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OFC 253: Stanfield vs Palikka PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Levi Ackerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amadeus Venturo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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140 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Levi Ackerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amadeus Venturo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Ackerman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Venturo throws a good cross that connects.
Venturo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ackerman is rocked!
Venturo throws a monster overhand right that drops Ackerman! Venturo follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amadeus Venturo!
A victorious Amadeus Venturo 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Chuckhaven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Buckets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chuckhaven might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to whip it. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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275 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Chuckhaven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Buckets!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuckhaven shoots in for a takedown but Buckets shows good takedown defense.
Buckets moves into the clinch.
Chuckhaven wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buckets.
Buckets misses with an elbow over the top.
Buckets swings wildly with an uppercut but Chuckhaven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chuckhaven tries to circle away but Buckets has him pinned against the cage.
Buckets prevents Chuckhaven from breaking the clinch.
Buckets pressing his opponent against the cage.
Buckets is working Chuckhaven over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets tries to land a knee to the head but Chuckhaven blocks with his arms.
Buckets keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chuckhaven's efforts to push away.
Buckets throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chuckhavens head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuckhaven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buckets lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chuckhaven working hard to break the clinch.
Buckets blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buckets lands with a left to the head.
Buckets stalls.
Buckets misses with a punch on the inside.
Buckets working aggressively here.
Chuckhaven lands a nice shot to the body.
Chuckhaven lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chuckhaven blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Chuckhaven's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Buckets prevents Chuckhaven from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buckets.
Buckets lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chuckhaven blocking some punches.
Chuckhaven wants to break free but Buckets has control.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Buckets.
It looks like Paul Chuckhaven has been cut.
Chuckhaven manages to break the clinch.
Buckets avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chuckhaven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chuckhaven uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buckets.
Buckets is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chuckhaven.
Buckets throws a shot to the body.
Buckets scores with a nice body kick.
Buckets misses with a jab to the body
and Chuckhaven counters with a one-two to the body.
Buckets throws a body shot but no joy.
Chuckhaven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buckets.
Chuckhaven is looking for a counter combo.
Chuckhaven throws a nice looking combination but Buckets bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Chuckhaven misses.
Buckets tries a head kick but it misses.
Buckets turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Buckets lands a big uppercut and Chuckhaven crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Chuckhaven looks OK. Buckets waves Chuckhaven back to his feet!
Chuckhaven is rocked!
Buckets closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Chuckhaven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buckets creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Chuckhaven with a big uppercut! Chuckhaven tries to clinch up but Buckets pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Chuckhaven to the mat! Chuckhaven covers up and Buckets unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bobby Buckets!
An out of breath Bobby Buckets thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Paul Chuckhaven spoke after the fight, saying 'darn'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avila Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Major Hardwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez comes into the arena with Barbarian by The Darkness blaring out of the sound system. Hardwood has chosen Ali Bomaye by The Game as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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214 lbs
20 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Avila Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Major Hardwood!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Hardwood.
It looked like Alvarez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hardwood.
Alvarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardwood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Major Hardwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardwood swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Hardwood.
We've been told by Alvarez's head coaches at FIERCE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardwood.
Alvarez tries to counter with a takedown but Hardwood is quick to defend against it.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardwood counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the body from Hardwood misses
and Alvarez counters with a series of strikes. Hardwood will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hardwood catches Alvarez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hardwood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hardwood shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardwood is working Alvarez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alvarez is rocked!
Hardwood lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Alvarez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hardwood arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Alvarez's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Major Hardwood!
Post fight, an emotional Major Hardwood said 'AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!'.
Avila Alvarez was interviewed post fight and said 'Aw shucks. I stinkeroo. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucjan Anielski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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197 lbs
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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
28 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucjan Anielski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thurgood Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anielski misses with a body shot.
Anielski throws a nice looking combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jenkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anielski.
