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HFC 296 Klitschko vs Wade PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rock Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rock Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin West!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming West to the mat! West manages to get full guard.
Allen cracks West with a solid left hand.
Allen is looking to work some ground and pound but West has wrist control.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen stops West from standing up.
Allen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Allen trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Allen prevents West from getting back to his feet.
West working a defensive guard here.
Allen is looking to stand up but West won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Allen is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed West's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen stops West from getting back to his feet.
Allen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Allen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Allen is looking for a kimura here.
Ground and pound from Allen.
West is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but West sees it coming and defends easily.
West trying to control but Allen postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Allen seems to be working for a kimura but West defends the submission attempt.
West is trying to maintain the position but Allen is very close to passing his half guard.
Allen working West over with strikes.
Allen is looking for a kimura but West is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Allen to get the leverage.
West tries to kick Allen off but Allen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Allen working over West with some ground and pound. West looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Allen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen throwing shots but West is blocking nicely.
West is looking to escape.
West keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Allen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but West does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
West missing with punches from the bottom.
West trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
West manages to escape and get back to his feet!
West has Allen up against the cage in a clinch.
West gets underhooks to prevent Allen's takedown attempt.
Allen stops a takedown attempt from West.
West manages to break the clinch.
West will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
West misses with a body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by West.
Allen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but West wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
West looking to control but instead Allen has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Allen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Allen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
West scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Allen looks for a takedown but West sprawls well.
West looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Allen is fending him off so far but West persists. Nope, Allen circles away and we're back to standing.
Allen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. West tries to avoid it but Allen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag West to the ground. West escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Allen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as West backs up against the cage.
Allen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by West.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.
West tries to clinch there but Allen circles away.
West throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Allen has his takedown stuffed
and West counters with a two punch combo.
It looks like Rock Allen has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
West seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen is refusing to be controlled, as West sits in half guard.
West looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
West wants to take a breather but Allen is having none of it.
West is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
West decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Allen darts in and clinches West up against the cage.
Allen stops a takedown attempt from West.
Allen breaks from the clinch.
Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West throws a nice head kick!
Allen throws a leg kick but West checks it.
West shoots in for a takedown but Allen shows good takedown defense.
West closes the distance and clinches up with Allen, looking for a takedown. West pushes Allen against the cage but Allen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen stuffs the takedown.
West tries to clinch but Allen moves away
and Allen counters with a three punch combo that has West backing up. West nods at Allen to acknowledge the strikes.
Rock Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Allen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Allen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Allen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
West is rocked!
West looks for a takedown but Allen sprawls well.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
Allen has taken the fight to the clinch.
West seems to have recovered his senses.
West gets underhooks to prevent Allen's takedown attempt.
Allen gets underhooks to prevent West's takedown attempt.
West prevents the takedown attempt.
Allen drops down looking for an ankle pick but West pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen drives through and clinches with West against the cage.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rock Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Allen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - West looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense.
West will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
West looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Allen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Allen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rock Allen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Allen throws a series of punches but West moves out of range.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
Allen swinging wildly here.
Allen feints and then cracks West's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow West down.
Allen misses the shot to the body.
West wants to counter with a clinch but Allen pushes him away.
Allen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but West circles away quickly and effectively.
West keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Allen misses with a two punch combination.
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Allen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Allen is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
West trying to control but Allen postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen is nestled in close to West, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
West is looking to control Allen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can West avoid being mounted?
West avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Allen.
West is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
West is staying active underneath Allen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
West is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
West is staying active underneath Allen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
West is defending against the submission attempts here by Allen.
Allen is thwarting West's attempts to control the position.
Allen slips a nice elbow through West's hands, connecting with West's forehead.
Allen prevents West from standing back up.
West slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
West lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West stands up and waves to Allen to follow him.
Allen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Allen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rock Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Allen is pressing down on West's thigh, looking to free his foot. West is holding on for now.
Allen thows a huge punch but West dodges it nicely.
