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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zach Assad (ranked 2868 p4p, 324 weight class) and Johnny Walker (ranked 6789 p4p, 543 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zach Assad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Walker!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assad wants to slow Walker down by chopping away at his legs.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Assad.
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Assad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Assad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Walker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Walker scores with a nice strike.
We've been hearing reports that Assad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Assad misses with an uppercut. Walker saw that one coming.
Walker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Assad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Assad moves into the clinch successfully.
Assad has Walker pressed against the cage, preventing Walker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Assad has a couple of punches blocked by Walker.
Assad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Assad pushes off an throws an elbow but Walker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Assad fails to land.
Walker digs a right hand into Assad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Assad's gas tank.
Assad misses with a punch on the inside.
Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Assad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Assad scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assad throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker misses with a body shot.
Walker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assad.
Assad doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Assad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Walker is out of range.
Assad throws a big shot that misses.
Assad moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Walker moves out of range of the leg kick from Assad.
Assad backing away here, and Walker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Assad throws a jab but it's blocked by Walker.
Assad throws a leg kick
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Assad swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Assad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Walker.
Walker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Assad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assad darts in trying to clinch
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Walker.
Assad throwing a counter right hand but Walker manages to avoid it.
Assad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assad gets a clinch.
Walker can't find room to land a body shot as Assad controls the action.
Walker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Assad misses with the head strike.
Assad has Walker pressed against the cage, preventing Walker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Assad misses with the head strike.
Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Walker misses.
Zach Assad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Assad circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Walker misses.
A quick step to the side and Assad tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assad looks to land a combination but Walker avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Assad misses with a straight left.
Walker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Assad wants to land a leg kick but Walker is out of range.
A left lands for Assad.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Assad.
Walker forces Assad back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is looking to break free of the clinch but Assad has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Walker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Assad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Walker's efforts to push away.
Walker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Assad misses with the head strike.
Walker takes an elbow to the temple.
Walker manages to break the clinch.
Walker thuds his right hand into Assad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Assad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Assad throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.
Assad doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assad.
Assad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walker throws a shot to the body.
Assad moves out of range as Walker strikes.
Assad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Assad throws a body punch but Walker moves out of range.
Assad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Assad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Walker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Assad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Assad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Assad lands an elbow that stopped Walker in his tracks for a moment.
Assad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Walker.
Walker lands with a right to the head.
Walker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Assad lands an elbow that stopped Walker in his tracks for a moment.
Walker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Walker tries to break the clinch but Assad is controlling the position.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but Assad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Assad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Assad.
Assad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Walker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Assad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Assad throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Assad lands a really nice looking cross but Walker seems unphased.
Assad missing with a left hand there. Walker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walker moves away from the strike by Assad.
Assad throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnny Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Assad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Assad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Walker scrambles back to his feet.
Walker cracks Assad with an open hand slap.
Walker looks to throw the jab but Assad is out of range.
Walker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Assad moves into the clinch successfully.
Walker avoids a wild elbow strike from Assad.
Walker blocks an elbow strike.
Walker is trying to break free.
Walker manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker misses with a two punch combination.
Assad tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
Walker throws a hook but Assad blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker checks a low kick from Assad.
Assad throws a lazy right hand but Walker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Assad tries to clinch up.
Walker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Assad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Assad throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Walker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Assad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walker, pushing him back against the cage.
Zach Assad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Walker tries to break the clinch but Assad is controlling the position.
Assad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Walker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Assad has him pressed against the cage.
Assad tries to work over Walker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Assad working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Walker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Assad wants to clinch but Walker slips to the side
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Walker tests Assad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Walker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch combination from Assad misses.
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!
Assad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Walker finds it's way through Assad's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assad tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Good shot there by Assad.
Assad connects with a right hand. Walker shakes it off.
Assad misses with a straight left.
Assad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Assad.
Walker lands with an uppercut that bounces Assad off the cage and back into range.
Assad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Assad.
Walker flicks out a counter leg kick but Assad steps away.
Assad swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Assad jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Walker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assad.
Walker unleashes a big counter combination but Assad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Assad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walker blocks a leg kick.
Assad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walker throws a right and a left that Assad avoids nicely.
Walker tests Assad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Assad digs a good body shot into Walker's ribs.
Johnny Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walker gets tackled into the cage by Assad. Assad maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Assad's elbow.
Walker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Assad backwards.
Assad creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Walker wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Assad.
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Assad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Assad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Assad throws a jab when Walker was well out of range.
Nice cross by Walker.
Assad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Walker loads up on a big right hand but Assad slips the punch.
Assad avoids the head kick by Walker.
Walker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Assad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Assad misses with a shot to the body
and Walker counters by moving into the clinch.
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Walker.
Assad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Assad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walker connects with a right hand. Assad shakes it off.
Assad misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick from Assad misses
and Walker moves into the clinch.
Walker avoids the elbow strike from Assad, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Assad fails to land.
Assad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Assad lands an elbow inside that Walker shrugs off.
Walker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walker blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assad looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Walker.
Assad keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Walker's efforts to push away.
Walker can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Walker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Assad tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Walker.
Assad misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walker! But no joy.
Assad wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
Assad looks to throw the jab but Walker is out of range.
Walker wants to counter the offense by Assad and move into the clinch position.
Walker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Assad has managed to clinch.
Assad keeps control of Walker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker.
Assad throws a head punch that misses.
Assad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walker blocks an elbow strike.
Walker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Assad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Assad keeps control of Walker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Assad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Assad misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assad throws a head punch that misses.
Assad throws an elbow but it misses.
Assad misses with some punches.
Assad creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Walker's defenses.
Assad lands a shoulder strike.
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Assad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Assad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assad throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Walker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Assad misses with a series of wild punches.
Assad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Walker blocks a jab.
Walker wants to counter the offense by Assad and move into the clinch position.
Assad connects with a crisp jab.
Walker swinging wildly here.
Assad throwing a counter right hand but Walker manages to avoid it.
Assad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assad misses with a two punch combination.
Assad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walker manages to avoid it.
Walker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Assad.
Assad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Assad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
Walker misses with a looping left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Walker.
Assad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Walker misses with a looping right.
Walker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Assad.
Walker lands an overhand right.