Jenkins misses the body punch
and Anielski counters with a straight right hand.
Jenkins throws a body punch but Anielski moves out of range.
Anielski moves out of range of the body kick.
Anielski looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.
Jenkins is looking to land body kicks.
Anielski cracks Jenkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jenkins slips a jab from Anielski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anielski.
Jenkins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jenkins, as that shot connected.
Anielski throws a right and a left that Jenkins avoids nicely.
Jenkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anielski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jenkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins scores with a shot to the body.
Anielski loads up on a big right hand but Jenkins slips the punch.
Anielski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jenkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Anielski.
Jenkins gets tackled into the cage by Anielski. Anielski maintains the clinch.
Jenkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anielski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anielski connects with a body shot.
Anielski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anielski throws a hook but Jenkins avoids it easily.
Jenkins slips a straight right by Anielski.
Anielski throws a shot from downtown. Jenkins moves away and avoids it.
Jenkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anielski.
Jenkins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins slips a jab from Anielski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Anielski misses.
Anielski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jenkins slips under a jab from Anielski.
Anielski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jenkins.
Anielski throws a body punch but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Anielski did well to prevent Jenkins getting side control.
Anielski is defending against the submission attempts here by Jenkins.
Jenkins wants to take a breather but Anielski is having none of it.
Jenkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is working for a kimura but Anielski is defending it quite comfortably.
Jenkins working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Anielski's thigh. Anielski counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jenkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jenkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jenkins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anielski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anielski has escaped and now he's on top!
Jenkins looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Anielski has picked Jenkins up and slammed him! Jenkins can't keep hold of the triangle and Anielski manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jenkins is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Anielski still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Anielski has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Jenkins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jenkins is trying to maintain the position but Anielski is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anielski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anielski's 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!
Anielski is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jenkins gets his hands free as Anielski looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucjan Anielski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anielski moves out of range of the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Jenkins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anielski throws a series of punches but Jenkins avoids them all with ease.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Anielski tries to clinch up but Jenkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Jenkins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anielski looks to throw the jab but Jenkins is out of range.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
Anielski throws a leg kick which misses Jenkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Jenkins tries to avoid it.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that Anielski avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anielski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucjan Anielski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anielski scores with a jab.
Jenkins stuns Anielski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anielski dodges the punch combination from Jenkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jenkins drives through and clinches with Anielski against the cage.
Anielski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jenkins is trying to break free.
Anielski lands a left hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anielski.
Jenkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anielski backwards.
Anielski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jenkins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anielski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anielski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jenkins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anielski scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anielski misses with the combination.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut. Anielski saw that one coming.
Jenkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anielski under the eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anielski.
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!
Anielski misses with the combination.
Jenkins lands with a nice body punch.
Jenkins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jenkins defending well as Anielski loads up on a big left hand.
Jenkins is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins lunges at Anielski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anielski's hand.
Jenkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jenkins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jenkins misses the jab.
Anielski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jenkins blocks a jab.
Jenkins throws an off balance right hand
and Anielski counters with a right hand to the body.
Anielski looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range.
Anielski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jenkins's head backwards.
Jenkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jenkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anielski.
Anielski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Jenkins scores with the left hand. Anielski knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
Anielski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anielski. Jenkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anielski is looking to clinch but Jenkins is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anielski throws a big shot that misses.
Jenkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anielski misses with a looping right.
Anielski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jenkins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anielski lands with a slapping head kick.
Jenkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anielski misses with a series of wild punches.
Anielski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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 Lucjan Anielski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Anielski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Anielski shoots in looking for a takedown. Jenkins tries to sprawl out of it but Anielski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jenkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jenkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anielski dodges an elbow strike from Jenkins.
Jenkins stalling.
Jenkins lands a shoulder strike.
Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anielski avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anielski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jenkins clinches with his opponent.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
Jenkins lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anielski blocks a body shot from Jenkins.
Anielski lands a left hand.
