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PSE 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Barkley (ranked 6990 p4p, 365 weight class) and Kim Hjung (ranked 4470 p4p, 311 weight class). Hjung has chosen Korean National Anthem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kim Hjung will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Barkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kim Hjung!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley connects with a looping right hand.
Hjung misses with a takedown attempt - Barkley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barkley is looking to counter the offense by Hjung and move into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Barkley. Those never looked like landing.
Hjung shoots in but no luck this time.
Barkley punishes Hjung's body with a nice straight punch.
Barkley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from Barkley.
Hjung takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hjung manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hjung.
Johnny Barkley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Hjung.
Barkley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barkley throws a nice looking combination but Hjung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hjung fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hjung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hjung doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Barkley misses.
Barkley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hjung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barkley circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnny Barkley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barkley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hjung shoots in for a takedown but Barkley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barkley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barkley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hjung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barkley throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Barkley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barkley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barkley keeps the fight on the outside.
Barkley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barkley throws a series of punches but Hjung moves out of range.
Barkley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hjung dodges the punch combination from Barkley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hjung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjung is looking to clinch but Barkley is avoiding it.
Hjung moves in looking to clinch but Barkley pushes him off.
Hjung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barkley stuns Hjung with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barkley slaps away a takedown attempt from Hjung, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hjung slips a jab from Barkley.
Despite the aggression on Hjung's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hjung on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hjung looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hjung misses with a takedown attempt - Barkley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barkley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hjung looks winded!
Barkley leaves Hjung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Hjung's shoulder, as Hjung tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Barkley does no damage.
Hjung takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barkley dodges the punch combination from Hjung.
Barkley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barkley throws a body punch but Hjung moves out of range.
Barkley lands a jab to the nose.
Barkley throws a nice looking combination but Hjung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hjung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barkley misses with a wild body shot.
Hjung doesn't manage to clinch there - Barkley circles away.
Hjung takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hjung is rocked!
Barkley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hjung circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hjung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley lands with a right hand.
Hjung is still on wobbly legs! Can Barkley finish him?
Barkley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hjung seems to have recovered his senses.
Barkley lands with a hook. Hjung tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barkley thuds a left hand into Hjung's body.
Hjung closes the distance and clinches up with Barkley, looking for a takedown. Hjung pushes Barkley against the cage but Barkley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hjung feints and as Barkley raises his hands in defense, Hjung changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hjung trying to control the position from guard on top but Barkley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hjung is looking to work some ground and pound but Barkley has wrist control.
Barkley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hjung won't allow Barkley to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Barkley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice cross by Barkley.
Hjung darts in trying to clinch
and Barkley counters with a series of strikes. Hjung will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barkley misses the shot to the body.
Hjung misses with a takedown
and Barkley counters by moving into the clinch.
Hjung is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barkley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barkley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barkley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hjung tries to pull guard but Barkley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnny Barkley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Hjung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung jumps guard and drags Barkley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Barkley wants to stand and escape but instead Hjung has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hjung trying to control but Barkley is working from the bottom.
Barkley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hjung can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hjung wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hjung's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barkley trying to control the position.
Hjung throwing strikes but missing.
Hjung stands and throws Barkley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barkley tries to improve position but can't.
Hjung is looking to take a break and control but Barkley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hjung throws an elbow but Barkley slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hjung creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Hjung.
Barkley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hjung on the ground.
Hjung lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjung is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barkley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hjung scoring with punches and elbows.
Barkley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barkley tries to get out of the position.
Hjung lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hjung looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Barkley is avoiding damage well.
Barkley stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Hjung scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hjung trying to control the position but Barkley is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hjung working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Hjung crashes against the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hjung is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barkley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hjung working the head with strikes.
Hjung working the body and head with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hjung landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hjung passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Barkley!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Hjung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Barkley slaps away a takedown attempt from Hjung, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barkley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hjung is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barkley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hjung.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hjung.
Johnny Barkley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Hjung.
Hjung gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barkley working hard to break the clinch.
Hjung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnny Barkley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hjung has a takedown stuffed.
Barkley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hjung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hjung moves away.
A big right from Barkley misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barkley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hjung doesn't seem bothered though.
Barkley misses the body punch
and Hjung counters with a two punch combo.
Barkley misses with a series of wild punches.
Barkley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hjung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barkley swivels and escapes.
Hjung fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Barkley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hjung.
Kim Hjung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley lands a jab to Hjung's midsection.
Barkley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hjung in his tracks.
Barkley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hjung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barkley counters with a nice body shot.
Barkley scores with a jab. Hjung acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley swings for the body but Hjung moves out of range.
Barkley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barkley jabs Hjung to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barkley throws a shot from downtown. Hjung moves away and avoids it.
Hjung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hjung shoots in looking for a takedown. Barkley tries to sprawl out of it but Hjung keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barkley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barkley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barkley duly obliges.
Hjung shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barkley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hjung's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hjung's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjung tries to roll but Barkley sticks to his back.
Hjung trying to control but not successfully.
Hjung tries to roll but Barkley sticks to his back.
Hjung breaks Barkley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barkley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hjung.
Hjung decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Barkley takes a swing at Hjung's ribcage but misses.
