato tries to land a body kick
and Jung counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Renato manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Renato moves out of range of the strikes.
Jung checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jung misses with a low kick as Renato jumps back.
A bone on bone clash there as Jung blocks the leg kick.
Renato lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung throws a poor cross that misses
and Renato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Renato misses.
Jung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Renato moves out of range as Jung throws a body kick.
Renato tried to counter with a leg kick but Jung avoided it.
Renato takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice body kick there by Renato.
Jung avoids the head kick by Renato.
Donk. Renato catches Jung right on the button with a cross.
Jung jabs Renato to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Renato.
Jung fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Renato was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jung is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renato moves away.
Jung takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Renato is looking to land body kicks.
Jung slips a straight right by Renato.
It seemed like Jung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jung tries to clinch up.
Jung lands the left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Jung blocks the leg kick.
Renato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Renato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Renato. That's going to slow Jung down.
Renato misses the shot to the body.
Jung digs a good body shot into Renato's ribs.
Renato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jung scores with a jab to the head.
Renato scores with a jab. Jung acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Renato lands with a shot to the body.
Jung's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
A good leg kick by Renato.
Jung on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Renato had his way with Sungwon Jung in that round.
That's time! Renato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Renato throws a jab when Jung was well out of range.
Jung moves away from the strike by Renato.
Jung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jung lands a glancing blow to the side of Renato's head.
Renato moves out of range as Jung throws a body kick.
Renato feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jung was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
Jung throws out a counter right but Renato avoids it with no problem.
Jung lands with a nice combination. Renato backs away looking to recover.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jung manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Renato thuds a left hand into Jung's body.
Jung dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Renato. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jung takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Renato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Renato lands a leg kick that knocks Jung off balance momentarily.
Renato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Renato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Renato takes a swing at Jung's ribcage but misses.
Renato connects with a jab.
Jung has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch but Renato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jung. That's going to slow Renato down.
Renato connects with a solid leg kick.
Sungwon Jung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renato's corner calls for a 1-2. Renato obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Renato misses with a wild body shot.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jung manages to avoid it.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jung manages to avoid it.
Renato scores with a shot to the body.
Renato tries to land a front kick but Jung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jung shapes to counter with a head kick.
Renato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Renato lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jung is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jung needs to keep his hands up - Renato had a free shot at his head there.
Renato tries a low kick but Jung avoids it.
Renato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renato cracks Jung with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Renato throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jung counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Renato!
Renato wants to control but Jung postures up.
Renato is looking to reverse the position.
An elbow from Jung crashes against the mat.
Renato wants to control but Jung postures up.
Jung in side control, throwing shots but Renato defends.
Jung trying to control the position but Renato is working away.
Jung misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung cracks Renato with a big right hand but Renato just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Renato regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jung's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Renato defending well though.
Jung working the head and body with strikes.
Renato avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jung.
Jung not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Renato is trying to get back to full guard.
Jung seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Renato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Renato 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Renato!
Tiago Renato was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Sungwon Jung spoke after the fight, saying 'I dunno, I'll be better.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Sturd Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Stern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sturd Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Waka Flocka Flame - 50K (Neon Dreams Remix). Stern has chosen The Great American Nightmare as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howard Stern!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturd Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sturd Jr looks to land a left hand but Stern moved out of range nicely.
Stern fails with a takedown attempt.
Sturd Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stern manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sturd Jr is looking to slow Stern down with leg kicks.
Stern takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stern misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
Sturd Jr throws a series of punches but Stern moves out of range.
Stern wants to counter with a clinch but Sturd Jr pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stern there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sturd Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Stern's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sturd Jr under the eye.
Sturd Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stern's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stern.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr connects with a leg kick. Stern looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sturd Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stern is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sturd Jr's half guard.
Stern seems to be looking for submissions.
Stern wants to advance to full mount but Sturd Jr doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sturd Jr has Stern pulled in close to control his posture.
Stern is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sturd Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Stern looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully.
Stern stopping the sweep attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sturd Jr working a defensive guard here.
Stern looking to pass the guard.
Sturd Jr controls Stern momentarily but Stern frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stern controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr moves out of range as Stern strikes.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good shot there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stern goes for a double leg but Sturd Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sturd Jr continues to drive forward.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
A jab from Stern misses.
Stern throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Stern misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sturd Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stern's coach down at The Iron Palace was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stern's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stern has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stern misses with a hook.
