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PSE 45 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyroil Smoochie Wallace (ranked 4274 p4p, 353 weight class) and Kosma Wawelski (ranked 4175 p4p, 349 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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148 lbs
36 - 36 - 0 |
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140 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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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
36 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kosma Wawelski!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoochie Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wawelski.
Smoochie Wallace cracks Wawelski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wawelski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smoochie Wallace.
A countering left hand to the body from Wawelski misses.
Wawelski avoids the head kick by Smoochie Wallace.
Nice body kick there by Wawelski.
Smoochie Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Wawelski lands a high kick!
Wawelski misses with a body kick.
Wawelski tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Smoochie Wallace tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smoochie Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wawelski misses with a body shot.
Jab by Smoochie Wallace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wawelski tries to bum rush Smoochie Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Smoochie Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Smoochie Wallace misses the target.
Wawelski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wawelski ducks under a wild hook from Smoochie Wallace.
Wawelski looks to score with a jab to the body but Smoochie Wallace is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Wawelski.
Wawelski throws a sloppy head kick and Smoochie Wallace moves out of range easily.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to counter punch.
Wawelski avoids a kick to the body.
Wawelski misses with a wild body shot.
Smoochie Wallace throws a hook but Wawelski blocks it.
Smoochie Wallace throws a leg kick but Wawelski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smoochie Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wawelski.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a straight left.
Wawelski takes one to the chin there.
Smoochie Wallace misses with the combination.
Wawelski scores with a push kick.
Wawelski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smoochie Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wawelski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smoochie Wallace throws a push kick but Wawelski slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wawelski throws a nice head kick!
Wawelski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wawelski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smoochie Wallace napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wawelski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smoochie Wallace, who protects the arm well.
Wawelski tries to advance to mount but Smoochie Wallace denies him.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wawelski is controlling him well.
Wawelski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wawelski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace wants to get back to his feet but Wawelski drags him back down.
Wawelski swings around for an armbar but Smoochie Wallace sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wawelski's guard.
Wawelski looking for a sweep. Not yet Wawelski, not yet.
Wawelski pulls Smoochie Wallace in to control the position.
Smoochie Wallace has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wawelski is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wawelski is trying to keep Smoochie Wallace in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace won't allow Wawelski to sweep him here.
Smoochie Wallace wants to stand but Wawelski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wawelski working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wawelski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace throws a body shot but no joy.
Wawelski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smoochie Wallace smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kosma Wawelski will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wawelski throws a sloppy head kick and Smoochie Wallace moves out of range easily.
A lazy body kick from Smoochie Wallace
and Wawelski counters with a one-two to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Wawelski. Those never looked like landing.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wawelski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Wawelski.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to land body kicks.
A leg kick checked by Wawelski.
A combination from Smoochie Wallace does no damage.
Wawelski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kosma Wawelski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wawelski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smoochie Wallace.
A lazy left from Wawelski finds it's target.
No joy there for Smoochie Wallace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wawelski!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wawelski scores with a decent looking hook.
Smoochie Wallace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wawelski.
Smoochie Wallace swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wawelski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smoochie Wallace takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smoochie Wallace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wawelski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smoochie Wallace throws the kick towards the body but Wawelski avoids it.
A punch combination from Wawelski misses.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wawelski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a nice body punch.
Wawelski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smoochie Wallace throws a series of punches but Wawelski avoids them all with ease.
A head kick from Wawelski lands but Smoochie Wallace takes it in his stride.
Wawelski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Smoochie Wallace blocks a head kick by Wawelski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wawelski.
Nice uppercut lands for Smoochie Wallace. That snapped Wawelski's head back.
Smoochie Wallace tries to land a front kick but Wawelski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wawelski - that will leave a mark!
Smoochie Wallace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wawelski throws out a counter right but Smoochie Wallace avoids it with no problem.
Smoochie Wallace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wawelski blocks the body kick.
That kick from Wawelski tenderised Smoochie Wallace's leg. Smoochie Wallace is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smoochie Wallace bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wawelski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wawelski cracks Smoochie Wallace with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smoochie Wallace throws a body shot but no joy.
Wawelski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wawelski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wawelski fails to land with a series of punches.
Smoochie Wallace walks into a straight right hand from Wawelski.
Smoochie Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wawelski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wawelski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smoochie Wallace takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wawelski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wawelski throws a right hand that Smoochie Wallace ducks under and follows up with a left that Smoochie Wallace also avoids with ease.
Smoochie Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wawelski was well out of range. Poor timing from Smoochie Wallace.
Sloppy strikes from Smoochie Wallace. Those never looked like landing.
Wawelski throws a head kick that misses.
Wawelski just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace moves out of range of the body kick.
Smoochie Wallace connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wawelski blocks a jab.
Wawelski moves out of range as Smoochie Wallace throws a body kick.
