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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Bishop throws a body kick that misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Arthur Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bishop sprawls and moves away.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Bishop throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Bishop with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Bishop shoots and misses
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bishop's head.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Bishop is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bishop keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bishop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Bishop defends it.
Smith passes to side control.
Bishop stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
Smith trying to control the position but Bishop is working away.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Smith controlling from side mount.
Smith creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bishop sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bishop tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Bishop manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bishop tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bishop working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Smith's thigh. Smith counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bishop is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Smith looking to control.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Bishop from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bishop moves into the clinch.
Bishop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bishop is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bishop but Bishop pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bishop with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Bishop shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bishop can do to turn this around?
Bishop wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with a right hand. Bishop shakes it off.
Bishop misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws a series of punches but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Bishop back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Bishop has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Smith.
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Bishop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop moves into the clinch.
Bishop is trying to break free.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Bishop working hard to break the clinch.
Bishop drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jimmy Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Bishop.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Bishop manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Bishop avoids the damage to the body.
Bishop lands a right hand.
Smith is trying to drag Bishop to the mat but Bishop just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bishop prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Bishop working aggressively here.
Bishop tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Bishop has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bishop is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bishop sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bishop is trying to get back to full guard.
Bishop is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith is keen to just control but Bishop is a slippery customer.
Bishop wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arthur Bishop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bishop tries to clinch up.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bishop sprawls and moves away.
Bishop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith winds up and cracks Bishop with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bishop won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Bishop defends the submission attempt.
Bishop tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
Bishop is trying to escape back to his feet but Smith uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Check out the look on Smith's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Smith in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smith taking a breather here.
Bishop is trying to improve his position.
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 referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
Bishop is looking for a sweep.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Bishop takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith trying to control the action but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bishop is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is stalling here. Bishop is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Smith seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bishop has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bishop wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Bishop misses with the ground and pound.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Bishop takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith wants to improve his position but Bishop is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith won't allow Bishop to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Smith!
A determined Jimmy Smith didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Haigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glorious Superior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haigh comes into the arena with Prayer of the Refugee by Rise Against blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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158 lbs
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159 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
29 - 29 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Haigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Glorious Superior!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haigh just misses with a punch to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Superior has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Haigh misses with a lunging right hand
and Superior counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Haigh misses its intended target.
Superior tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Superior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Superior as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Haigh misses.
A swing and a miss from Superior.
It looked like Haigh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Superior.
Haigh looks to land a combination. Superior sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Glorious Superior has been cut.
Haigh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Superior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haigh.
Haigh takes a swing at Superior's ribcage but misses.
Superior swings for the body but Haigh moves out of range.
Haigh throws a nice looking combination but Superior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Superior on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haigh scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haigh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Superior with the counter takedown but Haigh avoids it easily.
Superior moves into the clinch.
Haigh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haigh tries a head kick but it misses.
John Haigh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haigh fails to land with a series of punches.
Superior on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Haigh misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Haigh does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Superior as he connects with a hook.
Superior closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Haigh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Superior tries to throw a body punch but Haigh avoids it by throwing Superior back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Superior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Superior misses with the head strike.
Haigh prevents a body shot from Superior.
Superior swings wildly with an uppercut but Haigh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Superior is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Haigh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A body shot lands from Superior.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haigh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haigh gets underhooks to prevent Superior's takedown attempt.
John Haigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glorious Superior.
Superior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haigh is pushing Superior up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice body punch from Superior.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haigh stalls.
Superior throws a head punch that misses.
Superior wants to take the fight to the mat but Haigh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Superior misses with the head strike.
Superior tries a body shot but Haigh blocks it.
Haigh is trying to force a seperation but Superior has the dominant position.
Superior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Superior misses with a body punch.
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.
Haigh wants to get back to striking at distance but Superior won't allow it.
Haigh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Haigh effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Superior.
Haigh scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Superior.
Superior lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haigh backwards.
Haigh lands a hook that snaps the head of Superior backwards.
Haigh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Superior has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Superior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Haigh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glorious Superior's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Haigh throws a jab when Superior was well out of range.
Haigh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Haigh. Those never looked like landing.
Superior tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Superior darts in and clinches Haigh up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Superior.
Haigh blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Haigh.
Superior lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haigh stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior working aggressively here.
Superior lands a body shot in the clinch.
Superior throws a head punch that misses.
Superior's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Superior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Superior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haigh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Superior throws a jab when Haigh was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Haigh.
Haigh looks to throw the jab but Superior is out of range.
Haigh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Superior darts in and clinches Haigh up against the cage.
Superior swings wildly with an uppercut but Haigh uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Haigh breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haigh throws a head kick that misses.
Haigh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Superior moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Superior misses the target.
Haigh appears to be looking for a big counter.
Superior slips a straight right by Haigh.