Sturd Jr throws the kick towards the body but Stern avoids it.
Stern looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sturd Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stern thumps Sturd Jr with a low kick.
Sturd Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stern tries to land a front kick but Sturd Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sturd Jr leaves Stern with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Stern fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Sturd Jr moved out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sturd Jr lands with an overhand left.
Stern uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturd Jr.
Stern cracks Sturd Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stern stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sturd Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Stern.
Sturd Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A swing and a miss from Sturd Jr.
Good standup being displayed there by Sturd Jr as he connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Stern as he connects with a hook.
A combination from Sturd Jr does no damage.
A cross from Stern lands.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd Jr looks to land a right hand but Stern moved out of range.
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 Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sturd Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.
Stern throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Stern 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.
Sturd Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stern shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sturd Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Stern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stern closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sturd Jr circles away.
Sturd Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Stern avoided it.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Sturd Jr slips under a jab.
Sturd Jr looks for the body kick but Stern saw that one coming.
Stern looks to clinch
and Sturd Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Stern didn't expect that.
Stern scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Stern.
Stern lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stern slips under a jab from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sturd Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stern circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Stern checks it.
Jason Sturd Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
Stern fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sturd Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stern tries to clinch up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stern.
Jason Sturd Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Stern dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturd Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stern manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stern looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stern or perhaps it was just good defense by Sturd Jr, which made it look bad.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
An inside leg kick lands from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr thuds his right hand into Stern's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Stern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stern cracks Sturd Jr with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Stern scores with a jab.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Stern tries to counter with a clinch but Sturd Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Stern shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sturd Jr avoids the body shot from Stern.
Nice shot by Stern.
Stern shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stern was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sturd Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sturd Jr struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stern tries for a kimura but Sturd Jr is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr struggling a bit here.
Sturd Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stern wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sturd Jr trying to remain calm as Stern controls from the top position.
Stern wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sturd Jr keeps working.
Sturd Jr stops Stern from passing to mount.
Sturd Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sturd Jr is trying to maintain the position but Stern is very close to passing his half guard.
Sturd Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stern's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stern's back!
Stern rolls, trying to escape but Sturd Jr keeps control of the position.
Stern prevents Sturd Jr from getting a body triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern is in bad spot here.
Stern trying to control the hands but Sturd Jr breaks the grip.
Stern tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Stern is looking to improve his position but Sturd Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Sturd Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sturd Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stern keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sturd Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Stern tries to hold on but Sturd Jr postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Howard Stern will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sturd Jr throws a looping overhand right but Stern ducks down to avoid it.
Stern works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stern tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stern tries to clinch but Sturd Jr is having none of it.
Stern connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sturd Jr. Sturd Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
Stern attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sturd Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sturd Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Stern is looking to clinch but Sturd Jr is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Stern.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stern.
Stern misses with a body shot.
Sturd Jr throws a shot from downtown. Stern moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Stern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stern misses with a lunging right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stern thuds a left hand into Sturd Jr's body.
Stern's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern clinches up with Sturd Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Sturd Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sturd Jr working aggressively here.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stern wants a takedown but no success here.
Sturd Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stern throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sturd Jr lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stern.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Sturd Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sturd Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Sturd Jr breaks the clinch.
Stern throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Sturd Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sturd Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sturd Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Jason Sturd Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stern misses with a looping left.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook.
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!
Stern tries a low kick but Sturd Jr avoids it.
Stern takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stern tries to clinch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr throwing a counter right hand but Stern manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stern.
Sturd Jr misses with a double jab.
Sturd Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sturd Jr wants to land a leg kick but Stern is out of range.
Sturd Jr misses the jab.
Sturd Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stern.
Sturd Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr tries to land a leg kick but Stern saw it coming and moves away.
Sturd Jr misses with a leg kick.
Stern throws out a counter right but Sturd Jr avoids it with no problem.
Stern throws a hook but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturd Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Stern closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sturd Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Sturd Jr throws a front kick aimed at Stern's knee but Stern avoids it well.
Stern slips under a jab from Sturd Jr.
Stern scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stern tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sturd Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stern somewhat.
A head kick misses from Sturd Jr.
Stern changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stern loads up on a big right hand but Sturd Jr slips the punch.
Sturd Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stern connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sturd Jr's hands.
An inside leg kick lands from Stern.
Stern throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Stern misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturd Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stern! But no joy.
Stern lands a nice shot that snaps Sturd Jr's head back.
Sturd Jr slips a straight right by Stern.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Sturd Jr clearly takes 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.
