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DUEL#162 Hoffman vs Munson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Beltran (ranked 2463 p4p, 239 weight class) and Li Kong Ho (ranked 973 p4p, 109 weight class). 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Beltran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Li Kong Ho!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beltran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beltran doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ho counters with a nice uppercut.
Ho bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho taking a breather here.
Ho is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Beltran looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ho gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Beltran is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ho lets go of the hold and Beltran can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Li Kong Ho!
A victorious Li Kong Ho thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Potter (ranked 878 p4p, 110 weight class) and Max Handle (ranked 1411 p4p, 176 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Handle's choice of entrance music: Right On. Alexander Potter has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Red Belt
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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
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Handle!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handle gets a double leg takedown into Potter's guard.
Potter has Handle pulled in close to control his posture.
Handle postures up and lands a big shot to Potter's brow.
Handle stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Potter has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Handle manages to get his head free but now Potter has transitioned to an armbar! Handle grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Potter! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Potter!
A victorious Alexander Potter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Reilly (ranked 835 p4p, 130 weight class) and Mike Snow (ranked 2457 p4p, 336 weight class). Reilly's entrance music is The Whispers - Rock Steady. A fine choice. Mike Snow has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Good wrestling
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Snow!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow clinches up against the cage.
Reilly lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow.
Snow swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly gets through Snow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reilly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Snow takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Reilly.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reilly.
Reilly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Reilly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Snow.
Reilly scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Reilly.
Still in the clinch, Reilly scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snow.
Snow is trying to break the clinch but Reilly has him pressed against the cage.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly lands a right hand.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Snow goes for a takedown attempt but Reilly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Snow misses with a head kick.
Reilly wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice shot by Snow.
Reilly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snow darts in trying to clinch
and Reilly counters with a nice uppercut.
Snow tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reilly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snow thinking.
Snow shoots and misses
and Reilly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick
and Reilly counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reilly.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Reilly lands a body punch.
Reilly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snows head.
Snow has hold of one of Reilly's legs. Reilly is fighting the takedown attempt but Snow gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reilly holds on and takes a little breather.
Snow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reilly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reilly tries to get out of the position.
Let's hope that Snow has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Snow won't allow Reilly to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Snow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Snow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Snow throws a big elbow that misses.
Snow passes Reilly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snow winds up and cracks Reilly with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Snow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reilly is looking to get back to full guard here but Snow has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly is looking for a sweep.
Reilly is working hard here to advance position.
Reilly gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reilly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Snow on the ground.
Snow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reilly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Snow is thwarting Reilly's attempts to control the position.
Reilly is trying is best to control the position here.
Snow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Snow trying to mount his opponent but Reilly defends it.
Snow is looking to take a break and control but Reilly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Reilly dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Snow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reilly tries to avoid it but Snow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reilly to the ground. Reilly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Snow throws a head kick but Reilly moves out of range.
Snow doesn't manage to clinch there - Reilly circles away.
Reilly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Snow.
Snow fails with the takedown
and Reilly counters with a thumping low kick.
Snow throws a right hand that misses
and Reilly counters with a stiff right hand.
Reilly has closed the distance and engaged Snow in a clinch.
Snow wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Reilly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Snow is breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Reilly.
Mike Reilly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reilly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Good body shot from Reilly.
Reilly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Reilly scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow takes a shot to the head.
Snow is rocked!
Snow is looking to control Reilly's arms but Reilly gets an underhook and turns him. Now Snow has his back to the cage.
Reilly is working Snow over against the cage.
Reilly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Snow is still on wobbly legs! Can Reilly finish him?
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Snow's head.
Reilly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Reilly.
Reilly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Reilly.
Reilly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Reilly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reilly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reilly lands a big right hand! Snow is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Reilly!