Good exchange - Superior coming out on top.
Haigh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Superior. Superior circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Superior misses with a straight left.
A left and a right from Haigh both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Superior misses with a body shot.
Superior waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haigh.
Superior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haigh.
Nice straight punches there by Superior. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Superior.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haigh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good exchange - Superior coming out on top.
Haigh lands a jab to Superior's midsection.
Haigh keeps the fight on the outside.
Superior throws a leg kick
and Haigh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Haigh throws a nice looking combination but Superior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
John Haigh is winning the standup battle so far.
Haigh misses with a wild combination.
Haigh misses with a series of wild punches.
And Superior tries to counter it with a takedown but Haigh pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Haigh finds it's way through Superior's defenses.
Superior throws a body shot but no joy.
Superior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haigh lands with a right hand.
Haigh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Superior scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haigh is trying to improve his position.
Superior has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Haigh!
Superior looking for a guillotine from mount but Haigh is having none of it.
Haigh tries to hold on but Superior postures up.
Superior trying to control but Haigh is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Haigh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Glorious Superior's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Haigh throws a right hand that misses
and Superior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Superior tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haigh misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Superior misses.
Superior walks into a left hand.
Superior just misses with a punch to the body.
Haigh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Superior moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haigh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Superior.
Superior throws a body shot but no joy.
Superior blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior defending well as Haigh loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Haigh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Haigh misses.
Haigh misses with a lunging right hand
and Superior counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haigh thinking.
Superior moves away from the strike by Haigh.
Superior drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Haigh defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haigh avoids the body shot from Superior.
Haigh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haigh swinging wildly here.
Superior misses the shot to the body.
Haigh lands a nice shot that snaps Superior's head back.
A swing and a miss from Haigh.
Haigh throws a hook but Superior avoids it easily.
Superior feints the counter takedown.
Haigh avoids the body shot from Superior.
Haigh ducks under a wild hook from Superior.
Haigh scores with a nice right hand.
Superior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haigh.
Glorious Superior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Haigh.
Superior misses with a wild body shot.
Superior takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haigh tests Superior's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Haigh.
A nice combination there by Haigh.
Superior has managed to clinch.
Haigh trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Superior.
Haigh can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Haigh.
Superior throws a head punch that misses.
Superior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haigh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Superior can do to turn this around?
Superior misses with some punches.
Haigh blocks a body shot from Superior.
Superior misses with a body punch.
Haigh pressing his opponent against the cage.
Haigh blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Superior.
Superior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Superior swings wildly with an uppercut but Haigh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Superior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John Haigh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Superior tries to throw a body punch but Haigh avoids it by throwing Superior back against the cage.
Superior struggles to land a body shot inside as Haigh controls his hands.
Superior swings wildly with an uppercut but Haigh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haigh trying to control the position but instead, Superior has worked for underhooks and has pushed Haigh into the cage.
Superior drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haigh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Haigh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Haigh, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Haigh!
After the big win, John Haigh made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bad Idea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Idea comes to the cage accompanied by Boss of All Bosses . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
44 - 28 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bad Idea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Newman!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idea moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Idea swings for the body but Newman moves out of range.
Idea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newman needs to keep his hands up - Idea had a free shot at his head there.
Newman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Idea paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Idea fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Newman to the ground. Idea is now in Newman's guard.
Idea is looking to advance position but Newman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idea is looking to get to half guard.
Newman lands a big elbow.
Newman lands a nice shot to the head.
Newman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Newman landing punches.
Idea keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea is working hard here to advance position.
Newman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Newman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Idea can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Newman with the ground and pound from mount.
Newman lands a heavy elbow.
Idea is rocked!
Idea gets back to half guard.
Oh Idea is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Idea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Newman in particular looking to stall.
Idea tries to roll over but Newman keeps him under control.
Idea seems to have got his legs back now.
Newman wants to control but Idea is keeping him busy.
Idea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea is pressing down on Newman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Newman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Idea throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Idea trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Newman pushing down on Idea's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Newman is working for a submission of some sort.
Newman trying to control from half guard but Idea is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea trying to get back to full guard but Newman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Idea is wriggling around trying to escape.
Idea slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Idea is looking to improve his position.
Newman controlling the action here.
Idea trying to control but Newman postures up.
Newman lands with a punch from half guard.
Newman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idea tries to roll over but Newman keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Newman lands a nice short elbow.
Idea looking for submissions off his back.
Idea is trying to get back to full guard.
Idea makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Idea.
Idea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newman defends it easily.
Idea wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Newman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Idea uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Newman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Idea lands with a straight right. Newman didn't see that one coming.
Idea goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newman! But no joy.
Idea throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Newman misses.
Idea walks into a stiff left hand from Newman.
Newman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Newman wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab, jab by Idea - just one landing.
Idea shoots for a takedown but Newman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newman.