Walker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Assad. Assad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Walker throws the kick towards the body but Assad avoids it.
Walker moves out of range as Assad strikes.
A combination from Assad does no damage.
Assad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Assad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker moves out of range as Assad strikes.
Walker wants to counter the offense by Assad and move into the clinch position.
Walker scores with a jab to the head.
Assad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assad was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Walker loads up on a big right hand but Assad slips the punch.
Assad cracks Walker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Walker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Assad looks to land a right hand but Walker moved out of range.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Assad.
Walker throws a big shot that misses.
Walker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice cross by Walker.
A big left from Walker misses.
Walker misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Walker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assad lands with an uppercut that bounces Walker off the cage and back into range.
Assad has managed to clinch.
Walker blocks the elbow strike.
Walker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Assad misses with a punch on the inside.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Assad lands a shot to the body.
Walker lands a right hand.
Assad throws an elbow but it misses.
Assad has a couple of punches blocked by Walker.
Assad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Assad pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Assad throws a punch but it's blocked by Walker.
Walker breaks from the clinch.
Assad thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Assad misses.
Assad misses with a left hand
and Walker counters by clinching up.
Zach Assad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walker blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assad throws a head punch that misses.
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 Zach Assad.
I think Walker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johnny Walker!
A very excited looking Johnny Walker 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.
Zach Assad spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck you'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demarte Pena (ranked 2806 p4p, 126 weight class) and Android Ten (ranked 3661 p4p, 155 weight class). Pena's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mesmo Assim. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demarte Pena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Android Ten!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pena looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ten is fending him off so far but Pena persists. Nope, Ten circles away and we're back to standing.
Ten closes the distance and clinches up with Pena, looking for a takedown. Ten pushes Pena against the cage but Pena circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pena seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ten lands a high kick!
Ten's coach down at Chris Leben KO Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ten's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ten.
Ten misses with a takedown attempt - Pena sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pena shoots in looking for a takedown but Ten manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pena's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ten shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Demarte Pena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Ten.
Ten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pena or perhaps it was just good defense by Ten, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ten lands with a right hand.
Ten thows a leg kick but Pena checks it
and Pena counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck for Ten with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ten shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pena but Pena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ten throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pena's waist but Pena gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ten off to one side.
Pena appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pena has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pena there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pena takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ten keeps the fight on the outside.
Ten fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pena avoids it really well and circles away.
Ten fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pena looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ten!
Ten is trying to escape the position but Pena is controlling the position.
Pena working the ground and pound.
Pena takes a little break here. Ten wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ten takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pena wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ten keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pena lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ten is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ten takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pena remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ten takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ten being controlled for a moment.
Ten tries to improve position but can't.
Pena trying to control the action but Ten is working from the bottom.
Ten is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pena connects with a decent elbow.
Pena working away.
Pena trying to control the position but Ten is working away.
Pena 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.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Pena's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pena cracks Ten with a big right hand but Ten just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pena in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pena working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pena goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ten rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pena's guard! Nice work there by Ten!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pena is on top in guard.
Pena keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ten's head.
Ten is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pena with a nice head shot there.
Pena seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pena stands up over Ten, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pena stopping the sweep attempt from Ten.
Pena postures up and lands a big shot to Ten's brow.
Pena cracks Ten with a solid left hand.
Pena lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pena wants to control from the top but Ten keeps moving.
Pena slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demarte Pena dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pena avoids the head kick by Ten.
Pena changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ten tries to avoid it but Pena manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ten to the ground. Ten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pena.
Ten motions for Pena to come forward. Ten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pena tries to clinch up.
Pena is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ten can do to turn this around?
Pena moves in looking to clinch but Ten pushes him off.
Ten throws a front kick aimed at Pena's knee but Pena avoids it well.
Pena tries to clinch but Ten is having none of it.
Ten shoots in but no luck this time.
Pena shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ten defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ten thumps Pena with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena shoots for a double leg takedown but Ten sprawls well. He's pushed Pena's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demarte Pena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Ten misses
and Ten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Pena. No joy for Ten on that attempt.
Ten keeps the fight on the outside.
Ten steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pena has managed to clinch.
Pena lands a knee to the body.
Pena can't find room to land a body shot as Ten controls the action.
Pena drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pena tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pena tries to land knees in the clinch but Ten avoids the damage to the body.
Pena utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pena turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ten tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pena happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pena lands an elbow.
Ten tries to buck Pena off but Pena is having none of it.
Ten struggling a bit here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ten is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pena connects with a decent elbow.
Pena working the body and head with strikes.
Ten struggling a bit here.
Ten really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pena. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pena thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pena working the head and body with strikes.
Ten struggling a bit here.
Pena looks up at the clock and then as Ten takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pena smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pena staying calm.
Ten struggling a bit here.
Pena wants to control but Ten is keeping him busy.
Pena working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pena wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ten keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ten tries to buck Pena off but Pena is having none of it.
Ten takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pena is working Ten over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pena connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ten some visible discomfort.
Pena scores with punches from side control.
We've been hearing that Pena has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pena working the ground and pound from side control.
Demarte Pena overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pena in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pena taking a breather here.
Pena in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ten is letting Pena control him for a moment.
Pena landing a few strikes.
Ten tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pena is looking to take a break and control but Ten 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.
Demarte Pena dominated that second round.
That's time! Pena's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Pena. No joy for Ten on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Ten.
Demarte Pena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ten shoots in for a takedown but Pena shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pena is looking to counter with a body kick.
Pena goes for a double leg but Ten avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ten continues to drive forward.
Pena doesn't manage to clinch there - Ten circles away.
Pena wants to clinch.
Pena looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ten!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pena cracks Ten with a big elbow.
Pena lands a nice forearm strike.
Ten manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pena wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ten keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pena controlling the action here.
Pena seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ten for as long as he can get away with.
Ten on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Pena seems content to control.
Ten is defending against the submission attempts here by Pena.
Ten is looking for a sweep. Pena is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pena is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ten doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pena.
Pena looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ten with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ten wants to improve his position but Pena is controlling well.
Pena scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pena perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pena is looking to take a break and control but Ten is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pena takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pena content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ten tries to get to full guard but Pena has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Pena seems content to control.