Jenkins tries a knee to the head but Anielski blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Anielski.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jenkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jenkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Anielski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anielski backwards.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
Jenkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anielski's elbow.
Jenkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenkins.
Anielski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jenkins is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anielski.
Thurgood Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anielski misses with a punch on the inside.
Thurgood Jenkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Anielski.
Anielski is trying to break the clinch but Jenkins is controlling him.
Jenkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Anielski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins slows down the pace here.
Anielski lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jenkins.
Anielski tries to stall but Jenkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anielski misses with some punches.
Anielski trying to stall but Jenkins improves his position.
Anielski blocks an uppercut.
Jenkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anielski lands with a short shot to the head.
Anielski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lucjan Anielski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins shoots in but no luck this time.
Anielski lands a leg kick that knocks Jenkins off balance momentarily.
Jenkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Jenkins throws the left hand but Anielski avoids the punch easily.
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
Anielski misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anielski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Anielski blocking some punches.
Jenkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Anielski.
Jenkins just leaning against Anielski, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anielski working aggressively here.
Anielski throws an elbow but it misses.
Jenkins misses with some punches.
Anielski misses with the head strike.
Jenkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anielski blocks an uppercut.
Jenkins stalling.
Jenkins tries a body shot but Anielski blocks it.
Jenkins misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anielski.
A nice left hand lands by Jenkins.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anielski as Jenkins tries to tie him up.
Jenkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thurgood Jenkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Anielski 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucjan Anielski!
Our winner, Lucjan Anielski, 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bas Schippers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Heir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heir comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DMX - X Gon' Give It To Ya kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sean Heir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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25
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bas Schippers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Heir!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schippers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heir.
Heir tries to clinch up but Schippers circles away and keeps his distance.
Schippers feinted with a counter takedown.
Schippers slaps away a takedown attempt from Heir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Heir misses with a takedown attempt - Schippers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bas Schippers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Heir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heir shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schippers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Heir trying to control the position from guard on top but Schippers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heir is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Schippers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schippers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Heir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schippers is one step ahead there.
Schippers with a nice head shot there.
Schippers with a nice head shot there.
Schippers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Heir is rocked!
Schippers postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Heir covers up, he's hurt! Schippers keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Schippers and the ref steps in to end the fight! Schippers can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bas Schippers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan McAlister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McAlister has chosen Althia and Donna - Uptown Top Ranking as his entrance music. Duncan McAlister has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
256 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
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46
259 lbs
45 - 35 - 3 |
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonard Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 35 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Duncan McAlister!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAlister tries to close the distance and clinch but Martinez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McAlister tries to clinch but Martinez is having none of it.
McAlister tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martinez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McAlister clinches up with Martinez and pushes him back against the cage.
McAlister swings wildly with an uppercut but Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martinez.
McAlister throws a head punch that misses.
Martinez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martinez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martinez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McAlister defends well and Martinez ends up having to push McAlister into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Martinez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by McAlister.
McAlister tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martinez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAlister wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McAlister tries to clinch but Martinez is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by McAlister.
McAlister is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - McAlister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAlister is looking to clinch.
Martinez stalks McAlister and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McAlister's face. McAlister staggers backwards, shaken.
McAlister moves in looking to clinch but Martinez pushes him off.
McAlister tries to clinch but Martinez moves away
and Martinez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Martinez throwing shots but McAlister is blocking nicely.
Martinez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martinez is working for a kimura but McAlister is defending it quite comfortably.
McAlister keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Martinez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to control but McAlister is keeping him busy.
Martinez trying to mount his opponent but McAlister defends it.
McAlister regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Martinez.
McAlister preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martinez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McAlister is keeping the position for now.
Martinez throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez postures up in McAlister's guard and throws a big left but McAlister blocks it.
Martinez throws a big elbow that misses.
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McAlister wriggles free and stands up.
McAlister drives through and clinches with Martinez against the cage.
