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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leo Leka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deangelo Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Heavy Metal we will die!. Flagg is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by What Its Like. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leo Leka! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deangelo Flagg! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Leka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flagg manages to avoid it. Leka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leka scores with a nice strike. Flagg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leka circles away quickly and effectively. Flagg throws out a leg kick but Leka moves out of range and Flagg only half commits. Flagg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leka throws out the jab. Flagg misses with a head kick.
Leka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Flagg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Good leg kick by Leka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Deangelo Flagg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Leka thumps Flagg with a low kick. Leka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flagg sees it coming and avoids it easily. Leka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flagg.
Leka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Flagg throws a leg kick which misses Leka's front leg but catches the back leg as Leka tries to avoid it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Flagg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Leka back to the cage. Flagg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Flagg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Leka connects with a body shot. Leka staying out of range there. Leka 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.
Leka tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Flagg throws a head kick that misses. Flagg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flagg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Deangelo Flagg has been cut. Flagg throws a head kick but Leka moves out of range.
Leka thumps Flagg with a low kick. Leka sizes up Flagg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Flagg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leka with a nice cross.
Flagg is rocked! Flagg avoids the head kick by Leka.
Flagg walks into a jab. Flagg is still on wobbly legs! Can Leka finish him? Leka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leka throws a right and a left that both miss. Flagg seems to have recovered his senses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Flagg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Leka throws a body shot but no joy. Flagg misses with a head kick.
Leka tries to land a leg kick but Flagg saw it coming and moves away.
Leka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Flagg in his tracks. Flagg misses with a hook. Leka ducked under it nicely. Leka drops Flagg with a beautiful combination! Flagg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Leka is looking for the KO!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Leka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Flagg throws the kick towards the body but Leka avoids it. As Flagg looks to move away, Leka throws a big counter combo but Flagg just gets out of the way. A solid leg kick lands there for Flagg.
Leka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Flagg jabs Leka to the body, keeping him at a distance. Flagg throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Flagg just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLeka. Leka throws a head kick that misses. A kick lands to the mid section there for Leka. A telegraphed right hand from Flagg misses the target. Leka takes a swing at Flagg's ribcage but misses. Flagg misses with a low kick as Leka jumps back. Flagg throws a leg kick that misses. Flagg throws a low kick but Leka moves out of range easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Flagg. Leka does a little dance to reset his feet. Leka lands the left hand. Leka throws a lazy right hand but Flagg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Flagg counters with a body kick. Flagg misses with a lunging right hand
and Leka counters with a stiff right hand. Leka avoids the head kick by Flagg.
Leka dodges the punch combination from Flagg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Leka lands a big uppercut and Flagg crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Flagg looks OK. Leka waves Flagg back to his feet! Leka gets a clinch. Flagg blocks an uppercut.
Leka lands with a left to the head. A nice left hand lands by Leka.
Leka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Flagg's efforts to push away. Flagg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leka after a bit of a struggle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Flagg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Leka lands a big head kick that sends Flagg tumbling to the mat! Leka takes a step backwards and waves Flagg back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That has opened up Deangelo Flagg's cut even more. BAM! Leka delivers a spinning backfist that drops Flagg like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Leo Leka! Leo Leka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Masada The Zealot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Jiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiller is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Japanese Mix. The key to victory for Masada The Zealot has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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162 lbs
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163 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Masada The Zealot! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Jiller! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jiller lunges at The Zealot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Zealot's hand. The Zealot staying out of range there. The Zealot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jiller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Zealot ducks under a wild hook from Jiller. The Zealot getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Jiller lands with a straight right. The Zealot didn't see that one coming. The Zealot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Jiller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Zealot momentarily.
Jiller jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jiller throws a jab when The Zealot was well out of range. A counter left hand to the body from The Zealot misses its target. 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! The Zealot throws a right and a left that both miss. Good shot there by Jiller. The Zealot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Jiller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Zealot. Jiller throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The Zealot throws a series of strikes that have Jiller backpedaling.
