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DUEL#118 Stenberg vs Fagaro PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mario Jose Binay (ranked 2555 p4p, 265 weight class) and Dexter Scarface (ranked 1519 p4p, 171 weight class). Scarface comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blinded By Lights kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Jose Binay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Scarface!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Binay.
Scarface takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scarface misses with a hook
and Binay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scarface thinking.
Scarface scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scarface scores with a jab to the body.
Scarface throws a big shot that misses.
Binay throwing a counter right hand but Scarface manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Binay's head coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Binay lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Binay cracks a nice hook into Scarface's ribs.
Binay scores with a push kick.
Binay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scarface to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been informed that Scarface 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 crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scarface connects with the punch.
Binay throws a low kick, looking for Scarface's leg but Scarface calmly moves out of range.
Binay throws a head kick that misses
and Scarface counters with a stiff right hand.
Binay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scarface to score with a decent uppercut.
Binay misses with a series of wild punches.
Binay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scarface. Scarface circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Scarface swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Binay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scarface.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Binay looks to throw a body kick
and Scarface counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binay misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Binay misses its intended target.
Binay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Binay swings for the body but Scarface moves out of range.
Binay tries to move into range but Scarface moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Scarface.
Scarface avoids the head kick by Binay.
A shot to the liver by Binay. Beautiful body shot.
Scarface dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scarface with a jab.
Scarface throws out a powerful jab.
Scarface blocks a head kick by Binay.
Binay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Binay moves away from the strike by Scarface.
Scarface misses with a straight right.
Scarface ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarface connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Binay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarface.
Binay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Binay misses with an uppercut. Scarface saw that one coming.
Scarface looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scarface takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Binay.
Scarface works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Binay misses with a punch to the body.
Scarface blocks the elbow strike.
Binay misses with a knee strike.
Binay misses with a knee strike.
Binay can't find room to land a body shot as Scarface controls the action.
Scarface lands a hook that snaps the head of Binay backwards.
Scarface swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Binay misses with some punches.
Binay misses with a punch on the inside.
Binay looking to throw knees to the head but Scarface is blocking nicely.
Scarface lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scarface lands a right hand.
Binay swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarface uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarface misses with some punches.
Scarface pushes Binay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scarface lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Binay or not.
Binay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarface misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Scarface.
Binay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scarface is defending well for now.
Scarface blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scarface lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Binay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Binay blocking some punches.
Binay trying to land knees to the body.
Binay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Binay landing knees to the body.
Scarface lands a nice uppercut.
Scarface misses with a punch on the inside.
Binay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scarface backwards.
Scarface throws a head punch that misses.
Binay blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Scarface fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Binay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scarface is defending well for now.
Binay blocks an uppercut.
Scarface softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Binay misses with a knee strike.
Binay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scarface backwards.
Scarface swings wildly with an uppercut but Binay uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarface lands a nice shot to the body.
Scarface tries to work over Binay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Binay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Binay struggles to land a body shot inside as Scarface controls his hands.
Binay misses with a knee to the head.
Scarface lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Scarface fails to land.
Scarface lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scarface tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scarface tries to work over Binay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Binay working aggressively here.
Binay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scarface backwards.
Scarface lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Binay tries a knee to the head but Scarface blocks it.
Scarface lands with a short punch from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scarface scores with a nice hook to the head.
Binay connects with a knee to the head.
Scarface avoiding damage as Binay throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Binay.
Scarface misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Scarface dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Scarface blocks a head kick by Binay.
Scarface has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scarface lands with a cross.
A lazy left from Scarface finds it's target.
Scarface showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Binay.
Decent striking displayed by Scarface there.
Scarface lands a body shot.
Scarface fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Binay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Binay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scarface.
Binay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Binay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Binay ducks under a wild hook from Scarface.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Binay looks to land a body kick but Scarface moved away.
Scarface blocks a jab.
Binay throws the kick towards the body but Scarface avoids it.
Binay tries a head kick but it misses.
Binay takes a swing at Scarface's ribcage but misses.
Scarface lands with an overhand left.
Mario Jose Binay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scarface throws an overhand right that lands on Binay's shoulder, as Binay tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Scarface.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarface lunges at Binay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Binay's hand.
Binay is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Scarface. Binay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Binay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scarface thows a left - swing and a miss!
Binay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scarface lands a nice hook to Binay's body. Binay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A lazy left from Scarface finds it's target.
Oh Binay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scarface tries to clinch but Binay moves out of range.
Binay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Binay seems to have got his legs back now.
Binay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scarface lands a lovely overhand right.
