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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mystery Perfect (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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 Los Angeles, Billy Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mystery Perfect!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush forces Perfect back against the cage and clinches.
Bush breaks from the clinch.
Bush shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Perfect pinned against the cage. Perfect gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice straight punches there by Perfect. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Perfect.
Bush has closed the distance and engaged Perfect in a clinch.
Perfect blocks a body shot from Bush.
Perfect turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bush tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Perfect wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Perfect throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bush struggling a bit here.
Perfect throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Perfect has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perfect has control of an arm but Bush manages to advance to Perfect's back!
Perfect breaks Bush's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bush avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bush trying to keep a closed guard but Perfect is proving a slippery customer.
Perfect stands up over Bush, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bush bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perfect's guard.
Perfect is controlling Bush's posture.
Bush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Perfect is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perfect trying to control from the bottom.
Bush is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Perfect doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bush.
Bush working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Perfect's thigh. Perfect counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perfect manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bush manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perfect scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perfect distracts Bush with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bush looking to control.
Perfect postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bush is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Perfect forces his way into half guard.
Bush is not content to let Perfect control the position.
Bush looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Perfect pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bush is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Perfect lands a big shot there that rocks Bush but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Perfect with a couple of short strikes.
Perfect with the ground and pound from mount.
Bush is rocked!
It looks like Billy Bush has been cut.
Perfect scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Bush is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bush is trying desperately to improve position.
Perfect lands a big elbow - Bush is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Bush is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mystery Perfect!
An out of breath Mystery Perfect thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ross Swann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendrik Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swann comes to the cage accompanied by Corey Hart - I Wear My Sunglasses At Night. Down comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Let's Go 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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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ross Swann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kendrik Down!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swann throwing a counter right hand but Down manages to avoid it.
Down throws a poor cross that misses
and Swann counters with a nice leg kick.
Down closes the distance but Swann moves to the side
and Swann counters with a nice uppercut.
Down misses with a takedown attempt
and Swann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Kendrik Down has been cut.
Down moves to clinch but Swann breaks away
and Swann counters with a right hand to the body.
Down keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Swann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Down tries to close the distance and clinch but Swann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swann half committed to a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Down is predictable there
and Swann counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Down misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Down throws an overhand right that lands on Swann's shoulder, as Swann tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Swann tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Down shoots in for a takedown but Swann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Down shoots in but Swann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ross Swann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendrik Down.
Down swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Swann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swann sends Down crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Swann is motioning to the referee to let Down up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Down is rocked!
Down looks to clinch
and Swann counters with a crisp right that sends Down to the canvas! Swann follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Swann!
After winning the bout, Ross Swann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Kendrik Down had this to say: 'Don't Worry about it!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Matias Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Farmhouse Flander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enzo Matias Demaestri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Farmhouse Flander!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demaestri moves into the clinch.
Flander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Flander working aggressively here.
Flander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Demaestri.
Demaestri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demaestri gets caught napping as Flander dives in and scores a takedown. Demaestri manages to retain guard.
Flander throws a big elbow that misses.
Flander has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Flander in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Flander content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Flander trying to control the position from guard on top but Demaestri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demaestri wants to stand up but Flander is controlling him.
Flander cracks Demaestri with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flander prevents Demaestri from getting back to his feet.
Demaestri keeping moving, preventing Flander from controlling successfully.
Demaestri wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flander fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Demaestri sprawls well initially but Flander persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Flander scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Demaestri tries to kick Flander off but Flander keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demaestri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Demaestri tries to get out of the position.
Demaestri makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Flander shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demaestri but Demaestri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flander misses with a wild combination.
Flander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Demaestri is looking to counter the offense by Flander and move into the clinch.
Demaestri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Demaestri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flander.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demaestri rushes Flander and presses him up against the cage.
Demaestri blocks an uppercut.
Demaestri controlling the action here for a moment.
Our sources have told us that Demaestri has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flander tries to land a knee to the head but Demaestri blocks with his arms.
Flander swings wildly with an uppercut but Demaestri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demaestri displaying some good clinch control by pressing Flander up against the cage.
Flander scores with a shoulder strike.
Demaestri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Demaestri rushes Flander and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Demaestri breaks the clinch.
Flander tries for a takedown but Demaestri circles away easily
and Demaestri counters with a right hand to the body.