Pena has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ten tries to get to full guard but Pena has control of the leg.
Ten wants to control but Pena is keeping busy.
Pena is nestled in close to Ten, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Demarte Pena is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ten is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pena pulls his head out easily.
Pena is controlling the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pena continues to stall.
Ten actively working from the bottom here.
Ten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pena with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Android Ten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pena's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demarte Pena showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pena, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demarte Pena!
Demarte Pena took some time post fight to say the following; 'I did not won the war it was just a fight, thanks to all u that tonight watch this duel. My team, my family all u i love u. thanks'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maverick Syndal (ranked 1742 p4p, 164 weight class) and Koala Baertum (ranked 3396 p4p, 270 weight class). Baertum has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. Maverick Syndal is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maverick Syndal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Koala Baertum!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baertum ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
Baertum comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Syndal.
Maverick Syndal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baertum's head.
Baertum lands a glancing blow to the side of Syndal's head.
Syndal misses with a hook
and Baertum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baertum walks into a straight right hand from Syndal.
Syndal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. Baertum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baertum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baertum lands with a straight right. Syndal didn't see that one coming.
Syndal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baertum's hands.
Syndal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baertum.
Syndal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baertum was well out of range. Poor timing from Syndal.
Syndal misses with a body punch
and Baertum counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baertum, as that shot connected.
Syndal misses with an uppercut
and Baertum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Syndal misses with a left hand
and Baertum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Syndal connects with a body shot.
Baertum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baertum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baertum throws a lazy right hand but Syndal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Baertum is just out of range.
Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Baertum is just out of range.
Syndal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baertum.
Syndal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Syndal throws a hook to the side of Baertum's head but Baertum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syndal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baertum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syndal takes a swing at Baertum's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Baertum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Syndal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baertum moves away.
Syndal swings widly with a right hand
and Baertum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baertum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syndal.
Baertum throws a big shot that misses.
Syndal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the body from Syndal misses
letting Baertum counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Baertum.
Syndal throws a body shot but no joy.
Baertum loads up on a big right hand but Syndal slips the punch.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Syndal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baertum was well out of range. Poor timing from Syndal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndal throws a body punch but Baertum moves out of range.
Syndal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Baertum does no damage.
Syndal misses the body punch
and Baertum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Syndal moves forwards but Baertum connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Syndal.
Baertum lands a jab to Syndal's midsection.
Syndal misses with a shot to the body
and Baertum counters with a stiff right hand.
Syndal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Baertum slips under a jab from Syndal.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baertum! But no joy.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
Syndal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndal throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Baertum.
Syndal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Baertum counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syndal throws a body punch but Baertum moves out of range.
That kick from Syndal tenderised Baertum's leg. Baertum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Syndal scores with a hook to the body. Baertum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Syndal misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Baertum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Syndal swings widly with a right hand
and Baertum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Syndal is looking to wear down Baertum with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Syndal throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Syndal.
Baertum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syndal.
Syndal defending well as Baertum loads up on a big left hand.
Syndal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Syndal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syndal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baertum checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baertum! But no joy.
Syndal scores with a jab to the head.
Syndal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baertum was well out of range. Poor timing from Syndal.
A countering left hand to the body from Baertum misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Koala Baertum will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Baertum sizes up Syndal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
Baertum let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Syndal throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Baertum.
Syndal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baertum manages to avoid it.
Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Baertum is just out of range.
Syndal throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Baertum counter with a right hand.
Syndal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baertum throws a body shot but no joy.
Syndal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Baertum counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baertum works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good exchange - Baertum coming out on top.
Syndal walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Syndal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Syndal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baertum misses with an uppercut
and Syndal counters with an inside leg kick.
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baertum moves away.
Syndal throws an off balance right hand
and Baertum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baertum avoids the body shot from Syndal.
Syndal slips under a jab.
Koala Baertum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Syndal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baertum throws a lazy uppercut
and Syndal counters with a nice body shot.
Syndal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Baertum counters with a stiff right hand.
Syndal lands a leg kick that knocks Baertum off balance momentarily.
Syndal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Baertum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Syndal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Syndal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Syndal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syndal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syndal catches Baertum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baertum scores with a sloppy right hand. Syndal should have avoided that one.
Syndal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baertum throws out the jab.
Baertum scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Baertum.
Baertum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Syndal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baertum.
Syndal walks into a jab.
Syndal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baertum.
Baertum takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Syndal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Syndal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Syndal throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baertum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
As Syndal backs off Baertum throws a huge counter combo but Syndal manages to avoid it all.
Baertum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Syndal.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
Syndal connects with a body shot.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
Baertum appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Syndal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Syndal throws a hook to the side of Baertum's head but Baertum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Syndal scores with a nice right hand.
Syndal lands with an overhand left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Syndal. That's going to slow Baertum down.
Baertum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Syndal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Syndal moves out of range as Baertum strikes.
Syndal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Syndal misses with a straight right.
Syndal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baertum counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syndal throws a body punch but Baertum moves out of range.
Syndal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baertum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baertum looks to score with a jab to the body but Syndal is just out of range.
Baertum lands a right hook to the body.
Baertum lands with a straight right. Syndal didn't see that one coming.
Syndal misses with a hook to the body
and Syndal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Syndal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baertum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Syndal with a body shot.
Baertum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Syndal lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Syndal misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Syndal.
Syndal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Koala Baertum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Baertum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Syndal misses with a looping left.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Syndal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Syndal just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Baertum.
Syndal throws a leg kick
and Baertum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baertum with a hook.
Syndal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Baertum counters with a right hand to the body.
Syndal throws a leg kick that misses.
Baertum misses with a few strikes there.
Syndal cracks Baertum with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Syndal misses with a lunging right hand
and Baertum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Syndal is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baertum connects with a body shot.
Oh Syndal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baertum ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syndal misses with a lunging right hand
and Baertum counters with a stiff right hand.
Syndal moves out of range as Baertum strikes.
It looked like Syndal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syndal. Baertum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Baertum as he checks the leg kick.
Syndal throws a right hand that misses
and Baertum counters with a nice body shot.
Syndal seems to have got his legs back now.