The Zealot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Jiller misses the jab. The Zealot is looking for a counter combo. Jiller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The Zealot bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jiller's head backwards. The Zealot is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. The Zealot takes a swing at Jiller's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Zealot scores with a nice strike. The Zealot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jiller manages to avoid it. The Zealot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The Zealot needs to keep his hands up - Jiller had a free shot at his head there. Jiller is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Zealot. We've been informed that Jiller has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. The Zealot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jiller. The Zealot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The Zealot throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jiller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The Zealot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jiller under the eye. Jiller throws out a loose jab but The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The Zealot moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. The Zealot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jiller misses the target. The Zealot is looking for a counter combo. The Zealot avoids a lazy jab quite easily. The Zealot misses with a shot to the body and The Zealot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The Zealot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. The Zealot lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Zealot. Jiller might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Jiller throws a leg kick but The Zealot sees it coming and checks it nicely. The Zealot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jiller.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Good exchange - Jiller coming out on top. Jiller throws a hook but The Zealot blocks it. The Zealot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Zealot with a hook. The Zealot scores with a sloppy right hand. Jiller should have avoided that one. The Zealot avoids a lazy jab quite easily. No joy there for The Zealot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jiller tries to move into range but The Zealot moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Jiller doesn't manage to clinch there - The Zealot circles away.
Jiller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jab by Jiller. The Zealot is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. The Zealot scores with a shot to the body.
The Zealot slips a straight right by Jiller. The Zealot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. The Zealot lands a slapping body shot.
Jiller walks into a stiff left hand from The Zealot. Jiller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jiller takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. The Zealot moves out of range of the strikes. The Zealot swinging wildly here.
Jiller tries to clinch but The Zealot moves out of range. Jiller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Zealot is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Jiller looks to land a combination but The Zealot avoids it well. The Zealot is looking for a counter combo. The Zealot throws a good cross that connects.
The Zealot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiller throws out the jab. Jiller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The Zealot throws a lazy uppercut
and Jiller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jiller throws a head kick but The Zealot moves out of range.
Jiller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Zealot.
A nice combination there by The Zealot.
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! The Zealot misses with a double jab
and Jiller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jiller moves out of range as The Zealot strikes. Jiller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Zealot to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jiller tries to work over The Zealot's front leg with a kick but The Zealot checks it. The Zealot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jiller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Jiller lands with a hook. The Zealot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. The Zealot swings widly with a right hand
and Jiller counters with a nice uppercut. The Zealot defending well as Jiller loads up on a big left hand. The Zealot with a jab. The Zealot misses with a wild combination.
The Zealot throws a right hand that Jiller ducks under and follows up with a left that Jiller also avoids with ease. Masada The Zealot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The Zealot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jiller. Jiller looks like he wants to counter punch here. The Zealot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jiller. The Zealot looks to land a right hand but Jiller moved out of range. Jiller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The Zealot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The Zealot misses with a few strikes there.
The Zealot moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Jiller throws a series of punches but The Zealot moves out of range. The Zealot throws a nice looking combination but Jiller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masada The Zealot dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The Zealot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jiller clinches up with The Zealot and pushes him back against the cage. The Zealot scores with a nice hook to the head. Jiller lands a right hand. The Zealot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jiller can do to turn this around? Jiller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Zealot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Zealot lands with a short head shot on the inside. The Zealot lands a shoulder strike. The Zealot misses with a hook from the clinch. The Zealot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Jiller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Zealot misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jiller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jiller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Zealot is keeping busy. Jiller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Zealot's elbow. The Zealot misses with a body punch.
Jiller misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jiller throws a punch but it's blocked by The Zealot. Jiller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Zealot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Zealot blocks an uppercut.
Jiller has a couple of punches blocked by The Zealot.
Jiller is leaning against The Zealot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. The Zealot misses with a short punch on the inside. Jiller can't find room to land a body shot as The Zealot controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jiller. A short right from The Zealot. The Zealot swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiller uses good head movement to avoid it. Jiller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jiller misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. The Zealot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Zealot blocking some punches.
Jiller takes a shot to the head. The Zealot lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice left hand lands by The Zealot.
Jiller blocks an uppercut.
The Zealot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jiller or not. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Zealot. Jiller tries a body shot but The Zealot blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jiller blocking some punches.
The Zealot lands a body shot. With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Zealot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Jiller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jiller taking a breather. I was talking to The Zealot's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. The Zealot blocking some punches.
Jiller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jiller looking to slow down the pace here. The Zealot can't find room to land a body shot as Jiller controls the action.
Still in the clinch, The Zealot scores with a nice short uppercut. Jiller avoiding damage.