Binay misses with a head kick.
Binay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dexter Scarface seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scarface lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarface instigates a clinch.
Dexter Scarface seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Scarface lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Binay fails to land.
Scarface pushes Binay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scarface misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scarface goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarface blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Binay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Binay blocking some punches.
Binay landing knees to the head.
Binay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scarface swings wildly with an uppercut but Binay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarface misses with a hook from the clinch.
Binay blocks an uppercut.
Scarface swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Binay.
Scarface swings wildly with an uppercut but Binay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarface lands a left hand that snaps the head of Binay backwards.
Scarface tries to throw a body punch but Binay avoids it by throwing Scarface back against the cage.
Scarface misses with a short punch on the inside.
Binay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scarface makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scarface cracks Binay with a nice body shot.
Scarface blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scarface lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarface works on Binay's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Scarface fails to land.
Scarface scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Binay.
Scarface misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scarface swings wildly with an uppercut but Binay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scarface doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scarface lands a nice uppercut.
Binay with a knee to the head.
Scarface tries a body shot but Binay blocks it.
Binay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scarface throws a head punch that misses.
Binay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Binay misses with a punch on the inside.
Scarface misses with some punches.
Scarface manages to break the clinch.
Scarface avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Binay throws a front kick aimed at Scarface's knee but Scarface avoids it well.
Scarface digs a good body shot into Binay's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Binay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarface wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scarface uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Binay.
Binay looks to land a combination but Scarface avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Binay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarface.
Binay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scarface moves out of range of the body kick from Binay.
Scarface with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Binay. Scarface does a little dance to reset his feet.
Binay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Binay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Scarface takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Binay looks to land a left hand but Scarface moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Scarface on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Binay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Binay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Binay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scarface tests Binay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scarface throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Binay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Scarface 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!
Scarface lands a left and a right that send Binay crashing to the mat, dazed. Scarface thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Mario Jose Binay has been cut.
Scarface ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Binay throws a body kick that misses.
Scarface lands with a nice body punch.
A punch lands to the side of Binay 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Binay swinging wildly here.
Binay moves out of range of the strikes.
Binay swings for the body but Scarface moves out of range.
Scarface looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Binay takes a swing at Scarface's ribcage but misses.
Scarface with a hook.
Binay misses with a looping left.
Scarface lands a left and a right that send Binay crashing to the mat, dazed. Scarface thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A big right from Scarface misses.
Binay misses with a body kick.
Jab by Scarface.
Scarface throws a monster overhand right that drops Binay! Scarface follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Scarface!
During a confident post fight interview, Dexter Scarface thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marv Miller (ranked 1885 p4p, 249 weight class) and Luciano Bizarria (ranked 2769 p4p, 355 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Party in the USA- Miley Cyrus. Bizarria has chosen Arnaldo Antunes - Alta Noite as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marv Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luciano Bizarria!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a series of punches but Bizarria moves out of range.
Bizarria feints the counter takedown.
Marv Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller throws a leg kick
and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Miller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bizarria is working away from the top position though.
Miller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miller is trying to stand back up but Bizarria is controlling him
Ground and pound from Bizarria.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizarria is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bizarria.
Bizarria not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bizarria trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller's coaches at Gym 412-RoaR sponsored training facility have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Miller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miller pulls Bizarria in close to his closed guard and prevents Bizarria from doing any damage or advancing position.
Miller wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bizarria is now in half guard.
Bizarria is thwarting Miller's attempts to control the position.
Bizarria missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bizarria throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Bizarria trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller is controlling Bizarria's posture.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Bizarria from controlling successfully.
Bizarria has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller is pulling down on Bizarria's head. It's preventing any offense from Bizarria, at least for the moment.
Miller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bizarria defends it easily.
Miller looking for a guillotine here but Bizarria defends easily.
Bizarria postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bizarria wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Bizarria trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bizarria avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Miller is predictable there
and Bizarria counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that.
Bizarria landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria working away.
Bizarria connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Miller some visible discomfort.
Miller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bizarria wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miller taking punishment in the form of punches.
Miller on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Miller taking a bit of punishment here - Bizarria scoring with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bizarria looks up at the clock and then as Miller takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bizarria smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luciano Bizarria dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bizarria slips under a jab from Miller.
Bizarria tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizarria.
Bizarria checks a low kick from Miller.
Miller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miller looks to land a combination but Bizarria avoids it well.
Bizarria drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miller defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bizarria is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bizarria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Bizarria feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Miller is predictable there
and Bizarria counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miller!
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bizarria scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bizarria is chipping away with strikes.