Smoochie Wallace avoids the head kick by Wawelski.
Wawelski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smoochie Wallaces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wawelski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smoochie Wallace throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wawelski avoids the head kick by Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace throws a push kick but Wawelski slaps the foot to one side.
A nice combination there by Wawelski.
Smoochie Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wawelski.
Wawelski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smoochie Wallace throws a big counter combination but Wawelski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smoochie Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Wawelski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wawelski stops Smoochie Wallace from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smoochie Wallace is staying active underneath Wawelski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosma Wawelski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab lands there for Smoochie Wallace.
Wawelski slips a jab from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smoochie Wallace attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wawelski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wawelski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smoochie Wallace keeping moving, preventing Wawelski from controlling successfully.
Wawelski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smoochie Wallace is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smoochie Wallace has escaped and now he's on top!
Smoochie Wallace is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wawelski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smoochie Wallace works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smoochie Wallace prevents Wawelski from standing back up.
Wawelski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wawelski is trying to maintain the position but Smoochie Wallace is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smoochie Wallace content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Wawelski kicks off Smoochie Wallace and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wawelski lands with a cross.
A head kick misses from Wawelski.
Smoochie Wallace scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wawelski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Smoochie Wallace misses its intended target.
Smoochie Wallace throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smoochie Wallace throws a series of punches but Wawelski moves out of range.
Smoochie Wallace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wawelski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wawelski works over Smoochie Wallace's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wawelski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smoochie Wallace.
Wawelski scores with a nice strike.
Some wild striking there from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wawelski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smoochie Wallace is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wawelski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters circling - Smoochie Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick but Wawelski moves out of range.
Wawelski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smoochie Wallace's calf.
Smoochie Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Wawelski.
Smoochie Wallace takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a double jab
and Wawelski counters with a left and a right that stings Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace is rocked!
Wawelski misses with a two punch combination.
Smoochie Wallace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wawelski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smoochie Wallace.
Kosma Wawelski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wawelski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smoochie Wallace connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kosma Wawelski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wawelski 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosma Wawelski!
Kosma Wawelski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slive (ranked 7354 p4p, 488 weight class) and Travis Copeland (ranked 4707 p4p, 429 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Travis Copeland was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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28
180 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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20
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kimbo Slive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland lands a jab.
Slive waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Copeland.
Slive looks to land a combination but Copeland avoids it well.
Slive fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Copeland, pushing him back against the cage.
Slive takes an elbow to the forehead.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slive.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Copeland.
Slive misses with a body punch.
Slive displaying some good clinch control by pressing Copeland up against the cage.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Copeland holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slive lands a left hand that snaps the head of Copeland backwards.
Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
Slive throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Slive doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Slive fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Copeland as Slive tries to tie him up.
Slive can't find room to land a body shot as Copeland controls the action.
Slive managing to block the knees to the body from Copeland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland blocking some punches.
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Slive shrugs off.
Slive pushes off an throws an elbow but Copeland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slive stalling the fight.
Slive looking to slow down the pace here.
Slive throws a head punch that misses.
Copeland missing with knees to the body.
Slive tries to throw a body punch but Copeland avoids it by throwing Slive back against the cage.
Slive manages to break the clinch.
Slive walks into a straight right hand from Copeland.
Copeland has Slive up against the cage in a clinch.
Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Slive in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Copeland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slive's brow.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Slive 's eye.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Slive blocks the elbow strike.
Copeland pressing his opponent against the cage.
Slive avoiding damage as Copeland throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slive is trying to push Copeland away but Copeland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Copeland stalling.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slive wants to break free but Copeland has control.
Copeland lands a nice elbow.
Slive pushes Copeland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slive looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Slive misses with a body punch.
Slive has a couple of punches blocked by Copeland.
Slive just leaning against Copeland, taking a breather.
Slive looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Copeland prevents Slive from breaking the clinch.
Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Slive in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Kimbo Slive has been cut.
Copeland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slive blocks it with crossed arms.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Copeland managing to block the knees to the body from Slive.
Slive on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Slive tries to break the clinch but Copeland is controlling the position.
Slive is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Slive wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Copeland has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slive's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slive drives through and clinches with Copeland against the cage.
Copeland tries to land a knee to the head but Slive blocks with his arms.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Slive slows down the pace here.
Copeland blocks a body shot from Slive.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Slive wants to get back to striking at distance but Copeland won't allow it.
Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slive's defenses.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Slive is looking to break free of the clinch but Copeland has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Slive fails to land.
Copeland blocking some punches.
Copeland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slive's efforts to push away.
Copeland has Slive pressed against the cage, preventing Slive from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Copeland misses with an elbow strike.
Slive lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland scores a nice knee to the body.
Copeland stalling against the cage.
Slive lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Copeland or not.
Slive being controlled against the cage.
Slive misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Copeland.