Hjung shoots in for a takedown but Barkley shows good takedown defense.
Barkley clobbers Hjung with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hjung closes the distance and clinches up with Barkley, looking for a takedown. Hjung pushes Barkley against the cage but Barkley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barkley is looking to counter punch.
Hjung gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hjung takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hjung takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Barkley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barkley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Barkley!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommaso Carsara (ranked 4103 p4p, 420 weight class) and Beliv Unbelivable (ranked 5698 p4p, 494 weight class). Tommaso Carsara is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommaso Carsara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beliv Unbelivable!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carsara tries to clinch
and Unbelivable counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unbelivable 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.
Carsara controlling Unbelivable's posture.
Unbelivable trying to control the position from guard on top but Carsara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carsara controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carsara wants to stand but Unbelivable is controlling the position.
Unbelivable with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unbelivable trying to control the position from guard on top but Carsara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbelivable won't allow Carsara to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Unbelivable gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carsara counters with a head kick. That will keep Unbelivable thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Unbelivable looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Unbelivable closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Carsara quickly recovers to half guard.
Unbelivable prevents Carsara from improving his position.
Unbelivable is looking to advance position but Carsara won't allow it.
Unbelivable is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Unbelivable thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carsara's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carsara wants to control but Unbelivable is keeping busy.
Carsara controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Carsara trying to control here.
Unbelivable is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carsara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carsara is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unbelivable is pressing down on Carsara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carsara is holding on for now.
Unbelivable wants to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Carsara missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Unbelivable fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carsara looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Unbelivable shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carsara counters with a two punch combo.
Unbelivable is rocked!
Tommaso Carsara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beliv Unbelivable.
Carsara circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Unbelivable tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Carsara wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommaso Carsara!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Killmore (ranked 24375 p4p, 394 weight class) and Buckee Mcstucking (ranked 6423 p4p, 348 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Killmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buckee Mcstucking!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcstucking has Killmore up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcstucking escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcstucking avoids the body shot from Killmore.
Mcstucking closes the distance and pushes Killmore back into the cage.
Mcstucking lands a good knee to the midsection. Killmore won't want to take too many of those.
Mcstucking manages to pull guard.
Killmore slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mcstucking trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killmore with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killmore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mcstucking wants to clinch.
Mcstucking drives through and clinches with Killmore against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcstucking wants a takedown.
Mcstucking misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killmore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mcstucking breaks from the clinch.
Killmore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mcstucking fails with a takedown attempt.
Killmore keeps the fight on the outside.
Mcstucking throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Killmore on the side of the head.
Mcstucking shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killmore pinned against the cage. Killmore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Mcstucking looks to move away, Killmore throws a big counter combo but Mcstucking just gets out of the way.
Jake Killmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buckee Mcstucking.
Mcstucking tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killmore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killmore throws a big counter combination but Mcstucking scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcstucking shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Killmore's guard.
Killmore controlling Mcstucking's posture.
Killmore'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.
Mcstucking throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killmore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcstucking stopping the sweep attempt from Killmore.
Killmore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcstucking defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcstucking trying to control but Killmore is working from the bottom.
Killmore pulls Mcstucking in close to prevent any damage.
Mcstucking sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killmore pushes Mcstucking off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buckee Mcstucking dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mcstucking tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killmore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killmore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mcstucking moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jake Killmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcstucking doesn't manage to clinch there - Killmore circles away.
Mcstucking throws a hook but Killmore avoids it easily.
Mcstucking looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killmore is fending him off so far but Mcstucking persists. Nope, Killmore circles away and we're back to standing.
Killmore throwing a counter right hand but Mcstucking manages to avoid it.
Mcstucking drives through and clinches with Killmore against the cage.
Killmore gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Killmore wants to pass the guard but Mcstucking is keeping the position.
Jake Killmore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcstucking wants to stand and escape but Killmore is having none of it.
Mcstucking really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Killmore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcstucking looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcstucking, not yet.
Mcstucking preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Killmore wants to pass the guard but Mcstucking is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcstucking is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Killmore's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Killmore stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcstucking. Mcstucking gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcstucking tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killmore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcstucking tries to clinch up but Killmore circles away and keeps his distance.
Buckee Mcstucking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcstucking tries to clinch but Killmore moves out of range.
It looked like Killmore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mcstucking.
Mcstucking moves to clinch but Killmore breaks away
and Killmore counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcstucking darts in looking for a takedown but Killmore gets double underhooks and turns Mcstucking into the cage.
Killmore was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jake Killmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buckee Mcstucking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcstucking.
Mcstucking has a takedown stuffed.
Mcstucking tries to clinch there but Killmore circles away.
Killmore is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mcstucking shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killmore pinned against the cage. Killmore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Killmore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mcstucking is breathing heavily.
Mcstucking tries to clinch but Killmore is having none of it.
Killmore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcstucking is fending him off so far but Killmore persists. Nope, Mcstucking circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcstucking tries to clinch up but Killmore circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcstucking tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Killmore misses the target.
Mcstucking has Killmore up against the cage in a clinch.
Killmore tries to work over Mcstucking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mcstucking doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mcstucking is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mcstucking wants a takedown but no success here.