Bizarria working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bizarria cracks Miller with a big elbow.
Miller is rocked!
Bizarria has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Oh Miller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miller wants to control but Bizarria is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Miller really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Miller seems to have got his legs back now.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Bizarria! Miller is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luciano Bizarria!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jermey Arnold (ranked 1428 p4p, 199 weight class) and Ingvar Ingesson (ranked 1379 p4p, 192 weight class). Ingesson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sail - AWOLNATION. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jermey Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ingvar Ingesson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ingesson misses with a double jab
and Arnold counters with a nice leg kick.
Arnold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ingesson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ingesson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ingesson looks to land a right hand but Arnold moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Arnold misses the target.
Ingesson misses the jab.
Arnold has Ingesson up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ingvar Ingesson has been cut.
Arnold tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by Arnold.
Ingesson blocks a body shot from Arnold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingesson avoiding damage as Arnold throws knees to the body.
Ingesson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arnold has him pressed against the cage.
Arnold pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ingesson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Arnold taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Arnold just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ingesson's brow.
Ingesson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ingesson.
Arnold tries to land knees in the clinch but Ingesson avoids the damage to the body.
Arnold misses with a knee to the head.
Ingesson controlling the action here for a moment.
Arnold prevents a body shot from Ingesson.
Arnold scores with a knee to the head.
Arnold stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ingesson.
Ingesson lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arnold presses Ingesson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ingesson wants to stall.
Arnold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arnold landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnold tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arnold pushes Ingesson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arnold pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good body shot from Arnold.
Arnold tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arnold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ingesson lands a shot to the body.
Ingesson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Arnold tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ingesson.
Arnold looking to throw knees to the head but Ingesson is blocking nicely.
Arnold lands an elbow inside that Ingesson shrugs off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingesson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arnold catches Ingesson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ingesson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ingesson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arnold cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arnold punishes Ingesson's body with a nice straight punch.
Ingvar Ingesson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ingesson throws a hook but Arnold avoids it easily.
Ingesson blocks a jab.
Ingesson misses with a left hand
and Arnold counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold ducks under a wild hook from Ingesson.
Ingesson lands a nice shot to the body.
Ingesson swings widly with a right hand
and Arnold counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Ingesson misses its intended target.
Arnold throws a head kick but Ingesson moves out of range.
Ingesson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arnold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arnold throws a combination that misses
and Ingesson counters with a series of strikes. Arnold will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ingesson scores with a punch to the head.
Arnold is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermey Arnold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ingvar Ingesson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A shot to the body from Arnold misses
and Ingesson counters with a huge left! Arnold is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ingesson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Arnold from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ingesson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ingvar Ingesson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ingvar Ingesson waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Byron Tipton (ranked 1191 p4p, 60 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 2180 p4p, 107 weight class). Gustavo Santos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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137 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Byron Tipton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Tipton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tipton prevents a body shot from Santos.
Tipton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tipton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tipton misses with the head strike.
Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls for Santos to work.
Tipton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santoss head.
Tipton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tipton throws a wild body kick that Santos sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tipton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tipton thuds a left hand into Santos's body.
Tipton looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tipton rushes Santos and presses him up against the cage.
Santos is pushing Tipton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Tipton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tipton is trying to break the clinch but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Tipton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos lands with a nice combination. Tipton backs away looking to recover.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tipton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tipton throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Tipton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Santos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tipton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tipton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos tries to clinch but Tipton moves out of range.
Tipton moves in looking to clinch but Santos pushes him off.
Tipton connects with the punch.
Tipton closes the distance and pushes Santos back into the cage.
Tipton working hard to break the clinch.
Tipton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Tipton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tipton misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Tipton gets double underhooks and turns Santos into the cage.
Byron Tipton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Santos.
Tipton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos wants to counter the offense by Tipton and move into the clinch position.
Santos forces Tipton back against the cage and clinches.
Tipton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tipton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Tipton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santos tries to counter with a clinch but Tipton shakes him off and moves away.
Tipton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santos has managed to clinch.
Tipton manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tipton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tipton tries to keep at a distance but Santos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tipton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Tipton misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Santos.
Tipton lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Santos stalling the fight.
Tipton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tipton can't break the clinch.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byron Tipton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Santos darts in trying to clinch
and Tipton counters with a left and a right that stings Santos.
Tipton tries to clinch
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Tipton.
Tipton misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos slips under a jab.
Tipton forces Santos back against the cage and clinches.
Tipton wants to get back to striking at distance but Santos won't allow it.
Santos tries to work over Tipton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tipton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tipton wants to break the clinch but can't.