Syndal looks to score with a jab to the body but Baertum is just out of range.
Syndal does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Syndal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baertum moves away.
Syndal misses with a lunging right hand
and Baertum counters with a nice uppercut.
Baertum tests Syndal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baertum loads up on a big right hand but Syndal slips the punch.
Baertum drops Syndal with a huge uppercut! Syndal drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Baertum is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koala Baertum!
Koala Baertum took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trey Daniels (ranked 1591 p4p, 201 weight class) and Maikel Fortuyn (ranked 2149 p4p, 264 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maikel Fortuyn!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortuyn throws a right and a left that Daniels avoids nicely.
Fortuyn ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
Daniels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortuyn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daniels lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Maikel Fortuyn has been cut.
Daniels misses with a body kick.
Fortuyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels.
Daniels tries to clinch but Fortuyn moves out of range.
Fortuyn lunges at Daniels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daniels's hand.
Daniels connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fortuyn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Daniels was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fortuyn.
Fortuyn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Fortuyn moves out of range of the body kick from Daniels.
Daniels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daniels is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fortuyn.
It looks like Trey Daniels has been cut.
Daniels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fortuyn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fortuyn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daniels tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Daniels is looking to chop away at Fortuyn's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortuyn swings for the body but Daniels moves out of range.
Fortuyn closes the distance and pushes Daniels back into the cage.
A short left from Fortuyn.
Fortuyn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daniels blocks an uppercut.
Fortuyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Daniels misses with a wild body shot.
Daniels throws a jab when Fortuyn was well out of range.
Fortuyn unleashes a big counter combination but Daniels bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Daniels takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Daniels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortuyn.
Daniels moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Daniels fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fortuyn on the side of the head.
Fortuyn throws a solid leg kick but Daniels takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fortuyn.
Daniels tries to clinch there but Fortuyn circles away.
Fortuyn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A clash of legs there as Daniels blocks the low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortuyn lands a nice shot that snaps Daniels's head back.
Trey Daniels's cut is getting worse.
Fortuyn misses with a body shot
and Fortuyn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daniels has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortuyn lands an uppercut.
Fortuyn struggles to land a body shot inside as Daniels controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortuyn.
Daniels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortuyn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fortuyn is pushing Daniels up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Daniels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fortuyn.
Fortuyn tries to work over Daniels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Daniels is trying to maintain a safe position but Fortuyn gets an underhook and turns Daniels into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Fortuyn.
Fortuyn gets through Daniels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daniels tries to throw a body punch but Fortuyn avoids it by throwing Daniels back against the cage.
Daniels misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortuyn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fortuyn blocking some punches.
Daniels throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Daniels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fortuyn blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels just leaning against Fortuyn, taking a breather.
Fortuyn manages to break the clinch.
Jab by Fortuyn.
Fortuyn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fortuyn duly obliges.
Trey Daniels's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Daniels getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daniels swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fortuyn counters with a straight right hand.
Daniels misses with a wild combination.
Fortuyn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daniels, pushing him back against the cage.
Daniels scores with a shoulder strike.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Daniels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortuyn scores with a shot to the side of Daniels's head.
Fortuyn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daniels misses with the head strike.
Fortuyn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Daniels.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortuyn tries to clinch but Daniels is having none of it.
Daniels throws a low kick but Fortuyn moves out of range easily.
Fortuyn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Daniels avoids the body shot from Fortuyn.
Fortuyn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jeez, Trey Daniels's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fortuyn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fortuyn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fortuyn swings for the body but Daniels moves out of range.
Fortuyn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Daniels looks to land a left hand but Fortuyn moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Fortuyn.
Daniels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortuyn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Trey Daniels's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maikel Fortuyn!
A very excited looking Maikel Fortuyn 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klay Dee (ranked 1777 p4p, 85 weight class) and Dominique Bell (ranked 2831 p4p, 129 weight class). Dee's entrance music is Tyler, The Creator - Who Dat Boy. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dominique Bell enters the cage!
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139 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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Klay Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominique Bell!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dee - that will leave a mark!
Dee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dee throws out a powerful jab.
Dee digs a good hook to Bell's body.
Bell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dee scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell shoots in for a double leg but Dee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bell under the eye.
Dee swings for the body but Bell moves out of range.
Bell fails to land the takedown.
Dee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dee wants it to stay on the feet.
Klay Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Bell.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dee manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee wants to control but Bell is keeping busy.
Dee controlling the position well.
Bell seems to be looking for submissions.
Dee won't allow Bell to pass to mount.
Dee kicks off Bell and gets to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A good leg kick by Dee.
Dee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Dee's head coaches at House of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dee stuffs the takedown attempt from Bell. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Bell shoots in but Dee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bell fails with the takedown
and Dee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Dee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dee.
Dominique Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dee stuffs the takedown.
Bell tries for a takedown but Dee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Klay Dee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dee stuffs the takedown.
Dee jabs Bell right on the nose. Bell blinks but takes it well.
Dee cracks Bell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dee lands a nice shot that snaps Bell's head back.
Dee scores with a jab.
Dee cracks Bell with a good jab.
Dee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dee lands a lovely overhand right.
Bell fails with the takedown.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt - Dee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dee is looking to counter punch.
Dee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bell dives in for a single leg takedown but Dee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bell's head.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt - Dee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt - Dee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dee scores with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Dee.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dee. Bell shrugs it off though.
Bell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt
and Dee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bell thinking.
Dee stuffs the takedown attempt from Bell. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Bell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dee counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dee scores with a jab. Bell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dee!
Bell looks winded!
Bell is trying to get an arm triangle but Dee is defending well.
Dee is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bell asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bell.
Bell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bell in the domination position with Dee hanging on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dee is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Dee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice body punch from Dee.
Bell has a takedown stuffed.
Dee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bell fails with the takedown.
Dee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bell can do to turn this around?
Dee lunges at Bell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bell's hand.
Dee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bell shoots in looking for a takedown but Dee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Klay Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Bell.
Bell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dee scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
Bell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dee tries to avoid it but Bell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dee to the ground. Dee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dee.
Bell shoots in and drives through. Dee sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bell shoots in but Dee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dee keeps Bell at a distance using the push kick.
Dee lands a nice hook to Bell's body. Bell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bell's calf.