The Zealot throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jiller. The Zealot presses Jiller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Masada The Zealot has scored more points in the clinch so far. The Zealot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Zealot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jiller. The Zealot lands a body punch in the clinch. A short body shot lands from The Zealot as the two fighters clinch.
Jiller tries to work over The Zealot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jiller misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Zealot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Zealot lands with a short head shot on the inside. Jiller leaning his opponent against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from The Zealot. Jiller working aggressively here.
The Zealot has a couple of punches blocked by Jiller.
The Zealot lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The Zealot lands a shoulder strike. Jiller looking to slow down the pace here. A body shot lands from The Zealot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The Zealot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The Zealot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Zealot misses with some punches.
Jiller can't find room to land a body shot as The Zealot controls the action.
The Zealot misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Zealot as Jiller tries to tie him up. Jiller tries to stall but The Zealot uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jiller tries to throw a body punch but The Zealot avoids it by throwing Jiller back against the cage. Jiller has a couple of punches blocked by The Zealot.
The Zealot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Jiller misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from The Zealot on the inside.
Jiller is rocked! Still in the clinch, The Zealot scores with a nice short uppercut. Jiller is still on wobbly legs! Can The Zealot finish him? The Zealot lands a nice uppercut. The Zealot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jiller or not. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masada The Zealot dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from The Zealot. Those never looked like landing. It seemed like Jiller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jiller gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Jiller tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but The Zealot is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Jiller buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Jiller!! Jiller is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. The Zealot throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masada The Zealot! A victorious Masada The Zealot 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Rock Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krom Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock Allen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rock Allen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krom Kong! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Allen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Allen wants to clinch. Kong tries a quick counter leg kick but Allen is wise to it. A clash of legs there as Kong blocks the low kick. Krom Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kong misses with a head kick.
Kong stuffs the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A low kick from Allen is predictable there and Kong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Allen tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it. Allen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Allen fails in his attempt to clinch. Kong throws a right and a left that both miss. Kong misses with a few strikes there.
Allen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Allen 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. Kong looks to land a body kick but Allen moved away. Allen is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Allen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Krom Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Allen clinches up against the cage. Knees in the clinch landing for Kong.
Kong breaks the clinch.
Kong thumps Allen with a low kick. Kong lands a glancing blow to the side of Allen's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Allen misses with a body shot.
Allen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kong pinned against the cage. Kong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Kong stuffs the takedown attempt from Allen. Allen gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kong throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Kong lands with a slapping head kick. Kong keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Allen. Kong throws a counter combo. Kong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Allen's calf. Kong closes the distance and lands a one-two. Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kong paws at him with a jab and circles away. Allen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Allen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Allen fails in his attempt to clinch. Allen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kong defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Allen misses with a combination
and Kong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Allen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Kong counters with a nice uppercut. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kong, as that shot connected.
Allen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kong lands with a nice body kick. Kong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krom Kong 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.
Allen tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it. Kong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong. It looked like Allen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Kong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allen's sensitive parts. Kong jabs at Allen's body. Kong throws a right hand that misses
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rock Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Allen fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Allen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kong avoids it really well and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Allen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kong as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Kong leaves Allen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Kong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Allen momentarily.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
Kong throws a right hand that Allen ducks under and follows up with a left that Allen also avoids with ease. Kong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kong connects with a jab. Allen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kong defends well and Allen ends up having to push Kong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kong throws a leg kick which misses Allen's front leg but catches the back leg as Allen tries to avoid it. Jab by Kong. Kong is looking to score with low kicks. Kong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Kong throws a leg kick which misses Allen's front leg but catches the back leg as Allen tries to avoid it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Allen goes for a double leg but Kong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kong continues to drive forward. Kong's coach down at 3Band MMA ($500/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kong's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Kong keeps the fight on the outside. Allen tries to clinch up. Kong throws a quick inside leg kick. Kong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allen's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Kong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kong avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Allen tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it. Allen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Kong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Allen backs up against the cage.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Allen darts in trying to clinch and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Allen doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
Nice defenses there by Kong. Kong throws a right hand that Allen ducks under and follows up with a left that Allen also avoids with ease. Allen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kong thuds his right hand into Allen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Allen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kong dips to his left and cracks Allen with an uppercut! Some wild striking there from Kong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krom Kong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kong throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Allen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Krom Kong seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kong connects with an inside leg kick. Allen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Nice takedown defense from Kong. No joy for Allen on that attempt. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Allen. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Kong scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Kong. Kong slips under a jab from Allen. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Allen goes for a double leg but Kong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kong continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kong paws at him with a jab and circles away. Allen closes the distance and clinches up with Kong, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes Kong against the cage but Kong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Kong lands a leg kick that knocks Allen off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kong throws a series of punches but Allen avoids them all with ease. Allen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Kong throws a body kick that misses. Allen moves into the clinch. Kong taking a breather. Allen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kong prevents it.