A bit of stalling here from Santos.
Tipton lands with a left to the head.
Tipton breaks the clinch.
Santos clinches with his opponent.
Tipton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Tipton misses with a wild combination.
Tipton forces Santos back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos has Tipton pressed against the cage, preventing Tipton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tipton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Tipton breaks from the clinch.
Santos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tipton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Tipton.
Santos looks to land a left hand but Tipton moved out of range nicely.
Tipton fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tipton doesn't manage to clinch there - Santos circles away.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tipton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tipton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tipton, pushing him back against the cage.
Santos misses with a body punch.
Tipton tries to break the clinch but Santos is controlling the position.
Tipton wants to get back to striking at distance but Santos won't allow it.
Tipton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tipton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tipton.
Tipton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Santos clinches.
Tipton can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos is struggling to control the position.
Tipton is trying to push Santos away but Santos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tipton manages to break the clinch.
Tipton throws a series of punches but Santos avoids them all with ease.
Byron Tipton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos rushes Tipton and presses him up against the cage.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Tipton controls the action.
Tipton breaks the clinch.
Tipton feints a jab promting Santos to slip. Tipton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Santos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Santos darts in and clinches Tipton up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tipton tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byron Tipton dominated that second round.
That's time! Tipton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tipton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santos moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos.
Tipton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Santos throws a hook but Tipton blocks it.
Tipton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tipton duly obliges.
Santos dodges the punch combination from Tipton.
Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos tries to counter with a clinch but Tipton shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tipton drops his hands momentarily and Santos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Byron Tipton has been cut.
Byron Tipton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tipton misses with a series of wild punches.
Tipton misses with a jab to the body
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Byron Tipton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos pushes Tipton up against the cage in a clinch.
Santos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Tipton avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
Tipton tries to break free but Santos pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santos stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
Tipton has had enough of the clinch but Santos keeps him there for the moment.
Tipton can't break the clinch.
Tipton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Tipton tries to break free but Santos pushes him back against the cage.
Tipton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tipton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tipton avoids the body shot from Santos.
Santos clinches with his opponent.
Tipton breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos misses with a straight left.
Tipton keeps the fight on the outside.
Tipton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tipton tries to clinch up.
Byron Tipton is winning the standup battle so far.
Santos misses with a kick to the body.
Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tipton.
A big left from Santos misses.
Santos wants to clinch up but Tipton keeps it at a distance.
Byron Tipton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tipton gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.
Tipton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tiptons head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tipton is trying to break the clinch but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Tipton is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Tipton.
Santos is pushing Tipton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tipton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Santos leaning against his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tipton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tipton is trying to break free.
Gustavo Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tipton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tipton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Byron Tipton!
Byron Tipton made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'ITS MY TIME BABY! I WANT THAT F***ING BELT '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Lyons (ranked 2725 p4p, 84 weight class) and Milktoast Diddlybottom (ranked 982 p4p, 27 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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300 lbs
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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
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Lyons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milktoast Diddlybottom!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diddlybottom scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Hannibal Lyons has been cut.
Diddlybottom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Milktoast Diddlybottom has been cut.
Lyons 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.
A jab lands there for Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Diddlybottom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diddlybottom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lyons takes one to the side of the head.
Diddlybottom connects with a body shot that sends Lyons's belly button to the back.
Lyons loads up on a big right hand but Diddlybottom slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diddlybottom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lyons just misses with a punch to the body.
Lyons on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diddlybottom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lyons.
Lyons throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diddlybottom was covering up waiting for the punch and Lyons finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Diddlybottom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lyons manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddlybottom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diddlybottom looking to sit in guard and control but Lyons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diddlybottom is on top in guard.
Lyons has control of Diddlybottom's left arm, preventing Diddlybottom from doing any damage.
Diddlybottom trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diddlybottom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lyons is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom is looking to advance position but Lyons has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Diddlybottom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lyons tries to control but Diddlybottom wriggling away.
Diddlybottom wants to hold on but Lyons pushes him away.
Lyons looking to finish Diddlybottom with some ground and pound. This is bad for Diddlybottom!
Lyons thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lyons in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom regains half guard.
Lyons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diddlybottom defending well though.
Diddlybottom is refusing to be controlled, as Lyons sits in half guard.
Lyons takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lyons is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Diddlybottom wants to control but Lyons is keeping busy.
Diddlybottom keeping hold of Lyons's head, controlling as best he can.
Lyons thows a huge punch but Diddlybottom dodges it nicely.
Lyons lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyons takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lyons prevents Diddlybottom from improving his position.
Diddlybottom moves into full guard.
