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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shinsuke Fujita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dana White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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205 lbs
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shinsuke Fujita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dana White!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fujita defends well and White ends up having to push Fujita into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fujita changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
White closes the distance and clinches up with Fujita, looking for a takedown. White pushes Fujita against the cage but Fujita circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fujita looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for White!
White gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fujita controlling the pace.
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fujita is looking for a kimura but White is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fujita to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White is looking for a sweep. Fujita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fujita looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White looking for submissions off his back.
White looks winded!
White is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fujita pulls his head out easily.
Fujita scoring with strikes to the body and head.
White looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Fujita pushes past his half guard into mount!
Fujita controlling from the full mount.
Fujita landing strikes from the mount and White is in trouble!
Fujita takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Fujita.
Fujita sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fujita seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down White for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujita raining down shots from the mount!
Fujita sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujita has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! White is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinsuke Fujita!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kraigg Simon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyeis Michel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kraigg Simon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyeis Michel!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Simon finds it's way through Michel's defenses.
Michel slips under a jab from Simon.
Michel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Michel works his way into side control.
Michel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simon, who protects the arm well.
Michel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Simon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Michel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Simon, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Michel is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon is pushing Michel's head away, looking to escape. Michel manages to hold on to the position though.
Michel has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Simon is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Michel yanks on the arm and Simon is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Michel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyeis Michel!
A very excited looking Tyeis Michel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Squaws Hoppatopomee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radoslav Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wu-Tang Clan - Triumph ft. Cappadonna kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Squaws Hoppatopomee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Radoslav Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Hoppatopomee ducks down to avoid it.
Hoppatopomee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a body shot.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoppatopomee was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Hoppatopomee ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
Hoppatopomee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Hoppatopomee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov swings for the body but Hoppatopomee moves out of range.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoppatopomee counters with a thumping low kick.
Hoppatopomee slips under a jab from Petrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Petrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Radoslav Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Hoppatopomee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov lands a jab to Hoppatopomee's midsection.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoppatopomee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hoppatopomee clinches up with Petrov and pushes him back against the cage.
Petrov avoiding damage as Hoppatopomee throws knees to the body.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov avoiding damage as Hoppatopomee throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Petrov.
Hoppatopomee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hoppatopomee tries to land knees in the clinch but Petrov avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppatopomee tries a knee to the head but Petrov blocks it.
Hoppatopomee stalls.
Petrov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hoppatopomee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Hoppatopomee lands a knee to the body.
Hoppatopomee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoppatopomee throws a head punch that misses.
Hoppatopomee wants to take the fight to the mat but Petrov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoppatopomee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppatopomee tries to land knees in the clinch but Petrov avoids the damage to the body.
Hoppatopomee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Petrov's efforts to push away.
Hoppatopomee tries a knee to the head but Petrov blocks it.
Hoppatopomee tries to land a knee to the head but Petrov blocks with his arms.
Hoppatopomee has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Hoppatopomee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrov avoids it.
Hoppatopomee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov stalling.
Hoppatopomee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petrov prevents it.
Hoppatopomee stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Hoppatopomee to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hoppatopomee for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Hoppatopomee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hoppatopomee misses with some punches.
Hoppatopomee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoppatopomee has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Petrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Hoppatopomee moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Hoppatopomee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov works Hoppatopomee's body with a nice hook.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppatopomee moves away.
Hoppatopomee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Radoslav Petrov 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Hoppatopomee does a little dance to reset his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Petrov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Hoppatopomee slips the punch.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov throws the left hand but Hoppatopomee avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hoppatopomee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Radoslav Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov throws a jab when Hoppatopomee was well out of range.
Petrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoppatopomee doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoppatopomee staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Hoppatopomee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoppatopomee throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Petrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hoppatopomee defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppatopomee is looking to clinch.
Hoppatopomee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
A counter left hand to the body from Hoppatopomee misses its target.
A big left from Petrov misses.
It looked like Hoppatopomee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoppatopomee.
Hoppatopomee misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrov misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Hoppatopomee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoppatopomee ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoppatopomee.
Hoppatopomee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoppatopomee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
and Hoppatopomee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Petrov's knee momentarily.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoppatopomee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hoppatopomee can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Radoslav Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
It looked like Hoppatopomee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoppatopomee.
Hoppatopomee moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoppatopomee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoppatopomee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hoppatopomee throws an elbow but it misses.