Slive missing with knees to the body.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Slive throws a punch but it's blocked by Copeland.
Copeland is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Slive is breathing heavily.
Copeland digs a right hand into Slive's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slive's gas tank.
Copeland digs a right hand into Slive's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slive's gas tank.
Copeland unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Copeland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Slive in his tracks for a moment.
Copeland slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Copeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Slive's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Copeland punishes Slive's body with a nice straight punch.
Copeland rushes Slive and presses him up against the cage.
Copeland effectively controlling the action here.
Copeland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Slive 's eye.
Copeland lands a nice knee to the body.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Slive 's eye.
Slive takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
Slive has Copeland pressed against the cage.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slive misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slive is trying to force a seperation but Copeland has the dominant position.
Travis Copeland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slive's defenses.
Slive will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Copeland up against the cage.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Slive 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Slive looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice elbow from Copeland.
Slive doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slive avoiding damage as Copeland throws knees to the body.
Copeland blocks a body shot from Slive.
Copeland being controlled against the cage.
Slive misses with a hook from the clinch.
Copeland trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slive.
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Slive shrugs off.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Slive 's eye.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Copeland is pushing Slive up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Slive swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slive taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Copeland.
Copeland blocks the elbow strike.
Slive can't find room to land a body shot as Copeland controls the action.
Copeland slowing the pace effectively.
Copeland blocks a body shot from Slive.
Copeland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Copeland with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slive lands a nice uppercut.
Slive tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slive taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
With the fighters up against the cage, Copeland throws an elbow but misses.
Copeland putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Slive in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Copeland holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Slive looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Slive 's eye.
Copeland blocks an uppercut.
Copeland working Slive over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Slive takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Slive shrugs off.
Copeland's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Slive just leaning against Copeland, taking a breather.
Slive is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Slive wants to break the clinch but can't.
Copeland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Copeland is struggling to control the position.
A body shot lands from Copeland.
Slive creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Copeland unloads a knee to the mid-section. Slive lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Copeland tries a knee to the head but Slive blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland lands an elbow just above Slive 's eye.
Slive stalling in the clinch but Copeland improves position.
Copeland slowing the pace effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Copeland obliges.
Come on Copeland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Copeland connects with a knee to the head.
Copeland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slive blocks it with crossed arms.
Copeland gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Slive misses with a body punch.
Slive takes an elbow to the forehead.
Slive misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
Copeland holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Copeland landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Copeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Slive's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Slive walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Copeland takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slive misses with a low kick.
Jab from Slive.
Kimbo Slive seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Copeland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slive shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Copeland pinned against the cage. Copeland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Copeland clinches.
Slive is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Copeland is keeping busy.
Copeland lands an elbow inside that Slive shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland connects with a knee to the head.
Copeland lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slive working hard to break the clinch.
Copeland has Slive pressed against the cage, preventing Slive from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Copeland leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland displaying some good clinch control by pressing Slive up against the cage.
Copeland receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Copeland drops Slive with a big knee straight up the middle! Slive is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Slive is rocked!
Copeland stuns Slive with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Slive is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Copeland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slive, pushing him back against the cage.
Slive breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slive fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Copeland checks it well.
Copeland has managed to clinch.
Slive will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Copeland up against the cage.
Copeland has Slive pressed against the cage, preventing Slive from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slive seems to have got his legs back now.
Slive is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Copeland is keeping busy.
Slive pushes off an throws an elbow but Copeland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slive trying to stall but Copeland improves his position.
Slive lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slive takes an elbow to the forehead.
Copeland pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kimbo Slive has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland lands an elbow that stopped Slive in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Copeland.
Copeland controlling the action here for a moment.
Copeland lands a nice elbow.
Copeland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slive lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Slive fails to land.
Copeland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Slive on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Copeland creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slive's defenses.
Copeland lands a nice knee to the body.
Copeland landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Copeland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Copeland prevents a body shot from Slive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Copeland putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Slive in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Copeland unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Copeland effectively controlling the action here.
Copeland lands an elbow inside.
Copeland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slive takes an elbow to the temple.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Copeland lands a damaging elbow.
Slive takes an elbow to the temple.
Slive throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slive working aggressively here.
Copeland taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Copeland lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Copeland lands an elbow just above Slive 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland drops Slive with a big knee straight up the middle! Slive is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Copeland cracks Slive with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Slive tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Copeland pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Slive is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Copeland!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tung Fo (ranked 17275 p4p, 518 weight class) and Ivashin Dmitrievich (ranked 4320 p4p, 446 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tung Fo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivashin Dmitrievich!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fo shoots in for a takedown but Dmitrievich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dmitrievich wants to get back to his feet but Fo is dominant here and he's now got Dmitrievich's back!
Fo throwing strikes and Dmitrievich squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Dmitrievich is squirming around, avoiding Fo's attempts to control the action.