Idea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newman slips a straight right by Idea.
Newman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Idea makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea pivots, looking for a leg kick but Newman is out of range and Idea settles back down.
A big left from Idea misses.
Newman lands with a hook. Idea tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from Idea misses.
Idea misses the shot to the body.
Idea is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Newman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Idea momentarily.
Idea just misses with a punch to the body.
Newman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Newman with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut there from Idea.
Bad Idea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Idea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newman throws a lazy right hand but Idea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Idea swings for the body but Newman moves out of range.
Idea gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idea misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Idea there.
Idea has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bad Idea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newman lands a big shot that drops Idea! Can he finish him?
Idea keeping moving, preventing Newman from controlling successfully.
Idea is looking for a triangle but Newman pushes his legs off easily.
Newman advances position into side control!
Newman cracks Idea with a big right hand but Idea just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman lands a few punches from side control.
Idea takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Paul Newman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Idea is trying to get back to half guard.
Newman working away.
Newman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newman cracks Idea with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Idea is looking for a sweep.
Idea trying to remain calm as Newman controls from the top position.
Newman lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Newman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Idea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newman working the head with strikes.
Newman scoring with punches from side control.
Idea is not content to let Newman control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Newman wants to control but Idea is keeping him busy.
Newman landing a few strikes.
Idea tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Newman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Idea regains half guard.
Idea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Newman is looking to take a break and control but Idea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Newman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Idea throws the left hand but Newman avoids the punch easily.
Idea staying out of range there.
Newman throws a looping overhand right but Idea ducks down to avoid it.
Idea half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Idea tries to land a front kick but Newman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Newman misses.
Idea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newman throws a push kick but Idea slaps the foot to one side.
Idea throws a low kick but Newman avoids it.
Idea lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Newman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Idea was covering up waiting for the punch and Newman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman wants to pass the guard but Idea is keeping the position.
Idea throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Newman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Newman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Newman passes into half guard.
Idea moves into full guard.
Newman throwing strikes from guard but Idea blocks nicely.
Newman trying to control but Idea is working from the bottom.
Idea tries to strike from the bottom.
Paul Newman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Idea wants to sweep but no luck.
Idea tries to strike from the bottom.
Newman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Newman stopping the sweep attempt from Idea.
Newman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Idea is looking to regain half guard here but Newman keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman controls the position.
Idea tries to buck Newman off but Newman is having none of it.
Idea manages to work his way to half guard, despite Newman's best efforts.
Idea is looking for a sweep. Newman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Idea tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Newman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Newman prevents Idea from improving his position.
Bad Idea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newman is looking to advance position but Idea won't allow it.
Newman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bad Idea is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Newman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Newman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Newman!
In his post fight interview, Paul Newman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Yaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Logic feat. Castro - Ballin. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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156 lbs
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158 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leo Yaj!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller lands a head shot.
Miller works Yaj's body with a nice hook.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj with the counter takedown but Miller avoids it easily.
Yaj shoots in and gets a takedown into Miller's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yaj with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller 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.
Miller being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Yaj wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yaj pushes down on Miller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yaj throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yaj is working away from the top position though.
Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yaj.
Miller trying to control but Yaj postures up.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yaj is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miller is just riding it out for now. Yaj eventually gives up the hold.
Miller wants to improve his position but Yaj is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yaj winds up and cracks Miller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Yaj from controlling successfully.
Yaj postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yaj's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Miller controls Yaj momentarily but Yaj frees himself.
Yaj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Yaj landing with the ground and pound.
Yaj passes Miller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to maintain the position but Yaj is very close to passing his half guard.
Yaj is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yaj seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Yaj is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miller is trying to control but Yaj manages to pass to mount!
Yaj punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Yaj controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yaj connects with a nice short shot to Miller's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Yaj dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Miller scores with a spinning back kick!
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj lands with an overhand left.
Miller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yaj has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yaj manages to get himself to full guard.
Miller passes into half guard.
Yaj trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Yaj's head.
Yaj tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yaj is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yaj pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.
Miller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yaj pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage.
Yaj has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yaj working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yaj is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Miller keeping control of the position.
Yaj tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller manages to get to full guard.
Yaj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Yaj stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Yaj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Yaj stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Yaj misses with the combination.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller throws a one two combo.
Johnny Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yaj throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Miller dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Yaj avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller tries to move into range but Yaj moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Miller misses with a hook. Yaj ducked under it nicely.
Yaj throws an off balance right hand
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yaj counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yaj manages to get himself to full guard.
Yaj has his hands on Miller's head, controlling the position.
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yaj is trying to hold Miller in close to prevent damage but Miller has managed to pass into half guard.
Yaj is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
Miller uses his free foot to push down on Yaj's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yaj.
Yaj really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leo Yaj has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Yaj is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yaj slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Miller tries to pass to full mount but Yaj defends it.