Diddlybottom managing to control the position.
Lyons throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diddlybottom looking for a guillotine here but Lyons defends easily.
Diddlybottom trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hannibal Lyons will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diddlybottom throws a leg kick but Lyons checks it.
Lyons throws a head kick that misses.
Diddlybottom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diddlybottom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lyons moves out of range of the body kick.
Diddlybottom checks a low kick from Lyons.
Diddlybottom throws a body punch but Lyons moves out of range.
Lyons tries to move into range but Diddlybottom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lyons throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom cracks Lyons with an open hand slap.
Lyons checks a leg kick.
Lyons scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lyons doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Milktoast Diddlybottom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddlybottom shoots in for a takedown but Lyons shows good takedown defense.
Lyons lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diddlybottom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diddlybottom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lyons can pounce on him.
Lyons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lyons as he jumps to the side.
Hannibal Lyons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milktoast Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom throws a leg kick which misses Lyons's front leg but catches the back leg as Lyons tries to avoid it.
Diddlybottom throws a hook but Lyons avoids it easily.
Lyons went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diddlybottom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom misses the body punch
and Lyons counters with a stiff right hand.
Lyons throws a jab when Diddlybottom was well out of range.
Lyons moves out of range of the body kick from Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lyons's calf.
Diddlybottom with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lyons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Lyons looks to land a combination but Diddlybottom avoids it well.
Hannibal Lyons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diddlybottom is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Lyons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lyons thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Lyons misses.
Nice uppercut there from Diddlybottom.
A shot to the body from Diddlybottom misses
and Lyons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Milktoast Diddlybottom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diddlybottom wants to slow Lyons down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lyons. Lyons circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab, jab by Diddlybottom - just one landing.
Lyons is rocked!
Lyons cracks Diddlybottom with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Diddlybottom looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lyons finish him?
Oh Lyons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diddlybottom is rocked!
That has opened up Milktoast Diddlybottom's cut even more.
Lyons finds Diddlybottom's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Diddlybottom flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Lyons lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Diddlybottom will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hannibal Lyons!
After winning the bout, Hannibal Lyons thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Stefan (ranked 1244 p4p, 176 weight class) and Cleon Wright (ranked 1402 p4p, 193 weight class). Stefan comes to the cage accompanied by Onward to Victory. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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29
216 lbs
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209 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
12 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Hector Stefan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cleon Wright!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wright counters with an inside leg kick.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefan manages to avoid it.
Wright has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stefan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wright misses with a few strikes there.
Wright cracks a nice hook into Stefan's ribs.
Stefan takes the fight into the clinch.
Wright working hard to break the clinch.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stefan prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.
Stefan blocking some punches.
Wright wants to break free but Stefan has control.
Wright is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright manages to break the clinch.
Stefan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stefan moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wright effectively controlling the action here.
A frustrated look appears on Wright's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wright just leaning against Stefan, taking a breather.
Wright is looking to break free of the clinch but Stefan has double underhooks.
Stefan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wright misses with a body punch.
Stefan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stefan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright lands a hook that snaps the head of Stefan backwards.
Wright tries to work over Stefan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright tries to break the clinch but Stefan is controlling the position.
Stefan prevents a body shot from Wright.
Stefan lands with a right to the head.
Stefan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wright tries to break free but Stefan pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stefan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wright in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stefan.
Wright scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stefan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stefan scores with a shot to the side of Wright's head.
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Stefan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stefan.
Wright will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stefan up against the cage.
A short right from Stefan on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wright throws an elbow but misses.
Stefan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stefan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Wright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stefan tries a knee to the head but Wright blocks it.
Stefan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stefan lands with a right to the head.
Wright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stefan blocking some punches.
Stefan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright tries to circle away but Stefan has him pinned against the cage.
Wright lands a nice uppercut.
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wright stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wright misses with a hook
and Stefan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wright is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stefan is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stefan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stefan was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Stefan moves away from the strike by Wright.
Stefan sizes up Wright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stefan pushes Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stefan lands a shoulder strike.
Wright throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stefan blocks it with crossed arms.
Stefan digs a right hand into Wright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wright's gas tank.
Stefan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wright with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hector Stefan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stefan tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stefan closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Stefan.
Stefan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stefan 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.
Stefan moves out of range of the body kick.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stefan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Stefan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wright.
Stefan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stefan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright 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.
Stefan avoids the head kick by Wright.
Stefan tries to clinch up.
Stefan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hector Stefan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stefan moves into the clinch.
Wright is trying to force a seperation but Stefan has the dominant position.
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefan slips under a jab.