Dmitrievich avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fo.
Dmitrievich is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Fo has taken his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dmitrievich manages to stand up with Fo still on his back. Eventually Fo drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Fo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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!
Dmitrievich misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tung Fo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dmitrievich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Dmitrievich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dmitrievich as he jumps to the side.
Fo tries for a takedown but Dmitrievich circles away easily
and Dmitrievich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dmitrievich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fo.
A head kick by Fo misses
and Fo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dmitrievich as he avoids it easily.
Dmitrievich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fo.
A big left from Dmitrievich misses.
Dmitrievich scores with a jab.
Dmitrievich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fo throws a sloppy head kick
and Dmitrievich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dmitrievich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dmitrievich misses the jab.
Fo fails with a takedown attempt.
Fo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dmitrievich.
Good shot there by Dmitrievich.
Dmitrievich misses with a right hand
and Fo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dmitrievich thuds a left hand into Fo's body.
Fo shoots for a takedown but Dmitrievich saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dmitrievich drops Fo with a left right combo! Dmitrievich follows him down to the ground into side control.
Fo is rocked!
It looks like Tung Fo has been cut.
Dmitrievich stands up.
Oh Fo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dmitrievich lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Fo up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Dmitrievich from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Fo's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivashin Dmitrievich!
A relieved looking Ivashin Dmitrievich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barren Von Braun (ranked 3974 p4p, 390 weight class) and Tyson Kidd (ranked 3119 p4p, 339 weight class). Tyson Kidd 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barren Von Braun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Kidd!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidd slips under a jab.
Kidd is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Von Braun looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kidd is refusing to be controlled, as Von Braun sits in half guard.
Von Braun is trying to work for a kimura but Kidd is defending well.
Kidd is controlling Von Braun's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidd is staying active underneath Von Braun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd is doing well to control the position and prevent Von Braun from advancing to side control.
Von Braun is thwarting Kidd's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidd gets back to full guard.
Kidd seems keen to control Von Braun's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Braun trying to control but Kidd is working from the bottom.
Von Braun slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kidd manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Von Braun is looking for a kimura here.
Kidd 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.
Kidd is looking for a sweep. Von Braun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kidd keeps trying to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Von Braun in particular looking to stall.
Kidd is trying is best to control the position here.
Von Braun is controlling the pace.
Von Braun is looking to take a break and control but Kidd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd is holding on to half guard well.
Kidd tries to get to full guard but Von Braun has control of the leg.
Kidd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Von Braun is fighting to break Kidd's control of his arms but Kidd is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Kidd 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.
Von Braun is posturing up here but Kidd has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Von Braun tries to roll out but it's too tight and Von Braun has to tap! Slick submission there by Kidd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyson Kidd!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Starling Silva (ranked 2119 p4p, 252 weight class) and Dexter Krampus (ranked 2075 p4p, 246 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Starling Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Krampus!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Krampus.
Krampus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Silva is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Silva misses the jab.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Krampus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Krampus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krampus misses with a looping left.
Krampus lands a left and a right that send Silva crashing to the mat, dazed. Krampus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Krampus's calf.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krampus.
A lazy body kick from Silva
and Krampus moves into the clinch.
Silva blocks a body shot from Krampus.
Krampus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Krampus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krampus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krampus blocks a body shot from Silva.
Krampus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.
Krampus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krampus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Our sources have told us that Silva has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Krampus lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krampus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krampus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krampus struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Krampus prevents a body shot from Silva.
Krampus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krampus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krampus working aggressively here.
Krampus pulls Silva into guard.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Krampus looking for subs off his back but Silva has passed one foot through into half guard.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Krampus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krampus tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krampus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Krampus wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Krampus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krampus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Krampus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Krampus throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Silva escapes and throws Krampus's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva controlling the position.
Krampus is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Krampus sneaks back into half guard.
Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Krampus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Krampus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Krampus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Krampus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krampus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva thinks about countering with a body kick.
Krampus scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Krampus lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.
Silva is rocked!
Silva looks up at the clock. Bad move! Krampus lands a right hand from hell, dropping Silva. Krampus pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Krampus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Cain (ranked 3093 p4p, 368 weight class) and Pedro Rodrigues Filho (ranked 3606 p4p, 410 weight class). Pedro Rodrigues Filho 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Rodrigues Filho!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Filho.
A swing and a miss from Filho.
Cain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cain.
Cain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filho.
Cain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cain staying out of range there.
Filho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Filho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Pedro Rodrigues Filho has been cut.
Filho checks the leg kick.
Filho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cain looks for the body kick but Filho saw that one coming.
Cain tries a head kick but it misses.
Cain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cain feints and then cracks Filho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Filho down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cain lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Filho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Filho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Cain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Filho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cain counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Filho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cain looks to land a right hand but Filho moved out of range.