Sturd Jr throws a right hand that Stern ducks under and follows up with a left that Stern also avoids with ease.
A combination from Stern does no damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sturd Jr, right into the meat.
A clash of legs there as Stern blocks the low kick.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Stern moved away.
Sturd Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sturd Jr throws a jab when Stern was well out of range.
Stern swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sturd Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Sturd Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sturd Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stern blocks a head kick by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Stern off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stern shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Howard Stern has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stern content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern trying to mount his opponent but Sturd Jr defends it.
Stern is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sturd Jr defends it well.
Sturd Jr wants to improve his position but Stern is controlling well.
Stern is looking to take a break and control but Sturd Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stern working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sturd Jr trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturd Jr is looking for a sweep. Stern is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stern is trying to control. Sturd Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stern trying to control the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stern is pressing down on Sturd Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sturd Jr is holding on for now.
Stern wants to take a breather but Sturd Jr is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sturd Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr tests Stern's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sturd Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stern takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stern connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Stern.
Sturd Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Stern throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Stern cracks Sturd Jr with an open hand slap.
Sturd Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stern doesn't seem bothered though.
Sturd Jr pushes Stern up against the cage in a clinch.
Sturd Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stern with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturd Jr breaks from the clinch.
Sturd Jr wants to slow Stern down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stern slips under a jab.
Stern scores with the left hand. Sturd Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Sturd Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sturd Jr staying out of range there.
Sturd Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Stern shoots in but Sturd Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sturd Jr checks a low kick from Stern.
Sturd Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Stern lands a jab to the head.
Stern circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Stern as he checks the leg kick.
Sturd Jr closes the distance and pushes Stern back into the cage.
Sturd Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stern has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sturd Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturd Jr. Stern does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sturd Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stern shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sturd Jr as he avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr misses with a head kick.
A cross from Stern lands.
Sturd Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Stern's shoulder, as Stern tries to avoid the shot.
Sturd Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturd Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Stern.
Sturd Jr misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick but Stern checks it.
Sturd Jr pushes Stern up against the cage in a clinch.
Stern changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sturd Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sturd Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Stern.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sturd Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Stern.
Sturd Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Stern is quick to defend against it.
Stern connects with a single shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Stern as he connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Sturd Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr wants to slow Stern down by chopping away at his legs.
Stern bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sturd Jr's head backwards.
Sturd Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sturd Jr thuds a left hand into Stern's body.
Sturd Jr lands with a cross.
Stern throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stern steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturd Jr.
Stern scores with a jab. Sturd Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturd Jr is able to avoid easily.
Howard Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stern bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stern. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stern misses with a hook. Sturd Jr ducked under it nicely.
Stern feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sturd Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sturd Jr throws a jab when Stern was well out of range.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturd Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sturd Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stern connects with a crisp jab.
Sturd Jr throws out a loose jab but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Stern as he connects with a hook.
Stern is looking to chop away at Sturd Jr's legs.
Stern tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturd Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sturd Jr misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stern! But no joy.
Stern checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stern looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sturd Jr lands a jab.
Sturd Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sturd Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stern will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sturd Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sturd Jr missing with a left hand there. Stern was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturd Jr wants to land a leg kick but Stern is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Stern.
Stern cracks Sturd Jr with a good jab.
Sturd Jr defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Sturd Jr loads up on a big right hand but Stern slips the punch.
Sturd Jr thumps Stern with a low kick.
Stern looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd Jr has Stern pulled in close to control his posture.
Sturd Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Sturd Jr, not yet.
Sturd Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sturd Jr working a defensive guard here.
Stern not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stern trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sturd Jr has Stern pulled in close to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sturd Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stern postures up in Sturd Jr's guard and throws a big left but Sturd Jr blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jason Sturd Jr.
I think Sturd Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Sturd Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Howard Stern had this to say: 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between No For Gay Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Carroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Havana. Carroll comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Horse Outside kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, No For Gay Jesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Carroll!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carroll scores with a head kick. Jesus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like No For Gay Jesus has been cut.
Jesus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carroll.
A quick step to the side and Jesus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carroll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jesus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jesus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carroll moves away.
Jesus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carroll!
Jesus with the ground and pound but Carroll regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Carroll tries to roll over but Jesus keeps him under control.
Jesus 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.
Carroll keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jesus throws a strike but Carroll avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jesus trying to control the position from guard on top but Carroll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jesus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jesus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jesus postures up in Carroll's guard and throws a big left but Carroll blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jesus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jesus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jesus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Carroll's head.