Martinez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duncan McAlister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McAlister tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McAlister moves into the clinch.
McAlister lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martinez.
Martinez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by McAlister.
Martinez blocks an uppercut.
McAlister scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez lands an uppercut.
Martinez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martinez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
I was talking to Martinez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Martinez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Martinez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martinez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McAlister tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McAlister fails with an attempt to clinch.
McAlister on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martinez. Martinez obviously looking to wear him down.
McAlister tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.
Martinez misses with a few strikes there.
Martinez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martinez misses with a body shot.
McAlister tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martinez scores with a jab. McAlister acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Martinez misses with a wild body shot.
McAlister tries to close the distance and clinch but Martinez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McAlister drives through and clinches with Martinez against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Martinez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McAlister wants to clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McAlister enables Martinez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McAlister manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McAlister is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Martinez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
McAlister misses with the head strike.
Martinez blocking some punches.
Martinez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McAlister gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Martinez manages to break the clinch.
McAlister darts in trying to clinch
and McAlister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McAlister has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McAlister has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martinez.
McAlister tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martinez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martinez drops down looking for a counter takedown but McAlister sprawls and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Martinez.
McAlister tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martinez keeps the fight on the outside.
McAlister is looking to clinch.
Martinez scores with a nice right hand.
McAlister fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martinez, pushing him back against the cage.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McAlister can do to turn this around?
Martinez breaks the clinch.
McAlister on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McAlister with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martinez to score with a decent uppercut.
Martinez with a jab.
McAlister is rocked!
McAlister moves in looking to clinch but Martinez pushes him off.
McAlister is still on wobbly legs! Can Martinez finish him?
McAlister tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martinez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martinez connects with a body shot that sends McAlister's belly button to the back.
McAlister closes the distance but Martinez moves to the side
and Martinez counters with a big left hand that crumples McAlister! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonard Martinez!
A relieved looking Leonard Martinez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gurney Halleck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Cuervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halleck comes to the cage accompanied by The Clash-White Riot. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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25
158 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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28
156 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gurney Halleck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Cuervo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halleck tests Cuervo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halleck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cuervo throws out a counter right but Halleck avoids it with no problem.
Cuervo throws the kick towards the body but Halleck avoids it.
Cuervo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halleck.
Halleck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuervo.
Halleck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cuervo.
Nice defenses there by Halleck.
Halleck moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Halleck just misses with a punch to the body.
Halleck throws a big shot that misses.
Halleck throws the left hand but Cuervo avoids the punch easily.
Cuervo flicks out a counter leg kick but Halleck steps away.
Cuervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halleck attempts a counter takedown but Cuervo avoids it well and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Halleck blocks the leg kick.
Cuervo scores with a nice body kick.
Cuervo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab lands there for Halleck.
Halleck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cuervo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halleck misses with a looping left.
Halleck attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Cuervo misses the target.
Halleck throws a poor cross that misses
and Cuervo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cuervo tried to score with a low kick but Halleck checks it.
Halleck misses with a series of wild punches.
Cuervo misses the body punch
and Halleck counters with a stiff right hand.
Cuervo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Halleck misses the shot to the body.
Cuervo checks a leg kick.
Cuervo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Halleck as he connects with a hook.
Halleck gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cuervo.
Halleck pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cuervo back to the cage. Halleck follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cuervo is rocked!
Halleck drops Cuervo with a straight right hand, right on the button! Halleck follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gurney Halleck!
Gurney Halleck took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MayheM sportswear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Jose Cuervo spoke after the fight, saying 'Taxi! To the nearest pub.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cu Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chulainn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Blood of Cu Chulainn. Blake has chosen The Pretty Reckless - Take me down as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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31
190 lbs
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cu Chulainn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Blake!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulainn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chulainn wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.
Chulainn cracks Blake with a solid left hand.
Blake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chulainn.