Allen is trying to control the action in half guard but West is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen is looking for a kimura here.
West wants to control but Allen is keeping busy.
Rock Allen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Allen is trying to control. West wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
West kicks off Allen and gets to his feet.
West takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kevin West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West closes the distance and clinches up with Allen, looking for a takedown. West pushes Allen against the cage but Allen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rock Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Allen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Allen!
Rock Allen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hai Shang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hai Shang is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hai Shang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Malone misses with a double jab.
Malone misses with a hook.
Shang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good shot there by Malone.
Shang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shang fails to land with a series of punches.
Malone throws a lazy uppercut
and Shang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malone's corner calls for a 1-2. Malone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shang lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Malone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shang counters with a solid body kick.
Shang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malone pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shang back to the cage. Malone follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice uppercut lands for Shang. That snapped Malone's head back.
Shang drives through and clinches with Malone against the cage.
Malone misses with a knee strike.
Malone throws an elbow but it misses.
Shang lands a nice knee to the body.
Shang lands an elbow just above Malone 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malone's defenses.
Malone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Malone throws a punch but it's blocked by Shang.
Shang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shang lands a good knee to the midsection. Malone won't want to take too many of those.
Shang pushes Malone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malone is defending well for now.
Malone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shang lands a nice knee to the body.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Shang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Malone's defenses.
Malone tries a knee to the head but Shang blocks it.
Malone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malone scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shang digs a right hand into Malone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malone's gas tank.
Shang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shang blocks an uppercut.
Shang tries a knee to the head but Malone blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Shang scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shang.
Shang crunches a lovely knee into Malone's ribcage.
Malone takes a shot to the head.
Shang lands an uppercut.
Malone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shang lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Malone goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Shang in side control.
Malone is rocked!
Shang cracks Malone with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Shang immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Malone is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Shang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hai Shang!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mats Thoreson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Sloan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cameron Sloan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mats Thoreson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cameron Sloan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoreson is looking to clinch.
Sloan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thoreson.
Thoreson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloan pushes Thoreson away with a front kick.
Thoreson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sloan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Thoreson has a takedown stuffed.
Thoreson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sloan counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoreson lands a slapping body shot.
Thoreson checks a low kick from Sloan.
Sloan misses with a head kick.
Thoreson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sloan.
Sloan tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloan lands a slapping body shot.
Sloan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thoreson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sloan tries to bum rush Thoreson with a series of wild strikes but Thoreson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice cross by Thoreson.
Sloan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thoreson.
Sloan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thoreson counters with a low kick, right behind Sloan 's knee.
Sloan misses with a straight left.
Thoreson throws a leg kick but Sloan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thoreson misses with a wild combination.
Cameron Sloan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloan checks a leg kick nicely.
Sloan looks to score with a jab to the body but Thoreson is just out of range.
Thoreson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sloan.
Sloan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thoreson scoring well with a low kick there.
Thoreson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thoreson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sloan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thoreson scrambles back to his feet.
Thoreson throws a body punch but Sloan moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sloan! But no joy.
Sloan throws out a loose jab but Thoreson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloan throws a low kick, looking for Thoreson's leg but Thoreson calmly moves out of range.
Sloan misses with a wild body shot.
Sloan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thoreson.
Thoreson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thoreson.
Thoreson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sloan manages to avoid it.
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mats Thoreson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thoreson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thoreson tries to clinch but Sloan moves out of range.
Cameron Sloan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thoreson throws a body punch but Sloan moves out of range.
No luck for Thoreson with that takedown attempt.
Sloan leaves Thoreson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson throws out a leg kick but Sloan moves out of range and Thoreson only half commits.
Sloan scores with a punch to the head.
Sloan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Sloan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloan lands a two punch combo.
Sloan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thoreson is out of range.
Sloan slips a straight right by Thoreson.
Thoreson dives in and grabs Sloan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sloan pushes down on Thoreson's head and hops out.
Thoreson throws a right and a left that Sloan avoids nicely.