Petrov is pressed up against the cage. Hoppatopomee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Petrov down to the mat. Petrov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hoppatopomee staying out of range there.
Hoppatopomee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppatopomee moves away.
Hoppatopomee slips under a jab.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoppatopomee.
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoppatopomee's head.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Hoppatopomee is out of range.
Hoppatopomee is looking to counter punch.
Petrov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petrov throws the left hand but Hoppatopomee avoids the punch easily.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoppatopomee.
Hoppatopomee ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Hoppatopomee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrov.
Petrov scores with a jab.
Hoppatopomee shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoppatopomee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoppatopomee manages to avoid it.
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but Hoppatopomee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hoppatopomee ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoppatopomee.
Hoppatopomee half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hoppatopomee clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrov.
Hoppatopomee misses with some punches.
Hoppatopomee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hoppatopomee can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
Petrov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hoppatopomee has him pressed against the cage.
Hoppatopomee tries to land knees in the clinch but Petrov avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radoslav Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Petrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Petrov misses.
Hoppatopomee scores with a leg kick.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Hoppatopomee moved out of range nicely.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Petrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppatopomee moves away.
Hoppatopomee throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoppatopomee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Petrov moves into full guard.
Hoppatopomee looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hoppatopomee tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hoppatopomee tries to roll over but Petrov keeps him under control.
Petrov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Petrov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hoppatopomee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Petrov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppatopomee is not content to let Petrov control the position.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but Hoppatopomee defending well.
Petrov thows a huge punch but Hoppatopomee dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Petrov.
Squaws Hoppatopomee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hoppatopomee moves into full guard.
Petrov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoppatopomee throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Petrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoppatopomee slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Hoppatopomee.
Hoppatopomee looks for a takedown but Petrov sprawls well.
Hoppatopomee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petrov misses with a hook. Hoppatopomee ducked under it nicely.
Petrov misses with a shot to the body
and Hoppatopomee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Petrov's knee momentarily.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Radoslav Petrov 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.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
Hoppatopomee moves away from the strike by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov lands a body shot.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Hoppatopomee moves away and avoids it.
Hoppatopomee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Hoppatopomee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoppatopomee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hoppatopomee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Petrov misses.
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!
Hoppatopomee slips under a jab.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Radoslav Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Petrov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radoslav Petrov!
Radoslav Petrov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Stark (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michal Stark!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark instigates a clinch.
Evans prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stark is trying to drag Evans to the mat but Evans just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Peter Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Stark.
Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Evans definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stark tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Evans counters with a three punch combo that has Stark backing up. Stark nods at Evans to acknowledge the strikes.
Stark rushes Evans and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stark goes for a takedown attempt but Evans pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Michal Stark has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stark has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stark drops his hands for a split second and Evans immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Stark face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Evans follows up with a right hand that knocks Stark into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Evans!
An out of breath and clearly excited Peter Evans thanked Bare Knuckle Fisticuffs Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Naruto Sagemode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Varakin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Naruto Sagemode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Varakin!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagemode looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sagemode throws a head kick that Varakin semi-blocks.
Varakin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sagemode goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sagemode throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sagemode. Varakin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varakin feints the counter takedown.
We've been told by Sagemode's head coaches at The Pure Warrior that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagemode throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Varakin tries to counter it with a takedown but Sagemode pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Varakin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sagemode moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagemode tests Varakin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sagemode connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sagemode misses with a head kick.
Varakin feints the counter takedown.
Sagemode tries to close the distance and clinch but Varakin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Varakin feints the counter takedown.
Sagemode connects with a crisp jab.
Sagemode misses with a straight right.
Nice straight punches there by Sagemode. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sagemode.
Naruto Sagemode seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varakin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sagemode, right into the meat.
Sagemode darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sagemode shoots in for a takedown but Varakin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Varakin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sagemode misses with a head kick.
Varakin feints the counter takedown.
Sagemode scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Varakin.
Sagemode throws a head kick but Varakin moves out of range.
Varakin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sagemode pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Varakin back to the cage. Sagemode follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagemode misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Varakin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sagemode chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sagemode lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Varakin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Varakin tries to counter it with a takedown but Sagemode pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sagemode throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sagemode shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Varakin is trying to escape back to his feet but Sagemode uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varakin gets back to half guard.
Sagemode trying to control from half guard but Varakin is working away.
Sagemode sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Varakin wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naruto Sagemode dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sagemode fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Varakin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sagemode misses with a wild combination.