Chulainn stands up over Blake, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chulainn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blake looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chulainn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Blake has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Blake has wrist control.
Chulainn is working Blake over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chulainn landing some decent shots from guard.
Blake wants to stand and escape but Chulainn is having none of it.
Chulainn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chulainn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chulainn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chulainn wants to pass the guard but Blake is keeping the position.
Chulainn being controlled here momentarily.
Chulainn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn throws an elbow that misses. Blake uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chulainn's guard. Nice move by Blake!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chulainn can't keep his opponent in guard - Blake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chulainn tries to roll over but Blake keeps him under control.
Blake 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.
Blake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake is looking to stall here but Chulainn recovers full guard.
Blake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blake is looking to stand up but Chulainn won't let him.
Blake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blake trying to control but Chulainn is working from the bottom.
Chulainn wants to sweep here but Blake controlling him for the moment.
Chulainn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake wants to stand and escape but Chulainn is having none of it.
Blake controls Chulainn momentarily but Chulainn frees himself.
Chulainn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chulainn defends well.
Blake working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chulainn looking to sit in guard and control but Blake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cu Chulainn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Blake shoots in for a double leg but Chulainn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chulainn defending well as Blake loads up on a big left hand.
Chulainn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chulainn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blake cracks Chulainn with a good jab.
Blake tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chulainn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blake misses with a few strikes there.
Blake lands with a kick to the temple. Chulainn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blake sprawls well. Blake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chulainn gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chulainn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blake pinned against the cage. Blake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chulainn circles away quickly and effectively.
Chulainn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cu Chulainn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chulainn lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chulainn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Blake is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Chulainn are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Blake bucks up and tries to throw Chulainn off but instead Chulainn has got his back!
Blake prevents Chulainn from getting a body triangle.
Chulainn wants to control the position but Blake frees himself and scrambles - Chulainn manages to regain control in side control.
Chulainn working the ground and pound.
Chulainn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blake keeps working.
Chulainn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chulainn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Blake is avoiding damage well.
Blake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake can't do much from the bottom here.
Chulainn taking a break here but Blake is having none of it and regains half guard.
Chulainn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Blake kicks Chulainn off and gets back to his feet.
Blake misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chulainn lands a body shot.
Chulainn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blake's head backwards.
Blake walks into a left hand.
Blake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chulainn.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chulainn or perhaps it was just good defense by Blake, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cu Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
Blake with a jab.
Chulainn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blake misses with the combination.
Chulainn closes the distance and clinches up with Blake, looking for a takedown. Chulainn pushes Blake against the cage but Blake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chulainn moves out of range of the body kick from Blake.
Blake tries a head kick but it misses.
Blake connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chulainn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blake under the eye.
Jesse Blake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn feints and as Blake raises his hands in defense, Chulainn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
Chulainn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blake's head.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Chulainn from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blake is on top in guard.
Blake wants to control from the top but Chulainn keeps moving.
Chulainn thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Blake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chulainn shoots in for a takedown but Blake shows good takedown defense.
Chulainn avoids the head kick by Blake.
Chulainn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blake circles away.
Blake is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cu Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chulainn tries for a takedown but Blake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blake goes for a double leg but Chulainn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chulainn continues to drive forward.
Blake throws a series of punches but Chulainn moves out of range.
Chulainn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chulainn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chulainn somewhat.
Jesse Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chulainn stuffs the takedown.
Chulainn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake moves in looking to clinch but Chulainn pushes him off.
Chulainn moves into the clinch.
Blake is trying to break the clinch but Chulainn has him pressed against the cage.
Blake wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chulainn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blake tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chulainn is in Blake's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn postures up in Blake's guard and throws a big left but Blake blocks it.
Chulainn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chulainn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chulainn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chulainn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chulainn is looking to work some ground and pound but Blake has wrist control.
Chulainn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chulainn postures up in Blake's guard and throws a big left but Blake blocks it.