Stefan wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.
Wright unleashes a big counter combination but Stefan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stefan blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stefan misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Stefan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
Wright misses with a hook.
Donk. Wright catches Stefan right on the button with a cross.
A cross from Stefan lands.
Stefan is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Stefan tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
That kick from Wright tenderised Stefan's leg. Stefan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stefan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Stefan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cleon Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stefan tries to clinch up.
Wright throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stefan tries to clinch but Wright moves away
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stefan doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
Wright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wright moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stefan throws a lazy head kick
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Stefan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wright throws the left hand but Stefan avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Stefan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stefan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stefan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stefan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stefan.
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stefan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefan wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.
Wright will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stefan tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wright scores with a hook to the body. Stefan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wright throws a jab when Stefan was well out of range.
Wright looks to throw a body kick
and Stefan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wright throws a hook but Stefan avoids it easily.
Stefan forces Wright back against the cage and clinches.
Wright breaks the clinch.
Stefan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Wright.
Stefan tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wright throws a body punch but Stefan moves out of range.
Stefan moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Wright misses with an uppercut. Stefan saw that one coming.
Stefan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wright checks it well.
Some wild striking there from Wright.
Stefan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefan tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Stefan tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Wright lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wright.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stefan tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Stefan is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Wright drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stefan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stefan scores with a punch to the head.
Stefan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Wright misses.
Stefan misses with the combination.
Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Wright tries to get set, Stefan tries to push him back and clinch up but Wright manages to avoid the attempt.
Stefan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stefan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stefan backing away here, and Wright unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stefan wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright misses with a double jab.
Stefan fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Wright releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wright throws a push kick but Stefan slaps the foot to one side.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Stefan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Stefan ducks down to avoid it.
Wright misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body punch from Wright.
Stefan moves into the clinch successfully.
Hector Stefan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stefan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wright just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stefan's brow.
Wright has had enough of the clinch but Stefan keeps him there for the moment.
Stefan lands an elbow inside that Wright shrugs off.
That has opened up Cleon Wright's cut even more.
Wright can't break the clinch.
Wright wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stefan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stefan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Stefan.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Stefan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wright.
Stefan tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stefan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Stefan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stefan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stefan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Stefan tenderised Wright's leg. Wright is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright takes a swing at Stefan's ribcage but misses.
Wright throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stefan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stefan tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wright!
Wright tries to score with a low kick but Stefan moves his leg out of the way.
Stefan tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stefan counters with a leg kick.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefan tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Stefan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stefan doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefan manages to avoid it.
Stefan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wright is out of range and Stefan settles back down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stefan, as that shot connected.
Stefan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wright can't break the clinch.
Wright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stefan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Stefan.
Wright tries a body shot but Stefan blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright wants to break free but Stefan has control.
Wright breaks the clinch.
Stefan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wright. That did some damage!
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stefan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stefan.
Stefan throws an elbow but it misses.
Wright working hard to break the clinch.
Wright is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stefan blocks an uppercut.
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefan moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Wright misses with a hook. Stefan ducked under it nicely.
Wright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hector Stefan.
I think Stefan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Stefan!
Hector Stefan took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eksem Von Ketler (ranked 1077 p4p, 52 weight class) and Yas Uru (ranked 1433 p4p, 73 weight class). Von Ketler comes to the cage accompanied by Bonecracker- Shocore. Yas Uru is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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139 lbs
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32
140 lbs
20 - 21 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eksem Von Ketler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yas Uru!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Ketler digs a good body shot into Uru's ribs.
Uru throws a hook but Von Ketler blocks it.
Von Ketler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Von Ketler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Uru has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Uru scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Ketler should have avoided that one.
Von Ketler fails with the takedown.
Uru throws a jab when Von Ketler was well out of range.
Von Ketler misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uru lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Ketler off the cage and back into range.
Uru throws an off balance right hand
and Von Ketler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut.
Von Ketler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Uru.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler looking to score a takedown here. Uru is defending well but Von Ketler drives through and ends up in Uru's guard.
Uru avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Von Ketler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Von Ketler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Uru tries to kick Von Ketler off but Von Ketler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Von Ketler is looking to advance position but Uru won't allow it.
Uru keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Von Ketler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Von Ketler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Von Ketler.
Uru blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler thows a huge punch but Uru dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Von Ketler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Uru is trying to stand up here but Von Ketler is controlling him well.
Von Ketler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Uru is looking to get back to is feet but Von Ketler passes into side control.
Von Ketler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler working the ground and pound but Uru is defending the strikes.