Mike Reilly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cuba Moretti (ranked 656 p4p, 93 weight class) and Roy Batty (ranked 446 p4p, 72 weight class). Batty comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I've seen things you people wouldn't believe... kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cuba Moretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roy Batty!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batty lands with a hook. Moretti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moretti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Double XX in the buildup to the fight.
Moretti throws an overhand right that lands on Batty's shoulder, as Batty tries to avoid the shot.
Moretti wants to clinch up but Batty keeps it at a distance.
Moretti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Batty replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Moretti blocks it well.
Batty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moretti on the side of the head.
Moretti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moretti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moretti tries to throw a body punch but Batty avoids it by throwing Moretti back against the cage.
Batty misses with a punch to the body.
Moretti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Batty lands a right hand.
Batty changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moretti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moretti throws a combination that misses
and Moretti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batty fails with the takedown.
Batty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cuba Moretti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Batty.
Batty misses with a kick to the body
and Moretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Moretti finds it's way through Batty's defenses.
Batty darts in and clinches Moretti up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Batty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moretti throws a head punch that misses.
Moretti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moretti misses with a body punch.
Batty has picked Moretti up - he's going for a ride! Batty dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Batty is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moretti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Batty.
Moretti is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Batty wants to control but Moretti is keeping him busy.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Batty has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Moretti throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batty throwing shots but Moretti is blocking nicely.
Moretti is defending against the submission attempts here by Batty.
Batty throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Batty is looking to take a break and control but Moretti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moretti wants to control but Batty is keeping busy.
Moretti strikes from the bottom but Batty passes into mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batty takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Batty can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moretti is looking to escape.
Batty thowing shots but they're missing.
Batty throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Batty unloads with some shots from mount but Moretti bucks and avoids them well.
Batty controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batty working for a guillotine from mount but Moretti is in no mood to give up.
Batty landing shots from mount.
Batty with shots to the head and body - Moretti looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moretti is trying desperately to improve position.
Moretti on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moretti tries to get out of the position.
Batty working Moretti over with strikes here.
Batty breaks from Moretti's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Batty goes for an armbar but Moretti turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Moretti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moretti trying to control the position from guard on top but Batty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Batty 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.
Batty moves into range and clinches up with Moretti.
Batty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moretti's elbow.
Moretti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Batty lands a hook that snaps the head of Moretti backwards.
Batty blocks an uppercut.
Moretti is trying to maintain a safe position but Batty gets an underhook and turns Moretti into the cage.
Moretti has had enough of the clinch but Batty keeps him there for the moment.
Batty lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moretti or not.
Moretti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Batty.
Moretti turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Batty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Batty keeping his opponent close.
Moretti tries to score with some ground and pound. Batty controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batty manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Moretti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Batty wants to free his trapped foot but Moretti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moretti throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Batty manages to pass to side control.
Batty misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Moretti struggling a bit here.
Batty is putting a hurting on Moretti here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batty scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Moretti to see if he's OK.
Batty in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Moretti regains half guard.
Batty has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Batty not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Batty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Batty throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moretti wants to get back to full guard but Batty has mounted him!
Batty tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Batty throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Moretti has his hands clasped together but Batty breaks the hold and Moretti is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Batty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy Batty!
Roy Batty thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emet Golem (ranked 745 p4p, 117 weight class) and Darth Sidious (ranked 675 p4p, 105 weight class). Emet Golem has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emet Golem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Sidious!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Golem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Golem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sidious misses with a straight right.
Golem paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sidious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sidious loads up on a big right hand but Golem slips the punch.
Sidious has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sidious takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sidious throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Golem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidious.
Golem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sidious was well out of range. Poor timing from Golem.
Golem misses with a left hand
and Sidious counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Golem thinking.
Golem cracks Sidious with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Golem catches Sidious with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sidious steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golem.
Sidious throws the left hand but Golem avoids the punch easily.
Sidious uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golem.
Golem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sidious.
Sidious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Sidious finds it's way through Golem's defenses.