Sloan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thoreson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sloan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thoreson throws a sloppy head kick and Sloan moves out of range easily.
Sloan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thoreson has managed to clinch.
Thoreson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sloan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Thoreson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloan misses with a body punch.
Sloan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Sloan lands a nice uppercut.
Sloan tries to work over Thoreson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sloan pushes off an throws an elbow but Thoreson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thoreson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sloan tries a body shot but Thoreson blocks it.
Thoreson stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Sloan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sloan checks a leg kick nicely.
Sloan throws a series of punches but Thoreson moves out of range.
Thoreson throws a quick counter head kick but Sloan was just out of range.
Mats Thoreson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloan looks to land a combination but Thoreson avoids it well.
Thoreson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thoreson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thoreson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sloan was well out of range. Poor timing from Thoreson.
Sloan misses with a combination
and Thoreson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thoreson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thoreson darts in looking for a takedown but Sloan gets double underhooks and turns Thoreson into the cage.
Sloan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thoreson defending well as Sloan loads up on a big left hand.
Sloan throws an overhand right that lands on Thoreson's shoulder, as Thoreson tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thoreson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sloan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thoreson throws a combination that misses
and Sloan counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloan cracks Thoreson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thoreson tries for a takedown but Sloan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mats Thoreson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cameron Sloan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Thoreson blocks the low kick.
Thoreson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thoreson manages to avoid it.
Thoreson is looking to wear down Sloan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sloan just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch! Sloan slams his shin into Thoreson's torso.
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloan connects with the punch.
Sloan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sloan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sloan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thoreson backs up against the cage.
Sloan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thoreson.
Sloan cracks Thoreson with an open hand slap.
Sloan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Sloan blocks the leg kick.
Sloan throws a jab when Thoreson was well out of range.
Sloan misses with a double jab
and Thoreson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Thoreson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson throws a right hand that misses
letting Sloan counter with a right hand.
Thoreson throws a head kick but Sloan moves out of range.
Sloan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thoreson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sloan to the mat! Sloan manages to get full guard.
Thoreson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sloan wants to get back to his feet but Thoreson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thoreson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thoreson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thoreson is controlling him well.
Thoreson decides to stand back up. Thoreson steps back and let's Sloan get back to his feet.
Sloan misses with the body kick
and Thoreson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sloan thinking.
Thoreson swinging wildly here.
Sloan avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thoreson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sloan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thoreson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thoreson lands a leg kick that knocks Sloan off balance momentarily.
Thoreson is looking to chop away at Sloan's legs.
Sloan throws a nice looking combination but Thoreson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thoreson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thoreson throws a head kick but Sloan moves out of range.
Sloan misses with a two punch combination.
Sloan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thoreson.
A little jabbing left from Sloan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Sloan scores with a four punch combination!
Sloan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thoreson has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Sloan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Thoreson throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Sloan. Beautiful body shot.
Sloan throws a right and a left that Thoreson avoids nicely.
Sloan scores with a jab to the head.
Sloan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thoreson counters with a low kick, right behind Sloan 's knee.
Thoreson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sloan's waist but Sloan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thoreson off to one side.
Thoreson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloan tries to sprawl but Thoreson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sloan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sloan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloan throws a shot from downtown. Thoreson moves away and avoids it.
Thoreson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloan misses with a two punch combination.
Sloan connects with the punch.
A jab from Sloan misses.
A nice combination there by Sloan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Thoreson.
Sloan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sloan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thoreson.
Sloan throws a body kick that misses
and Thoreson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thoreson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thoreson.
Sloan throws a lazy body kick
and Thoreson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thoreson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sloan was well out of range. Poor timing from Thoreson.
Sloan stuffs the takedown attempt from Thoreson. Thoreson gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mats Thoreson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thoreson lands with a good body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thoreson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoreson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloan lands a two punch combo.
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!
Thoreson dives in and grabs Sloan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sloan pushes down on Thoreson's head and hops out.
Thoreson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thoreson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sloan explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Thoreson misses the shot to the body.