Demaestri stuns Flander with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Demaestri!
Flander shoots in but Demaestri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Enzo Matias Demaestri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farmhouse Flander.
Flander throws a series of punches but Demaestri avoids them all with ease.
Demaestri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri dodges the punch combination from Flander.
Demaestri cracks Flander with a good jab.
Flander dives in and scores a takedown into Demaestri's guard.
Flander is working Demaestri over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Demaestri manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Flander fails with the takedown.
Flander takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Flander shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Demaestri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Demaestri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Demaestri is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Flander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri blocking some punches.
Flander tries to throw a body punch but Demaestri avoids it by throwing Flander back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Flander just misses with a elbow thrown towards Demaestri's brow.
Flander lands with a light punch inside.
Demaestri avoiding damage as Flander throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Flander throws an elbow but misses.
Demaestri dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Flander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Demaestri avoids the elbow strike from Flander, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Demaestri.
Demaestri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Demaestri stalling the fight.
Flander misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flander missing with knees to the body.
Flander throws a head punch that misses.
Flander working aggressively here.
Flander trying to land knees to the body.
Flander has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Matias Demaestri dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Some wild striking there from Flander.
Flander takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Demaestri scores with a punch to the head.
Flander walks into a stiff left hand from Demaestri.
Demaestri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Flander is rocked!
It looks like Farmhouse Flander has been cut.
Flander shoots in for a takedown but Demaestri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flander is still on wobbly legs! Can Demaestri finish him?
Flander shoots in for a double leg but Demaestri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Flander or perhaps it was just good defense by Demaestri, which made it look bad.
Flander seems to have recovered his senses.
Enzo Matias Demaestri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farmhouse Flander.
Horrible takedown attempt by Flander or perhaps it was just good defense by Demaestri, which made it look bad.
Demaestri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
and Demaestri counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Flander! He's just covering up as Demaestri starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enzo Matias Demaestri!
During a confident post fight interview, Enzo Matias Demaestri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kisuke Urahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
28 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kisuke Urahara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urahara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Urahara blocks the leg kick.
Urahara feinted with a counter takedown.
Urahara looks to score with a jab to the body but Daniels is just out of range.
Urahara scores with a nice right hand.
Urahara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Urahara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good leg kick by Daniels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Urahara gets a clinch.
A short right from Daniels.
A hook to the body from Daniels.
Urahara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daniels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daniels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urahara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daniels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Urahara tries to score a body lock takedown but Daniels shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Urahara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Urahara has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Daniels after a bit of a struggle.
Urahara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kisuke Urahara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urahara swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Urahara.
Daniels scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daniels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Urahara throws a punch but it's blocked by Daniels.
Daniels content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Urahara tries for a takedown but Daniels manages to get underhooks.
Daniels taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Urahara.
Daniels is pushing Urahara up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Urahara lands a left hand.
Urahara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daniels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urahara.
Urahara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Daniels blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Urahara.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Urahara.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Urahara.
Urahara being controlled against the cage.
Daniels lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Urahara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urahara blocking some punches.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daniels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Urahara gets through Daniels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Urahara working aggressively here.
Urahara pulls guard.
Urahara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Urahara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daniels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels wants to stand but Urahara is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urahara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daniels trying to stand up but can't free himself from Urahara's guard.
Urahara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Urahara wants to control the position but Daniels says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels tries to stand but can't do so whilst Urahara controls his leg.
Urahara wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Urahara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daniels pulls his head out easily.
Urahara trying to control from the bottom.
Daniels tries to stand and escape but Urahara is controlling the position.
Urahara is trying to control but can't.
Daniels tries to stand but can't do so whilst Urahara controls his leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daniels takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Daniels.
Daniels lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Urahara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Daniels will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Daniels bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Urahara's head.
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Urahara.
Urahara connects with a looping right hand.
Urahara slips a jab from Daniels.
Urahara throws a hook but Daniels blocks it.
Daniels is looking for the big counter here.
Urahara misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from Urahara misses
letting Daniels counter with a right hand.
Daniels looks to throw the jab but Urahara is out of range.
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Urahara throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urahara connects with a leg kick. Daniels looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kisuke Urahara is winning the standup battle so far.
Daniels lands the left hand.
Daniels closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Urahara, as that shot connected.
No luck for Urahara with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urahara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Urahara.
Daniels shapes to counter with a head kick.