Jesus throws a big elbow that misses.
Jesus tries to free his leg and advance position but Carroll is retaining full guard.
Jesus stays in close to Carroll's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carroll preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jesus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carroll controlling the position.
Carroll avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jesus throws out a loose jab but Carroll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carroll throws a hook but Jesus avoids it easily.
Carroll takes one to the chin there.
Carroll moves forwards but Jesus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Carroll on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jesus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carroll's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carroll is staying active underneath Jesus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carroll defending well though.
Jesus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jesus works his way into full mount!
Jesus content just to control the position here.
BOOM! Jesus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Carroll is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Carroll avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jesus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus raining down hammerfists from mount.
Carroll is rocked!
Jesus landing strikes from the mount and Carroll is in trouble!
Carroll is still in real trouble! Can Jesus finish him?
Jesus drops a big elbow. That's hurt Carroll! More shots from Jesus and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). No For Gay Jesus!
After winning the bout, No For Gay Jesus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gracie Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gracie Allen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Clark!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen misses with a lunging right hand
and Clark counters with a nice leg kick.
Allen tries for a takedown but Clark circles away easily
and Clark counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Allen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Allen blocks a jab.
Allen misses with an uppercut
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Allen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Clark checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Allen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Allen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Clark counters with a right hand to the body.
Allen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Gracie Allen has been cut.
Clark lands with a slapping head kick.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Clark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Allen moves forwards but Clark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Clark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Allen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clark.
Nice uppercut there from Clark.
Allen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Allen backing away here, and Clark unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Allen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Allen duly obliges.
Clark throws a poor cross that misses
and Allen counters with a low kick, right behind Clark 's knee.
Eddie Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen misses with the body kick
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Allen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Allen scrambles back to his feet.
Clark moves into the clinch.
Allen pulls guard successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen is pulling down on Clark's head to control his posture.
Clark stopping the sweep attempt from Allen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clark is fighting to break Allen's control of his arms but Allen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen trying to keep a closed guard but Clark is proving a slippery customer.
Clark tries to free his leg and advance position but Allen is retaining full guard.
Allen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clark defends it easily.
Allen trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws a leg kick but Clark moved away.
Allen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Clark was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Clark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gracie Allen's cut is getting worse.
Allen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clark makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Allen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clark lands with a right hand.
Clark is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Allen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Clark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Allen thumps Clark with a low kick.
Clark throws out a powerful jab.
Gracie Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark is looking to slow Allen down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Allen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clark.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Allen. Clark shrugs it off though.
Clark is looking to clinch.
Clark blocks a jab.
Allen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clark.
Allen throws a leg kick
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clark lands a glancing blow to the side of Allen's head.
Clark has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Allen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Clark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen'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.
Clark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clark misses with a hook.
Allen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Allen misses the jab.
Nice shot lands for Clark.
Allen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Clark's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Clark clinches up with Allen and pushes him back against the cage.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clark is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Allen - that landed with a thud.
Clark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark has a couple of punches blocked by Allen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clark.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Allen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
Clark scores with a shoulder strike.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Allen.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
Clark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Allen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Clark can't find room to land a body shot as Allen controls the action.
Allen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clark pulls his leg out and moves away.
Allen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Allen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Clark throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark checks a low kick from Allen.
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clark takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Allen 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 Clark! But no joy.
Allen throws a leg kick
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
Allen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Allen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Allen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clark avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark checks the leg kick nicely there.
Allen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Allen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Allen misses with a looping left.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clark's calf.
Clark tries a low kick but Allen avoids it.
Clark lands a really nice looking cross but Allen seems unphased.
Gracie Allen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Clark scores with a shot to the body.
Allen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Allen stuns Clark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Allen throws a hook but Clark avoids it easily.
Allen misses with a lunging right hand
and Clark counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Allen is predictable there
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark throws a body shot but no joy.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clark.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Allen 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 Clark has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clark and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Allen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clark.
Allen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Clark.
Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clark.
Allen throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clark closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Clark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clark lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Allen lands a left hand.
Allen lands a left hand.
Clark misses with some punches.
Allen takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Allen.
A short left from Clark.
Clark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Allen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clark.
Allen throws a looping overhand right but Clark ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clark is out of range.
A lazy left from Clark finds it's target.
Allen jabs at Clark's body.
Clark lands a jab to the head.