Bell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dee.
Dee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dominique Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bell takes one on the button.
Bell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bell.
Klay Dee is winning the standup battle so far.
Dee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bell's sensitive parts.
Dee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee thumps Bell with a low kick.
Bell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice takedown defense from Dee. No joy for Bell on that attempt.
Dee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bell shoots in and drives through. Dee sprawls well.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Dee lands with a cross.
Bell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dee cracks Bell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dee cracks Bell with a good jab.
Bell fails with the takedown.
Dee is looking to counter punch.
Bell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dee's guard.
Dee pushes Bell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee lands a nice looking body kick.
Dee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bell. That did some damage!
Bell walks into a left hand.
Dee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dee scores with a nice head shot.
Dee lands with a nice body kick.
Dee with a jab.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt - Dee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dee scores with a decent looking hook.
A lazy left from Dee finds it's target.
Bell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dee is fending him off so far but Bell persists. Nope, Dee circles away and we're back to standing.
Bell drops his hands momentarily and Dee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bell is rocked!
Dee connects with a leg kick. Bell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bell is fighting to break Dee's control of his arms but Dee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Klay Dee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bell prevents Dee from getting back to his feet.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Bell prevents Dee from getting back to his feet.
Dee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dee wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dee wants to stand up but Bell is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bell. Bell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Dee dominated that second round.
That's time! Dee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dee dips to his left and cracks Bell with an uppercut!
Good leg kick by Dee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bell shoots in looking for a takedown but Dee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dee is looking to counter punch.
Dee connects with a body shot that sends Bell's belly button to the back.
Nice takedown defense from Dee. No joy for Bell on that attempt.
Bell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dee pinned against the cage. Dee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Klay Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Bell.
That kick from Dee tenderised Bell's leg. Bell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dee is trying to escape back to his feet but Bell uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bell is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee tries to improve position but can't.
Bell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dee tries to bench press Bell off him but Bell keeps the position.
Dee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dee is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dee manages to get back to half guard.
Dee is controlling Bell's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bell wants to pass to mount but Dee is defending the position.
Dee is looking to get back to is feet but Bell passes into side control.
Dee is pushing Bell's head away, looking to escape. Bell manages to hold on to the position though.
Dee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bell off and has taken his back!
Bell trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bell doesn't escape.
Dee is hanging on to Bell's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Bell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell is still trying to improve position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bell manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dee's guard. Nice work there by Bell.
Klay Dee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dee is on top in guard.
Dee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell looking for a guillotine here but Dee defends easily.
Dee tries to stand but Bell is controlling from the bottom.
Dee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bell has his foot on Dee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dee works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klay Dee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dee 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klay Dee!
A very excited looking Klay Dee rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ruas (ranked 1360 p4p, 175 weight class) and Mukinio Tambua (ranked 2472 p4p, 298 weight class). Mukinio Tambua is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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24
280 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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265 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Ruas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mukinio Tambua!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tambua as he avoids it easily.
Tambua gets the takedown into side control.
Ruas tries to buck Tambua off but Tambua is having none of it.
Ruas sneaks back into half guard.
Ruas is looking for a sweep. Tambua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tambua is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruas defends it well.
Ruas is looking to improve his position.
Tambua is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ruas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tambua in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ruas tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tambua!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mukinio Tambua!
A very excited looking Mukinio Tambua 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.
Carlos Ruas spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Burrows (ranked 1509 p4p, 184 weight class) and Kaine Krause (ranked 1160 p4p, 142 weight class). Burrows comes to the cage accompanied by Calm - No problem. 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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180 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trevor Burrows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaine Krause!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burrows throws a jab when Krause was well out of range.
Krause lands with a shot to the body.
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from Krause.
Krause swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burrows tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kaine Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burrows on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burrows throws a lazy uppercut
and Krause counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick from Krause misses.
Krause lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Krause misses its intended target.
Krause tries to land a front kick but Burrows steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burrows lands with a shot to the body.
Krause moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krause gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burrows to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Krause keeping full guard, as Burrows tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krause manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burrows manages to get himself to full guard.
Burrows is trying to hold Krause in close to prevent damage but Krause has managed to pass into half guard.
Burrows makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burrows.
Burrows 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krause passes Burrows's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burrows might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burrows gets full guard.
Krause stopping the sweep attempt from Burrows.
Burrows looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Krause passes into side control.
The strikes coming from Krause are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Burrows is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Burrows is looking to regain half guard here but Krause keeps moving and retains side control.
Burrows manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burrows tries to get to full guard but Krause has control of the leg.
Burrows trying to control but Krause postures up.
Burrows gets full guard.
Krause looking to pass the guard.
Burrows looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krause is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krause turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaine Krause dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Burrows lands with a nice body punch.
Krause connects with a solid leg kick.
Krause bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burrows misses with an uppercut.
Burrows takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burrows waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krause.
Krause turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Burrows as he checks the leg kick.
Burrows throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krause.
Burrows scores with a jab. Krause acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krause.
Krause throws a leg kick which misses Burrows's front leg but catches the back leg as Burrows tries to avoid it.
Burrows misses with a right hand
letting Krause counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows throws out a loose jab but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krause tries to work over Burrows's front leg with a kick but Burrows checks it.
Burrows moves away from the strike by Krause.
Krause takes a swing at Burrows's ribcage but misses.
Krause with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krause throws out the jab.
Krause scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burrows tries for a takedown but Krause circles away easily
and Krause counters with a stiff right hand.
Krause uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burrows.
Kaine Krause is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krause bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krause appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Krause jabs Burrows to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burrows swings for the body but Krause moves out of range.
Krause dips to his left and cracks Burrows with an uppercut!
Burrows misses the jab.
Krause looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Krause.
Krause throws a looping overhand right but Burrows ducks down to avoid it.
Burrows takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krause tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burrows is able to avoid easily.
Krause uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burrows takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burrows gets the takedown into side control.
Burrows cracks Krause with a big right hand but Krause just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Burrows landing a few strikes.
Burrows postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Burrows throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Krause works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Burrows scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Krause won't allow Burrows to pass to mount.
Burrows thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krause's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burrows thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burrows is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burrows thows a huge punch but Krause dodges it nicely.