A jab from Filho finds it's way through Cain's defenses.
Filho tried to score with a low kick but Cain checks it.
Cain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Filho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cain throws a lazy right hand but Filho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Cain.
Cain throws a looping overhand right but Filho ducks down to avoid it.
Filho walks into a jab.
Filho scores with a sloppy right hand. Cain should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain misses with a hook
and Filho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Filho connects with a body shot that sends Cain's belly button to the back.
Filho takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
Cain slips a straight right by Filho.
Cain scores with a hook to the body. Filho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filho throws a poor cross that misses
and Cain counters with a leg kick.
Filho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Filho 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.
Filho throws a series of strikes that have Cain backpedaling.
Cain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cain is rocked!
Filho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh Cain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Filho on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Filho moves into the clinch.
Filho fails to pull guard.
Cain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Filho has him pressed against the cage.
Filho jumps guard but Cain turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Filho breaks from the clinch.
Cain tries to keep at a distance but Filho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Filho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Filho tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cain seems to have got his legs back now.
David Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Rodrigues Filho.
Cain manages to break the clinch.
Filho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Filho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cain with a body shot.
Cain lands a leg kick that knocks Filho off balance momentarily.
Filho misses with a right hand
and Cain counters with a two punch combo.
That has opened up Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Filho throws a looping overhand right but Cain ducks down to avoid it.
Cain connects with a leg kick. Filho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Filho looks to land a body kick but Cain moved away.
Cain jabs at Filho's body.
Cain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cain clobbers Filho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Filho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cain.
Cain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Filho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cain.
Cain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Filho finds it's way through Cain's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Filho! But no joy.
Filho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cain.
Filho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Filho slips a straight right by Cain.
Filho throws a lazy right hand but Cain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Filho backs away, Cain returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Cain.
Cain looks to land a right hand but Filho moved out of range.
A jab from Filho does it's job there.
Cain goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filho.
Cain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Filho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Filho is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cain had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Filho avoids the head kick by Cain.
Filho ducks under a wild hook from Cain.
Cain scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The cut above Pedro Rodrigues Filho's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cain throws a hook but Filho blocks it.
Cain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filho.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from Cain misses
and Filho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cain missing with a left hand there. Filho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cain throws a sloppy head kick and Filho moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cain swats away the attempt to clinch by Filho.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Cain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cain throws a solid leg kick but Filho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cain.
Filho scores with a jab. Cain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Filho throws a jab when Cain was well out of range.
Filho takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
Cain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Filho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cain counters with a thumping low kick.
Filho dodges the punch combination from Cain.
Filho ducks under a wild hook from Cain.
Filho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Filho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cain manages to avoid it.
Cain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filho can do to turn this around?
Filho slips under a jab from Cain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho throws a lazy uppercut
and Cain counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab lands there for Filho.
Filho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Cain staying out of range there.
Cain throws a leg kick but Filho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Filho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cain scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cain. Filho shrugs it off though.
Filho misses with a left hand
and Cain counters with a stiff right hand.
Filho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Filho throws a lazy right hand but Cain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Filho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Filho misses the jab.
Cain looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A good leg kick by Cain.
Filho throws an off balance right hand
and Cain counters with a nice body kick.
Filho is breathing heavily.
Cain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filho misses with a hook to the body
and Cain counters with a nice uppercut.
Filho checks a low kick from Cain.
Filho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cain on the side of the head.
A jab from Cain misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filho looks to land a left hand but Cain moved out of range nicely.
Filho misses with a body shot.
Filho missing with a left hand there. Cain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cain throwing a counter right hand but Filho manages to avoid it.
Filho connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Cain misses the jab.
Cain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cain moves out of range as Filho strikes.
Filho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cain swinging wildly here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cain.
Cain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Filho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Filho misses the shot to the body.
Cain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filho misses the shot to the body.
Filho looks to land a right hand but Cain moved out of range.
Cain lands with a good body shot.
Filho misses with an uppercut. Cain saw that one coming.
Filho misses with a body shot.
Cain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filho ducks right into an uppercut from Cain.
Cain cracks Filho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Filho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cain misses with a body kick.
Filho misses with a hook. Cain ducked under it nicely.
As Filho backs away, Cain returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice shot lands for Filho.
Filho moves in looking to clinch but Cain pushes him off.
David Cain is winning the standup battle so far.
Cain moves out of range of the strikes.
Cain jabs Filho right on the nose. Filho blinks but takes it well.
Cain misses with an uppercut. Filho saw that one coming.
Cain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Filho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filho.
Cain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cain. That's going to slow Filho down.
Cain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cain misses with a hook
letting Filho counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Filho in his tracks.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pedro Rodrigues Filho's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David Cain!