Varakin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sagemode changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagemode swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Varakin.
Sagemode shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Varakin defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varakin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sagemode fails to land the takedown.
Sagemode throws a right hand that Varakin ducks under and follows up with a left that Varakin also avoids with ease.
Varakin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sagemode defends it well.
Sagemode clobbers Varakin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sagemode throws a lazy right hand but Varakin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Varakin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sagemode misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagemode pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Varakin tries to counter it with a takedown but Sagemode pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Naruto Sagemode is winning the standup battle so far.
Varakin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sagemode throws a shot from downtown. Varakin moves away and avoids it.
Varakin with the counter takedown but Sagemode avoids it easily.
Sagemode shoots in for a takedown but Varakin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Varakin tries to counter it with a takedown but Sagemode pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naruto Sagemode. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagemode shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sagemode wants to clinch up but Varakin keeps it at a distance.
Sagemode misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sagemode throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagemode misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sagemode throws out a loose jab but Varakin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sagemode displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Varakin slips under a jab from Sagemode.
And Varakin tries to counter it with a takedown but Sagemode pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sagemode lunges at Varakin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Varakin's hand.
Sagemode scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Varakin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sagemode.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagemode throws a hook but Varakin blocks it.
Varakin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Varakin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sagemode fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Varakin manages to avoid it.
Sagemode jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sagemode wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sagemode cracks Varakin with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naruto Sagemode dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Sagemode.
Varakin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sagemode is looking to score with low kicks.
Sagemode throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Varakin feints the counter takedown.
Sagemode throws a right hand that misses
so Varakin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Varakin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varakin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sagemode is keeping the position for now.
Varakin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Varakin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varakin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Varakin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sagemode throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Varakin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sagemode!
Varakin controls the position from side control.
Sagemode prevents Varakin from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varakin controlling the position.
Sagemode is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dmitry Varakin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Varakin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagemode can't do much from the bottom here.
Varakin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sagemode will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Varakin.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Varakin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sagemode throws a leg kick but Varakin checks it.
And Varakin tries to counter it with a takedown but Sagemode pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sagemode shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Varakin as he avoids it easily.
Sagemode misses with a series of wild punches.
Sagemode lands with a hook. Varakin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dmitry Varakin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naruto Sagemode is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Naruto Sagemode is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sagemode digs a good body shot into Varakin's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dmitry Varakin.
I think Sagemode 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naruto Sagemode!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craven Morehead (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Floyd !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craven Morehead!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Floyd .
Floyd lands with a cross.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Floyd is trying to push Morehead away but Morehead has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Floyd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morehead lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Floyd backwards.
Floyd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Floyd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Game ($150) in the buildup to the fight.
Floyd scores with a body shot.
Floyd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morehead replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Floyd blocks it well.
Floyd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice defenses there by Morehead.
Morehead was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Floyd lands a slapping body shot.
Floyd throws out a powerful jab.
Morehead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Floyd slips a straight right by Morehead.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morehead.
Jose Floyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morehead shoots in for a takedown but Floyd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morehead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Floyd .
Morehead is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Floyd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morehead manages to avoid it.
Floyd stuffs the takedown.
Jose Floyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craven Morehead.
Floyd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morehead.
Morehead takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morehead looks to score with a jab to the body but Floyd is just out of range.
Morehead misses with a looping right.
Floyd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morehead wants to slow Floyd down by chopping away at his legs.
Floyd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Floyd misses with the combination.
Morehead with the counter takedown but Floyd avoids it easily.
Morehead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Floyd .
Morehead now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Floyd misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floyd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Morehead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Floyd .
Floyd swinging wildly here.
A jab from Morehead misses.
Morehead darts in trying to clinch
enabling Floyd to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Floyd . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Floyd .
Floyd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morehead.
And Morehead tries to counter it with a takedown but Floyd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Floyd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Floyd feints a jab promting Morehead to slip. Floyd then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Morehead slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Floyd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Morehead back to the cage. Floyd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Morehead misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Morehead misses.
Floyd looks to score with a jab to the body but Morehead is just out of range.
Morehead forces Floyd back against the cage and clinches.
Morehead lands a nice uppercut.
Morehead avoiding damage.
Floyd is trying to break the clinch but Morehead is controlling him.
Floyd is trying to break the clinch but Morehead has him pressed against the cage.
Morehead misses with a punch on the inside.
Floyd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morehead misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body punch from Floyd .