Thoreson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thoreson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thoreson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thoreson avoids the body shot from Sloan.
A punch combination from Sloan misses.
Sloan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloan looks to score with a jab to the body but Thoreson is just out of range.
Sloan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thoreson moves away.
Thoreson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sloan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Sloan.
Sloan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sloan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thoreson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloan thuds a left hand into Thoreson's body.
Sloan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sloan swinging wildly here.
Thoreson shoots in for a double leg but Sloan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sloan lands a jab-cross combination.
Sloan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sloan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thoreson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoreson wants to clinch but Sloan slips to the side
and Sloan counters with a big right hand! Oh Thoreson is in trouble here! Sloan follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cameron Sloan!
A very excited looking Cameron Sloan 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Woima Karhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asa Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karhu comes to the cage accompanied by House of Pain - Jump Around. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
29 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Woima Karhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Asa Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp shoots in and gets a takedown into Karhu's guard.
Karhu 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.
Sharp wants to pass the guard but Karhu is keeping the position.
Sharp content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Karhu has locked up a guillotine! Karhu's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sharp is holding on here and Karhu must be using up a lot of energy. Sharp has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Karhu gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Woima Karhu!
A victorious Woima Karhu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Canadian Hero (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Canadian Hero!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf gets a clinch.
Wolf is trying to drag Hero to the mat but Hero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hero working aggressively here.
Hero is pressed up against the cage. Wolf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hero down to the mat. Hero avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hero rushes Wolf and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolf.
Wolf has Hero pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hero manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wolf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hero gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hero misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Wolf's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hero misses with some punches.
Wolf tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Wolf blocking some punches.
Wolf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
Wolf wants to take the fight to the mat but Hero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
Hero misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolf.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hero throws a head punch that misses.
Hero gets underhooks to prevent Wolf's takedown attempt.
Wolf is looking for a takedown.
Wolf lands a takedown into guard.
Wolf connects with a couple of short punches.
Hero looking for a sweep. Not yet Hero, not yet.
Hero doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wolf working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is working Hero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hero 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.
Hero trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wolf postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hero doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wolf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wolf landing with the ground and pound.
Hero trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wolf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wolf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wolf preventing the sweep.
Hero trying to strike off his back.
Hero throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hero throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wolf working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hero's head.
Wolf chips away with some ground and pound.
Hero is rocked!
Hero has momentary wrist control but Wolf slips an elbow through the middle.
Hero is still in real trouble! Can Wolf finish him?
Wolf loads up on a big left hand. Hero felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Wolf looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hero can't hide his disappointment, as Wolf celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Wolf!
An out of breath Hugo Wolf 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tebato Nakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lewis Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tebato Nakara!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakara fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Nakara persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nakara looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nakara is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Nakara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Nakara eventually gives up the hold.
Nakara wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Nakara seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Lee has recovered full guard.
Nakara wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Nakara stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee has Nakara pulled in close to control his posture.
Lee is trying to keep Nakara in close.
Nakara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lee!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee trying to control the action but Nakara is working from the bottom.
Nakara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee taking a breather here.
Nakara sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nakara defends it well.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Nakara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara is looking to improve his position.
Nakara is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard.
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nakara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee thows a huge punch but Nakara dodges it nicely.
We've been informed that Nakara has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nakara actively working from the bottom here.
Nakara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nakara is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakara moves into full guard.
Nakara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee stands and throws Nakara's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Nakara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tebato Nakara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nakara dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nakara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakara.
Nakara misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Tebato Nakara has been cut.
Lewis Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tebato Nakara.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nakara has a takedown stuffed.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nakara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee punishes Nakara's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakara is breathing heavily.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
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!
Nakara shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Nakara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakara can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakara. Nakara gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nakara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nakara walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee takes a swing at Nakara's ribcage but misses.
Lee has Nakara up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakara misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Nakara shrugs off.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakara misses with a body punch.
Lee prevents a body shot from Nakara.