Trevor Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burrows thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krause's head.
Krause is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Burrows wants to work for an arm triangle but Krause is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Burrows looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Krause has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burrows throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krause wants to improve his position but Burrows is controlling well.
Burrows looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Burrows lands strikes from half guard.
Krause regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Burrows.
Krause bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burrows's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaine Krause showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Krause connects with a nice looking jab.
Krause throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows throws a predictable looking body shot
and Krause cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krause uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burrows.
Burrows tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krause misses with a wild body shot.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Krause will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Krause throws a poor cross that misses
and Burrows counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burrows looks to land a right hand but Krause moved out of range.
Burrows slips a jab from Krause.
Krause lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kaine Krause seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krause avoids the body shot from Burrows.
Burrows slips under a jab.
Burrows scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krause scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Krause cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krause throws a lazy right hand but Burrows sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burrows throws an overhand right that lands on Krause's shoulder, as Krause tries to avoid the shot.
Burrows connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krause. Krause circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Krause moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burrows.
A slow jab from Burrows misses its intended target.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Krause scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Krause takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Krause scores with a kick to the body.
Krause keeps Burrows at a distance using the push kick.
Burrows jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burrows shoots in but no luck this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krause thuds a left hand into Burrows's body.
Krause tries to keep at a distance but Burrows has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burrows displaying some good clinch control by pressing Krause up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Burrows.
Krause misses with some punches.
Burrows lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Burrows.
Krause swings wildly with an uppercut but Burrows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burrows lands a good knee to the midsection. Krause won't want to take too many of those.
Burrows has a couple of punches blocked by Krause.
A short right from Krause.
Burrows is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Burrows manages to pull guard.
Krause wants to pass the guard but Burrows is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause wants to control from the top but Burrows keeps moving.
Burrows looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burrows is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Krause manages to get to full guard.
Burrows throws a strike but Krause rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krause is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burrows is trying to hold Krause in close to prevent damage but Krause has managed to pass into half guard.
Trevor Burrows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burrows is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kaine Krause.
I've got Krause 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaine Krause!
Kaine Krause seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crack Head (ranked 623 p4p, 80 weight class) and Jackson Jericho (ranked 853 p4p, 111 weight class). Jericho has chosen Judas Priest - You've Got Another Thing Comin' as his entrance music. Crack Head could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jackson Jericho's chin.
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200 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
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crack Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Jericho!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head sizes up Jericho with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Jackson Jericho has been cut.
Jericho jabs at Head's body.
Jericho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Head manages to avoid it.
Jericho blocks a jab.
Jericho defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Jericho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jericho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Head misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Jericho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Head throws a hook but Jericho avoids it easily.
Jericho cracks a nice hook into Head's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jericho.
Jericho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
Jericho closes the distance and pushes Head back into the cage.
Head lands with a short shot to the head.
Jericho lands with a left to the head.
Jericho misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head manages to break the clinch.
Jericho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Head misses with a jab to the body
and Jericho counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jericho lands an uppercut.
Head scores with a shot to the side of Jericho's head.
Head lands with a right to the head.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Head working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jericho misses with a punch to the body.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head tries to work over Jericho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jericho.
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Jericho controls his hands.
Head misses with some punches.
Jericho is leaning against Head and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Jericho.
Jericho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jericho throws a head punch that misses.
Jericho connects with a nasty looking knee right to Head's face.
It looks like Crack Head has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jericho can't find room to land a body shot as Head controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head misses with a body punch.
Head's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jericho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Head misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jericho.
We've been informed that Jericho 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.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Head.
Head lands a shoulder strike.
Jericho is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jericho stalls.
Good body shot from Jericho.
Head tries to work over Jericho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Head tries to circle away but Jericho has him pinned against the cage.
Jericho misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Head.
A short uppercut from Jericho.
Head scores with a shot to the side of Jericho's head.
Jericho misses with a body punch.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Head can't find room to land a body shot as Jericho controls the action.
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jericho leaning his opponent against the cage.
Head lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jericho backwards.
Head working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Head is trying to break the clinch but Jericho has him pressed against the cage.
Jericho tries to throw a body punch but Head avoids it by throwing Jericho back against the cage.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jericho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jericho lands an uppercut.
Jericho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jericho scores a nice knee to the body.
Head is breathing heavily.
Jericho is struggling to control the position.
Jericho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head swings wildly with an uppercut but Jericho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jericho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jericho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jericho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jericho obliges.
Head lands a shoulder strike.
Head tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Head's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jericho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jericho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Head.
Jericho looking to throw knees to the head but Head is blocking nicely.
Jericho lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Head lands a nice uppercut.
Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Head misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jackson Jericho will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Head misses with a body shot.
Jericho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Jericho tries to bum rush Head with a series of wild strikes but Head uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice cross by Jericho.
Jericho loads up on a big right hand but Head slips the punch.
Jericho ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Head lands a jab to Jericho's midsection.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Head throws a series of punches but Jericho avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jericho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Head counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jericho scores with a jab to the body.
Head misses with a looping left.
Jericho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jericho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Head stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jericho.
Jericho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A lazy body kick from Jericho
letting Head counter with a right hand.
Jericho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jericho lands with a cross.
Jericho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Head misses with an uppercut
enabling Jericho to counter with a crisp jab.
Head scores with a hook.
Jericho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Head rather than just go for the knockout.
Jericho throws a nice looking combination but Head bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head connects with a body shot.
Jericho moves out of range of the strikes.
Jericho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jericho throws out a loose jab but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Head lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jericho lands a head kick!
Jericho slips a straight right by Head.
Jericho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson Jericho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jericho moves out of range as Head strikes.
A little jabbing left from Jericho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Head scores with a sloppy right hand. Jericho should have avoided that one.
Head takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Head avoids the body shot from Jericho.
Jericho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Head - just one landing.
Jericho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Head paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jericho, right into the meat.
Head misses with a body shot
letting Jericho counter with a right hand.
Jericho misses with a body shot.
Head throws a hook but Jericho avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Jericho does no damage.
Both fighters circling a little - Jericho finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jericho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jericho is rocked!
Jericho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Head chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jericho can pounce on him.