Chulainn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chulainn throwing strikes from guard but Blake blocks nicely.
Blake is controlling Chulainn's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blake controlling Chulainn's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chulainn misses with a takedown attempt - Blake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chulainn needs to keep his hands up - Blake had a free shot at his head there.
Chulainn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blake defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Chulainn finds it's way through Blake's defenses.
A slow jab from Chulainn misses its intended target.
Blake is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Blake pushes Chulainn away with a front kick.
Chulainn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chulainn showed some decent athleticism there.
Blake is refusing to be controlled, as Chulainn sits in half guard.
Chulainn is really struggling to control Blake but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Blake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chulainn wants to control but Blake is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn is controlling the pace.
Chulainn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blake keeps working.
Chulainn drops an elbow to the side of Blake's head.
Blake wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake taking some punishment here, with Chulainn in his half guard.
Chulainn is trying to control the action in half guard but Blake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blake pushes Chulainn off looking to stand but Chulainn dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cu Chulainn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chulainn 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cu Chulainn!
Cu Chulainn took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, AnonymouS for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
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215 lbs
22 - 12 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronaldo throws an overhand right that lands on Shifter's shoulder, as Shifter tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Shifter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ronaldo scores with a sloppy right hand. Shifter should have avoided that one.
Shifter staying out of range there.
Ronaldo lands with a nice body punch.
Shifter has closed the distance and engaged Ronaldo in a clinch.
Shifter is trying to pull guard but Ronaldo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shifter gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ronaldo keeping control of the position.
Ronaldo looking for submissions off his back.
Ronaldo actively working from the bottom here.
Ronaldo is looking to improve his position.
Shifter wants to pass to mount but Ronaldo is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo is trying to control but can't.
Shifter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ronaldo sees it coming and defends easily.
Shifter working Ronaldo over with strikes.
Ronaldo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shifter pulls his head out easily.
Ronaldo wants to improve his position but Shifter is controlling well.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Ronaldo is defending well.
Shifter is working for a kimura but Ronaldo is defending it quite comfortably.
Ronaldo trying to control from the bottom.
Ronaldo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shifter has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ronaldo looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Ronaldo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shifter.
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ronaldo is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold.
Ronaldo wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy.
Shifter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ronaldo is looking to improve his position.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ronaldo defends it well.
Shifter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ronaldo tries to roll over but Shifter keeps him under control.
Shifter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ronaldo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ronaldo is keeping the position for now.
Ronaldo is looking for a triangle but Shifter pushes his legs off easily.
Ronaldo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shifter is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shifter.
Shifter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shifter 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.
Ronaldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ronaldo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shifter looking to pass the guard.
Shifter is pushing down on Ronaldo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ronaldo is fighting to maintain full guard but Shifter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ronaldo tries to roll over but Shifter keeps him under control.
Shifter 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ronaldo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shape Shifter 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.
Ronaldo with a nice cross.
Shifter staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo looks to land a right hand but Shifter moved out of range.
Ronaldo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shifter feinted with a counter takedown.
Ronaldo tries to land a front kick but Shifter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ronaldo connects with a single shot there.
Ronaldo scores with a nice body kick.
Shifter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ronaldo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shifter.
Shifter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shifter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ronaldo tries to counter with a clinch but Shifter shakes him off and moves away.
Antonio Ronaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronaldo scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo tries to land a leg kick but Shifter saw it coming and moves away.
Ronaldo is looking to land body kicks.
Shifter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ronaldo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shifter as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Ronaldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shifter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ronaldo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shifter on the side of the head.
Ronaldo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shifter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ronaldo moves into the clinch successfully.
Shifter has Ronaldo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ronaldo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shifter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shifter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shifter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shifter is looking for a kimura here.
Shifter seems to be looking for submissions.
Ronaldo gets full guard.
Shifter throws a big elbow that misses.
Shifter preventing the sweep.
Ronaldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ronaldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shifter advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Shifter seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shifter is trying to get an arm triangle but Ronaldo is defending well.