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller winds up and cracks Yaj with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yaj is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miller's back!
Yaj keeps control of the position as Miller tries to break free.
Yaj landing with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj is landing with strikes. Miller can't take much more of this.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yaj has the hooks in. Miller is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Even with his hooks in, Yaj manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Miller tries to escape but Yaj has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Yaj lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Yaj is not going to allow Miller to sit and survive in this position.
Miller is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, with Yaj on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Miller is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Miller is having to fend off submission attempts from Yaj, who is looking to sink in the choke. Yaj doesn't have the hooks in though and Miller manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
Yaj looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yaj manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leo Yaj.
I think Yaj 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Yaj!
Leo Yaj thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Incheol Wonha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Incheol Wonha has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jim Beckett's chin.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Beckett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Incheol Wonha!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wonha looks to clinch
and Beckett counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wonha!
Wonha struggling a bit here.
Beckett creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wonha sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wonha takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Beckett.
Wonha has one of Beckett's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckett works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Beckett throws a strike aimed at the side of Wonha's head but Wonha avoids it well.
Wonha dodges the ground and pound from Beckett.
Wonha is trying to improve his position.
Beckett scores with punches from side control.
Wonha sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckett wants to pass to mount but Wonha is defending the position.
Beckett trying to control from Wonha's half guard. Wonha has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wonha trying to control the position.
Wonha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beckett.
Wonha wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckett throwing strikes from guard but Wonha blocks nicely.
Beckett throwing strikes but missing.
Beckett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beckett throws an off balance right hand
and Wonha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That kick from Beckett tenderised Wonha's leg. Wonha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beckett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wonha.
Beckett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wonha checks a low kick from Beckett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonha checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Beckett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wonha closes the distance and clinches.
Beckett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beckett lunges at Wonha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wonha's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wonha rushes Beckett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beckett blocks the elbow strike.
Beckett slowing the pace effectively.
Wonha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Beckett is trying to force a seperation but Wonha has the dominant position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wonha throws an elbow but misses.
Beckett is trying to push Wonha away but Wonha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Beckett wants to break the clinch but can't.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Beckett dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wonha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beckett.
Wonha lands a lovely overhand right.
Wonha connects with a solid leg kick.
Wonha throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Beckett.
Incheol Wonha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wonha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beckett tries to counter with a takedown but Wonha is quick to defend against it.
Wonha throws a body punch but Beckett moves out of range.
Beckett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonha closes the distance and clinches.
Wonha prevents Beckett from breaking the clinch.
Beckett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wonha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckett wants to break free but Wonha has control.
Wonha lands a left hand.
Wonha misses with an elbow over the top.
Wonha has Beckett pressed against the cage, preventing Beckett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Beckett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wonha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beckett tries to keep at a distance but Wonha has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wonha leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wonha lands an uppercut.
Wonha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wonha throws an elbow but it misses.
Wonha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wonha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beckett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wonha has him pressed against the cage.
Beckett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice elbow from Wonha.
A body shot lands from Beckett.
Wonha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wonha is stalling here.
Beckett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Incheol Wonha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wonha misses with a looping right.
Wonha with a nice cross.
Beckett moves out of range of the strikes.
Wonha throws a sloppy head kick and Beckett moves out of range easily.
Wonha lands a really nice looking cross but Beckett seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wonha avoids it really well and circles away.
Beckett throws a right hand that misses
and Wonha counters with a right hand to the body.
Beckett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wonha.
Wonha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wonha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beckett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beckett appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Beckett misses the shot to the body.
Wonha punishes Beckett's body with a nice straight punch.
Beckett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wonha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beckett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick from Wonha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonha scores with a hook.
Wonha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beckett.
Wonha tries to close the distance and clinch but Beckett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wonha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jim Beckett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beckett cracks Wonha with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beckett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wonha throws out the jab.
Wonha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beckett tries to land a leg kick but Wonha saw it coming and moves away.
Wonha feints a counter leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Beckett. Those never looked like landing.
Wonha has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Incheol Wonha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wonha clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wonha just misses with a elbow thrown towards Beckett's brow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Beckett is trying to force a seperation but Wonha has the dominant position.
Beckett manages to break the clinch.
Wonha is looking to clinch but Beckett is avoiding it.
Wonha scores with a body shot.
Beckett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wonha tries to clinch but Beckett moves away
and Beckett counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wonha!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckett looks up at the clock and then as Wonha takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Beckett smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Beckett working away.
Beckett misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wonha tries to bench press Beckett off him but Beckett keeps the position.
Wonha is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wonha is not content to let Beckett control the position.
Beckett prevents Wonha from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonha is looking to control Beckett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wonha avoid being mounted?
Beckett works his way into side control.
Jim Beckett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Wonha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beckett throws a strike aimed at the side of Wonha's head but Wonha avoids it well.