Golem throws a lazy uppercut
and Sidious counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Golem misses the body punch
and Golem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Golem throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
Sidious misses with a two punch combination.
Golem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sidious uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golem.
Sidious lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sidious throws out a loose jab but Golem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golem catches Sidious with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Golem misses with a shot to the body
and Sidious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Golem moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sidious walks into a stiff left hand from Golem.
Golem misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Golem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sidious ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sidious throws a hook but Golem blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golem looks to throw the jab but Sidious is out of range.
Sidious ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sidious avoids the body shot from Golem.
Golem looks to score with a jab to the body but Sidious is just out of range.
Golem throws a nice looking combination but Sidious bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sidious looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Golem throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sidious to counter with a crisp jab.
Golem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sidious counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Golem misses the jab.
Sidious takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Golem lands a lovely overhand right.
Golem throws out a loose jab but Sidious uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Golem misses.
Golem swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sidious counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Golem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sidious misses with a wild body shot.
Golem throws a series of punches but Sidious moves out of range.
Golem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sidious.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidious with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Golem to score with a decent uppercut.
Golem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Golem misses the shot to the body.
Golem connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sidious's hands.
Golem misses with an uppercut
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Golem cracks Sidious with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sidious throws a lazy right hand but Golem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Golem throws a big shot that misses.
Sidious throws out a counter right but Golem avoids it with no problem.
Golem misses with an uppercut.
Golem fails to land with a series of punches.
Golem misses with a combination
and Sidious counters with a nice uppercut.
Sidious lands a nice shot to the body.
Golem is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sidious scores with a crisp jab that stopped Golem in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golem throws a hook but Sidious blocks it.
Sidious swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Golem scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sidious doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Golem misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sidious! But no joy.
Sidious throws the left hand but Golem avoids the punch easily.
Golem misses with an uppercut
and Sidious counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Emet Golem has been cut.
Golem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sidious.
Golem scores with a hook to the body. Sidious takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Golem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sidious manages to avoid it.
Sidious looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Golem lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Golem misses.
Sidious scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Golem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sidious throws out the jab.
Golem staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sidious throws a series of punches but Golem moves out of range.
Golem misses with a body shot.
Golem with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sidious to score with a decent uppercut.
Golem takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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 Emet Golem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emet Golem's cut.
That's time! Golem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sidious moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Golem lands with an uppercut that bounces Sidious off the cage and back into range.
Emet Golem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golem misses with an uppercut.
Sidious needs to keep his hands up - Golem had a free shot at his head there.
Golem misses with a looping left.
Sidious clobbers Golem with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Emet Golem is winning the standup battle so far.
Golem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sidious takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sidious looks to throw the jab but Golem is out of range.
Golem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sidious moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Golem tries to bum rush Sidious with a series of wild strikes but Sidious uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sidious connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Golem missing with a left hand there. Sidious was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Sidious on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Golem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sidious moves away.
Sidious swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sidious getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golem throws a sloppy body shot
and Sidious counters with a stiff right hand.
Golem is rocked!
Golem gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sidious gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Army (ranked 768 p4p, 97 weight class) and Eric Staal (ranked 475 p4p, 56 weight class). Army comes to the cage accompanied by Dick Army. On his way into the cage it seems that Dick Army has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dick Army seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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192 lbs
20 - 8 - 1 |
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Insanely flexible |
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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
35 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Army!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eric Staal!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Staal finds it's way through Army's defenses.
It looks like Dick Army has been cut.
Staal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Staal looks to land a left hand but Army moved out of range nicely.
Army misses with a low kick as Staal jumps back.
Staal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Staal misses with a body shot
and Army counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Staal lands a right hook to the body.
Army tries a head kick but it misses.
Staal avoids the body shot from Army.
Staal avoids a kick to the body.
Staal throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Staal throws a leg kick but Army sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Army misses the target.
Staal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Staal drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Army defends it well.