Floyd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morehead.
Floyd throws a body punch but Morehead moves out of range.
Morehead throws a lazy right hand but Floyd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morehead. Floyd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jose Floyd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morehead throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Floyd 's waist but Floyd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morehead off to one side.
Floyd catches Morehead with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Floyd misses the shot to the body.
Floyd misses the shot to the body.
Morehead swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Floyd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Floyd ducks under a wild hook from Morehead.
Morehead slips a straight right by Floyd .
Morehead loads up on a big right hand but Floyd slips the punch.
Morehead lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Floyd backs up against the cage.
Morehead chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Floyd misses with a body shot.
Morehead is looking to clinch.
Floyd ducks under a wild hook from Morehead.
Floyd looks to score with a jab to the body but Morehead is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Floyd 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.
Morehead is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Morehead with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Floyd to score with a decent uppercut.
Floyd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Floyd scores with a hook to the body. Morehead takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morehead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Floyd .
Floyd misses with a wild body shot.
Floyd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morehead moves away.
Floyd swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morehead counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morehead gets a clinch.
Morehead tries a body shot but Floyd blocks it.
Morehead tries for a takedown but Floyd manages to get underhooks.
Morehead misses with an elbow over the top.
Morehead misses with a short punch on the inside.
Floyd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd is trying to force a seperation but Morehead has the dominant position.
Morehead throws a head punch that misses.
Floyd tries to break the clinch but Morehead is controlling the position.
Morehead misses with a punch on the inside.
Morehead scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morehead has a couple of punches blocked by Floyd .
Floyd tries to break free but Morehead pushes him back against the cage.
Morehead has a couple of punches blocked by Floyd .
Morehead taking a breather.
Morehead working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Morehead fails to land.
Floyd can't break the clinch.
We've been informed that Morehead has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Floyd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Morehead fails to land.
Morehead swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morehead tries to land a knee to the head but Floyd blocks with his arms.
Morehead has Floyd pressed against the cage, preventing Floyd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Morehead.
Floyd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morehead can do to turn this around?
Floyd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Morehead misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morehead lands a left hand that snaps the head of Floyd backwards.
Floyd is looking to break free of the clinch but Morehead has double underhooks.
Morehead misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Morehead on the inside.
Floyd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morehead misses with the head strike.
Floyd is trying to force a seperation but Morehead has the dominant position.
Floyd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morehead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Floyd wants to break the clinch but can't.
Morehead lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morehead has a couple of punches blocked by Floyd .
Floyd is trying to force a seperation but Morehead has the dominant position.
Morehead misses with the head strike.
Morehead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morehead landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Floyd 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Morehead fails to land.
Morehead misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floyd is trying to push Morehead away but Morehead has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Morehead is trying to maintain a safe position but Floyd gets an underhook and turns Morehead into the cage.
Floyd blocking some punches.
Morehead keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Floyd 's efforts to push away.
Morehead swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Floyd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morehead misses with a short punch on the inside.
Floyd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Floyd working hard to break the clinch.
Floyd blocks a body shot from Morehead.
Morehead swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morehead tries a body shot but Floyd blocks it.
Floyd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morehead tries to throw a body punch but Floyd avoids it by throwing Morehead back against the cage.
Morehead misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morehead throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Floyd blocks it with crossed arms.
Morehead stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Floyd tries to circle away but Morehead has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morehead misses with a knee strike.
Morehead lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Floyd .
Morehead lands with a right to the head.
Floyd tries to circle away but Morehead has him pinned against the cage.
Morehead tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morehead throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Morehead working aggressively here.
Morehead misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Floyd .
Stalling in the clinch from Morehead.
Floyd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Floyd is trying to break the clinch but Morehead has him pressed against the cage.
Morehead prevents Floyd from breaking the clinch.
Morehead has a couple of punches blocked by Floyd .
Morehead throws a knee to the head but misses.
Floyd blocks an elbow strike.
Floyd wants to break free but Morehead has control.
Morehead swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craven Morehead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Morehead looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Morehead throwing strikes from guard but Floyd blocks nicely.
Morehead trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morehead working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morehead throwing strikes but missing.
Morehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Floyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morehead lands a couple of digs.
Morehead working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morehead cracks Floyd with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morehead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morehead cracks Floyd with a solid left hand.
Morehead throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morehead scoring with some ground and pound.
Morehead in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Floyd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morehead.