Allen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kong thumps Allen with a low kick. Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kong paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Allen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kong. Kong obviously looking to wear him down.
Allen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kong thumps Allen with a low kick. Kong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kong throws a low kick but Allen moves out of range easily. Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Allen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Kong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kong throws a combination. Allen tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Allen drives through with a takedown into guard. Kong scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kong misses with a hook. Allen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Kong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Allen moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kong cracks the inside of Allen's front leg. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kong tries to work over Allen's front leg with a kick but Allen checks it. Allen shoots in for a takedown but Kong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. And Kong responds with a good body kick, but Allen manages to step out the way in time. Allen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Allen tries for a takedown but Kong manages to get underhooks.
Kong manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kong lands a nice shot that snaps Allen's head back.
Good exchange - Kong coming out on top. Kong throws a low kick but Allen moves out of range easily. A decent looking cross lands there for Kong. Kong throws a series of punches but Allen avoids them all with ease. Allen takes a kick to the side of the head. Horrible takedown attempt by Allen or perhaps it was just good defense by Kong, which made it look bad. Rock Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Krom Kong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kong, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight! Krom Kong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Kong 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krom Kong! An out of breath Krom Kong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Boskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Sloan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Boskins! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cameron Sloan! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boskins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sloan swivels and escapes. Boskins blocks a jab. Boskins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sloan as he jumps to the side. Sloan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boskins swinging wildly here.
Sloan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sloan. Sloan scores with a three punch combo!
Boskins lands a nice hook to Sloan's body. Sloan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Boskins misses with a takedown and Sloan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Boskins. That's going to take a lot out of him. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sloan throws a head kick that misses. Boskins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cameron Sloan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boskins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Boskins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Boskins throws a strike aimed at the side of Sloan's head but Sloan avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boskins happy to just control the position for now. Sloan is trying to get back to his feet. Sloan is trying to escape the position but Boskins is controlling the position. Sloan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Boskins. Boskins has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sloan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Boskins yanks on the arm and Sloan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Boskins.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dwayne Boskins! Dwayne Boskins managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Cartel Elite Supps, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aidan McVeigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abroham Lincoln (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McVeigh comes to the cage accompanied by E-Dubble - Let Me Oh. Abroham Lincoln has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aidan McVeigh! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abroham Lincoln! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lincoln tries to sprawl but McVeigh drives through with a takedown into half guard. McVeigh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lincoln defends it well. McVeigh is working for a submission of some sort.
Lincoln is refusing to be controlled, as McVeigh sits in half guard. McVeigh performing his best blanket impression for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McVeigh missing with the ground and pound from half guard. McVeigh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. McVeigh trying to control from half guard but Lincoln is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round. McVeigh controlling the action here. Lincoln is refusing to be controlled, as McVeigh sits in half guard. McVeigh missing with the ground and pound from half guard. McVeigh wants to take a breather but Lincoln is having none of it. McVeigh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. McVeigh has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lincoln defend it? McVeigh steps over the head and cranks it - Lincoln is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McVeigh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aidan McVeigh! A very excited looking Aidan McVeigh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Clack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that John Dux has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily John Dux seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Dux! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Clack! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dux tries to bum rush Clack with a series of wild strikes but Clack uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Clack lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A punch combination from Dux misses. Dux throws a right hand that Clack ducks under and follows up with a left that Clack also avoids with ease. Dux goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Clack takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Dux tries to close the distance and clinch but Clack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Clack changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. A slow jab from Clack misses its intended target. Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux tries to clinch up. Dux lands with a good body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dux takes a swing at Clack's ribcage but misses. Sloppy strikes from Clack. Those never looked like landing. Dux moves out of range as Clack strikes. Dux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clack, pushing him back against the cage. Clack is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dux gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Dux tries to pull guard but Clack won't allow it.