Army scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army misses with a left hand
and Staal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Army walks into a jab.
Staal lands a front kick.
Army takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Army throws a leg kick
and Staal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Army tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Staal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Staal misses with a hook. Army ducked under it nicely.
Staal throws a leg kick that is checked
and Army makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Army keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Staal.
A counter left hand to the body from Army misses its target.
Nice straight punches there by Army. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Army.
A low kick from Staal is predictable there
and Army connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Army avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Army misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Army preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Army is looking to stand up but Staal isn't so interested in that idea.
Army working a defensive guard but Staal manages to pass into side control anyway.
Staal takes a little break here. Army wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Staal connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Army some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal throws an elbow but Army slips to the side and avoids it well.
Staal with the ground and pound but Army regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Staal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Staal is just content to waste time from the top position. Army takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Staal trying to control the position from guard on top but Army is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Staal throws a big right hand that misses.
Staal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Army keeping moving, preventing Staal from controlling successfully.
Army is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Army keeping moving, preventing Staal from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Army misses with a body shot
and Staal counters with a slapping leg kick.
Army misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Staal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Army's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Army ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Army counters with a quick kick to the body but Staal blocks it.
Army takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Staal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Staal throws a poor cross that misses
and Army counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Staal.
Army connects with a body shot that sends Staal's belly button to the back.
Army tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Staal was well out of range. Poor timing from Army.
Staal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Army misses with a head kick.
Army throws a sloppy head kick and Staal moves out of range easily.
Staal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body punch from Staal.
Staal looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Staal being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Army bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Staal's guard.
Staal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Staal is on top in guard.
Staal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Staal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Staal is in close to Army's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army keeping moving, preventing Staal from controlling successfully.
Army is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Army keeping moving, preventing Staal from controlling successfully.
Army being controlled here, momentarily.
Staal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army being controlled here, momentarily.
Staal throws a big elbow that misses.
Staal trying to control the position from guard on top but Army is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staal is working Army over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Staal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Staal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Staal postures up in Army's guard and throws a big left but Army blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Staal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Army.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Staal.
Staal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Staal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Staal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dick Army's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Staal lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Army has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Army and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Army throws a head kick that misses
and Staal counters with a stiff right hand.
Staal connects with a looping right hand.
Staal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Army.
Staal looks for the body kick but Army saw that one coming.
Army is looking to counter with a body kick.
Eric Staal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Army fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Staal is out of range.
Army walks into a left hand.
Army takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Staal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Army backs up against the cage.
Army misses with a combination
and Staal counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Army has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eric Staal!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Ragnar (ranked 383 p4p, 42 weight class) and Jason Sturd Jr (ranked 486 p4p, 59 weight class). Ragnar's entrance music is Shook Ones II. A fine choice. Sturd Jr has chosen Waka Flocka Flame - 50K (Neon Dreams Remix) as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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191 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjorn Ragnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd Jr!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnar misses with a lunging right hand
and Sturd Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Ragnar 's knee.
Ragnar tries to move into range but Sturd Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sturd Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnar moves away.
A low kick from Ragnar misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sturd Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnar misses with a jab to the body
and Sturd Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ragnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Ragnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Jason Sturd Jr has been cut.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ragnar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ragnar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ragnar checks a low kick from Sturd Jr.
Ragnar throws a body shot but no joy.
Sturd Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ragnar's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturd Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturd Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Ragnar to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ragnar.
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturd Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sturd Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sturd Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sturd Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ragnar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ragnar misses with a wild body shot.
Sturd Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ragnar scores with a nice strike.
Ragnar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sturd Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sturd Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Ragnar counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Jason Sturd Jr's cut even more.
Ragnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturd Jr is just out of range.
Ragnar lands the left hand.
Ragnar tries to clinch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sturd Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sturd Jr is fighting to break Ragnar's control of his arms but Ragnar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sturd Jr wants to pass the guard but Ragnar is keeping the position.