Nakara takes a shot to the head.
Nakara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakara blocking some punches.
Nakara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee blocks a body shot from Nakara.
Nakara being controlled against the cage.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakaras head.
Nakara is rocked!
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee is looking to control Nakara's arms but Nakara gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lee has his back to the cage.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Nakara's ribcage. Nakara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to control Nakara's arms but Nakara gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lee has his back to the cage.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Nakara controls the action.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakara throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Nakara.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Nakara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee working aggressively here.
Nakara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakara backwards.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakaras head.
Nakara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee blocks a body shot from Nakara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakara misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee blocking some punches.
Nakara misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nakara fails to land.
A short right from Nakara.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Nakara shrugs off.
Nakara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nakara is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakara seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nakara swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Nakara lands a nice uppercut.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakara.
Lee is trying to maintain a safe position but Nakara gets an underhook and turns Lee into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tebato Nakara's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nakara dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tebato Nakara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Lee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
No luck for Nakara with that takedown attempt.
Lewis Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tebato Nakara.
Nakara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakara is just out of range.
Lee lunges at Nakara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nakara's hand.
Nakara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nakara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakara misses with a punch to the body.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakaras head.
That has opened up Tebato Nakara's cut even more.
Lee working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakaras head.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee looking to stall.
Nakara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee gets through Nakara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee lands a big right hand that drops Nakara! The killer instinct kicks in and Lee finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Lee!
A very excited looking Lewis Lee 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Bueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Handle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Handle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Right On kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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190 lbs
17 - 16 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Bueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Handle!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bueller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Handle takes one to the chin there.
We've been hearing reports that Bueller has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice shot by Handle.
Bueller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handle.
Bueller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Handle misses with a straight left.
Bueller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handle.
Bueller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bueller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handle.
Handle misses with a jab to the body
and Bueller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bueller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bueller sends Handle crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bueller is motioning to the referee to let Handle up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Handle is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bueller dodges the punch combination from Handle.
Handle is still on wobbly legs! Can Bueller finish him?
Handle misses with the combination.
Handle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Handle. No joy for Bueller on that attempt.
Handle seems to have recovered his senses.
Bueller looks to throw the jab but Handle is out of range.
Bueller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Handle.
Bueller throwing a counter right hand but Handle manages to avoid it.
Handle connects with a single shot there.
Bueller closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Handle! Bueller dives in looking to finish! Handle is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Bueller!
Eric Bueller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Gruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Arroyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hans Gruber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Javier Arroyo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arroyo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gruber has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arroyo.
Gruber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arroyo looks to land a combination. Gruber sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Hans Gruber has been cut.
Arroyo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gruber is breathing heavily.
Arroyo scores with a jab.
Arroyo lands a nice looking body shot.
Arroyo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gruber steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Arroyo. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arroyo thows a body kick. Gruber tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Arroyo connects with an inside leg kick.
Arroyo lands with a nice body punch.
Arroyo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gruber moves forwards but Arroyo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arroyo throws a head kick that misses.
Arroyo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gruber at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Arroyo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gruber has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Arroyo dips to his left and cracks Gruber with an uppercut!
Hans Gruber's cut is getting worse.
Arroyo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Arroyo. Gruber shrugs it off though.
Arroyo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arroyo.
Gruber is rocked!
Arroyo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Arroyo is stalking Gruber. Gruber circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Arroyo, and it's lights out! Gruber really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Javier Arroyo!
Javier Arroyo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Stenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neo Wiggin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Young Jeezy - I'm Here. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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165 lbs
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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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henrik Stenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neo Wiggin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wiggin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stenson can pounce on him.
A low kick from Stenson misses
and Wiggin counters with a nice uppercut.
Stenson lands a nice hook to Wiggin's body. Wiggin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wiggin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wiggin throws a head kick but Stenson moves out of range.
Stenson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stenson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wiggin.
Wiggin misses with a two punch combination.
Stenson throws a big shot that misses.