Jericho connects with a leg kick. Head looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Head misses with a body punch
and Head takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jericho lands a slapping body shot.
Jericho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jericho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Head connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jericho scrambles back to his feet.
Jericho is still on wobbly legs! Can Head finish him?
Head bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jericho backs away from a small jab... but Head lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Jericho crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Head with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Crack Head!
An out of breath and clearly excited Crack Head thanked Groove Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corban Storm (ranked 116 p4p, 19 weight class) and Polliisi Partio (ranked 153 p4p, 25 weight class). Corban Storm had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corban Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Polliisi Partio!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Partio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Partio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Partio steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Storm. That one must have hurt.
Storm connects with a jab.
Storm throws a sloppy body shot
and Partio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Storm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Partio tries to land a leg kick but Storm saw it coming and moves away.
Storm throws a leg kick that is checked
and Partio counters with a nice leg kick.
Storm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Partio.
Partio lands with a nice body punch.
Partio slips under a jab from Storm.
Storm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhalla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Partio throws a leg kick but Storm sees it coming and moves out of range.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Partio moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Storm lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Storm is in close to Partio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Partio wants to stand up but Storm is controlling him.
Storm cracks Partio with a solid left hand.
Partio wants to get back to his feet but Storm is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Partio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio wriggles free and stands up.
Partio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Storm.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Partio's head but Partio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm throws a body kick that misses.
Storm looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Storm closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Storm lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Partio manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio working aggressively here.
Storm is looking to take this one to the mat.
Partio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Partio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Storm on the side of the head.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Partio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partio slips a jab from Storm.
Partio is looking to slow Storm down with leg kicks.
Partio takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Storm throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Storm misses.
Partio was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Polliisi Partio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Partio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
Nice shot lands for Storm.
Partio wants to land a leg kick but Storm is out of range.
Storm closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Partio explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Partio moves out of range as Storm throws a body kick.
Storm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Storm there as he acknowledges the shot.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Partio is trying to stand.
Storm thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Storm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Partio tries to kick Storm off but Storm keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm working the head and body with strikes.
Partio wants to get back to his feet.
Storm working Partio over with strikes.
Storm thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Partio is trying to stand up here but Storm is controlling him well.
Storm thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Partio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Storm scores with a couple of nice shots.
Storm prevents Partio from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Storm.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Storm throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Partio is not content to let Storm control the position.
Partio wants to get back to his feet.
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 Corban Storm will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Storm throws the kick towards the body but Partio avoids it.
Storm throws a head kick that misses
and Partio counters with a left to the body.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Partio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Partio looks to land a left hand but Storm moved out of range nicely.
Storm throws a one two combo.
Partio moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Partio avoids the body shot from Storm.
Partio throws a one two combo.
Storm tries to score with a low kick but Partio moves his leg out of the way.
Storm throws a body kick that misses
and Partio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Partio as Storm shoots in.
Storm moves out of range of the leg kick from Partio.
Nice cross by Storm.
Storm shoots in but no luck this time.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick.
Partio throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
Partio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Storm is out of range.
Partio scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Polliisi Partio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Partio on his heels. He'll look to pass Partio's guard now, I'm sure.
Storm prevents Partio from getting back to his feet.
Storm lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Partio wants to stand up but Storm is controlling him.
Partio uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Partio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Storm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Storm throws a nice looking combination but Partio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Storm shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Storm showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio pushes Storm off looking to stand but Storm dives back in and keeps control.
Storm missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Partio looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm thows a huge punch but Partio dodges it nicely.
Partio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Corban Storm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Storm working over Partio with some ground and pound. Partio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Partio pushes Storm off looking to stand but Storm dives back in and keeps control.
Storm working over Partio with some ground and pound. Partio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Partio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Storm there.
Partio wants to get back to his feet.
Partio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Storm.
Storm thows a huge punch but Partio dodges it nicely.
Storm working Partio over with strikes.
Storm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Partio's head.
Storm stops Partio from getting back to his feet.
Storm working the head and body with strikes.
Partio is trying to stand up here but Storm is controlling him well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Storm lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Partio needs to keep his hands up - Storm had a free shot at his head there.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Partio throws a series of punches but Storm avoids them all with ease.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Partio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheers as Storm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Partio doesn't seem phased though.
Partio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Partio catches Storm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Storm throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Partio was covering up waiting for the punch and Storm finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Partio is working Storm over against the cage.
Partio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Storm turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands a decent elbow from side control.
Partio is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Storm has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Storm trying to control the position but Partio is working away.
Storm landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Storm cracks Partio with a big right hand but Partio just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Storm scores with a couple of short elbows.
Partio throws Storm to one side and escapes!
Storm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Storm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Partio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Storm.
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 Corban Storm will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Storm changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Partio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Storm working the ground and pound but Partio is defending the strikes.
Storm working the head with strikes.
Partio is trying to buck Storm off.
Storm in side control lands a decent elbow.
Partio is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Storm tries to score with some ground and pound. Partio controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Partio bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
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!
Partio checks a leg kick nicely.
Partio thows a leg kick but Storm checks it
and Storm decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Partio's guard.
Storm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Storm throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio wants to stand but Storm is controlling the position.
Storm throwing strikes but missing.
Storm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Partio keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Partio wants to stand but Storm is controlling the position.
Storm trying to control but Partio is working from the bottom.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Partio is retaining full guard.
Partio manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio scores with a head kick.
Partio misses with a low kick.
A big right from Partio misses.
Partio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Polliisi Partio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Storm does no damage.
Storm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A cross from Partio lands.
Partio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Partio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Storm. Storm obviously looking to wear him down.
Partio looks for the body kick but Storm saw that one coming.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Storm misses with a leg kick.
Storm closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Storm lands in his opponent's guard.
Partio pushes Storm off and scrambles back to his feet.
Storm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Partio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Storm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm feints a jab promting Partio to slip. Storm then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Partio slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Storm throws a wild body kick that Partio sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Partio does it's job there.
Storm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Partio looks for the body kick but Storm saw that one coming.
Storm moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Storm.
Good standup being displayed there by Storm as he connects with a hook.
Partio misses with a hook.
Partio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Storm connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Partio scrambles back to his feet.