Ragnar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sturd Jr wants to control from the top but Ragnar keeps moving.
Ragnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Sturd Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr preventing the sweep.
Sturd Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Ragnar is retaining full guard.
Ragnar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sturd Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturd Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bjorn Ragnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sturd Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Sturd Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ragnar throws a jab but it's blocked by Sturd Jr.
Ragnar takes a swing at Sturd Jr's ribcage but misses.
Ragnar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sturd Jr. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sturd Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sturd Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Sturd Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sturd Jr blocks a leg kick.
Ragnar moves forwards but Sturd Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ragnar throws a right hand that misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ragnar blocks a low kick nicely.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but Ragnar avoids it.
Sturd Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnar misses with a kick to the body.
Sturd Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ragnar clobbers Sturd Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ragnar misses with a body shot.
Ragnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnar throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sturd Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The cut above Jason Sturd Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised Ragnar's leg. Ragnar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ragnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sturd Jr looks for a takedown but Ragnar sprawls well.
Ragnar moves out of range of the body kick.
Sturd Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ragnar checks a leg kick.
Ragnar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sturd Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ragnar 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.
Ragnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturd Jr is just out of range.
Ragnar lands a jab to Sturd Jr's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturd Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ragnar cracks Sturd Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ragnar throws a low kick, looking for Sturd Jr's leg but Sturd Jr calmly moves out of range.
Sturd Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnar.
Ragnar misses with a body kick.
Sturd Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Ragnar counters with a quick kick to the body but Sturd Jr blocks it.
Ragnar misses with a low kick as Sturd Jr jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Sturd Jr does it's job there.
Sturd Jr cracks Ragnar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sturd Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ragnar quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That kick from Sturd Jr tenderised Ragnar's leg. Ragnar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ragnar throws a body punch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
Sturd Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Ragnar should have avoided that one.
Sturd Jr avoids the head kick by Ragnar.
Ragnar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Ragnar moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Ragnar.
Jason Sturd Jr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sturd Jr gets control of Ragnar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sturd Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ragnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Sturd Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnar being controlled here momentarily.
Ragnar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sturd Jr is trying to keep Ragnar in close.
Ragnar prevents Sturd Jr from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Sturd Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ragnar throws a looping overhand right but Sturd Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd Jr staying out of range there.
Sturd Jr ducks under a wild hook from Ragnar.
Sturd Jr with the counter takedown but Ragnar avoids it easily.
Ragnar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jason Sturd Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ragnar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sturd Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ragnar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturd Jr is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturd Jr thuds his right hand into Ragnar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sturd Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sturd Jr with a nice cross.
Ragnar is looking to slow Sturd Jr down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ragnar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sturd Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ragnar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturd Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Ragnar tries to score with a low kick but Sturd Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Sturd Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Ragnar slips under a jab from Sturd Jr.
Ragnar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sturd Jr is able to avoid easily.
Sturd Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sturd Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A low kick from Ragnar misses
and Sturd Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bjorn Ragnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ragnar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnar lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnar thumps Sturd Jr with a low kick.
Sturd Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ragnar.
Sturd Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Ragnar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ragnar cracks Sturd Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Ragnar counters with a straight right hand.
Bjorn Ragnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnar. Sturd Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturd Jr with the counter takedown but Ragnar avoids it easily.
Ragnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturd Jr.
Good leg kick by Sturd Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ragnar tried to score with a low kick but Sturd Jr checks it.
Sturd Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Sturd Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sturd Jr wants to land a leg kick but Ragnar is out of range.
Good leg kick by Sturd Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd Jr slips a jab from Ragnar.
Sturd Jr with the counter takedown but Ragnar avoids it easily.
Sturd Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnar circles away quickly and effectively.
Sturd Jr needs to keep his hands up - Ragnar had a free shot at his head there.
Ragnar tries to clinch but Sturd Jr moves out of range.
And Sturd Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Ragnar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ragnar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sturd Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sturd Jr.
Sturd Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sturd Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sturd Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ragnar wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Sturd Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sturd Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Sturd Jr!