Dux prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Clack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dux backwards. Dux pulls guard successfully.
Dux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Dux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clack is aware though and is defending well. Dux wants to sweep but no luck. Dux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dux wants to sweep here but Clack controlling him for the moment. Clack scoring with some ground and pound. Clack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Dux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Clack forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Clack is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Clack is looking to take a break and control but Dux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Clack scoring with strikes to the body and head. Dux taking some punishment here, with Clack in his half guard. Dux wants to improve his position but Clack is controlling well.
Clack landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Dux is looking for a sweep. Clack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This has been an exciting period of action! Dux is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
The referee warns Dux that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dux working to try and regain half guard.
Clack trying to control but Dux is having none of it. Dux in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dux is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Clack is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Dux goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Clack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenny Clack! Kenny Clack seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Griffin Heath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azamat Secoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azamat Secoy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Griffin Heath! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azamat Secoy! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Heath misses with a hook. Secoy ducked under it nicely. Heath pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Heath blocks a low kick nicely. Nice straight punches there by Heath. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heath. Secoy throws a sloppy head kick and Heath moves out of range easily. Nice cross by Secoy. Secoy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Secoy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Secoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Secoy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heath circles away quickly and effectively. Secoy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heath. That did some damage! Heath gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Secoy tries to work over Heath's front leg with a kick but Heath checks it. Secoy moves into the clinch. Secoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Secoy keeps control of Heath as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Secoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Secoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Secoy lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Heath blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Secoy.
Heath prevents a body shot from Secoy. Heath is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Secoy misses with a punch to the body.
Secoy misses with a punch on the inside.
Secoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Secoy scores with a hook to the body. Heath wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heath can't find room to land a body shot as Secoy controls the action.
Secoy working some nice short punches in the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Secoy. Heath is breathing heavily. Secoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Heath's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Heath's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Secoy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Secoy misses with a punch to the body.
Secoy scores with a shot to the side of Heath's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Secoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Secoy pushes Heath back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Nice body punch from Secoy - that landed with a thud.
Secoy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Secoy scores with a hook to the body. Secoy scores with a nice hook to the head. Heath wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Secoy has him pressed against the cage. Secoy pushes Heath back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Secoy lands with a short head shot on the inside. Secoy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heath is rocked! Secoy presses Heath against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Oh Heath is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Secoy. Secoy creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Heath's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Heath drops to his knees and Secoy pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azamat Secoy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Alatalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lasse Alatalo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Jackson! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson swinging wildly here.
Alatalo needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there. Jackson throws a series of punches but Alatalo avoids them all with ease. Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Alatalo's head. Jackson misses with a straight left. Alatalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Joseph Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Alatalo lands a head shot. Alatalo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alatalo. A jab from Jackson misses. Alatalo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight. Alatalo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson. This has been an exciting period of action! Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson. Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alatalo.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away. Jackson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Alatalo throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range. Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range. Alatalo loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch. Despite the aggression on Jackson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson scores with a jab. Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alatalo moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Alatalo works Jackson's body with a nice hook. Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Alatalo throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it. Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alatalo. Jackson throws a combination. Alatalo tries to block but a couple of punches get through. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jackson sizes up Alatalo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand. Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alatalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Jackson misses with a combination
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson. Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range. Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alatalo.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson moves out of range as Alatalo strikes. Alatalo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Alatalo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Alatalo with a jab. Jackson throws a right and a left that Alatalo avoids nicely. A quick step to the side and Alatalo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Alatalo. Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Alatalo slips the punch. Alatalo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Alatalo throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses. Alatalo throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range. Alatalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Alatalo backing up. Alatalo nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Alatalo lands an overhand right. Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Alatalo moves away and avoids it. Alatalo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Alatalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson. Alatalo lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alatalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson. A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target. Alatalo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo. Jackson swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet. Jackson feints a jab promting Alatalo to slip. Jackson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alatalo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Alatalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Alatalo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Alatalo misses with a body shot
and Alatalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Alatalo ducks under a wild hook from Jackson. Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range. Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joseph Jackson will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson throws a jab when Alatalo was well out of range. Alatalo moves out of range as Jackson strikes. Jackson misses with a straight left. Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alatalo sees it coming and avoids it easily. The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Jackson jabs Alatalo right on the nose. Alatalo blinks but takes it well. Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Alatalo misses its target. Joseph Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Alatalo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Alatalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Alatalo is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Alatalo misses with a wild body shot. Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A decent looking cross lands there for Alatalo.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alatalo moves into range and connects with a jab. Alatalo slips a straight right by Jackson. Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Alatalo swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Alatalo throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Alatalo will be more careful next time no doubt. Alatalo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Alatalo is rocked! Jackson misses with a combination
and Alatalo counters with a right hand to the body. Oh Alatalo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Alatalo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Alatalo seems to have got his legs back now. Alatalo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jackson connects with a crisp jab. Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Alatalo ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alatalo takes one to the chin there. Alatalo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson. Alatalo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Alatalo ducks down to avoid it. Alatalo is looking to counter punch. Alatalo slips a straight right by Jackson. Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Alatalo misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely. Jackson throws a hook to the side of Alatalo's head but Alatalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A quick step to the side and Alatalo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Alatalo throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range. Alatalo slips under a jab from Jackson. Alatalo connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking. Jackson looks to throw the jab but Alatalo is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Alatalo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jackson misses with a straight left. Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss. Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Alatalo cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head. Alatalo digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Alatalo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Jackson throws a combination that misses and Alatalo counters with a right hand to the body. Alatalo scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Alatalo misses with a wild body shot. Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alatalos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Alatalo scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alatalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alatalo.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here. Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alatalo. Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Alatalo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A lazy left from Alatalo finds it's target. Alatalo digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy. Alatalo looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range. Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jackson moves out of range as Alatalo strikes. Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Alatalo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head. 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 Lasse Alatalo will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson misses with a double jab.
A big right from Alatalo misses. Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Alatalo scores with a decent looking hook. Alatalo slips under a jab. Alatalo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson. Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing. Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alatalo. Alatalo works Jackson's body with a nice hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Alatalo lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jackson misses with a hook
and Alatalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target. Nice uppercut lands for Alatalo. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
enabling Alatalo to counter with a crisp jab. Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Alatalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A jab lands there for Alatalo. Jackson throws a right hand that Alatalo ducks under and follows up with a left that Alatalo also avoids with ease. Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo. Alatalo avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Alatalo moves out of range of the strikes. Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A big left from Alatalo misses. Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Alatalo's shoulder, as Alatalo tries to avoid the shot. Jackson misses the shot to the body. Alatalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a left to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Alatalo. Jackson walks into a jab. Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo. Jackson slips under a jab. Jackson throws a combination that misses letting Alatalo counter with a right hand. The fighters circling - Alatalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alatalo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Alatalo misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming. Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss! Alatalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jackson throws a right hand that Alatalo ducks under and follows up with a left that Alatalo also avoids with ease. Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alatalo. Jackson looks to land a left hand but Alatalo moved out of range nicely. Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Alatalo. Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss! A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination. Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A jab from Jackson misses. Jackson throws a hook but Alatalo avoids it easily. Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson throws a series of punches but Alatalo avoids them all with ease. This has been an exciting period of action! Jackson tries to bum rush Alatalo with a series of wild strikes but Alatalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. It looked like Alatalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away. Alatalo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Alatalo lands with a cross. Alatalo throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it. Joseph Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Alatalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A swing and a miss from Jackson. Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Alatalo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Jackson throws a combination that misses and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking. Jackson scores with a punch to the head. Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Alatalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Lasse Alatalo showed his dominance in that final round. Well Alatalo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lasse Alatalo! Lasse Alatalo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Macotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hai Shang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macotti kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Drown - Theory of a Deadman. Marco Macotti could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hai Shang's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
26 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Macotti! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hai Shang! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Macotti shoots in and bounces Shang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Macotti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shang dives on top into guard. Macotti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Shang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Shang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Shang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Macotti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shang has managed to get both his arms back between Macotti's legs - danger averted. Macotti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shang. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Macotti looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Shang is defending well. Macotti quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Shang has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Macotti celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Macotti! An out of breath Marco Macotti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Stenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenson has chosen Young Jeezy - I'm Here as his entrance music. Henrik Stenson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Wolf! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henrik Stenson! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stenson slaps away a takedown attempt from Wolf, before circling back to the center of the mat. Stenson gets caught napping as Wolf dives in and scores a takedown. Stenson manages to retain 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. Wolf throwing strikes but missing. Wolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Wolf 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. Stenson 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. Wolf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stenson is on top in guard.