Urahara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Urahara misses with a low kick.
Urahara shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Urahara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daniels can pounce on him.
Urahara gets the takedown into side control.
Daniels is trying to buck Urahara off.
Urahara looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Daniels is avoiding damage well.
Urahara is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daniels is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Urahara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Urahara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urahara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Daniels knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Daniels pushes Urahara away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Urahara gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Urahara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Urahara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Daniels wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urahara is trying to get an arm triangle but Daniels is defending well.
Urahara prevents Daniels from escaping the position.
Urahara remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Urahara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Daniels is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Urahara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daniels has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Urahara missing with a left hand there. Daniels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daniels connects with a single shot there.
Urahara throws a hook but Daniels blocks it.
Daniels throws a counter combo.
Urahara misses with a straight right.
Urahara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Urahara throws a leg kick that misses.
Daniels with a nice cross.
Urahara 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 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 Kisuke Urahara will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Urahara scores with a decent looking hook.
Urahara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urahara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Urahara looks to land a left hand but Daniels moved out of range nicely.
Urahara thows a leg kick but Daniels checks it
and Daniels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Urahara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daniels doesn't seem bothered though.
Urahara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Urahara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Urahara swats away the attempt to clinch by Daniels.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urahara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Daniels lands a front kick.
Daniels takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Daniels digs a good hook to Urahara's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels moves into range and clinches up with Urahara.
A shot in the inside from Urahara.
Daniels scores with a shoulder strike.
Daniels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Daniels lands an uppercut.
Urahara blocks an uppercut.
Urahara is trying to maintain a safe position but Daniels gets an underhook and turns Urahara into the cage.
Urahara lands a right hand.
Daniels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Urahara backwards.
Urahara misses with a punch to the body.
Urahara tries to pull guard but Daniels forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Daniels misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daniels is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Daniels prevents a takedown attempt there.
Daniels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daniels.
Daniels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Urahara backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels tries a body shot but Urahara blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Urahara as Daniels tries to tie him up.
Daniels scores with a shot to the side of Urahara's head.
Urahara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Urahara is working for takedown but Daniels is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kisuke Urahara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Urahara misses with a body punch.
Urahara lands with a short shot to the head.
Urahara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urahara wants to take the fight to the mat but Daniels manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Urahara misses with some punches.
Urahara is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Urahara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daniels pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Daniels lands a right hand.
Daniels throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daniels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Daniels scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daniels lands a right hand that snaps the head of Urahara backwards.
Daniels lands a nice uppercut.
Jack Daniels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Daniels.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Daniels. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Daniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Daniels as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Daniels.
Daniels lands with a light punch inside.
Urahara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urahara tries to stall but Daniels uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daniels swings wildly with an uppercut but Urahara uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Daniels.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels is leaning against Urahara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Urahara has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
A short left from Daniels.
Daniels blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Urahara.
Urahara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daniels.
Urahara lands a left hand.
Daniels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daniels is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Daniels is working Urahara over against the cage.
Daniels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uraharas head.
Daniels lands a shot to the body.
Daniels lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Daniels.
Daniels working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Daniels.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urahara working aggressively here.
Daniels looking to stall.
Daniels lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Urahara backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Daniels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Daniels 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacque Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Repe Sorsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schtrappe's entrance music is Nitzer Ebb - Violent Playground. A fine choice. Sorsa has chosen Like a Bunny as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
47 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacque Schtrappe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Repe Sorsa!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schtrappe misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Schtrappe as Sorsa shoots in.
Sorsa misses with a wild body shot.
Schtrappe lands with a nice body kick.
Schtrappe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schtrappe looks to throw the jab but Sorsa is out of range.
Schtrappe misses with a looping left.
Schtrappe throws a shot to the body.
Schtrappe connects with an inside leg kick.
Sorsa misses with a few strikes there.
Sorsa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schtrappe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schtrappe takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sorsa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Repe Sorsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sorsa lands a jab to the nose.
Sorsa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schtrappe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schtrappe is fending him off so far but Sorsa persists. Nope, Schtrappe circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick lands from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe tries to score with a low kick but Sorsa moves his leg out of the way.
Schtrappe tries to sprawl but Sorsa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sorsa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sorsa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schtrappe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schtrappe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sorsa.
Schtrappe tries to get to full guard but Sorsa has control of the leg.