Floyd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Floyd tries to get out of the position.
Morehead throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morehead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Floyd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morehead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morehead landing some decent shots from guard.
Morehead with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morehead throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morehead works over Floyd with some ground and pound from guard.
Morehead passes Floyd 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morehead is trying to work for a kimura but Floyd is defending well.
Morehead is trying to control the action in half guard but Floyd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Morehead.
Morehead slips a nice elbow through Floyd 's hands, connecting with Floyd 's forehead.
Morehead seems to be working for a kimura but Floyd defends the submission attempt.
Morehead working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floyd is not content to let Morehead control the position.
Morehead sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Floyd defending well though.
Floyd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morehead is working away from the top position though.
Floyd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morehead.
Morehead not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Floyd on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morehead working over Floyd with some ground and pound. Floyd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Floyd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Floyd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morehead scores with a couple of nice shots.
Floyd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morehead on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morehead lands strikes from half guard.
Morehead is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Floyd on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morehead throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morehead lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Morehead scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Floyd is rocked!
Morehead is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh Floyd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morehead lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craven Morehead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morehead 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craven Morehead!
An out of breath Craven Morehead 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cody Garbrandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turner has chosen Next Episode by Dr. Dre as his entrance music. Josh Turner acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Garbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Turner!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turner shoots for a takedown but Garbrandt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've been told by Garbrandt's head coaches at El Tico 's Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot by Garbrandt.
Turner shoots and misses
and Garbrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turner with a poor takedown
enabling Garbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Cody Garbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Turner.
Turner fails with the takedown
and Garbrandt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garbrandt scores with a nice strike.
Turner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garbrandt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt digs a good body shot into Turner's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbrandt scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Garbrandt thuds a left hand into Turner's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner misses with a jab to the body
and Garbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
Garbrandt scores with a jab.
Turner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garbrandt's waist but Garbrandt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turner off to one side.
Josh Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garbrandt stuffs the takedown attempt from Turner. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
Garbrandt jabs Turner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turner darts in trying to clinch
and Garbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Garbrandt does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garbrandt as he jumps to the side.
Turner drives through with a takedown into Garbrandt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner won't allow Garbrandt to get back to his feet.
Turner trying to control but Garbrandt is working from the bottom.
Turner prevents Garbrandt from getting back to his feet.
Turner stopping the sweep attempt from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt wants to control the position but Turner says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Turner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garbrandt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turner tries to pass to full mount but Garbrandt defends it.
Garbrandt is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt is staying active underneath Turner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Turner working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Garbrandt wants to control but Turner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garbrandt is just riding it out for now. Turner eventually gives up the hold.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garbrandt wants to get back to full guard but Turner has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Turner looking to secure an arm triangle but Garbrandt defends it well.
Turner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt tries to reverse the position but Turner maintains control.
Garbrandt tries to control Turner's head but Turner pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Garbrandt is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Josh Turner!
During a confident post fight interview, Josh Turner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Projekts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oberst Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Uriah Projekts has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uriah Projekts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oberst Herzog!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Projekts misses with a few strikes there.
Herzog changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Herzog with a poor takedown
and Projekts counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Herzog!
Herzog looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Herzog actively working from the bottom here.
Projekts tries to stand and escape but Herzog is controlling the position.
Herzog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Projekts trying to control the action but Herzog is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Projekts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Herzog doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Projekts.
Herzog is refusing to be controlled, as Projekts sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Projekts wants to stand up but Herzog has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Herzog actively working from the bottom here.
Projekts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Herzog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Herzog looking for submissions off his back.
Herzog looking for submissions off his back.
Projekts seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Herzog is trying to get back to full guard.
Projekts tries to stand but can't do so whilst Herzog controls his leg.
Herzog should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Herzog looking for submissions off his back.
Projekts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Herzog does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Herzog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Projekts pulls his head out easily.
Herzog makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Herzog.
Projekts gets to his feet. Herzog looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a lovely combination from Projekts sends Herzog down but not out. Projekts dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Oberst Herzog has been cut.
Herzog tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Projekts presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Herzog regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herzog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Projekts pulls his head out easily.
Projekts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Herzog on the ground.
Herzog actively working from the bottom here.
Projekts seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Herzog is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Projekts is tapping! Great win for Herzog!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Oberst Herzog!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Blye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Danneskjöld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Lucas Blye has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lucas Blye seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Blye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ragnar Danneskjöld!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danneskjöld moves into range and clinches up with Blye.