A very excited looking Jason Sturd Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Wrexham (ranked 174 p4p, 33 weight class) and Lee Sin (ranked 142 p4p, 24 weight class). Sin has chosen Original Nuttah as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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174 lbs
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Wrexham !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Lee Sin!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrexham .
Wrexham looks to land a right hand but Sin moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Wrexham . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wrexham .
Wrexham with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sin to score with a decent uppercut.
Sin throws an overhand right that lands on Wrexham 's shoulder, as Wrexham tries to avoid the shot.
Wrexham avoids a kick to the body.
Wrexham misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wrexham throws a body punch but Sin moves out of range.
Wrexham instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrexham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sin swings wildly with an uppercut but Wrexham uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sin.
Wrexham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sin has a couple of punches blocked by Wrexham .
Wrexham blocks an uppercut.
Sin cracks Wrexham with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin lands a shoulder strike.
Sin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wrexham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wrexham tries to throw a body punch but Sin avoids it by throwing Wrexham back against the cage.
Wrexham prevents a body shot from Sin.
Sin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sin misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Sin.
Wrexham swings wildly with an uppercut but Sin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrexham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wrexham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrexham .
Sin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sin digs a right hand underneath Wrexham 's ribcage. Wrexham let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sin tries to throw a body punch but Wrexham avoids it by throwing Sin back against the cage.
Sin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sin tries to work over Wrexham 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wrexham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrexham .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrexham .
Wrexham lands a left hand.
Wrexham blocking some punches.
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!
Sin has a couple of punches blocked by Wrexham .
Wrexham takes an elbow to the temple.
Wrexham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wrexham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wrexham can't find room to land a body shot as Sin controls the action.
Wrexham prevents a body shot from Sin.
Wrexham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wrexham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sin backwards.
Sin tries a body shot but Wrexham blocks it.
Wrexham misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Sin.
Sin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wrexham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wrexham misses with some punches.
Sin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sin lands a shot to the body.
Wrexham lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sin throws a punch but it's blocked by Wrexham .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin can't find room to land a body shot as Wrexham controls the action.
Wrexham swings wildly with an uppercut but Sin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrexham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wrexham blocks an uppercut.
Wrexham takes a shot to the head.
Wrexham prevents a body shot from Sin.
Wrexham lands a body punch.
Wrexham lands an uppercut.
Sin misses with the head strike.
Wrexham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wrexham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wrexham throws a head punch that misses.
Wrexham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wrexham pushes Sin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a punch to the body.
Wrexham has a couple of punches blocked by Sin.
Wrexham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wrexham can't find room to land a body shot as Sin controls the action.
Wrexham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin lands on the inside with 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!
Sin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrexham working aggressively here.
Wrexham blocks an uppercut.
Wrexham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Wrexham 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wrexham presses Sin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sin.
Wrexham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sin blocks a body shot from Wrexham .
Wrexham lands with a short shot to the head.
Sin misses with some punches.
Wrexham misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sin.
Sin tries to work over Wrexham 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sin works on Wrexham 's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Sin on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Sin.
Sin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wrexham misses with a body punch.
Wrexham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Tyler Wrexham will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wrexham 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wrexham misses with a hook
and Sin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wrexham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sin.
Sin thinks about the counter body kick.
Sin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wrexham s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wrexham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sin was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrexham .
A little jabbing left from Sin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wrexham scores with a shot to the body.
Wrexham misses with a hook
and Sin counters with a right hand to the body.
Wrexham tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wrexham throwing a counter right hand but Sin manages to avoid it.
Wrexham lands with a good body shot.
Sin missing with a left hand there. Wrexham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Sin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Wrexham .
Wrexham misses the body punch
and Sin counters with an outside leg kick.
Wrexham connects with a body shot.
Sin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wrexham moves out of range of the body kick from Sin.
Wrexham was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wrexham misses with a wild body shot.
Wrexham swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sin.