Stenson throws a front kick aimed at Wiggin's knee but Wiggin avoids it well.
Wiggin cracks Stenson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stenson throws a hook to the side of Wiggin's head but Wiggin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wiggin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenson.
Stenson tries to counter with a takedown but Wiggin is quick to defend against it.
A bone on bone clash there as Wiggin blocks the leg kick.
Stenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiggin tries to close the distance and clinch but Stenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wiggin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stenson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wiggin as he jumps to the side.
Wiggin throws out a counter right but Stenson avoids it with no problem.
Wiggin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stenson slips a jab and a cross from Wiggin.
Stenson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wiggin is looking to clinch.
Stenson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wiggin takes the fight into the clinch.
Wiggin struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenson controls his hands.
Wiggin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stenson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wiggin avoids it really well and circles away.
Stenson throws a low kick but Wiggin avoids it.
Wiggin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stenson misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin throws a combination. Stenson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A combination from Wiggin does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiggin staying out of range there.
Wiggin misses the jab.
Wiggin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neo Wiggin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Stenson coming out on top.
Stenson slips under a jab.
Stenson tries to land a leg kick but Wiggin saw it coming and moves away.
Wiggin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wiggin cracks Stenson with a good jab.
Stenson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wiggin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Wiggin.
Some wild striking there from Wiggin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stenson, right into the meat.
Wiggin checks the leg kick.
Wiggin moves away from the strike by Stenson.
Wiggin scores with a shot to the body.
Stenson throws a series of punches but Wiggin moves out of range.
Wiggin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stenson misses with an uppercut. Wiggin saw that one coming.
No joy there for Wiggin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wiggin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenson.
Stenson blocks a head kick by Wiggin.
Wiggin clinches up with Stenson and pushes him back against the cage.
Wiggin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Wiggin.
A head punch on the inside from Wiggin fails to land.
Stenson avoids the elbow strike from Wiggin, against the cage.
Stenson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wiggin prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henrik Stenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggin misses with a body punch.
Wiggin is trying to break the clinch but Stenson has him pressed against the cage.
Stenson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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!
Wiggin being controlled here momentarily.
Stenson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wiggin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stenson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wiggin works over Stenson with some ground and pound from guard.
Wiggin trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wiggin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neo Wiggin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wiggin throws a sloppy head kick and Stenson moves out of range easily.
Stenson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wiggin works Stenson's body with a nice hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wiggin!
Wiggin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenson slips under a jab from Wiggin.
Wiggin looks to land a combination but Stenson avoids it well.
Wiggin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stenson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wiggin.
Wiggin looks for the body kick but Stenson saw that one coming.
Stenson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stenson misses with a body shot.
Wiggin slaps away a takedown attempt from Stenson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Neo Wiggin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stenson.
Wiggin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stenson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wiggin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henrik Stenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Stenson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stenson thows a leg kick but Wiggin checks it
and Wiggin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stenson.
Wiggin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stenson misses with a low kick.
Stenson wants to slow Wiggin down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wiggin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stenson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wiggin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stenson is defended easily by Wiggin.
Wiggin fails to land with a series of punches.
Stenson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Wiggin as Stenson shoots in.
Wiggin misses with a combination
and Stenson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenson looking to pass the guard.
Stenson preventing the sweep.
Stenson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wiggin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stenson preventing the sweep.
Stenson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wiggin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stenson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stenson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wiggin's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stenson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenson wants to pass the guard but Wiggin is keeping the position.
Stenson postures up in Wiggin's guard and throws a big left but Wiggin blocks it.
Stenson postures up.
Stenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiggin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wiggin is looking to regain half guard here but Stenson keeps moving and retains side control.
Wiggin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stenson landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wiggin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wiggin is looking to reverse the position.
Stenson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stenson is putting a hurting on Wiggin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wiggin is looking to reverse the position.
Stenson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wiggin tries to bench press Stenson off him but Stenson keeps the position.
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 Henrik Stenson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stenson 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.