Allen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Allen on the side of the head.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
Clark misses with a straight right.
Allen misses with a jab to the body
and Clark counters with a left and a right that stings Allen.
Allen is rocked!
A solid body kick from Clark.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Clark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clark! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Clark - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Clark.
Clark is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Allen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Allen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clark is fending him off so far but Allen persists. Nope, Clark circles away and we're back to standing.
Allen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clark throws a front kick that sends Allen stumbling back into the cage.
Allen seems to have got his legs back now.
Clark loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Allen. Clark shrugs it off though.
Allen misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Clark misses.
Clark throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Clark.
Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clark.
Allen wants to slow Clark down by chopping away at his legs.
Allen blocks a jab.
Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clark.
Clark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clark takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clark misses with a head kick.
Allen tried to score with a low kick but Clark checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Allen. Allen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Allen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Allen throws a series of punches but Clark avoids them all with ease.
Clark throws a big counter head kick but Allen avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Allen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clark moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Allen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Allen scrambles back to his feet.
Allen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clark loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Clark throws a head kick that misses.
Allen scores with a sloppy right hand. Clark should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Clark really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gracie Allen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Clark throws a hook to the side of Allen's head but Allen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Allen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Clark counter with a right hand.
Clark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Allen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Allen throws a leg kick that misses.
Allen tried to score with a low kick but Clark checks it.
Clark lands a big head kick that sends Allen to the canvas! Clark follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Clark!
Eddie Clark is the new welterweight champion!
Eddie Clark 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward McLauglin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartholomew Roach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLauglin comes to the cage accompanied by You Belong To The City. Roach is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Simpsons Theme Song. Bartholomew Roach has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edward McLauglin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bartholomew Roach!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLauglin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLauglin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Edward McLauglin has been cut.
McLauglin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McLauglin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Roach misses with a wild body shot.
Roach connects with an inside leg kick.
Roach throws a hook but McLauglin avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roach.
McLauglin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Roach misses with a leg kick.
McLauglin lands with an uppercut that bounces Roach off the cage and back into range.
McLauglin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roach drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLauglin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roach effectively controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from McLauglin on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roach lands with a right to the head.
McLauglin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McLauglin blocks an uppercut.
Roach breaks the clinch.
Roach tries to keep at a distance but McLauglin has taken the fight into the clinch.
McLauglin takes a knee to the side of the body.
McLauglin misses with a punch to the body.
McLauglin lands a nice knee to the body.
McLauglin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roach's defenses.
It looks like Bartholomew Roach has been cut.
McLauglin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McLauglin avoids the elbow strike from Roach, against the cage.
McLauglin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Roach misses with a punch on the inside.
McLauglin misses with some punches.
Roach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roach lands with a left to the head.
McLauglin works on Roach's body with a couple of short punches.
Roach prevents a body shot from McLauglin.
McLauglin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roach tries to work over McLauglin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roach misses with an elbow over the top.
McLauglin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McLauglin misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLauglin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McLauglin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Roach trying to stall but McLauglin improves his position.
Roach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roach gets through McLauglin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McLauglin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLauglin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McLauglin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on McLauglin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McLauglin working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from McLauglin.
McLauglin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Roach lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Roach blocks an uppercut.
McLauglin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
Roach on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McLauglin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McLauglin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McLauglin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McLauglin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roach wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McLauglin blocking some punches.
McLauglin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLauglin lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLauglin is pushing Roach up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin is trying to maintain a safe position but Roach gets an underhook and turns McLauglin into the cage.
Roach takes a knee to the side of the body.
McLauglin presses Roach against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Roach looks winded!
Roach on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roach being controlled against the cage.
McLauglin with a knee to the head.
McLauglin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roach blocks it with crossed arms.
Roach scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roach working aggressively here.
Roach working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McLauglin.
McLauglin misses with the head strike.
McLauglin pushes Roach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward McLauglin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roach misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Roach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLauglin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roach manages to avoid it.
McLauglin scores with a leg kick.
McLauglin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McLauglin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Roach.
McLauglin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Roach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roach takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McLauglin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roach manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McLauglin tries to clinch but Roach moves out of range.
McLauglin throws an overhand right that lands on Roach's shoulder, as Roach tries to avoid the shot.
McLauglin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauglin slips a straight right by Roach.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McLauglin checks a leg kick.