Sorsa looks to land a strike but Schtrappe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Schtrappe wants to stand but Sorsa is controlling the position.
Sorsa landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sorsa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sorsa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schtrappe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sorsa throwing strikes but missing.
Sorsa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sorsa preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Schtrappe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sorsa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schtrappe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sorsa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schtrappe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sorsa slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schtrappe taking some punishment here, with Sorsa in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sorsa.
Schtrappe wants to get back to full guard.
Sorsa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sorsa drops an elbow to the side of Schtrappe's head.
Sorsa prevents Schtrappe from improving his position.
Sorsa wants to pass the guard but Schtrappe is defending well.
Sorsa is looking for a kimura here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sorsa lands a nice short elbow.
Sorsa is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schtrappe wants to improve his position but Sorsa is controlling well.
Sorsa working the head and body with strikes.
Schtrappe is holding on to half guard well.
Schtrappe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sorsa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Schtrappe is concentrating on defense, preventing Sorsa from advancing position.
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. Sorsa connects with a nice short shot to Schtrappe's temple.
Schtrappe tries to roll over but Sorsa keeps him under control.
Sorsa thows a huge punch but Schtrappe dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Repe Sorsa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Sorsa.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick.
Sorsa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sorsa throws out a loose jab but Schtrappe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schtrappe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sorsa!
Schtrappe motions for Sorsa to come forward. Schtrappe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sorsa ducks under a wild hook from Schtrappe.
Sorsa with a nice cross.
Schtrappe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Schtrappe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schtrappe throws a body punch but Sorsa moves out of range.
Sorsa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice cross by Sorsa.
Sorsa jabs Schtrappe right on the nose. Schtrappe blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schtrappe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorsa sizes up Schtrappe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Schtrappe misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Sorsa as he checks the leg kick.
Sorsa scores with the left hand. Schtrappe knows he should have avoided that one.
Sorsa has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Schtrappe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schtrappe throws a body shot but no joy.
Sorsa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sorsa misses with a takedown
enabling Schtrappe to counter with a crisp jab.
Sorsa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schtrappe looks to land a right hand but Sorsa moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Sorsa. Those never looked like landing.
Sorsa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sorsa lands a glancing blow to the side of Schtrappe's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sorsa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sorsa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sorsa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Schtrappe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sorsa.
Sorsa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Schtrappe's half guard.
Sorsa is trying to control the action in half guard but Schtrappe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sorsa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schtrappe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sorsa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schtrappe!
Sorsa punching from mount but Schtrappe doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sorsa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Sorsa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Schtrappe is bucking up trying to escape but Sorsa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The referee warns Schtrappe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sorsa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Schtrappe looks a forlorn figure.
Schtrappe is rocked!
Schtrappe tries to hold on but Sorsa pushes him away.
Schtrappe is squirming around, avoiding Sorsa's attempts to control the action.
Sorsa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Schtrappe has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sorsa looking to finish Schtrappe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Schtrappe!
Oh Schtrappe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sorsa cracks Schtrappe with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sorsa landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schtrappe is looking to get to half guard.
Schtrappe holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sorsa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Schtrappe seems to have got his legs back now.
Sorsa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Schtrappe holds on to Sorsa around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Schtrappe wants to get back to his feet.
Sorsa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sorsa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Schtrappe wants to control but Sorsa is having none of it.
Sorsa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Repe Sorsa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sorsa misses with a hook. Schtrappe ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Sorsa. That snapped Schtrappe's head back.
Schtrappe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sorsa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sorsa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schtrappe at a distance.
Sorsa fails to land the takedown.
Sorsa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schtrappe at a distance.
Schtrappe slips a straight right by Sorsa.
As Sorsa tries to get set, Schtrappe tries to push him back and clinch up but Sorsa manages to avoid the attempt.
A shot to the liver by Sorsa. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorsa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sorsa scores with a hook to the body. Schtrappe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sorsa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Schtrappe misses its intended target.
Schtrappe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sorsa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe throws a body shot but no joy.
Schtrappe looks to score with a jab to the body but Sorsa is just out of range.
Sorsa 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.
Sorsa misses with a combination
and Schtrappe counters by clinching up.
A right hand to the body from Sorsa.
Sorsa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sorsa breaks from the clinch.
Jab, jab by Sorsa - just one landing.
Schtrappe misses with a hook.
Schtrappe moves out of range as Sorsa strikes.