Mcstucking is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killmore pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Killmore turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Killmore goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mcstucking rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Killmore's guard! Nice work there by Mcstucking!
Killmore keeping moving, preventing Mcstucking from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killmore uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcstucking tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Killmore defends well and Mcstucking ends up having to push Killmore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mcstucking misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mcstucking fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killmore tried to counter with a leg kick but Mcstucking avoided it.
Mcstucking has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mcstucking with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Killmore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Killmore looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mcstucking!
Mcstucking wants to get back to his feet but Killmore is dominant here and he's now got Mcstucking's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Killmore dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Killmore fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mcstucking sprawls well initially but Killmore persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mcstucking manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Mcstucking clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killmore pulls guard successfully.
Killmore pulls Mcstucking in to control the position.
Mcstucking trying to stand up but can't free himself from Killmore's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Killmore manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Mcstucking is pressed up against the cage. Killmore has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mcstucking down to the mat. Mcstucking avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mcstucking tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killmore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Mcstucking backs away, Killmore returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Killmore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killmore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Killmore wants it to stay on the feet.
Mcstucking tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Killmore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mcstucking tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killmore swivels and escapes.
Mcstucking tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killmore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcstucking somewhat.
Jake Killmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buckee Mcstucking.
Mcstucking takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcstucking closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killmore.
Killmore keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcstucking's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcstucking has a couple of punches blocked by Killmore.
Killmore wants a takedown.
Killmore jumps into guard, dragging Mcstucking to the mat.
Killmore wants to stand up but Mcstucking is controlling him.
Mcstucking stopping the sweep attempt from Killmore.
Killmore has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mcstucking throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killmore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killmore pushes Mcstucking off and scrambles back to his feet.
Mcstucking tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Killmore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mcstucking tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killmore is looking for a counter combo.
Mcstucking tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Killmore. No joy for Mcstucking on that attempt.
Mcstucking drives through and clinches with Killmore against the cage.
Mcstucking jumps into guard, dragging Killmore to the mat.
Mcstucking throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Killmore controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killmore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Killmore being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcstucking rushes Killmore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Buckee Mcstucking.
I think Mcstucking 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Buckee Mcstucking!
Buckee Mcstucking was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Bodo (ranked 3012 p4p, 328 weight class) and Hin Areni (ranked 3220 p4p, 343 weight class). Areni is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mosaique. Hin Areni is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Bodo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hin Areni!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bodo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bodo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Areni circles away quickly and effectively.
Bodo throws a lazy uppercut
and Areni holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bodo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bodo.
Areni has Bodo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bodo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bodo blocks a body shot from Areni.
Bodo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Areni is working Bodo over against the cage.
Areni misses with a punch on the inside.
Bodo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from Bodo.
Areni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni lands a body shot in the clinch.
Areni softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Areni as the two fighters clinch.
Bodo manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Areni lands a nice hook to Bodo's body. Bodo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bodo throws a series of punches but Areni moves out of range.
Areni is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bodo with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Areni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Areni drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Areni has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bodo is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Areni yanks on the arm and Bodo is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Areni.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hin Areni!
Hin Areni thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Costa (ranked 2127 p4p, 251 weight class) and Lane Craig (ranked 2281 p4p, 263 weight class). Tony Costa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lane Craig!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craig scores with a one two! Costa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Craig has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Craig is looking to clinch.
Lane Craig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Craig wants to clinch
and Costa counters with a left to the body.
Craig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Costa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Craig connects with a single shot there.
Craig lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Craig. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Craig lands a nice looking body shot.
Costa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Craig throws a shot from downtown. Costa moves away and avoids it.
Costa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Craig swings for the body but Costa moves out of range.
It looked like Costa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Craig throws a series of punches but Costa avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa digs a good hook to Craig's body.
Craig misses with a hook.
Costa is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig lands with an uppercut that bounces Costa off the cage and back into range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Craig, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Costa.
Craig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Craig dodges the punch combination from Costa.
Costa defending well as Craig loads up on a big left hand.
Craig throws a leg kick
letting Costa counter with a right hand.
Craig throws a sloppy head kick and Costa moves out of range easily.
Craig digs a good hook to Costa's body.
Craig paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Costa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Costa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craig lands a glancing blow to the side of Costa's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Costa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Costa moves out of range of the strikes.
Costa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Craig looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Craig.
Craig misses the body punch
and Costa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Costa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Craig.
Craig dodges the punch combination from Costa.
Costa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Costa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Costa scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Craig finds it's target.
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Craig moves away.
A jab lands there for Craig.
Costa dodges the punch combination from Craig.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Craig.
Costa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Craig thows a leg kick but Costa checks it
and Costa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Craig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Craig fails with an attempt to clinch.
Craig throws a left and a right that both miss
and Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Craig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Craig.
A jab lands there for Craig.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig connects with a jab.
Craig tests Costa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Craig moves away from the strike by Costa.
Craig closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Costa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Craig tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Craig throws a body shot but no joy.
Costa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Craig is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Costa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice cross by Costa.
Costa scores with a decent looking hook.
Craig bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Costa's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Craig misses the target.