Wonha is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wonha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beckett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wonha crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Beckett - the referee stops the clock and Wonha gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Beckett. Wonha manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wonha lands with a straight right. Beckett didn't see that one coming.
Beckett tries a head kick but it misses.
Wonha has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wonha moves in looking to clinch but Beckett pushes him off.
Wonha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beckett.
A little jabbing left from Wonha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckett throws a lazy uppercut
and Wonha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beckett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wonha misses with a wild body shot.
Beckett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wonha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wonha scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wonha tries to score with a low kick but Beckett moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wonha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Beckett.
Wonha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beckett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wonha throws a body punch but Beckett moves out of range.
Beckett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beckett missing with a left hand there. Wonha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jim Beckett.
I think Beckett 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyryx Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law comes to the cage accompanied by K.C.S.. Dall is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fuel and Fire. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marshall Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pyryx Dall!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law scores with a hook to the body. Dall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Law stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marshall Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall takes a swing at Law's ribcage but misses.
Dall tries to land a body kick
and Law counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
Law lands a body shot.
Law with a jab.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Law fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dall on the side of the head.
Dall walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Law checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Law getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Law uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law misses with a body shot
and Dall counters with an outside leg kick.
Dall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Law getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Law swings widly with a right hand
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Law throws a leg kick
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Dall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Law lands with a nice combination. Dall backs away looking to recover.
Marshall Law is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dall throws a leg kick but Law moved away.
Law is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Law drops his hands momentarily and Dall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Law.
Dall throws a body punch but Law moves out of range.
Law lands with a cross.
Dall scores with a decent looking hook.
Law throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law missing with a left hand there. Dall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Law.
Dall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Law throws a leg kick
and Dall counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Law!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Law looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dall gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Law is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dall lets go of the hold and Law can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pyryx Dall!
Pyryx Dall thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark's entrance music is Sledgehammer!. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Renzo Alves !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves misses with a right hand
and Stark counters with a shoot takedown. Alves fights it but they end up in guard.
Stark passes Alves 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alves is trying to control but can't.
Alves keeping hold of Stark's head, controlling as best he can.
Alves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alves is on top in guard.
Alves trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Stark is tightening it up a little... Alves has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Alves reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Alves taps out! Nice BJJ there by Stark!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Steven Stark!
After the fight, Steven Stark 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Predator Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Krum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns's entrance music is Jiu-Jitsu. A fine choice. Krum has chosen Explosive by Bond as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Predator Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Viktor Krum!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krum misses with a looping left.
Burns scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Krum looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Krum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burns has time to react.
Krum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krum sprawls and moves away.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krum closes the distance and pushes Burns back into the cage.
Krum manages to break the clinch.
Krum moves out of range as Burns strikes.
Burns blocks a head kick by Krum.
Burns changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Burns slips under a jab from Krum.
Krum throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krum throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns.
Krum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Krum.
A jab from Krum does it's job there.
Krum throws a big shot that misses.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from Krum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Krum tries to land a front kick but Burns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns feinted with a counter takedown.
Burns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Krum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krum appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Burns connects with an inside leg kick.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Burns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krums jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Burns gets a takedown into half guard.
Burns with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Krum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krum defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krum is controlling Burns's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Burns 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.
Ground and pound from Burns.
Burns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Krum is looking for a sweep. Burns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burns trying to mount his opponent but Krum defends it.
Krum is pressing down on Burns's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Burns wants to control from the top but Krum keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns works over Krum with some ground and pound from guard.
Burns postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Burns makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Krum can't keep his opponent in guard - Burns advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burns is looking to take a break and control but Krum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krum is trying to get back to full guard.
Burns is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krum sees it coming and defends easily.
Burns wants to pass the guard but Krum is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burns is trying to control the action in half guard but Krum is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Burns.
Burns throws a strike but Krum avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Burns postures up and lands a big shot to Krum's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krum keeping full guard, as Burns tries to pass.
Krum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns wants to control from the top but Krum keeps moving.
Krum looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Predator Burns will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Burns blocks the body kick.
Burns drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krum sprawls and moves away.
Krum misses the shot to the body.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krum missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krum lands with a nice body kick.
Krum misses with a straight left.
Burns changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Krum looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Krum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krum feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burns's calf.
Krum throws a body kick that misses
and Burns counters with a takedown into side control.
Burns passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Krum!
Burns scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Krum?
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!
Burns lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krum taking shots to the head.
Krum is in a horrible position here. Burns smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns tries to control but Krum wriggling away.
Krum wants to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
Burns fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Krum is looking to get to half guard.
Burns landing shots from mount.
Burns fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Burns unloading with bombs!
Krum taking shots to the head.
Burns fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Burns landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns dominating with strikes here.
Burns pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Burns raining down hammerfists from mount.