Jacque Schtrappe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sorsa throws a looping overhand right but Schtrappe ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Sorsa misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schtrappe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sorsa is able to avoid easily.
Schtrappe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schtrappe wants to get back to his feet but Sorsa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sorsa wants to control from the top but Schtrappe keeps moving.
Sorsa lands a couple of digs.
Sorsa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sorsa lands a couple of elbows.
Sorsa won't allow Schtrappe to sweep him here.
Sorsa throws a strike but Schtrappe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Schtrappe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schtrappe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schtrappe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sorsa is looking for a triangle but Schtrappe pushes his legs off easily.
Sorsa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Schtrappe has picked Sorsa up and slammed him! Sorsa can't keep hold of the triangle and Schtrappe manages to pass to side control!
Sorsa tries to bench press Schtrappe off him but Schtrappe keeps the position.
Schtrappe wants to control but Sorsa is keeping him busy.
Jacque Schtrappe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Repe Sorsa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorsa bucks up and tries to throw Schtrappe off but instead Schtrappe has got his back!
Schtrappe landing with strikes.
Sorsa wants to control his opponent's hands but Schtrappe gets his hands free.
Sorsa tries to escape but Schtrappe has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Schtrappe lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe is hanging on to Sorsa's back as he tries to escape.
Sorsa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sorsa tries to lock up and control but Schtrappe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Repe Sorsa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sorsa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Repe Sorsa!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Repe Sorsa made sure he mentioned Perkele!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Speedy Atkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steffan Stove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Atkins might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to big in japan. Steffan Stove has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Speedy Atkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steffan Stove!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stove is looking to score with low kicks.
Atkins darts in and clinches Stove up against the cage.
Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stove struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
Atkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stove misses with some punches.
Stove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stove as Atkins tries to tie him up.
Stove lands an uppercut.
Stove lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Stove.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Atkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Atkins scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atkins.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Stove controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Atkins - that landed with a thud.
Atkins tries to work over Stove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stove blocking some punches.
Atkins lands a right hand.
Atkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stoves head.
Stove blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Stove avoids the damage to the body.
Stove lands a nice shot to the body.
Stove can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.
Atkins has Stove pushed against the cage.
Stove lands with a short shot to the head.
Atkins missing with knees to the body.
Atkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stove up against the cage.
Stove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stove lands with a short shot to the head.
Stove throws a head punch that misses.
Stove lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stove lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Atkins gets through Stove's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Stove scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stove on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stove's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stove lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stove misses with a punch to the body.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stove throws a head punch that misses.
Stove is struggling to control the position.
Stove blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins digs a right hand underneath Stove's ribcage. Stove let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Atkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stove manages to break the clinch.
Atkins tries to clinch but Stove is having none of it.
Stove unleashes a big counter combination but Atkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Atkins misses with a low kick.
Atkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stove was well out of range. Poor timing from Atkins.
Stove swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Atkins tries to clinch up.
Atkins is looking to clinch.
Atkins darts in trying to clinch
and Stove counters with a straight right hand.
Stove ducks under a wild hook from Atkins.
Stove has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stove lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stove.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins is looking to clinch.
Stove was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Atkins tries to clinch but Stove moves out of range.
Stove lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stove tries to bum rush Atkins with a series of wild strikes but Atkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Atkins is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Atkins tries to clinch up.
Atkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atkins tries to clinch
and Stove counters with a one-two to the body.
Speedy Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stove misses with a wild body shot.
Atkins throws the left hand but Stove avoids the punch easily.
Atkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atkins wants to clinch
and Stove counters with a series of strikes. Atkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
Atkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stove manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stove, as that shot connected.
Stove blocks a head kick by Atkins.
Stove swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steffan Stove will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Atkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stove manages to avoid it.
Atkins tries to clinch but Stove moves out of range.
Atkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stove paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atkins misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Atkins. That snapped Stove's head back.
Atkins wants to clinch up but Stove keeps it at a distance.
Atkins cracks a nice hook into Stove's ribs.
Atkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stove connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atkins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stove backs up against the cage.
Atkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins tries to clinch there but Stove circles away.
It seemed like Stove was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Atkins. That snapped Stove's head back.
Atkins scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stove blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stove swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Atkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Stove is just out of range.
Atkins misses with a double jab
and Stove counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stove avoids the head kick by Atkins.