Costa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Craig lands with a nice body punch.
Costa scores with a one two! Craig had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lane Craig dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Costa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Craig connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Costa scrambles back to his feet.
Costa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Costa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Craig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Costa 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.
Costa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Craig is rocked!
Craig goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Costa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Craig on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Craig throws a low kick but Costa moves out of range easily.
Costa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Craig swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Costa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tony Costa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craig swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Costa counters with a stiff right hand.
Craig scores with a hook.
Craig misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
Costa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa throws a nice looking combination but Craig bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Craig misses with a looping right.
Costa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Craig misses with an uppercut
and Costa counters with a nice uppercut.
Craig throws a series of punches but Costa avoids them all with ease.
Costa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Craig looks to clinch
and Costa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Costa staying out of range there.
Costa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Craig.
It looked like Costa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Craig misses with a hook. Costa ducked under it nicely.
A head kick by Craig misses
and Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Craig.
It looked like Costa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Costa throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craig misses with a right hand
and Costa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lane Craig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Craig.
Costa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Craig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Costa throws an overhand right that lands on Craig's shoulder, as Craig tries to avoid the shot.
Craig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Craig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costa.
A big left from Craig misses.
Craig throws an overhand right that lands on Costa's shoulder, as Costa tries to avoid the shot.
As Craig looks to move away, Costa throws a big counter combo but Craig just gets out of the way.
Costa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Costa moves away from the strike by Craig.
Craig has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Craig there as he acknowledges the shot.
Costa looks to score with a jab to the body but Craig is just out of range.
Craig misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Craig misses with the combination.
Costa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Craig takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Craig misses with a head kick.
It looked like Costa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Craig.
Costa jabs Craig to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Craig.
Craig thows a leg kick but Costa checks it
and Costa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa moves out of range of the body kick.
Costa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Costa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Craig connects with a nice looking jab.
Craig has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Craig misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Craig.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Craig misses with a lunging right hand
and Costa counters with a nice uppercut.
Costa lands a nice looking body shot.
Costa lands with a good body shot.
Craig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Craig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
An attempted straight right counter from Costa misses the target.
Craig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Craig throws a jab but it's blocked by Costa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Costa dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Craig works the jab nicely.
Craig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Craig throws a sloppy head kick and Costa moves out of range easily.
Costa scores with a jab to the body.
Craig dodges the punch combination from Costa.
Nice cross by Costa.
Costa tries to bum rush Craig with a series of wild strikes but Craig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig misses with a hook
and Costa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Craig throws a sloppy head kick and Costa moves out of range easily.
Costa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Costa misses with a wild body shot.
Craig tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig throws a sloppy head kick and Costa moves out of range easily.
Craig works Costa's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Craig misses.
Costa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A shot to the body from Craig misses
and Costa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Craig slips a jab and a cross from Costa.
Costa stalks Craig and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Craig's face. Craig staggers backwards, shaken.
Craig is still on wobbly legs! Can Costa finish him?
Costa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Craig seems to have recovered his senses.
Craig looks to land a combination but Costa avoids it well.
Costa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Craig.
Costa ducks under a wild hook from Craig.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Costa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Craig misses its intended target.
Costa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Craig throws a right and a left that Costa avoids nicely.
Costa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Craig throws a lazy right hand but Costa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Costa does it's job there.
Decent striking displayed by Craig there.
A combination from Costa does no damage.
Craig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Craig gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Craig moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Craig missing with a left hand there. Costa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Costa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Craig scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Craig cracks Costa with a good jab.
Craig throws a jab but it's blocked by Costa.
Costa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Craig throws a series of punches but Costa avoids them all with ease.
Craig just misses with a punch to the body.
Craig throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Craig tries to clinch up
and Costa counters with a left to the body.
Craig looks to score with a jab to the body but Costa is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig looks to land a combination but Costa avoids it well.
Costa is looking to counter punch.
Costa tries to bum rush Craig with a series of wild strikes but Craig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Craig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costa swats away the attempt to clinch by Craig.
Costa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Craig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Craig throws a right and a left that Costa avoids nicely.
Costa throwing a counter right hand but Craig manages to avoid it.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Craig.
It looked like Costa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Craig fails with an attempt to clinch.
Craig misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Costa to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Costa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Craig swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Costa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Tony Costa.
Well Costa 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Costa!
Tony Costa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Lane Craig had this to say: 'He got lucky. I must break you.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dr A Hedgeh (ranked 1349 p4p, 195 weight class) and Howard Stern (ranked 2659 p4p, 334 weight class). Hedgeh kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dr Who?. Stern has chosen The Great American Nightmare as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dr A Hedgeh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howard Stern!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stern dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Hedgeh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stern misses with a double jab.
Stern is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hedgeh.
Stern tries a head kick but it misses.
Stern connects with a jab.
Hedgeh clinches up with Stern and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Stern fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hedgeh lands a takedown into guard.
Hedgeh lands a couple of elbows.
Hedgeh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stern manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hedgeh has Stern in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedgeh has his hands on Stern's head, controlling the position.
Stern throws an elbow that misses. Hedgeh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stern's guard. Nice move by Hedgeh!
Hedgeh scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern is trying to keep Hedgeh in close.