Krum is rocked!
Burns with shots to the head and body - Krum looks very uncomfortable down there.
Krum is still in real trouble! Can Burns finish him?
Burns connects with a bit shot that sees Krum covering up! More strikes from Burns and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Burns is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Predator Burns!
Predator Burns took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Lets do the Trilogy fight. Good fight Man.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mohsen Mosaddegh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arshnoor Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh has chosen 2Pac - Hit 'Em Up as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
39 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Mohsen Mosaddegh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 24 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Arshnoor Singh!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh lands a right hook to the body.
Mosaddegh misses with an uppercut.
Singh pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mosaddegh is out of range and Singh settles back down.
Mosaddegh misses with an uppercut. Singh saw that one coming.
Mosaddegh scores with the left hand. Singh knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Arshnoor Singh has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Mosaddegh.
Singh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Singh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mosaddegh throws a hook to the side of Singh's head but Singh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Singh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Singh loads up on a big right hand but Mosaddegh slips the punch.
Mosaddegh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Singh.
Mosaddegh throws a hook but Singh blocks it.
Singh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Singh cracks a nice hook into Mosaddegh's ribs.
Mosaddegh looks to land a right hand but Singh moved out of range.
Mosaddegh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singh.
Mosaddegh checks a low kick from Singh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mosaddegh misses with a straight left.
Singh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mohsen Mosaddegh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mosaddegh throws a poor cross that misses
and Singh counters with a head kick.
Singh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singh throws a leg kick but Mosaddegh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singh blocks a jab.
Mosaddegh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Mosaddegh moves out of range as Singh throws a body kick.
Mosaddegh thuds his right hand into Singh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mosaddegh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Singh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mosaddegh rather than just go for the knockout.
Singh connects with a crisp jab.
Singh throws a low kick but Mosaddegh moves out of range easily.
Mosaddegh throws a leg kick that misses.
Singh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A jab from Mosaddegh does it's job there.
Nice shot by Singh.
Singh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mosaddegh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mosaddegh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mosaddegh blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mosaddegh instigates a clinch.
Singh blocks an uppercut.
Mosaddegh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Singh scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mosaddegh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Singh.
Singh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Singh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Singh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Singh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Mosaddegh misses the target.
Singh throws a low kick but Mosaddegh avoids it.
Mosaddegh throws a jab but it's blocked by Singh.
Mosaddegh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Singh.
Singh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mosaddegh scores with a jab. Singh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mosaddegh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Singh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Singh with a hook.
Mosaddegh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Singh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mosaddegh. Singh does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosaddegh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mosaddegh clinches with his opponent.
Mosaddegh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Singh is trying to break free.
Singh misses with a body punch.
Singh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Singh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mosaddegh lands a shoulder strike.
Singh lands a hook that snaps the head of Mosaddegh backwards.
Singh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mosaddegh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mosaddegh slows down the pace here.
Singh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mosaddegh can't find room to land a body shot as Singh controls the action.
Singh tries to work over Mosaddegh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Singh scores with a shot to the side of Mosaddegh's head.
Singh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mosaddegh.
That's four 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!
Singh breaks from the clinch.
Singh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mosaddegh.
Singh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Singh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mosaddegh. That did some damage!
Singh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mosaddegh at a distance.
Singh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mosaddegh.
Singh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Singh checks a leg kick nicely.
Mosaddegh pushes Singh up against the cage in a clinch.
Mosaddegh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Singh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Singh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Singh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Singh tried to score with a low kick but Mosaddegh checks it.
Mosaddegh misses with a looping left.
Singh slips under a jab from Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arshnoor Singh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arshnoor Singh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big left from Mosaddegh misses.
Singh moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Singh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mosaddegh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mosaddegh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Singh. That did some damage!
Mosaddegh throws a body punch but Singh moves out of range.
Mosaddegh throws an off balance right hand
and Singh counters with a low kick, right behind Mosaddegh 's knee.
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
Mosaddegh is looking to clinch.
Singh connects with a jab.
Singh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mosaddegh.
Arshnoor Singh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Singh lands with a shot to the body.
Singh misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosaddegh pushes Singh up against the cage in a clinch.
Mosaddegh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mosaddegh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mohsen Mosaddegh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Singh tries to throw a body punch but Mosaddegh avoids it by throwing Singh back against the cage.
Mosaddegh blocks a body shot from Singh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosaddegh misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mosaddegh.
Singh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Singh misses with a body kick.
Mosaddegh throws a series of punches but Singh avoids them all with ease.
Singh cracks the inside of Mosaddegh's front leg.
Singh misses with a kick to the body.
Singh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mosaddegh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Singh misses with a low kick.
Good shot there by Singh.
A swing and a miss from Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh looks to land a left hand but Singh moved out of range nicely.
Singh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh throws a hook but Singh blocks it.
Singh defending well as Mosaddegh loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mosaddegh.