Wrexham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sin moves away.
Sin checks a low kick from Wrexham .
Sin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wrexham scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wrexham misses with a jab to the body
and Sin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wrexham digs a good body shot into Sin's ribs.
Sin slips under a jab.
Wrexham moves away from the strike by Sin.
Tyler Wrexham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrexham misses with a wild body shot.
Wrexham cracks Sin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wrexham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wrexham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin has closed the distance and engaged Wrexham in a clinch.
Wrexham pushes Sin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wrexham throws a punch but it's blocked by Sin.
Sin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sin has a couple of punches blocked by Wrexham .
Wrexham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wrexham avoids a wild elbow strike from Sin.
A short uppercut from Sin.
Sin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sin lands with a left to the head.
Lee Sin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sin blocking some punches.
Sin is working Wrexham over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sin.
Sin lands with a light punch inside.
Wrexham swings wildly with an uppercut but Sin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrexham lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrexham blocks a body shot from Sin.
Sin tries a body shot but Wrexham blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Sin fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sin's elbow.
Wrexham struggles to land a body shot inside as Sin controls his hands.
Wrexham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sin has a couple of punches blocked by Wrexham .
Sin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wrexham or not.
A short right from Wrexham .
Wrexham blocks a body shot from Sin.
Wrexham throws a punch but it's blocked by Sin.
Sin tries a body shot but Wrexham blocks it.
Sin lands a shoulder strike.
Wrexham has a couple of punches blocked by Sin.
A hook to the body from Wrexham .
Sin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wrexham swings wildly with an uppercut but Sin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sin tries a body shot but Wrexham blocks it.
Sin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wrexham .
Wrexham pushes Sin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wrexham lands a shoulder strike.
Wrexham prevents a body shot from Sin.
Sin misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tyler Wrexham will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Good exchange - Wrexham coming out on top.
Wrexham lands a right hook to the body.
Sin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrexham . Sin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wrexham lands with a hook. Sin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wrexham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wrexham throws a right hand that misses
and Sin counters with a stiff right hand.
Wrexham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrexham throws a leg kick
and Sin counters with a solid body kick.
Wrexham blocks a jab.
Wrexham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sin was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrexham .
Wrexham stuns Sin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Wrexham misses.
Sin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wrexham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wrexham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wrexham throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sin throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Wrexham to counter with a crisp jab.
Wrexham is looking to wear down Sin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sin misses with a body shot.
Sin moves out of range of the strikes.
Wrexham throws a lazy uppercut
and Sin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wrexham throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Sin to counter with a crisp jab.
Wrexham avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham works the jab nicely.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Lee Sin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrexham throws a looping overhand right but Sin ducks down to avoid it.
Wrexham connects with a leg kick. Sin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wrexham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sin doesn't seem bothered though.
Wrexham misses with a shot to the body
and Sin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wrexham throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wrexham scoring well with a low kick there.
Wrexham misses with a combination
and Sin counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrexham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wrexham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Sin.
Sin working aggressively here.
Wrexham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sin throws a punch but it's blocked by Wrexham .
Wrexham tries to throw a body punch but Sin avoids it by throwing Wrexham back against the cage.
Tyler Wrexham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sin tries to throw a body punch but Wrexham avoids it by throwing Sin back against the cage.
Wrexham swings wildly with an uppercut but Sin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrexham working aggressively here.
Wrexham tries a body shot but Sin blocks it.
Sin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wrexham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wrexham digs a right hand into Sin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sin's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin is working Wrexham over against the cage.
Wrexham tries a body shot but Sin blocks it.
Sin prevents a body shot from Wrexham .
Wrexham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wrexham controls his hands.
Sin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wrexham .
A nice right hand lands inside from Sin.
Wrexham blocks a body shot from Sin.
Wrexham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wrexham .
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wrexham .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wrexham misses with a punch on the inside.
Sin is leaning against Wrexham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sin.