Von Ketler goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Uru rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Von Ketler's guard! Nice work there by Uru!
Von Ketler is trying to control the position but Uru postures up.
Uru stopping the sweep attempt from Von Ketler.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uru gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Uru.
Uru walks into a stiff left hand from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler misses with a right hand
and Uru counters with a slapping leg kick.
Von Ketler lands a nice looking body shot.
Uru shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Von Ketler eats them both and turns towards Uru to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Von Ketler avoids a kick to the body.
Uru takes one on the button.
Von Ketler misses with a double jab.
Uru throws a leg kick but Von Ketler checks it.
Uru slips under a jab from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ketler connects with a body shot.
Uru staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Von Ketler throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Ketler misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Uru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Von Ketler tries to bum rush Uru with a series of wild strikes but Uru uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Uru throws a nice looking combination but Von Ketler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Von Ketler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Von Ketler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Uru. Uru obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Ketler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uru dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Ketler. That did some damage!
Uru is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A good leg kick by Uru.
Von Ketler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Uru counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Von Ketler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Uru at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Uru.
Uru avoids the body shot from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Von Ketler duly obliges.
Von Ketler takes one to the side of the head.
Von Ketler fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uru! But no joy.
Uru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Ketler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler throws a big shot that misses.
And Uru responds with a good body kick, but Von Ketler manages to step out the way in time.
Von Ketler connects with a jab.
Von Ketler misses with a hook
and Uru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uru connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Uru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uru only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler throws a poor cross that misses
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Ketler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uru.
A big right from Von Ketler misses.
Uru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Von Ketler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Von Ketler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Ketler misses with a wild combination.
Uru steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Uru blocks a jab.
Uru throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Von Ketler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uru looks for the body kick but Von Ketler saw that one coming.
Von Ketler catches Uru with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Von Ketler misses with a body shot.
Eksem Von Ketler is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler throws a body punch but Uru moves out of range.
Von Ketler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ketler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Von Ketler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uru can do to turn this around?
Uru slips under a jab.
Von Ketler misses with a straight left.
Uru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Uru takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Ketler misses with a right hand
and Uru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Uru.
Von Ketler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uru lands with a kick to the ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Uru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Ketler stalks Uru and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Uru's face. Uru staggers backwards, shaken.
Von Ketler throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Uru.
Uru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uru misses with a body kick.
Von Ketler slips a jab from Uru.
Uru throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler misses with a hook. Uru ducked under it nicely.
Von Ketler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uru was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ketler.
Uru slips under a jab from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Ketler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uru moves out of range as Von Ketler strikes.
Von Ketler misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler throws a sloppy body shot
and Uru counters with a low kick, right behind Von Ketler 's knee.
Uru delivers a nice body kick.
Uru looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Von Ketler shoots in looking for a takedown. Uru tries to sprawl out of it but Von Ketler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uru manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Von Ketler throws a body shot but no joy.
Uru replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Von Ketler blocks it well.
Yas Uru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uru! But no joy.
Uru scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uru stuffs the takedown attempt from Von Ketler. Von Ketler gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eksem Von Ketler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Ketler throws the left hand but Uru avoids the punch easily.
And Uru responds with a good body kick, but Von Ketler manages to step out the way in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eksem Von Ketler dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Uru is looking to slow Von Ketler down with leg kicks.
Uru lands with an overhand left.
Uru moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Uru is looking to land body kicks.
Von Ketler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uru as he jumps to the side.
Von Ketler blocks a leg kick.
Uru takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Uru misses with an uppercut. Von Ketler saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Von Ketler misses.
Uru thinks about the counter body kick.
Uru looks to land a right hand but Von Ketler moved out of range.
Von Ketler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Von Ketler takes a swing at Uru's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws a body punch but Uru moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot that snaps Uru's head back.
Uru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Ketler.
Uru is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Uru loads up on a big right hand but Von Ketler slips the punch.
Good exchange - Von Ketler coming out on top.
Von Ketler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uru pinned against the cage. Uru gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crunch! Uru slams his shin into Von Ketler's torso.
Von Ketler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Von Ketler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Uru manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Uru keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Yas Uru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler is looking to work some ground and pound but Uru has wrist control.
Uru working for a triangle but Von Ketler defends it easily.
Von Ketler 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.
Von Ketler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Von Ketler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Ketler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eksem Von Ketler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ketler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Von Ketler is working for a kimura but Uru is defending it quite comfortably.
Von Ketler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Uru is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Von Ketler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Uru looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Uru tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Von Ketler is pressing down on Uru's thigh, looking to free his foot. Uru is holding on for now.