Shifter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ronaldo, who protects the arm well.
Ronaldo can't do much from the bottom here.
Shifter goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ronaldo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shifter's guard! Nice work there by Ronaldo!
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
Ronaldo drops back looking for a leg! Shifter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shifter manages to kick Ronaldo off! Ronaldo jumps back into Shifter's guard.
Shifter wants to sweep here but Ronaldo controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shifter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ronaldo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shifter keeping full guard, as Ronaldo tries to pass.
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ronaldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ronaldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shifter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ronaldo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Ronaldo 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Shifter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ronaldo quickly recovers to half guard.
Shifter is working for a kimura but Ronaldo is defending it quite comfortably.
Shifter wants to free his trapped foot but Ronaldo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ronaldo gets back to full guard.
Ronaldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ronaldo can't keep his opponent in guard - Shifter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shifter 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter winds up and cracks Ronaldo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ronaldo wants to improve his position but Shifter is controlling well.
Ronaldo looking for submissions off his back.
Shifter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ronaldo sees it coming and defends easily.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Ronaldo is defending well.
Shifter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ronaldo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shifter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ronaldo defends it well.
Ronaldo wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo moves into full guard.
Shifter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shifter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shifter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ronaldo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shifter defends it easily.
Shifter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shifter is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ronaldo looks calm but he's in trouble here. Shifter gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ronaldo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Shifter lets go of the hold and Ronaldo can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shape Shifter!
Shape Shifter gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Antonio Ronaldo was interviewed post fight and said 'My last fight, physically I am a wreck so that is it.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Palikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanfield comes to the cage accompanied by Legendary. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marlo Stanfield!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalle Palikka!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palikka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stanfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Stanfield throws a nice looking combination but Palikka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Palikka! But no joy.
Stanfield walks into a straight right hand from Palikka.
Stanfield has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MM eh Academy in the buildup to the fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Palikka.
Good shot there by Palikka.
Palikka throws a body punch but Stanfield moves out of range.
Palikka scores with a jab.
Stanfield on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stanfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Palikka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palikka throws a poor cross that misses
and Stanfield counters with a left to the body.
Stanfield takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stanfield is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Palikka.
Stanfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palikka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palikka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Stanfield misses with a two punch combination.
Palikka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Palikka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stanfield counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Palikka scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Palikka throws a looping overhand right but Stanfield ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Stanfield tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanfield defending well as Palikka loads up on a big left hand.
Stanfield misses with a body shot.
Stanfield throws a series of punches but Palikka avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Palikka misses.
Palikka is looking to score with low kicks.
Palikka throws a combination. Stanfield tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Palikka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stanfield throws out a loose jab but Palikka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Palikka.
Stanfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stanfield throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palikka misses with a body kick.
Stanfield blocks a leg kick.
Stanfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield defending well as Palikka loads up on a big left hand.
Stanfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Palikka lands a nice shot to the body.
Stanfield works Palikka's body with a nice hook.
Palikka throws a leg kick
and Stanfield counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stanfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stanfield is looking to wear down Palikka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Palikka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stanfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stanfield checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stanfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Palikka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palikka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Palikka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stanfield lands a really nice looking cross but Palikka seems unphased.
Palikka is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Palikka is still on wobbly legs! Can Stanfield finish him?
Palikka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stanfield's head backwards.
Palikka seems to have recovered his senses.
Stanfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palikka.
Stanfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stanfield misses with a hook
and Palikka counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Palikka.
Palikka has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Palikka misses with a hook. Stanfield ducked under it nicely.
Stanfield bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Palikka's head.
Palikka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Palikka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Palikka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stanfield doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Stanfield misses.
Palikka misses with a looping right.
Stanfield dips to his left and cracks Palikka with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palikka scoring well with a low kick there.
Stanfield chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Palikka can pounce on him.