Stern looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hedgeh is one step ahead there.
Hedgeh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedgeh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stern's head.
Hedgeh throwing strikes from guard but Stern blocks nicely.
Stern kicks Hedgeh off and gets to his feet.
A nice combination there by Stern.
Hedgeh defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Stern tries to sprawl but Hedgeh drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hedgeh looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stern is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stern looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stern told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Hedgeh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern is looking to control Hedgeh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stern avoid being mounted?
Hedgeh stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stern to get to his feet.
Stern jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stern throws a combination. Hedgeh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hedgeh fails with a takedown attempt.
Hedgeh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hedgeh.
Hedgeh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stern manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stern gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern is adopting a defensive guard.
Hedgeh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedgeh landing some decent shots from guard.
Hedgeh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hedgeh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stern manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hedgeh manages to get himself to full guard.
Hedgeh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hedgeh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stern.
Hedgeh wants to sweep here but Stern controlling him for the moment.
Stern slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stern working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hedgeh pulls Stern in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern trying to control but Hedgeh is working from the bottom.
Stern lands a couple of digs.
Stern chips away with some ground and pound.
Hedgeh striking from the bottom here.
Hedgeh working for a triangle but Stern defends it easily.
Stern decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hedgeh, up you get!
Hedgeh shoots in looking for a takedown but Stern manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hedgeh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stern scores with a hook.
Stern throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Hedgeh was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hedgeh looks for a takedown but Stern sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Stern on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dr A Hedgeh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stern scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Stern dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hedgeh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stern's guard.
Stern kicks Hedgeh off and gets to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Stern. That snapped Hedgeh's head back.
Stern throws the left hand but Hedgeh avoids the punch easily.
Stern stuffs the takedown attempt from Hedgeh. Hedgeh gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Hedgeh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stern works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stern.
Hedgeh fails to land the takedown.
Hedgeh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stern swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stern ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Stern.
Hedgeh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hedgeh blocks a jab.
Hedgeh misses with a double jab.
Stern throws out a counter right but Hedgeh avoids it with no problem.
Stern fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hedgeh, pushing him back against the cage.
Hedgeh tries to pull guard but Stern holds him up against the cage and eventually Hedgeh drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dr A Hedgeh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stern misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern gets underhooks to prevent Hedgeh's takedown attempt.
Stern creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hedgeh's defenses.
It looks like Dr A Hedgeh has been cut.
Stern breaks from the clinch.
Dr A Hedgeh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stern misses with a two punch combination.
Hedgeh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stern closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hedgeh can't get the takedown.
Hedgeh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stern walks away with a smile on his face. Hedgeh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stern showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hedgeh.
Hedgeh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hedgeh fails with a takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Stern.
Stern lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stern might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stern closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dr A Hedgeh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stern lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stern cracks Hedgeh with a big right hand but Hedgeh just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hedgeh striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Hedgeh takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hedgeh is trying to control Stern's posture but Stern avoids it.
Hedgeh is trying to improve his position.
Hedgeh on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Stern works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern is looking to take a break and control but Hedgeh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hedgeh takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stern goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hedgeh rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stern's guard! Nice work there by Hedgeh!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stern is on top in guard.
Hedgeh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hedgeh wants to sweep here but Stern controlling him for the moment.
Hedgeh can't keep his opponent in guard - Stern advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hedgeh is trying to stand back up but Stern is controlling him
Stern is nestled in close to Hedgeh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hedgeh controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedgeh trying to hold on to Stern's head to control him but Stern postures up.
Nice strikes from Stern there.
Stern is looking to take a break and control but Hedgeh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stern in particular looking to stall.
Stern throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hedgeh trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Stern showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dr A Hedgeh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hedgeh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hedgeh defending well as Stern loads up on a big left hand.
Hedgeh is looking to clinch.
Hedgeh misses with a two punch combination.
Howard Stern seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Stern looks to move away, Hedgeh throws a big counter combo but Stern just gets out of the way.
Hedgeh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stern paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hedgeh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hedgeh tries to move into range but Stern moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hedgeh gets caught napping as Stern dives in and scores a takedown. Hedgeh manages to retain guard.
Hedgeh keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully.
Hedgeh trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedgeh wants to stand but Stern is controlling the position.
Hedgeh keeping moving, preventing Stern from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedgeh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedgeh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stern is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hedgeh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hedgeh throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stern won't allow Hedgeh to sweep him here.
Stern trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedgeh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stern throws an elbow that misses. Hedgeh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stern's guard. Nice move by Hedgeh!
Stern looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedgeh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stern is trying to keep Hedgeh in close.
Stern wriggles free and stands up.
Hedgeh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stern on his heels. He'll look to pass Stern's guard now, I'm sure.
Stern is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hedgeh presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedgeh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hedgeh wants to take the fight to the mat but Stern manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hedgeh has a couple of punches blocked by Stern.
Stern throws an elbow but it misses.
Stern pushes Hedgeh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stern misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hedgeh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stern smiles and moves away.