Singh looks to land a right hand but Mosaddegh moved out of range.
Singh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mosaddegh misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh misses with a body shot.
Singh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mosaddegh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Singh works the jab nicely.
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mosaddegh misses with an uppercut. Singh saw that one coming.
Singh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mosaddeghs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mosaddegh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mosaddegh lands a shoulder strike.
Singh misses with a body punch.
Mosaddegh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mosaddegh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Singh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mosaddegh.
Singh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mosaddegh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mosaddegh 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.
Singh throws a solid leg kick but Mosaddegh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Singh.
A quick step to the side and Mosaddegh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mosaddegh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mosaddegh looks to land a left hand but Singh moved out of range nicely.
Singh walks into a straight right hand from Mosaddegh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Singh. That's going to slow Mosaddegh down.
Singh throws a jab but it's blocked by Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Singh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Singh moves away from the strike by Mosaddegh.
Singh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mosaddegh's calf.
Mosaddegh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singh manages to avoid it.
Singh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mosaddegh checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mosaddegh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Singh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Singh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Singh needs to keep his hands up - Mosaddegh had a free shot at his head there.
Singh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mosaddegh is looking to clinch but Singh is avoiding it.
Singh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Singh connects with an inside leg kick.
Mosaddegh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Singh at a distance.
Donk. Singh catches Mosaddegh right on the button with a cross.
Mosaddegh slips under a jab.
Mosaddegh misses with a straight left.
Singh jabs Mosaddegh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mosaddegh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mosaddegh wants to clinch.
Mosaddegh moves out of range as Singh throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arshnoor Singh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arshnoor Singh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mosaddegh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singh.
Mosaddegh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Singh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Singh feints a counter leg kick.
Singh swings for the body but Mosaddegh moves out of range.
Mosaddegh lands a nice shot to the body.
Mosaddegh throws a body shot but no joy.
Singh throws a leg kick which misses Mosaddegh's front leg but catches the back leg as Mosaddegh tries to avoid it.
Singh scores with a hook to the body. Mosaddegh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mosaddegh lands with a shot to the body.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Mosaddegh.
Singh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosaddegh doesn't manage to clinch there - Singh circles away.
Singh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Singh throws a leg kick which misses Mosaddegh's front leg but catches the back leg as Mosaddegh tries to avoid it.
Singh takes one to the chin there.
Mosaddegh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Singh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosaddegh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Singh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mosaddegh misses with a straight left.
Singh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mosaddegh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mosaddegh cracks the inside of Singh's front leg.
Singh throws a low kick but Mosaddegh avoids it.
Mosaddegh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Singh misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Mosaddegh misses the target.
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mosaddegh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mosaddegh clinches with his opponent.
Singh lands with a short shot to the head.
Singh blocks an uppercut.
Mosaddegh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Singh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mosaddegh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arshnoor Singh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singh working aggressively here.
Singh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mosaddegh backwards.
Singh lands a hook that snaps the head of Mosaddegh backwards.
Mosaddegh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mosaddegh misses with some punches.
Singh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mosaddegh closes the distance and clinches.
Mosaddegh swings wildly with an uppercut but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mosaddegh has a couple of punches blocked by Singh.
Mosaddegh is leaning against Singh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mosaddegh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Singh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Singh breaks the clinch.
Singh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Singh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A leg kick checked by Mosaddegh.
The fighters circling - Mosaddegh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Singh lands a jab to Mosaddegh's midsection.
Mosaddegh lands with an uppercut that bounces Singh off the cage and back into range.
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mosaddegh.
Mosaddegh backing away here, and Singh unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Singh lands a leg kick that knocks Mosaddegh off balance momentarily.
Mosaddegh throws an off balance right hand
and Singh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mosaddegh thinking.
Singh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mosaddegh throws a jab but it's blocked by Singh.
A nice side step and Singh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Singh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mosaddegh.
Singh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Singh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Singh.
Singh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mohsen Mosaddegh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mosaddegh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singh was well out of range. Poor timing from Mosaddegh.
Singh takes a swing at Mosaddegh's ribcage but misses.
Singh catches Mosaddegh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Singh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Singh connects with a solid leg kick.
Mosaddegh looks to land a right hand but Singh moved out of range.
Mosaddegh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Singh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Singh punishes Mosaddegh's body with a nice straight punch.
Singh connects with a leg kick. Mosaddegh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mosaddegh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singh was well out of range. Poor timing from Mosaddegh.
Singh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Singh scores with a hook to the body. Mosaddegh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arshnoor Singh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Singh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arshnoor Singh!
A victorious Arshnoor Singh 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Bernhard Adelhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlinhos Valente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adelhard comes to the cage accompanied by Godsmack - I Stand Alone. Valente comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "We Dem Boyz" by Wiz Khalifa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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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
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernhard Adelhard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlinhos Valente!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Adelhard. Valente does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adelhard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adelhard just misses with a punch to the body.