Jumping up and down and very excited, David Cain waved his t-shirt featuring HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Uncle Creepy (ranked 2659 p4p, 268 weight class) and Gabriel Zackrisson (ranked 2597 p4p, 259 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uncle Creepy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Zackrisson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creepy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zackrisson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zackrisson lands a jab to Creepy's midsection.
Creepy tries to clinch but Zackrisson moves away
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson blocks a leg kick.
Creepy throws a body shot but no joy.
Creepy clinches up with Zackrisson and pushes him back against the cage.
Zackrisson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Creepy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fight stays on the outside here - Creepy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick that knocks Creepy off balance momentarily.
Creepy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Creepy misses the target.
Zackrisson lands a head shot.
Creepy moves out of range as Zackrisson strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zackrisson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson connects with an inside leg kick.
Creepy lands a left and a right that sends Zackrisson crashing to the canvas! Creepy dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Gabriel Zackrisson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zackrisson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Creepy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Zackrisson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zackrisson is refusing to be controlled, as Creepy sits in half guard.
Creepy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zackrisson is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Creepy lands a nice short elbow.
Creepy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zackrisson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creepy trying to control but Zackrisson is working from the bottom.
Zackrisson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Creepy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zackrisson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zackrisson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick which misses Creepy's front leg but catches the back leg as Creepy tries to avoid it.
Creepy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zackrisson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Creepy misses with a combination
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Zackrisson digs a good hook to Creepy's body.
Zackrisson connects with a looping right hand.
Creepy is rocked!
Creepy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Creepy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Creepy throws a body kick that misses
and Zackrisson counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Creepy out cold! What a finish! Zackrisson is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Zackrisson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bang Pitung (ranked 3383 p4p, 347 weight class) and Danny Wyadd (ranked 1682 p4p, 207 weight class). Pitung comes into the arena with Madball - Born Strong blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bang Pitung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Wyadd!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wyadd.
Danny Wyadd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wyadd.
Wyadd misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Pitung finds it's way through Wyadd's defenses.
Pitung slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitung. Wyadd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitung connects with an inside leg kick.
Wyadd thuds a left hand into Pitung's body.
Sloppy strikes from Pitung. Those never looked like landing.
Pitung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wyadd throws out the jab.
Pitung is looking to counter punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wyadd.
Wyadd tries to bum rush Pitung with a series of wild strikes but Pitung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pitung lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wyadd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wyadd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wyadd throws an overhand right that lands on Pitung's shoulder, as Pitung tries to avoid the shot.
Pitung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wyadd moves away.
Pitung throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wyadd throws an off balance right hand
and Wyadd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wyadd swings widly with a right hand
and Pitung counters with a stiff right hand.
Wyadd throws a shot to the body.
Wyadd throws a jab but it's blocked by Pitung.
Pitung's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wyadd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pitung scrambles back to his feet.
Wyadd cracks the inside of Pitung's front leg.
Wyadd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Pitung misses its target.
Wyadd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pitung's calf.
Wyadd misses with a shot to the body
and Pitung counters with a nice uppercut.
Wyadd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wyadd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wyadd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pitung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitung slips under a jab from Wyadd.
Wyadd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pitung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wyadd manages to avoid it.
Wyadd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyadd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wyadd drops his hands momentarily and Pitung takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wyadd throws a leg kick which misses Pitung's front leg but catches the back leg as Pitung tries to avoid it.
A big right from Wyadd misses.
Pitung throws a hook to the side of Wyadd's head but Wyadd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wyadd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wyadd lands a lovely overhand right.
Wyadd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitung was well out of range. Poor timing from Wyadd.
Wyadd throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wyadd throws a series of punches but Pitung moves out of range.
Pitung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wyadd.
Wyadd misses with a straight right.
Wyadd scores with a nice head shot.
Pitung throws a body punch but Wyadd moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Wyadd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wyadd thuds a left hand into Pitung's body.
Good shot there by Wyadd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitung lands a nice shot that snaps Wyadd's head back.
Pitung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pitung throws a nice looking combination but Wyadd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pitung throws a hook but Wyadd blocks it.
Wyadd throws a hook but Pitung blocks it.
Wyadd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wyadd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pitung checks a leg kick.
Wyadd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wyadd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wyadd throws a series of punches but Pitung avoids them all with ease.
Pitung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wyadd throws a lazy right hand but Pitung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wyadd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wyadd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wyadd takes a swing at Pitung's ribcage but misses.
Pitung was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wyadd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wyadd.
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!
Wyadd swings widly with a right hand
and Pitung counters with a nice body kick.
Wyadd connects with a single shot there.
Wyadd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pitung's head backwards.
Wyadd looks to throw the jab but Pitung is out of range.
Pitung on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pitung misses the jab.
Wyadd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wyadd throws a hook but Pitung avoids it easily.
Pitung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wyadd.