Hedgeh looks for a takedown but Stern sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dr A Hedgeh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hedgeh walks into a straight right hand from Stern.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedgeh shoots for a takedown but Stern saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hedgeh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dr A Hedgeh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hedgeh enables Stern to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hedgeh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stern's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stern working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stern prevents Hedgeh from getting back to his feet.
Hedgeh doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Stern has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stern wants to control from the top but Hedgeh keeps moving.
Stern throwing strikes from guard but Hedgeh blocks nicely.
Hedgeh has his foot on Stern's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stern works his way back into a safe position though.
Stern connects with a couple of short punches.
Hedgeh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stern is working Hedgeh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hedgeh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hedgeh wants to hit a switch here but Stern passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hedgeh there!
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hedgeh can't escape the position.
Stern controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Stern has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stern trying to control but Hedgeh is having none of it.
Stern tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Stern comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stern has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howard Stern!
Howard Stern made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul OConnell (ranked 1784 p4p, 214 weight class) and John Wayne Gracie (ranked 1074 p4p, 139 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gracie's choice of entrance music: Thriller by Michael Jackson. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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285 lbs
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269 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Paul OConnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wayne Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie feints and then cracks OConnell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow OConnell down.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gracie cracks OConnell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
OConnell misses the body punch
and Gracie counters with a nice leg kick.
OConnell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gracie scores with a hook.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and OConnell counters with a right hand to the body.
OConnell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
OConnell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and OConnell settles back down.
OConnell ducks right into an uppercut from Gracie.
OConnell loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from OConnell with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gracie.
Nice defenses there by OConnell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from OConnell misses.
John Wayne Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
OConnell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie misses with a low kick.
OConnell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OConnell lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
OConnell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
OConnell throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie counters with a low kick, right behind OConnell 's knee.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and OConnell counters with a nice uppercut.
OConnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paul OConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OConnell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from OConnell misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie throws a body punch but OConnell moves out of range.
OConnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
OConnell misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with an outside leg kick.
OConnell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OConnell.
Gracie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to OConnell's calf.
OConnell blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OConnell misses with a straight right.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OConnell.
Gracie scores with a push kick.
Gracie throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and OConnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. OConnell was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but OConnell is retaining full guard.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie trying to control but OConnell is working from the bottom.
OConnell is looking to stand back up but Gracie counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by OConnell.
OConnell pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but OConnell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed OConnell's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Some bone on bone action there as OConnell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and OConnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and OConnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OConnell throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
OConnell lands a body shot.
Gracie throws a leg kick
enabling OConnell to counter with a crisp jab.
OConnell lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Gracie up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs OConnell from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Gracie's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul OConnell!
Paul OConnell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between PutinYa OnYerKiester (ranked 1023 p4p, 148 weight class) and Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 1668 p4p, 233 weight class). OnYerKiester comes to the cage accompanied by Lite em up. PutinYa OnYerKiester has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 lbs
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210 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, PutinYa OnYerKiester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Johan Farfy Iii!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farfy Iii ducks under a wild hook from OnYerKiester.
Farfy Iii wants to clinch
and OnYerKiester counters with a stiff right hand.
Farfy Iii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OnYerKiester moves into the clinch.
Farfy Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OnYerKiester scores with a shot to the side of Farfy Iii's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from OnYerKiester on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OnYerKiester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from OnYerKiester.
Farfy Iii works on OnYerKiester's body with a couple of short punches.
OnYerKiester prevents a body shot from Farfy Iii.
OnYerKiester blocks an uppercut.
Farfy Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester scores with a shot to the side of Farfy Iii's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OnYerKiester pushes Farfy Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for OnYerKiester.
OnYerKiester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farfy Iii is leaning against OnYerKiester and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farfy Iii working aggressively here.
OnYerKiester misses with a punch to the body.
Farfy Iii digs a right hand into OnYerKiester's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on OnYerKiester's gas tank.
Farfy Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as OnYerKiester controls his hands.
OnYerKiester escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OnYerKiester throws a good cross that connects.
OnYerKiester misses with a hook.
Farfy Iii closes the distance but OnYerKiester moves to the side
and OnYerKiester counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Farfy Iii thinking.
Good exchange - OnYerKiester coming out on top.
Farfy Iii is rocked!
OnYerKiester drops Farfy Iii with a huge uppercut! Farfy Iii drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. OnYerKiester is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). PutinYa OnYerKiester!
PutinYa OnYerKiester gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Gelfen (ranked 1001 p4p, 132 weight class) and Soul Jah (ranked 1561 p4p, 194 weight class). Jah has chosen Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
275 lbs
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237 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Gelfen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Soul Jah!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gelfen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jah appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gelfen misses with an uppercut. Jah saw that one coming.
Gelfen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gelfen throws a leg kick
and Jah counters with a solid body kick.
Gelfen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gelfen throws a hook but Jah avoids it easily.
Gelfen throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jah counter with a right hand.
Gelfen lands a glancing blow to the side of Jah's head.
Good leg kick by Gelfen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gelfen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gelfen misses with a hook
and Jah counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gelfen has Jah up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Gelfen fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gelfen managing to block the knees to the body from Jah.
Gelfen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jah controls his hands.
Jah blocking some punches.
Gelfen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jah.
Jah misses with a punch to the body.