Danneskjöld tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blye's elbow.
Danneskjöld lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Danneskjöld tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Danneskjöld drags the fight down to the ground.
Danneskjöld escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blye gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danneskjöld is looking for a triangle but Blye pushes his legs off easily.
Blye trying to control the position from guard on top but Danneskjöld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blye working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blye wants to control from the top but Danneskjöld keeps moving.
Blye might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Danneskjöld is looking for a triangle but Blye pushes his legs off easily.
Blye throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Danneskjöld is looking for a triangle here but Blye uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskjöld tries to buck Blye off but Blye is having none of it.
Check out the look on Blye's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Danneskjöld's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blye is putting a hurting on Danneskjöld here, landing some big shots from side control.
Blye looks up at the clock and then as Danneskjöld takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Blye smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Danneskjöld gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Blye winds up and cracks Danneskjöld with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blye is trying to control the action in half guard but Danneskjöld is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Danneskjöld wants to control but Blye is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blye 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.
Danneskjöld gets back to full guard.
Blye scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blye postures up and lands a big shot to Danneskjöld's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Danneskjöld looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blye keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Danneskjöld's head.
Blye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Danneskjöld is keeping the position for now.
Danneskjöld looking to control but Blye passes into half guard.
Danneskjöld slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blye trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've been hearing that Blye has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Blye lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blye chips away with some ground and pound.
Danneskjöld utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Blye working some strikes from top position.
Danneskjöld looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blye is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld looking for a guillotine here but Blye defends easily.
Blye keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Danneskjöld's head.
Blye is stalling in the full guard.
Blye trying to control the position from guard on top but Danneskjöld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danneskjöld is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blye defends well.
Danneskjöld utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Danneskjöld pulls Blye in to control the position.
Blye makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blye trying to control but Danneskjöld is working from the bottom.
Blye controlling from the top position.
Blye wants to control from the top but Danneskjöld keeps moving.
Danneskjöld 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.
Danneskjöld is looking for a triangle but Blye pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danneskjöld throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Danneskjöld looking for subs off his back but Blye has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Blye dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Danneskjöld shoots in for a double leg but Blye sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blye tries to counter with a takedown but Danneskjöld is quick to defend against it.
Danneskjöld fails to land the takedown.
Blye throws a head kick but Danneskjöld moves out of range.
Danneskjöld with the counter takedown but Blye avoids it easily.
Danneskjöld is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Danneskjöld wants to clinch.
Danneskjöld tries to clinch but Blye is having none of it.
Blye half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab by Blye.
Danneskjöld moves into the clinch.
Blye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danneskjöld can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danneskjöld blocking some punches.
Blye misses with a punch on the inside.
Danneskjöld pulls guard successfully.
Danneskjöld has momentary wrist control but Blye slips an elbow through the middle.
Blye working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blye working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Danneskjöld's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blye trying to control but Danneskjöld is working from the bottom.
Blye makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Danneskjöld looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blye passes into side control.
Danneskjöld avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Blye.
The ground and pound from Blye seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Blye working the ground and pound.
Danneskjöld is looking for a sweep.
Blye lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Danneskjöld takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Danneskjöld is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Danneskjöld is trying to improve his position.
Danneskjöld is not content to let Blye control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld taking a bit of punishment here - Blye scoring with strikes.
Danneskjöld is trying to control Blye's posture but Blye avoids it.
Blye wants to control but Danneskjöld is keeping him busy.
Blye scoring with punches from side control.
Blye trying to control the action but Danneskjöld is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danneskjöld is looking to reverse the position.
Danneskjöld is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Check out the look on Blye's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Danneskjöld manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld wants to get back to full guard but Blye has passed into side control.
Blye landing strikes.
Blye wants to take a breather but Danneskjöld manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Blye.
Blye wants to control from the top but Danneskjöld keeps moving.
Danneskjöld has his foot on Blye's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blye works his way back into a safe position though.
Blye trying to control the position from guard on top but Danneskjöld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blye pushes down on Danneskjöld's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Blye is pressing down on Danneskjöld's thigh, looking to free his foot. Danneskjöld is holding on for now.
Danneskjöld trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blye thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Danneskjöld trying to hold on to Blye's head to control him but Blye postures up.
Danneskjöld looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blye wants to take a breather but Danneskjöld is having none of it.