Von Ketler throwing shots but Uru is blocking nicely.
Eksem Von Ketler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Von Ketler trying to control the action but Uru is working from the bottom.
Von Ketler controlling the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Von Ketler throws a strike but Uru avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uru keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Von Ketler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eksem Von Ketler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Von Ketler 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eksem Von Ketler!
A determined Eksem Von Ketler didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Sigit (ranked 511 p4p, 53 weight class) and Justin Midget (ranked 1946 p4p, 214 weight class). Sigit comes into the arena with Gie blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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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
29 - 18 - 2, fighting out of London, The Sigit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Midget!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigit clinches up against the cage.
Sigit lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Midget has hold of Sigit's hands but Sigit slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sigit working Midget over with strikes.
Sigit working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sigit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Midget is just riding it out for now. Sigit eventually gives up the hold.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sigit connects with a nice short shot to Midget's temple.
Midget looking for submissions off his back.
Midget is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sigit pulls his head out easily.
Sigit drops an elbow to the side of Midget's head.
Sigit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Midget trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Sigit there.
Sigit wants to work for an arm triangle but Midget is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Midget is trying to maintain the position but Sigit is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing that Sigit has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sigit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Midget looking for submissions off his back.
Midget works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sigit passes Midget's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Midget is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sigit pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sigit lands a nice short elbow.
Midget taking some punishment here, with Sigit in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Sigit.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Midget does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sigit wants to free his trapped foot but Midget is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sigit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Midget defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midget actively working from the bottom here.
Midget looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sigit working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Midget is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sigit pulls his head out easily.
Sigit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Midget has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sigit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Midget looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Midget is defending against the submission attempts here by Sigit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midget actively working from the bottom here.
Midget taking some punishment here, with Sigit in his half guard.
Midget has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sigit is working away from the top position though.
Sigit working Midget over with strikes.
Sigit is pressing down on Midget's thigh, looking to free his foot. Midget is holding on for now.
Midget looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sigit lands a nice short elbow.
Sigit lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sigit 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.
Midget is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sigit pulls his head out easily.
Midget is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sigit scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sigit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Sigit there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sigit seems to be looking for submissions.
Midget actively working from the bottom here.
Sigit is nestled in close to Midget, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sigit drops an elbow to the side of Midget's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sigit working Midget over with strikes.
Midget told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sigit lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sigit is working for a kimura but Midget is defending it quite comfortably.
Sigit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Midget sees it coming and defends easily.
Midget works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sigit landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sigit's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sigit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sigit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sigit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sigit is chipping away with strikes.
Sigit landing strikes.
Midget is trying to improve his position.
Midget is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sigit connects with a decent elbow.
Sigit in side control lands a decent elbow.
Midget tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Midget tries to bench press Sigit off him but Sigit keeps the position.
Sigit cracks Midget with a big elbow.
Sigit working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Midget gets back to half guard.
Midget is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sigit slips a nice elbow through Midget's hands, connecting with Midget's forehead.
Sigit looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigit is nestled in close to Midget, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sigit lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sigit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sigit is trying for a kimura here. Midget looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sigit wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Sigit!
In his post fight interview, The Sigit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fredrik Stenberg (ranked 35 p4p, 4 weight class) and Don Fagaro (ranked 235 p4p, 30 weight class). Don Fagaro told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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168 lbs
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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
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredrik Stenberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Fagaro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagaro moves away from the strike by Stenberg.
Fagaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fagaro misses with a body punch
and Stenberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fagaro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fagaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Stenberg has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stenberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Stenberg.
Still in the clinch, Stenberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stenberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fagaro misses with a punch to the body.
Stenberg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fagaro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fagaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fagaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stenberg tries to throw a body punch but Fagaro avoids it by throwing Stenberg back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fagaro fails to land.
Fagaro blocking some punches.
Stenberg prevents a body shot from Fagaro.
Stenberg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fagaro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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!
Fagaro lands with a light punch inside.
We've been informed that Fagaro 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.
Fagaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Fagaro on the inside.
Fagaro has a couple of punches blocked by Stenberg.
Fagaro blocks a body shot from Stenberg.
Nice body punch from Stenberg.
Stenberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fagaro backwards.
Stenberg lands an uppercut.
Fagaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stenberg backwards.
Stenberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenberg has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fagaro uses from the top position.
Stenberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fagaro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fagaro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stenberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Stenberg, not yet.
Fagaro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stenberg's head.
Stenberg pushes a forearm under Fagaro's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Fagaro is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fredrik Stenberg!
Fredrik Stenberg retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Fredrik Stenberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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