Jah working Gelfen over with knees to the body.
Jah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gelfen's elbow.
Jah tries a knee to the head but Gelfen blocks it.
Jah trying to land knees to the body.
Gelfen misses with some punches.
Jah misses with a body punch.
Gelfen letting Jah take a breather here.
Gelfen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gelfen has a couple of punches blocked by Jah.
Jah unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jah with a knee to the head.
Gelfen tries to break the clinch but Jah is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gelfen.
Gelfen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jah tries to land a knee to the head but Gelfen blocks with his arms.
Jah tries to land a knee to the head but Gelfen blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Gelfen as the two fighters clinch.
Gelfen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jah's efforts to push away.
Jah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gelfen.
Jah tries to break free but Gelfen pushes him back against the cage.
Jah trying to land knees to the body.
Jah tries to land a knee to the head but Gelfen blocks with his arms.
Gelfen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jah looks winded!
Jah looking to throw knees to the head but Gelfen is blocking nicely.
Gelfen avoiding damage as Jah throws knees to the body.
Gelfen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jahs head.
Gelfen manages to break the clinch.
Gelfen misses with a hook to the body
and Jah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen throws a head kick but Jah moves out of range.
Gelfen misses with a body shot.
Jah tries to counter with a clinch but Gelfen shakes him off and moves away.
Gelfen drives through and clinches with Jah against the cage.
Gelfen wants to stall.
Jah stalling.
Jah crunches a lovely knee into Gelfen's ribcage.
Jah lands a good knee to the midsection. Gelfen won't want to take too many of those.
Jah lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gelfen managing to block the knees to the body from Jah.
Gelfen is working for takedown but Jah is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jah lands a shot to the body.
Jah lands a right hand.
Gelfen misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Gelfen.
The referee calls for Jah to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gelfen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gelfen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jah tries to land a knee to the head but Gelfen blocks with his arms.
Gelfen breaks the clinch.
A jab lands there for Gelfen.
Nice body punch from Gelfen.
Jah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gelfen.
Jah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gelfen.
Gelfen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gelfen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gelfen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gelfen lands a nice hook to Jah's body. Jah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gelfen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jah checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Soul Jah 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.
Gelfen rushes Jah and presses him up against the cage.
Jah misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Gelfen.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gelfen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jah missing with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gelfen.
Gelfen breaks from the clinch.
Gelfen with a jab.
Jah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen lands with a shot to the body.
Gelfen scores with a nice head shot.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gelfen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gelfen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jah counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gelfen's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah swats away the attempt to clinch by Gelfen.
It seemed like Jah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gelfen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jah momentarily.
Gelfen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jah's hands.
Jah swats away the attempt to clinch by Gelfen.
Gelfen cracks Jah with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gelfen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jah circles away quickly and effectively.
Jah is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jah avoids the head kick by Gelfen.
Gelfen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gelfen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jah can do to turn this around?
Jah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gelfen.
Gelfen misses with an uppercut
and Jah counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jah trying to land knees to the body.
Gelfen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Gelfen.
Jah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Gelfen there.
Gelfen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gelfen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gelfen misses with a hook to the body
and Jah counters with a straight right hand.
Gelfen throws an overhand right that lands on Jah's shoulder, as Jah tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Jah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gelfen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Gelfen misses.
Gelfen looks to land a body kick but Jah moved away.
Jah tries a quick counter leg kick but Gelfen is wise to it.
Gelfen just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jah! But no joy.
Jah ducks under a wild hook from Gelfen.
Jah thinks about the counter body kick.
Jah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Gelfen.
Jah slips a straight right by Gelfen.
Jah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gelfen misses with a looping left.
Jah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jah slips a jab from Gelfen.
Jah tries to counter with a clinch but Gelfen shakes him off and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gelfen misses with a jab to the body
and Jah counters with a nice uppercut.
Gelfen throws a lazy uppercut
and Jah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid body kick from Gelfen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gelfen. That's going to slow Jah down.
Gelfen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gelfen misses with a lunging right hand
and Jah counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gelfen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gelfen throws a right hand that Jah ducks under and follows up with a left that Jah also avoids with ease.
Jah tries a quick counter leg kick but Gelfen is wise to it.
Gelfen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jah.
Gelfen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gelfen throws the left hand but Jah avoids the punch easily.
Jah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gelfen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gelfen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gelfen thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Gelfen does it's job there.
Eddie Gelfen is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gelfen throws out a loose jab but Jah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gelfen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gelfen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jah back to the cage. Gelfen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gelfen misses with a hook
and Jah counters with a straight right hand.
Gelfen throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Gelfen misses.
Gelfen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jah throws out a counter right but Gelfen avoids it with no problem.
Gelfen throws a right hand that misses
and Jah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Gelfen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gelfen.
Gelfen's corner calls for a 1-2. Gelfen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gelfen.
Gelfen throws a leg kick
and Jah counters with a straight right hand.
Jah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jah was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen misses with a hook. Jah ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from Gelfen misses.
Jah was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jah slips a jab from Gelfen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gelfen misses with an uppercut
and Jah counters with a series of strikes. Gelfen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gelfen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Gelfen misses.
Jah avoids a kick to the body.