Danneskjöld has hold of Blye's hands but Blye slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blye landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Danneskjöld trying to hold on to Blye's head to control him but Blye postures up.
Danneskjöld looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blye takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blye is keen to just control but Danneskjöld is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Blye dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A big left from Blye misses.
Ragnar Danneskjöld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danneskjöld takes the fight into the clinch.
Blye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Danneskjöld tries to pull guard but Blye won't allow it.
Blye turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Blye manages to end up in side control.
Blye working the body and head with strikes.
Blye creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Danneskjöld tries to buck Blye off but Blye is having none of it.
Danneskjöld can't do much from the bottom here.
Blye scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Danneskjöld to see if he's OK.
Danneskjöld is trying to improve his position.
Blye looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Danneskjöld is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blye scores with punches from side control.
Blye lands a few punches from side control.
Danneskjöld tries to buck Blye off but Blye is having none of it.
Blye working the head and body with strikes.
Danneskjöld is rocked!
Danneskjöld gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Danneskjöld is still in real trouble! Can Blye finish him?
Danneskjöld taking some punishment here, with Blye in his half guard.
Blye trying to control the action but Danneskjöld is working from the bottom.
Danneskjöld seems to have recovered his senses.
Blye is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blye throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Danneskjöld is trying to maintain the position but Blye is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blye lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Danneskjöld tries to get to full guard but Blye has control of the leg.
Blye lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Blye connects with a nice short shot to Danneskjöld's temple.
Blye drops an elbow to the side of Danneskjöld's head.
Blye thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld is trying to get back to full guard.
Danneskjöld missing with punches from the bottom.
Danneskjöld has hold of Blye's hands but Blye slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Danneskjöld has hold of Blye's hands but Blye slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Danneskjöld wants to get back to full guard.
Blye working Danneskjöld over with strikes.
Danneskjöld tries to get to full guard but Blye has control of the leg.
Danneskjöld is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blye pulls his head out easily.
Blye winds up and cracks Danneskjöld with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ragnar Danneskjöld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blye is trying to control the action in half guard but Danneskjöld is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Danneskjöld is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blye takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blye is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blye working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blye trying to control the action but Danneskjöld is working from the bottom.
Danneskjöld regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Blye.
Lucas Blye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danneskjöld looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blye is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blye avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blye passes Danneskjöld's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Blye showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blye, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Blye!
In defeat, Ragnar Danneskjöld stepped up to the mic, saying 'Who is John Galt?'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zucta Valesces (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Sidious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valesces kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Undertaker. 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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217 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zucta Valesces!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Sidious!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valesces lands with an overhand left.
Sidious misses the shot to the body.
Valesces tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sidious manages to circle out of the way.
Valesces tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the liver by Valesces. Beautiful body shot.
Valesces slips under a jab.
Valesces avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valesces tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sidious manages to circle out of the way.
Sidious throws out a loose jab but Valesces uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valesces connects with a single shot there.
Valesces misses with a hook. Sidious ducked under it nicely.
Valesces has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sidious ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sidious ducks under a wild hook from Valesces.
Sidious throws a body punch but Valesces moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious connects with a body shot.
Valesces fails to land with a series of punches.
Sidious throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valesces.
Valesces throws an off balance right hand
letting Sidious counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sidious misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valesces on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sidious tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valesces was well out of range. Poor timing from Sidious.
Sidious misses with a hook. Valesces ducked under it nicely.
Valesces wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Valesces.
Valesces blocks a jab.
Sidious tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valesces was well out of range. Poor timing from Sidious.
Valesces looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valesces misses with the combination.
Valesces tries to clinch but Sidious is having none of it.
Sidious looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sidious throws a body shot but no joy.
Valesces wants to clinch up but Sidious keeps it at a distance.
Jab from Sidious.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valesces pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valesces tries to clinch but Sidious moves out of range.
Sidious swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valesces lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valesces misses with a right hand
and Sidious connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Zucta Valesces has been cut.
Zucta Valesces seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valesces takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sidious ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sidious thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valesces just misses with a punch to the body.
Valesces takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sidious connects with a single shot there.
Valesces is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Sidious.
Oh Valesces is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sidious misses with a looping right.
Valesces seems to have got his legs back now.
Sidious catches Valesces with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sidious cracks Valesces with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Valesces looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sidious finish him?
A shot to the body from Valesces misses
and Sidious counters with a huge left! Valesces is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sidious isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Valesces from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sidious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Darth Sidious, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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