Sin scores with a shoulder strike.
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 Tyler Wrexham .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wrexham , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Wrexham !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Hoffman (ranked 69 p4p, 12 weight class) and Robert Munson (ranked 176 p4p, 21 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
21 - 9 - 3 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Hoffman !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Munson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman clinches up with Munson and pushes him back against the cage.
Munson misses with a body punch.
Munson prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoffman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Munson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Munson working aggressively here.
Hoffman jumps guard but Munson stands there with Hoffman around his waist. Hoffman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Hoffman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hoffman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Munson to the mat. Munson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hoffman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hoffman swings around for an armbar but Munson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hoffman 's guard.
Hoffman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Munson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Munson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hoffman looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoffman , not yet.
Munson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hoffman 's guard.
Hoffman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Munson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Munson rolls with it to try and escape but Hoffman cranks on the arm and Munson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Albert Hoffman !
Albert Hoffman retains his middleweight title!
Albert Hoffman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 119 p4p, 14 weight class) and Bill Newton (ranked 377 p4p, 41 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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197 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Parker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Newton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
No luck for Newton with that takedown attempt.
Parker is looking to counter punch.
Newton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Newton shoots in but Parker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peter Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Newton.
Parker clinches up against the cage.
Newton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Parker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker scores with a nice head shot.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Parker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Newton at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker throws a body punch but Newton moves out of range.
Newton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Newton moves away from the strike by Parker.
Newton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parker but Parker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Newton under the eye.
Newton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.
Parker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newton has a takedown stuffed.
Parker lands with a straight right. Newton didn't see that one coming.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Newton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Parker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton dives in for a single leg takedown but Parker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Newton shoots in looking for a takedown. Parker tries to sprawl out of it but Newton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Parker throws a lazy right hand but Newton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Parker's corner calls for a 1-2. Parker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker throws a right hand that misses
and Newton counters with a single leg into guard. Parker didn't expect that.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Parker dives on top into guard.
Newton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parker is one step ahead there.
Parker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker continues to stall.
Newton working a defensive guard here.
Parker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parker stays in close to Newton's body and controls the position.
Newton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Newton is looking for a triangle but Parker pushes his legs off easily.
Newton wants to sweep here but Parker controlling him for the moment.
Newton wants to hit a switch here but Parker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Newton there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton dodges the punch combination from Parker.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Parker misses with a straight left.
Parker throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Parker clinches.
Newton fails to pull guard.
Newton tries to pull guard but Parker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Peter Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Newton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker pushes Newton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Parker walks away with a smile on his face. Newton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Newton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newton loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Newton moves away from the strike by Parker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Newton tries to counter it with a takedown but Parker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Newton looks for a takedown but Parker sprawls well.
Parker scores with a jab.
Parker moves into range and clinches up with Newton.
Newton pulls guard effortlessly.
Parker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Parker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Newton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Parker stacks Newton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Parker!
The referee asks Parker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Parker prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton is trying to control Parker's posture but Parker avoids it.
Newton holds on to Parker's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton tries to buck Parker off but Parker is having none of it.
Parker misses with the ground and pound.
Parker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Parker clinches with his opponent.
Newton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Parker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Peter Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker looks to land a right hand but Newton moved out of range.
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parker moves into range and clinches up with Newton.
Newton jumps guard but Parker stands there with Newton around his waist. Newton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton blocks a body shot from Parker.
Newton pulls Parker into guard.
Peter Parker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parker trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Parker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now.
Parker won't allow Newton to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Parker controls the pace.
Parker pushes down on Newton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Newton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peter Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Parker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Newton struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Newton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Parker smiles and moves away.
Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newton moves away.
Parker takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Newton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Newton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Parker defends it well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parker.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newton can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Parker uses from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton is looking to cinch up a triangle. Parker throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Newton's body to avoid the submission. Newton has instead reached around Parker's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Newton arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bill Newton!
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