Partio misses with a low kick as Storm jumps back.
Partio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Storm changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Partio looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Partio takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Corban Storm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Storm lands an elbow.
Partio managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Storm.
Storm scores with a couple of short elbows.
Storm cracks Partio with a big elbow.
Partio wants to get back to his feet.
Partio is working to avoid the ground and pound but Storm connects with a decent elbow.
Partio pushes Storm away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Storm gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Storm scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio tries to escape but Storm is in control.
Storm scoring with punches from side control.
Partio throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Storm is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Partio will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corban Storm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Storm, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corban Storm!
In his post fight interview, Corban Storm 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Luc Gagnon (ranked 68 p4p, 8 weight class) and Nick Graves (ranked 81 p4p, 13 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luc Gagnon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Graves!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Gagnon is out of range.
Gagnon throwing a counter right hand but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Gagnon is looking to counter punch.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Gagnon ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Graves.
Gagnon slips under a jab.
A big left from Gagnon misses.
Gagnon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws an off balance right hand
and Gagnon counters with a left hand that sends Graves to the canvas!
Graves is rocked!
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!
Gagnon stops Graves from standing up.
Graves is still in real trouble! Can Gagnon finish him?
Gagnon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graves is keeping the position for now.
Gagnon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gagnon stalling.
Graves seems to have recovered his senses.
Gagnon is trying to control. Graves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves is looking to escape.
Gagnon is looking for a kimura but Graves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gagnon to get the leverage.
Gagnon is controlling the pace.
Graves pushes Gagnon off looking to stand but Gagnon dives back in and keeps control.
Gagnon is looking for a kimura here.
Gagnon is taking a breather. Graves says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Graves tries to roll over but Gagnon keeps him under control.
Graves desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gagnon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gagnon controlling the action here.
Graves has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gagnon is on him like a limpet, forcing Graves back against the cage.
Gagnon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Gagnon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Graves breaks the clinch.
Graves moves away from the strike by Gagnon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Gagnon misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gagnon misses with a straight right.
Graves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Graves misses with an uppercut
and Gagnon counters with a straight right hand.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gagnon.
Graves throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gagnon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gagnon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gagnon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Graves misses with an uppercut
and Gagnon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gagnon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Graves throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Graves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves throws an off balance right hand
and Gagnon counters with a right hand to the body.
Gagnon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graves now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Gagnon.
Gagnon slips a jab from Graves.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gagnon.
Gagnon scores with a body shot.
Graves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Graves looks winded!
Gagnon throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Gagnon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Graves misses with a right hand
and Gagnon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gagnon throws a leg kick but Graves moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Gagnon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gagnon blocks a jab.
Gagnon avoids the body shot from Graves.
Gagnon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nick Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gagnon throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
Luc Gagnon is winning the standup battle so far.
Gagnon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Luc Gagnon has been cut.
Gagnon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gagnon misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Graves misses
and Gagnon counters with a nice uppercut.
Gagnon throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graves misses with an uppercut.
Gagnon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graves at a distance.
Gagnon throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Graves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon lands a leg kick that knocks Graves off balance momentarily.
Gagnon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves misses with a left hand
enabling Gagnon to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Graves.
Gagnon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gagnon manages to avoid it.
Gagnon is looking to counter punch.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gagnon throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Graves lands a jab to Gagnon's midsection.
Nice body punch from Graves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Graves cracks Gagnon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Graves lands a nice looking body shot.
Graves connects with a crisp jab.
Graves slips under a jab from Gagnon.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Gagnon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gagnon throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Gagnon moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves slips a straight right by Gagnon.
Graves connects with a body shot.
Graves scores with a jab.
Gagnon throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves connects with a body shot that sends Gagnon's belly button to the back.
Graves takes a swing at Gagnon's ribcage but misses.
Graves lands a nice shot that snaps Gagnon's head back.
Luc Gagnon's cut is getting worse.
Graves missing with a left hand there. Gagnon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gagnon throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Gagnon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gagnon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Gagnon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gagnon throws a big counter combination but Graves scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gagnon misses with a straight right.
Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Gagnon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Gagnon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Gagnon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gagnon throws a right hand that Graves ducks under and follows up with a left that Graves also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves checks a low kick from Gagnon.
Graves throws out a loose jab but Gagnon uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Graves backs away, Gagnon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Gagnon moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Gagnon's head but Gagnon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gagnon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gagnon misses with a straight right.
Graves throws out a counter right but Gagnon avoids it with no problem.
Gagnon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Graves connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gagnon scrambles back to his feet.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gagnon throws an off balance right hand
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Gagnon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graves misses with an uppercut
and Gagnon counters with a nice body shot.
Graves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Gagnon counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands the left hand.
Graves throws a body punch but Gagnon moves out of range.
Graves defending well as Gagnon loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gagnon swinging wildly here.
Graves misses with a double jab.
Gagnon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gagnon.
Graves throws a body punch but Gagnon moves out of range.
Gagnon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gagnon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Graves throws a hook but Gagnon blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gagnon ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Gagnon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Gagnon's shoulder, as Gagnon tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Gagnon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice cross by Graves.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gagnon moves away.
It looked like Gagnon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gagnon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Gagnon.
Gagnon throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon tries to work over Graves's front leg with a kick but Graves checks it.
Graves cracks a nice hook into Gagnon's ribs.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gagnon.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Gagnon slips the punch.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gagnon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Gagnon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gagnon throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gagnon 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.
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Nick Graves just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Luc Gagnon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Graves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Graves misses with a leg kick
and Gagnon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gagnon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gagnon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gagnon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Graves as he connects with a hook.
Gagnon looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon throws a series of punches but Graves avoids them all with ease.
Gagnon throws a solid leg kick but Graves takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gagnon.
Graves is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gagnon with a body shot.
A big left from Gagnon misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Graves's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Graves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gagnon doesn't seem bothered though.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Gagnon's head but Gagnon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graves throws an off balance right hand
and Gagnon counters with a straight right hand.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Graves got wobbled bad by a big combination! Gagnon presses forward with punches and knees until Graves stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Graves closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luc Gagnon!
Luc Gagnon retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Luc Gagnon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
54% |
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