Wolf trying to keep a closed guard but Stenson is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stenson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Stenson stands up from Wolf's guard - Stenson perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wolf tries for a takedown but Stenson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Wolf tries to clinch but Stenson is having none of it. Wolf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stenson. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wolf is defended easily by Stenson. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stenson cracks Wolf with a good jab. Stenson cracks Wolf with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Wolf takes the fight into the clinch. Stenson gets control of Wolf's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stenson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stenson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Wolf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Wolf throwing strikes but missing. Wolf scoring with punches to the head and body. Wolf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Wolf throws a big elbow that misses. Wolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stenson is keeping the position for now. Stenson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Wolf lands a couple of digs. Wolf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stenson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stenson decides to stand and escape the position. Stenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenson. Wolf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stenson connects with the punch. A good leg kick by Stenson. Stenson gets caught napping as Wolf dives in and scores a takedown. Stenson manages to retain guard. Wolf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Wolf working some strikes from top position. Stenson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Wolf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Stenson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Stenson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wolf throws a big elbow that misses. Wolf preventing the sweep. Stenson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Wolf has a closed guard, preventing Stenson from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wolf looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolf, not yet. Wolf pulls Stenson in close to prevent any damage. Stenson wants to stand but Wolf is controlling his posture from full guard. Wolf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wolf wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Stenson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wolf's guard. Wolf trying to control the position.
Wolf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stenson is aware though and is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henrik Stenson will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wolf rushes Stenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Stenson wants the takedown. Wolf is fighting it off but Stenson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wolf's guard against the cage. Wolf has his feet on Stenson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Stenson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Wolf takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wolf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Wolf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stenson is fending him off so far but Wolf persists. Nope, Stenson circles away and we're back to standing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wolf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him. An inside leg kick lands from Stenson. Stenson stuns Wolf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A left and a right from Stenson both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stenson misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stenson, right into the meat.
Stenson takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses. Wolf takes the fight into the clinch. Stenson gets underhooks to prevent Wolf's takedown attempt.
Stenson wants the takedown. Wolf is fighting it off but Stenson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wolf's guard against the cage. Wolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stenson's guard.
Wolf drops back looking for a leg! Stenson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stenson manages to kick Wolf off! Wolf jumps back into Stenson's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stenson holds on and takes a little breather. Wolf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Wolf postures up and lands a big shot to Stenson's brow. Wolf stopping the sweep attempt from Stenson. Stenson is still trying to improve position. Stenson is trying to control the position but Wolf postures up. Stenson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Wolf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Wolf throws a big elbow that misses. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stenson is on top in guard.
Stenson wants to get up but he can't break Wolf's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wolf controls Stenson momentarily but Stenson frees himself. Hugo Wolf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Wolf tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wolf throws a nice elbow from the bottom. Wolf is pulling down on Stenson's head. It's preventing any offense from Stenson, at least for the moment. Stenson stands and steps away. Wolf gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Stenson shoots in and bounces Wolf off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Wolf is pulling down on Stenson's head. It's preventing any offense from Stenson, at least for the moment. Wolf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stenson wanted to stand there but Wolf had control of the position. Wolf working a defensive guard here.
Wolf tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wolf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stenson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stenson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Stenson wants to stand but Wolf is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Wolf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Excellent takedown into side control there by Wolf. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henrik Stenson will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Wolf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stenson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Stenson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wolf. Stenson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Stenson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wolf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Stenson misses with a straight left. Stenson loads up on a big right hand but Wolf slips the punch. Wolf attempts a counter takedown but Stenson avoids it well and moves away. Stenson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Wolf wants to sweep but no luck. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stenson wants to stand but Wolf has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Stenson preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stenson prevents Wolf from getting back to his feet. Wolf wants to sweep here but Stenson controlling him for the moment. Wolf is working hard here to advance position. Stenson wants to get up but he can't break Wolf's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Wolf is trying to hold Stenson in close to prevent damage but Stenson has managed to pass into half guard.
Stenson wants to stand up but Wolf has a hold of him and won't allow it. Wolf misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wolf trying to control here.
It looks like Stenson is going to stand back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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. Stenson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Nice sprawl there from Stenson as Wolf shoots in. Stenson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stenson wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stenson throws a quick inside leg kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stenson, right into the meat.
Stenson lands with a hook. Wolf tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Wolf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stenson. A slapping leg kick lands for Stenson.