Valente has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Adelhard connects with a high kick.
It looks like Carlinhos Valente has been cut.
Valente misses with a low kick.
Valente scores with a punch to the head.
Adelhard misses with a body shot.
Valente throws a jab but it's blocked by Adelhard.
Adelhard looks to land a body kick but Valente moved away.
Valente bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valente tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adelhard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valente tries a quick counter leg kick but Adelhard is wise to it.
Valente throws a body kick that misses.
Valente buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adelhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valente moves away.
Valente throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valente digs a good hook to Adelhard's body.
Adelhard throws a hook to the side of Valente's head but Valente sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valente throws out a counter right but Adelhard avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adelhard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adelhard lands a nice looking body shot.
Valente blocks the body kick.
Carlinhos Valente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adelhard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valente misses with a wild body shot.
Adelhard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valente.
Valente slips under a jab from Adelhard.
Valente takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Adelhard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valente.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valente! But no joy.
Valente works the jab nicely.
Adelhard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valente's sensitive parts.
Valente blocks a head kick by Adelhard.
Valente is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adelhard.
Valente moves out of range as Adelhard throws a body kick.
Valente looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valente throws a shot from downtown. Adelhard moves away and avoids it.
Adelhard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adelhard is looking to wear down Valente with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valente bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Valente lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Adelhard clinches with his opponent.
Adelhard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Valente scores with a hook to the body.
Adelhard tries to throw a body punch but Valente avoids it by throwing Adelhard back against the cage.
Adelhard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valente backwards.
Valente blocking some punches.
Adelhard can't find room to land a body shot as Valente controls the action.
Valente blocking some punches.
Adelhard tries to throw a body punch but Valente avoids it by throwing Adelhard back against the cage.
Valente presses Adelhard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valente stops a takedown attempt from Adelhard.
A right handed body shot lands from Valente.
Adelhard wants to take the fight to the mat but Valente manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Valente misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Valente.
Valente lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Valente.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Adelhard.
Valente blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adelhard takes an elbow to the temple.
Valente tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valente scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adelhard misses with a punch on the inside.
Valente throws an elbow that misses.
Valente pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Valente lands a body punch.
Adelhard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valente's elbow.
Valente cracks Adelhard with a nice body shot.
Adelhard blocking some punches.
Adelhard is pushing Valente up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Valente gets through Adelhard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adelhard digs a right hand into Valente's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valente's gas tank.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Valente looking to slow down the pace here.
Valente seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Valente makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard works on Valente's body with a couple of short punches.
Adelhard avoids a wild elbow strike from Valente.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valente tries to throw a body punch but Adelhard avoids it by throwing Valente back against the cage.
Valente misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valente tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valente avoiding damage as Adelhard throws knees to the body.
Valente throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adelhard tries a body shot but Valente blocks it.
Good body shot from Valente.
Adelhard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valente on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adelhard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adelhard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valente's elbow.
Adelhard breaks from the clinch.
Valente tests Adelhard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adelhard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valente tries a low kick but Adelhard avoids it.
Adelhard works Valente's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adelhard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Valente has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlinhos Valente will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlinhos Valente's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Adelhard misses with a body kick.
Adelhard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valente turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valente closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adelhard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adelhard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valente lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valente lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adelhard backwards.
Valente lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Bernhard Adelhard has been cut.
Adelhard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Valente throws an elbow but misses.
Adelhard can't break the clinch.
Valente lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adelhard or not.
A hook to the body from Valente.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Valente just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adelhard's brow.
Adelhard can't find room to land a body shot as Valente controls the action.
Valente misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adelhard takes an elbow to the temple.
Valente working aggressively here.
Adelhard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Adelhard fails to land.
Adelhard looking for a takedown.
Adelhard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valente lands an elbow inside that Adelhard shrugs off.
Adelhard wants to break free but Valente has control.
Valente tries a body shot but Adelhard blocks it.
Adelhard blocks a body shot from Valente.
Come on Valente - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Valente pushes Adelhard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Valente throws an elbow but misses.
Valente is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Adelhard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valente or not.
Valente throws an elbow but it misses.
Valente misses with an elbow strike.
Valente digs a right hand into Adelhard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adelhard's gas tank.
Adelhard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Valente prevents it.
Adelhard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valente throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adelhard wants the takedown. Valente is fighting it off but Adelhard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Valente's guard against the cage.
Valente avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adelhard 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.
Adelhard looking to sit in guard and control but Valente gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adelhard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valente is aware though and is defending well.
Valente seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adelhard is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Valente frees his head nicely. Oh but Adelhard has switched to an armbar! Valente is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bernhard Adelhard!
Bernhard Adelhard retains his featherweight title!
Bernhard Adelhard made sure to mention his sponsor, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) in his post fight interview.
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A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
54% |
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