McLauglin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McLauglin looks to clinch
and Roach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLauglin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roach throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLauglin throws a shot from downtown. Roach moves away and avoids it.
McLauglin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McLauglin blocks the body kick.
Edward McLauglin is winning the standup battle so far.
Roach avoids the body shot from McLauglin.
Roach misses with a leg kick.
McLauglin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roach appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Roach throws a leg kick but McLauglin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Roach throws a hook to the side of McLauglin's head but McLauglin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLauglin works the jab nicely.
McLauglin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roach takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good leg kick by McLauglin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McLauglin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roach's hands.
McLauglin connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin tests Roach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roach scores with a nice strike.
McLauglin looks to score with a jab to the body but Roach is just out of range.
Roach throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick lands from McLauglin.
Roach blocks a low kick nicely.
Roach scores with a jab.
Roach gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McLauglin.
McLauglin tried to score with a low kick but Roach checks it.
Roach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roach lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McLauglin connects with a solid leg kick.
Roach looks to land a combination but McLauglin avoids it well.
Roach tries to land a front kick but McLauglin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by McLauglin as he checks the leg kick.
McLauglin checks a leg kick.
Roach ducks right into an uppercut from McLauglin.
McLauglin tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McLauglin.
Roach ducks under a wild hook from McLauglin.
McLauglin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roach in his tracks.
McLauglin digs a good body shot into Roach's ribs.
McLauglin closes the distance and pushes Roach back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McLauglin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roach misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLauglin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLauglin swings wildly with an uppercut but Roach uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLauglin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roach's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edward McLauglin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McLauglin digs a right hand into Roach's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roach's gas tank.
Roach is breathing heavily.
McLauglin lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roach takes an elbow to the forehead.
McLauglin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Roach lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McLauglin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roach blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McLauglin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roach's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLauglin.
Roach misses with a knee strike.
McLauglin throws a knee to the head but misses.
McLauglin blocking some punches.
McLauglin lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McLauglin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Roach is working McLauglin over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward McLauglin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roach throws a body punch but McLauglin moves out of range.
McLauglin 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.
McLauglin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roach.
McLauglin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roach feints and then cracks McLauglin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLauglin down.
McLauglin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from McLauglin does it's job there.
McLauglin moves out of range of the body kick from Roach.
Nice defenses there by Roach.
Roach shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauglin looks to land a right hand but Roach moved out of range.
McLauglin moves out of range of the body kick.
Roach 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.
McLauglin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
A big left from McLauglin misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLauglin misses with a straight left.
Roach goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McLauglin lands a lovely overhand right.
McLauglin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roach's head backwards.
McLauglin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roach on the side of the head.
Roach is rocked!
Roach dips to his left and cracks McLauglin with an uppercut!
McLauglin scores with a nice head shot.
Roach is still on wobbly legs! Can McLauglin finish him?
Roach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roach throws a hook but McLauglin blocks it.
Roach moves away from the strike by McLauglin.
McLauglin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from McLauglin misses its intended target.
McLauglin cracks Roach with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McLauglin misses with a hook. Roach ducked under it nicely.
McLauglin looks for the body kick but Roach saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as McLauglin blocks the leg kick.
It looked like McLauglin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Roach.
McLauglin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McLauglin scores with a nice strike.
A slapping leg kick lands for McLauglin.
McLauglin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roach can do to turn this around?
McLauglin throws out a loose jab but Roach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roach is looking for the big counter here.
McLauglin misses with a left hand
and Roach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roach takes one on the button.
Roach gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McLauglin.
Roach misses with a left hand
and McLauglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from McLauglin.
McLauglin looks for the body kick but Roach saw that one coming.
McLauglin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Roach misses.
McLauglin throws a poor cross that misses
and Roach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLauglin throws a leg kick but Roach sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McLauglin tries to clinch but Roach moves away
and Roach counters with a straight right hand.
Edward McLauglin's cut is getting worse.
Roach scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roach blocks a head kick by McLauglin.
Roach seems to have recovered his senses.
McLauglin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roach counters with a stiff right hand.
McLauglin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roach throws a head kick that half lands.
McLauglin is rocked!
McLauglin tries to clinch up.
Oh McLauglin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roach moves into the clinch successfully.
Roach throws a big uppercut that drops McLauglin! More strikes from Roach and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! McLauglin lies dazed against the cage as Roach celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomew Roach!
Bartholomew Roach is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bartholomew Roach thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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