Atkins throws a right hand that misses
and Stove counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Atkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Speedy Atkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atkins tries to clinch but Stove is having none of it.
Stove ducks under a wild hook from Atkins.
Stove now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Atkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steffan Stove seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atkins misses with an uppercut
letting Stove counter with a right hand.
Atkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Atkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Atkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stove misses with a body punch.
Atkins lands a right hand.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stove blocking some punches.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Stove avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Stove working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stove tries to work over Atkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stove softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Stove misses with a body punch.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins tries to work over Stove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stove is stalling here.
Stove misses with a punch on the inside.
Stove tries a body shot but Atkins blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Stove.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins.
Atkins tries to work over Stove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atkins tries a body shot but Stove blocks it.
Stove breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Stove to counter with a crisp jab.
Atkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Stove circles away.
Atkins misses with a double jab.
Stove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Atkins backs off Stove throws a huge counter combo but Atkins manages to avoid it all.
Atkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Atkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Atkins is looking to clinch.
Atkins misses with a double jab.
Atkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Stove misses with a hook. Atkins ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins wants to clinch up but Stove keeps it at a distance.
As Atkins backs off Stove throws a huge counter combo but Atkins manages to avoid it all.
Atkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stove takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Atkins defending well as Stove loads up on a big left hand.
Stove circles away from the clinch attempt.
Atkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Stove is just out of range.
Atkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Atkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Atkins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stove.
Stove checks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Atkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Atkins wants to clinch up but Stove keeps it at a distance.
Stove connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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 Speedy Atkins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Stove darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Atkins clinches up with Stove and pushes him back against the cage.
Stove misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Atkins.
Stove has a couple of punches blocked by Atkins.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stove.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins tries a body shot but Stove blocks it.
Atkins tries a body shot but Stove blocks it.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stove's elbow.
Atkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stove tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stove lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Atkins.
Stove swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stove presses Atkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Speedy Atkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Atkins is trying to stall.
Atkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stove backwards.
Atkins prevents a body shot from Stove.
Atkins stalling in the clinch but Stove improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stove.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Stove controls his hands.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stove's elbow.
Atkins being controlled against the cage.
Atkins lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stove prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Atkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stove scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Atkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atkins lands a body punch.
Stove blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Stove.
Stove is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Atkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stove avoiding damage as Atkins throws knees to the body.
Stove lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stove misses with a punch on the inside.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stove struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
Stove misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Stove.
Nice body punch from Atkins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stove.
Atkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stove.
Stove manages to break the clinch.
Atkins tries to clinch up but Stove circles away and keeps his distance.
Atkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stove cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stove tries a quick counter leg kick but Atkins is wise to it.
Stove lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Atkins backs up against the cage.
Atkins is rocked!
A combination from Stove does no damage.
Oh Atkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stove avoids the body shot from Atkins.
Atkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Atkins misses with a hook to the body
and Stove counters with a left and a right that stings Atkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stove connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Atkins tries to clinch but Stove moves out of range.
Stove doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stove throws a low kick, looking for Atkins's leg but Atkins calmly moves out of range.
Atkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stove makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Atkins throws a sloppy body shot
and Stove counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stove slips a straight right by Atkins.
A head kick from Atkins lands but Stove takes it in his stride.
Stove circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Atkins backs off Stove throws a huge counter combo but Atkins manages to avoid it all.
Atkins swings for the body but Stove moves out of range.
Atkins misses with a straight left.
Atkins throws a right hand that misses
and Stove counters with a stiff right hand.
Atkins looks to clinch
and Stove counters with a nice right hand that sends Atkins toppling to the canvas! Atkins scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Stove finish him?!
Stove keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Atkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stove is looking for the big counter here.
Stove slips a jab and a cross from Atkins.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steffan Stove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stove 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Steffan Stove!
In his post fight interview, Steffan Stove started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cullen Castrello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Cullen Castrello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johny Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castrello throws a push kick but Chambers slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chambers! But no joy.
Castrello lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Castrello avoids the body shot from Chambers.
Castrello misses with a body punch
and Chambers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castrello takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Castrello throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castrello lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Castrello rushes Chambers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Castrello prevents a body shot from Chambers.
Castrello misses with a knee to the head.
Chambers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Castrello avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Castrello working aggressively here.