Stenson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wiggin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stenson somewhat.
Wiggin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wiggin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wiggin misses with an uppercut.
Neo Wiggin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stenson!
Wiggin tries to close the distance and clinch but Stenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stenson fails with the takedown
and Wiggin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wiggin wants to clinch up but Stenson keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiggin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wiggin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wiggin tries to clinch but Stenson moves out of range.
Stenson tries for a takedown but Wiggin circles away easily
and Wiggin counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henrik Stenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiggin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stenson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenson throws a low kick, looking for Wiggin's leg but Wiggin calmly moves out of range.
Wiggin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stenson's head backwards.
Wiggin throws a head kick that misses.
Wiggin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stenson.
Wiggin tries to clinch but Stenson moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Wiggin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stenson doesn't seem phased though.
Stenson tries to keep at a distance but Wiggin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stenson is trying to pull guard but Wiggin has him pressed against the cage.
Wiggin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wiggin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wiggin is working Stenson over against the cage.
Stenson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wiggin is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Wiggin.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wiggin.
Stenson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wiggin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wiggin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Wiggin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Wiggin.
Wiggin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wiggin.
Stenson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wiggin sprawls and moves away.
Stenson shoots in looking for a takedown. Wiggin tries to sprawl out of it but Stenson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wiggin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stenson fails with the takedown
and Wiggin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wiggin scores with a nice head shot.
Wiggin wants to clinch up but Stenson keeps it at a distance.
Stenson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wiggin pinned against the cage. Wiggin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Wiggin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wiggin throws a lazy right hand but Stenson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wiggin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wiggin wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wiggin! But no joy.
Wiggin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stenson blocks a head kick by Wiggin.
Wiggin misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stenson shoots in looking for a takedown. Wiggin tries to sprawl out of it but Stenson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wiggin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stenson dives in for a single leg takedown but Wiggin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stenson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wiggin tries to close the distance and clinch but Stenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wiggin throws out a loose jab but Stenson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiggin feints a jab promting Stenson to slip. Wiggin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stenson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wiggin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stenson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stenson.
Wiggin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stenson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wiggin's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stenson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neo Wiggin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wiggin 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neo Wiggin!
After the fight, Neo Wiggin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yegor Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Wade (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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248 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yegor Klitschko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samson Wade!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Klitschko with a nice cross.
Klitschko throws a hook to the side of Wade's head but Wade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klitschko.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Klitschko - that will leave a mark!
Wade throws a right hand that Klitschko ducks under and follows up with a left that Klitschko also avoids with ease.
Klitschko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wade avoids it.
Wade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wade has his takedown stuffed
enabling Klitschko to counter with a crisp jab.
Wade throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klitschko's waist but Klitschko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wade off to one side.
Wade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wade misses with a hook. Klitschko ducked under it nicely.
Wade misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wade slips a jab and a cross from Klitschko.
Samson Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade throws a head kick that misses
and Klitschko counters with a three punch combo that has Wade backing up. Wade nods at Klitschko to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko misses with a series of wild punches.
And Wade tries to counter it with a takedown but Klitschko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yegor Klitschko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wade throws a right and a left that Klitschko avoids nicely.
Klitschko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wade swings for the body but Klitschko moves out of range.
A big left from Wade misses.
Klitschko just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice combination there by Klitschko.
Klitschko throws a head kick that misses.
Wade steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Klitschko. That one must have hurt.
Danga de danga de dang - Klitschko scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klitschko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Klitschko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wade manages to avoid it.
Wade drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Klitschko defends it well.
Klitschko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Klitschko moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Wade goes down! Can Klitschko finish him!?
Wade is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wade is still in real trouble! Can Klitschko finish him?
Klitschko postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Wade covers up, he's hurt! Klitschko keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Klitschko and the ref steps in to end the fight! Klitschko can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yegor Klitschko!
Yegor Klitschko retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Yegor Klitschko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Samson Wade was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats to the man, he fought a great fight, this is a bad loss.'.
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