Jah tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gelfen misses with a lunging right hand
and Jah counters with a nice leg kick.
Gelfen throws a body punch but Jah moves out of range.
Gelfen backing away here, and Jah unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gelfen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jah.
Jah lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jah is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Gelfen. That snapped Jah's head back.
A low kick from Gelfen misses
and Jah counters with a straight right hand.
Gelfen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gelfen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gelfen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jah blocks a jab.
Jah thinks about the counter body kick.
Gelfen works Jah's body with a nice hook.
Gelfen loads up on a big right hand but Jah slips the punch.
Jah tries a quick counter leg kick but Gelfen is wise to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gelfen clinches up against the cage.
Soul Jah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gelfen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jah tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gelfen avoids it.
Gelfen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jah is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gelfen is defending well for now.
Jah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gelfen prevents a body shot from Jah.
Jah misses with a knee to the head.
Gelfen working aggressively here.
Jah misses with a punch to the body.
Gelfen avoiding damage as Jah throws knees to the body.
Gelfen avoiding damage as Jah throws knees to the body.
Gelfen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gelfen cracks Jah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gelfen wants to clinch.
Jah steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gelfen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gelfen clearly takes that round.
That's time! Gelfen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A left lands for Gelfen.
Gelfen tries to bum rush Jah with a series of wild strikes but Jah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gelfen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gelfen throws a push kick but Jah slaps the foot to one side.
Gelfen cracks the inside of Jah's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen misses with a kick to the body.
Gelfen sets himself, and Jah steps forward looking for the clinch! Gelfen avoids it this time.
Gelfen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jah moves into the clinch.
Jah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gelfen.
Jah struggles to land a body shot inside as Gelfen controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah missing with knees to the body.
Gelfen avoiding damage as Jah throws knees to the body.
Gelfen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jah blocking some punches.
Gelfen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jah's elbow.
Gelfen looking to slow down the pace here.
Gelfen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gelfen misses with a hook to the body
and Jah moves into the clinch.
Jah putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gelfen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jah with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jah.
Gelfen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jah is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A shot in the inside from Gelfen.
Jah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gelfen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jah backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jah missing with knees to the body.
Gelfen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jah backwards.
Jah misses with a body punch.
Gelfen works on Jah's body with a couple of short punches.
Jah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Jah missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Jah as the two fighters clinch.
Gelfen working aggressively here.
Jah lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gelfen avoiding damage as Jah throws knees to the body.
Gelfen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gelfen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jah.
Jah tries to counter with a clinch but Gelfen shakes him off and moves away.
Jah takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gelfen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jah counters with an inside leg kick.
Gelfen throws a lazy uppercut
and Jah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen misses with a wild body shot.
Gelfen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gelfen sets himself, and Jah steps forward looking for the clinch! Gelfen avoids it this time.
Gelfen doesn't manage to clinch there - Jah circles away.
Jah tries a quick counter leg kick but Gelfen is wise to it.
Gelfen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gelfen connects with a leg kick. Jah looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gelfen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jah.
Gelfen missing with a left hand there. Jah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Gelfen.
Some bone on bone action there as Jah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen misses with a leg kick
and Jah counters with an outside leg kick.
Gelfen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jah.
Gelfen tried to score with a low kick but Jah checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gelfen.
Jah needs to keep his hands up - Gelfen had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jah has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gelfen.
Jah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gelfen backing away here, and Jah unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gelfen is looking to slow Jah down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gelfen had his way with Soul Jah in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gelfen looks to throw the jab but Jah is out of range.
Gelfen throws a leg kick
and Gelfen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gelfen lands a nice hook to Jah's body. Jah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A leg kick checked by Jah.
Gelfen is looking to land body kicks.
Jah lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jah checks a low kick from Gelfen.
A little jabbing left from Jah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jah staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jah ducks under a wild hook from Gelfen.
Jah counters with a body kick.
Gelfen throws a leg kick but Jah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gelfen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jah counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Gelfen misses.
Gelfen wants to clinch.
Gelfen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jah.
Gelfen throws out a loose jab but Jah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jah tries to counter with a clinch but Gelfen shakes him off and moves away.
Gelfen misses with a two punch combination.
Gelfen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jah.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gelfen lands a glancing blow to the side of Jah's head.
Eddie Gelfen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Soul Jah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gelfen misses with a double jab
and Jah counters with a series of strikes. Gelfen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gelfen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jah tries to counter with a clinch but Gelfen shakes him off and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gelfen misses with a double jab.
Gelfen lands with a cross.
Gelfen scores with a jab to the head.
Gelfen scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Jah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good work by Jah as he checks the leg kick.
Gelfen misses with an uppercut
and Jah counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gelfen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gelfen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jah. That did some damage!
Gelfen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jah walks into a jab.
Jah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jah takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gelfen connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gelfen cracks the inside of Jah's front leg.
Gelfen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gelfen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gelfen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gelfen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jah.
Jah throws out a counter right but Gelfen avoids it with no problem.
Gelfen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gelfen backing away here, and Jah unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gelfen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Gelfen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gelfen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:46
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Gelfen!
In his post fight interview, Eddie Gelfen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Soul Jah stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dude tried to bite my dick off! Unreal man!'.
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