Castrello misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chambers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chambers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Castrello prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chambers swings wildly with an uppercut but Castrello uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers blocks the elbow strike.
Chambers blocks an elbow strike from Castrello.
Castrello blocking some punches.
Chambers takes an elbow to the temple.
Chambers blocks an elbow strike.
Castrello lands an elbow inside that Chambers shrugs off.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castrello creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chambers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castrello lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chambers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chambers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chambers has Castrello pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chambers pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Castrello tumbling to the mat - Chambers dives into Castrello's guard.
Chambers throwing strikes from guard but Castrello blocks nicely.
Chambers won't allow Castrello to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers cracks Castrello with a solid left hand.
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!
Chambers prevents Castrello from getting back to his feet.
Chambers chips away with some ground and pound.
Castrello utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chambers throws an elbow that misses. Castrello uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chambers's guard. Nice move by Castrello!
Castrello wants to get up but he can't break Chambers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chambers looking for a sweep. Not yet Chambers, not yet.
Chambers has a closed guard, preventing Castrello from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castrello stands and steps away. Chambers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Castrello digs a good hook to Chambers's body.
Chambers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cullen Castrello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Chambers.
Castrello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castrello lands with a good body shot.
Castrello lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chambers circles away quickly and effectively.
Castrello clobbers Chambers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chambers checks a leg kick nicely.
Chambers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Castrello on the side of the head.
Chambers throws a looping overhand right but Castrello ducks down to avoid it.
Castrello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chambers throws an off balance right hand
letting Castrello counter with a right hand.
Castrello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chambers.
Chambers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chambers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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 telegraphed right hand from Castrello misses the target.
Chambers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Castrello looks to land a body kick but Chambers moved away.
Castrello with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chambers scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chambers is defended easily by Castrello.
Castrello lands the left hand.
Castrello scores with a jab. Chambers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cullen Castrello dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chambers misses with a straight right.
Chambers misses with an uppercut. Castrello saw that one coming.
Chambers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chambers moves out of range of the body kick from Castrello.
Castrello forces Chambers back against the cage and clinches.
Castrello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chambers's elbow.
Chambers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castrello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Chambers is working Castrello over against the cage.
Chambers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chambers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Castrello prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castrello using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Castrello scores with a shot to the side of Chambers's head.
Castrello lands a knee to the body.
Castrello using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chambers is breathing heavily.
Castrello blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Castrello.
Chambers has a couple of punches blocked by Castrello.
Chambers misses with the head strike.
Castrello lands an elbow that stopped Chambers in his tracks for a moment.
Castrello is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chambers is defending well for now.
Chambers struggles to land a body shot inside as Castrello controls his hands.
Chambers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castrello lands an elbow just above Chambers 's eye.
Chambers stalling in the clinch but Castrello improves position.
Chambers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castrello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castrello creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castrello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chambers digs a right hand into Castrello's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castrello's gas tank.
Chambers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castrello lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Castrello lands with a light punch inside.
Castrello blocking some punches.
Chambers gets through Castrello's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castrello throws a head punch that misses.
Chambers has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Castrello seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chambers can turn it around.
Chambers misses with some punches.
Chambers looking to stall.
Chambers is looking to take this one to the mat.
Castrello's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castrello creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chambers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cullen Castrello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Chambers.
Castrello misses with a knee strike.
Castrello comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chambers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chambers has a couple of punches blocked by Castrello.
Castrello lands an elbow inside that Chambers shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Castrello.
Castrello blocking some punches.
Castrello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chambers is leaning against Castrello and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Castrello lands a knee to the body.
Castrello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chambers can do to turn this around?
Chambers misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castrello can't find room to land a body shot as Chambers controls the action.
Chambers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castrello tries a body shot but Chambers blocks it.
Castrello lands a damaging elbow.
Chambers prevents a body shot from Castrello.
Castrello lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castrello prevents a body shot from Chambers.
Cullen Castrello has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Castrello gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chambers.
Chambers blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castrello.
Chambers is rocked!
Castrello lands a knee to the body.
Chambers is still on wobbly legs! Can Castrello finish him?
A body shot lands from Chambers.
Castrello lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castrello lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Castrello lands a body punch.
Castrello lands a big right hand that drops Chambers! The killer instinct kicks in and Castrello finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Castrello!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cullen Castrello!
A very excited looking Cullen Castrello made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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