Pitung takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pitung lands a nice hook to Wyadd's body. Wyadd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wyadd misses with a right hand
and Pitung counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pitung is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wyadd gets tackled into the cage by Pitung. Pitung maintains the clinch.
Wyadd misses with a punch on the inside.
Wyadd has a couple of punches blocked by Pitung.
Wyadd misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Wyadd dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wyadd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pitung throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wyadd on the side of the head.
Pitung throws a head kick but Wyadd moves out of range.
Pitung tries a head kick but it misses.
Wyadd cracks Pitung with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab from Wyadd.
Pitung misses with a two punch combination.
Danny Wyadd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pitung lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pitung staying out of range there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pitung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitung takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wyadd throws a looping overhand right but Pitung ducks down to avoid it.
Wyadd scores with a jab to the head.
Pitung connects with a crisp jab.
Wyadd scores with a jab to the head.
Wyadd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pitung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Wyadd.
Wyadd wants to land a leg kick but Pitung is out of range.
Pitung moves out of range as Wyadd strikes.
Nice defenses there by Pitung.
Wyadd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pitung.
Pitung misses the body punch
and Wyadd counters with a nice uppercut.
Wyadd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wyadd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pitung's head.
Wyadd lands a jab-cross combination.
Wyadd throws a right hand that misses
and Pitung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wyadd lands a really nice looking cross but Pitung seems unphased.
Wyadd misses with a left hand
and Pitung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wyadd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Pitung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wyadd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pitung misses the jab.
Pitung misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyadd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wyadd looks to land a left hand but Pitung moved out of range nicely.
Wyadd throws a jab but it's blocked by Pitung.
Wyadd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pitung.
Wyadd throws a body punch but Pitung moves out of range.
Pitung throws a big counter combination but Wyadd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wyadd lands with a shot to the body.
Wyadd misses with a hook
and Pitung counters with a one-two to the body.
Wyadd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pitung misses with a wild body shot.
Wyadd misses with a looping right.
Pitung throws a big shot that misses.
Pitung connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pitung rushes Wyadd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wyadd fails to pull guard.
Pitung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyadd successfully pulls guard.
Pitung has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wyadd is looking for a triangle but Pitung pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wyadd keeping moving, preventing Pitung from controlling successfully.
Wyadd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pitung manages to get himself to full guard.
Pitung is pulling down on Wyadd's head to control his posture.
Wyadd trying to control but Pitung is working from the bottom.
Pitung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wyadd's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitung stopping the sweep attempt from Wyadd.
Our spies down at at Seppes Gym inform us that Wyadd has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wyadd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pitung tries to stand but Wyadd is controlling from the bottom.
Wyadd keeping moving, preventing Pitung from controlling successfully.
Wyadd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wyadd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pitung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pitung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Danny Wyadd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wyadd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wyadd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pitung clinches with his opponent.
Pitung lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pitung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pitung is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pitung blocks an uppercut.
Pitung misses with a punch to the body.
Wyadd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wyadd as Pitung tries to tie him up.
Wyadd tries to pull guard but Pitung won't allow it.
Pitung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pitung scores with a shot to the side of Wyadd's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyadd throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitung.
Pitung lands a hook that snaps the head of Wyadd backwards.
Wyadd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wyadd jumps guard and drags Pitung to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wyadd looking for a guillotine here but Pitung defends easily.
Pitung wants to stand but Wyadd is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitung is in close to Wyadd's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wyadd looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pitung has picked Wyadd up and slammed him! Wyadd can't keep hold of the triangle and Pitung manages to pass to side control!
Pitung working away.
Wyadd is trying to improve his position.
Pitung scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitung has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wyadd takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wyadd's corner calls for a 1-2. Wyadd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wyadd lands a nice shot that snaps Pitung's head back.
Wyadd throws a big shot that misses.
Wyadd misses with a lunging right hand
and Pitung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wyadd looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitung is just out of range.
Pitung throws a quick counter head kick but Wyadd was just out of range.
Pitung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wyadd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pitung scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wyadd doesn't seem bothered though.
Pitung moves into the clinch successfully.
Wyadd working aggressively here.
Pitung lands a hook that snaps the head of Wyadd backwards.
Bang Pitung has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pitung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danny Wyadd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Wyadd.
Wyadd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wyadd misses with a punch to the body.
Pitung breaks from the clinch.
Wyadd misses with a right hand
and Pitung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pitung moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wyadd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wyadd avoids the head kick by Pitung.
Pitung fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wyadd, pushing him back against the cage.
Pitung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bang Pitung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pitung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pitung lands with a right to the head.
Pitung blocks a body shot from Wyadd.
Wyadd tries to pull guard but Pitung won't allow it.
Bang Pitung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Wyadd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wyadd.
Pitung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pitung.
Wyadd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pitung lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitung trying to stall but Wyadd improves his position.
Pitung misses with a punch to the body.