Stenson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Stenson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Wolf is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Stenson scores with a leg kick.
Stenson scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stenson jabs Wolf right on the nose. Wolf blinks but takes it well. Wolf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Wolf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stenson. Stenson connects with an inside leg kick. Wolf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stenson. Stenson obviously looking to wear him down.
Wolf takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wolf shoots in and drives through. Stenson sprawls well. Wolf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stenson sprawls well. Stenson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wolf gets slowly back to his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wolf tries to clinch but Stenson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wolf takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stenson connects with an inside leg kick. Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch but Stenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Stenson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Stenson throws a nice outside leg kick. Stenson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wolf dives in and grabs Stenson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stenson pushes down on Wolf's head and hops out. Stenson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Jab, jab by Stenson - just one landing. Stenson throws a leg kick which misses Wolf's front leg but catches the back leg as Wolf tries to avoid it. Stenson misses with a low kick as Wolf jumps back. Wolf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Stenson feints the counter takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Stenson really dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stenson connects with an inside leg kick. Stenson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wolf blocks a leg kick. Stenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stenson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wolf moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Wolf is looking to clinch but Stenson is avoiding it.
Wolf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stenson can pounce on him.
Stenson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Henrik Stenson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Stenson swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stenson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wolfs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Nice sprawl there from Stenson as Wolf shoots in. Stenson is looking to chop away at Wolf's legs. Stenson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Stenson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice sprawl there from Stenson as Wolf shoots in. Henrik Stenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stenson stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stenson.
Wolf closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Stenson is looking to reverse the position. Stenson controls the position for a moment. Stenson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Stenson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wolf's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wolf's back! Stenson is not going to allow Wolf to sit and survive in this position. Wolf wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here.
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! Stenson wants to stand back up. A bit of a pause in the action here. Stenson controlling the positon. Wolf trying to control the hands but Stenson breaks the grip. Wolf is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wolf trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wolf tries to roll but Stenson sticks to his back.
Stenson biding his time, controlling Wolf. Stenson trying to control. Stenson seems like he's trying to stand. Stenson is looking to control Wolf but Wolf is wriggling around and keeping busy. Stenson has good solid back control here. Wolf tries to roll but Stenson sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stenson can't escape the position, to get back to his feet. Wolf manages to escape to his feet. Stenson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Stenson dives in and scores a takedown into Wolf's guard. Wolf has a closed guard, preventing Stenson from standing up. Wolf has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Wolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stenson is one step ahead there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Stenson dominated that fourth 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!
Wolf shoots in looking for a takedown but Stenson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wolf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Wolf shoots in and drives through. Stenson sprawls well. Stenson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Wolf has a closed guard, preventing Stenson from standing up. Wolf looking to control.
Stenson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wolf is proving hard to escape from. Stenson stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf. Wolf looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stenson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wolf regains full guard. Nicely done. Stenson wants to get up but he can't break Wolf's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Wolf trying to keep a closed guard but Stenson is proving a slippery customer.
Wolf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stenson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wolf won't allow Stenson to sweep him here. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stenson holds on and takes a little breather. Stenson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Wolf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Wolf is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stenson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stenson has escaped and now he's on top! Stenson stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf. Stenson tries to stand but Wolf is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wolf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wolf looking to control.
Stenson wants to get up but he can't break Wolf's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Wolf working a defensive guard here.
Wolf wants to stand up but Stenson is controlling him. Stenson is looking to stand up but Wolf won't let him. Stenson postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Wolf with a poor takedown and Stenson counters with a shoot takedown. Wolf fights it but they end up in guard. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Wolf thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Stenson wanted to stand there but Wolf had control of the position. Wolf is trying to keep Stenson in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stenson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Wolf is pulling down on Stenson's head to control his posture. Wolf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Stenson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stenson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Wolf wants to control but Stenson is keeping busy and won't allow it. Wolf tries to get to full guard but Stenson has control of the leg. Wolf controlling the position well. Stenson tries to stand and escape but Wolf is controlling the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Stenson has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Wolf works to full guard. Hugo Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Stenson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Wolf is trying to keep Stenson in close.
Henrik Stenson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Wolf has his foot on Stenson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stenson works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight! Henrik Stenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Stenson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 44:50 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 44:50 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrik Stenson! Henrik Stenson is the new lightweight champion! Henrik Stenson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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