Stanfield tries to bum rush Palikka with a series of wild strikes but Palikka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palikka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Palikka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palikka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Palikka misses with a double jab
and Stanfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palikka cracks Stanfield with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Palikka misses with an uppercut. Stanfield saw that one coming.
Stanfield sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stanfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palikka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanfield moves away.
Palikka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stanfield.
Palikka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanfield. Palikka does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Palikka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stanfield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Palikka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stanfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Stanfield misses the target.
Palikka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body kick from Palikka.
Kalle Palikka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Stanfield. Those never looked like landing.
Palikka connects with a leg kick. Stanfield looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Palikka misses with a low kick.
Palikka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Stanfield does it's job there.
Palikka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stanfield's calf.
Stanfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the body from Palikka misses
and Stanfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Stanfield misses with an uppercut.
Stanfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Palikka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Stanfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Palikka throws the kick towards the body but Stanfield avoids it.
Palikka lands a front kick.
Stanfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Palikka throws a push kick but Stanfield slaps the foot to one side.
Stanfield with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Palikka to score with a decent uppercut.
Palikka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Palikka.
Jab from Stanfield.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stanfield might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Palikka slips a jab from Stanfield.
Stanfield tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palikka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stanfield's head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Palikka 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.
Palikka scores with a spinning back kick!
Palikka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stanfield.
Stanfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palikka misses with a right hand
and Stanfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Stanfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stanfield misses with a two punch combination.
Kalle Palikka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palikka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Palikka throws a leg kick but Stanfield sees it coming and moves out of range.
Palikka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Palikka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stanfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palikka blocks a jab.
Palikka misses with a shot to the body
and Stanfield counters with a left to the body.
Stanfield has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Palikka.
Stanfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Palikka cracks a nice hook into Stanfield's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Stanfield.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Palikka! But no joy.
Stanfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stanfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanfield will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stanfield takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Palikka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stanfield on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Palikka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Palikka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palikka throws a front kick that sends Stanfield stumbling back into the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Stanfield 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Palikka tries a low kick but Stanfield avoids it.
A jab from Palikka finds it's way through Stanfield's defenses.
Palikka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stanfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Palikka counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palikka swinging wildly here.
Stanfield misses with a wild combination.
Palikka stuns Stanfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stanfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palikka.
Stanfield throwing a counter right hand but Palikka manages to avoid it.
Palikka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A combination from Stanfield does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Stanfield misses the target.
Stanfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palikka manages to avoid it.
Stanfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Palikka, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palikka lands with a hook. Stanfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Palikka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Palikka scores with a jab to the head.
Palikka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stanfield.
Palikka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Palikka takes a swing at Stanfield's ribcage but misses.
Palikka misses with a series of wild punches.
Palikka cracks the inside of Stanfield's front leg.
Stanfield ducks under a wild hook from Palikka.
Stanfield went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stanfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Palikka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Palikka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Palikka digs a good body shot into Stanfield's ribs.
Nice body punch from Palikka.
Palikka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stanfield.
Palikka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stanfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stanfield is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palikka misses with a hook.
Stanfield throws a big counter combination but Palikka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stanfield lands a big uppercut and Palikka crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Palikka looks OK. Stanfield waves Palikka back to his feet!
Palikka staying out of range there.
Stanfield throws a right hand that Palikka ducks under and follows up with a left that Palikka also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Palikka.
Stanfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stanfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stanfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Palikka doesn't seem bothered though.
Palikka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palikka misses with a two punch combination.
Stanfield is looking for a counter combo.
Stanfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stanfield looks to land a right hand but Palikka moved out of range.
Stanfield goes for a small jab and connects. Now Stanfield goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Palikka stumbles back but Stanfield runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Palikka to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Palikka will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marlo Stanfield!
Marlo Stanfield is the new featherweight champion!
Marlo Stanfield decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Kalle Palikka stepped up to the mic, saying 'LMAOOOOOOO'.
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