Wyadd lands with a light punch inside.
Wyadd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wyadd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pitung just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pitung prevents a body shot from Wyadd.
Pitung blocks a body shot from Wyadd.
Wyadd blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wyadd.
Wyadd struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitung controls his hands.
Wyadd has a couple of punches blocked by Pitung.
Pitung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pitung scores with a nice strike.
Pitung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wyadd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wyadd misses with a straight right.
Wyadd looks to throw the jab but Pitung is out of range.
Wyadd swings for the body but Pitung moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bang Pitung showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wyadd 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Wyadd!
A very excited looking Danny Wyadd made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evil Dead (ranked 2031 p4p, 251 weight class) and Chad Smith (ranked 1928 p4p, 242 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
175 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evil Dead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Smith!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Dead.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Dead tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Dead back against the cage.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith prevents a body shot from Dead.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dead is defending well for now.
Dead misses with some punches.
A short right from Dead on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Dead throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Dead presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Dead working aggressively here.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dead tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dead seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Dead misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dead.
Dead scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dead gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dead misses with a punch to the body.
Dead lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dead.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith has Dead pushed against the cage.
Dead takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Dead tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Dead breaks the clinch.
A cross from Smith lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dead works the jab nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dead, as that shot connected.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Dead connects with the punch.
Dead lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dead avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Dead.
Dead throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dead paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Dead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dead seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dead missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dead with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith lands a jab to Dead's midsection.
Dead tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dead swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Dead dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith blocks a leg kick.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smith throws a body punch but Dead moves out of range.
Dead appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dead 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.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Dead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dead avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dead looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dead swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Evil Dead has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dead has Smith pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dead working aggressively here.
Dead misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Dead misses with some punches.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Dead lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with some punches.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Dead tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Dead lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dead lands a shoulder strike.
Dead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocking some punches.
Dead misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith blocking some punches.
Dead misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dead lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dead blocking some punches.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Dead controls the action.
Dead blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Dead misses with a knee strike.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Dead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Dead breaks the clinch.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith clinches.
Dead scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Smith cracks Dead with a nice body shot.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Dead lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dead throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Dead.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Dead dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Dead counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dead counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dead.
Dead was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good shot there by Smith.
Dead circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Dead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a hook but Dead blocks it.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evil Dead is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Dead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a hook but Dead blocks it.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dead momentarily.
Dead throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dead ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith is looking to clinch but Dead is avoiding it.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Dead working aggressively here.
Chad Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith prevents a body shot from Dead.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dead lands a left hand.
Dead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead lands a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Dead blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Dead scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dead is defending well.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dead lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dead lands a nice uppercut.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Dead lands with a left to the head.
Dead blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Dead throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smith tries to work over Dead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dead struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Dead's ribcage. Dead let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Dead.
Nice body punch from Dead.
Evil Dead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dead has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evil Dead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dead 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Dead!
Evil Dead tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arod Doyea (ranked 2696 p4p, 272 weight class) and Darragh Kelly (ranked 1925 p4p, 203 weight class). Doyea comes to the cage accompanied by Doc Holiday - Volbeat. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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155 lbs
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arod Doyea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Darragh Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doyea. That did some damage!
Doyea misses with a lunging right hand
and Kelly counters with a nice body kick.
Doyea lands with a straight right. Kelly didn't see that one coming.
Kelly thows a body kick. Doyea tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kelly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doyea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doyea.
Kelly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kelly lands in his opponent's guard.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Doyea is keeping the position.
Kelly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Doyea has his foot on Kelly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kelly works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doyea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doyea keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doyea working for a triangle but Kelly defends it easily.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Doyea keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kelly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Doyea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doyea is looking for a triangle but Kelly pushes his legs off easily.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Doyea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doyea keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
Kelly pushing down on Doyea's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kelly passes to side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Doyea's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doyea is not content to let Kelly control the position.
Kelly is trying to get an arm triangle but Doyea is defending well.
Kelly is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doyea has escaped the position, nice work there.
Doyea holding on.
Doyea manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kelly's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyea has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kelly is on him like a limpet, forcing Doyea back against the cage.
Doyea swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doyea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Kelly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doyea or not.
Doyea manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Doyea controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Doyea.
Kelly pulls guard successfully.
Kelly controls Doyea momentarily but Doyea frees himself.
Kelly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kelly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Doyea advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kelly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doyea doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doyea manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kelly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kelly wants to control the position but Doyea says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Doyea is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kelly sees it coming and defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doyea prevents Kelly from improving his position.
Well, if Doyea is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kelly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doyea is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darragh Kelly will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Doyea misses with a looping right.
Doyea throws a sloppy head kick and Kelly moves out of range easily.
Doyea takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kelly misses with a body kick.
Kelly closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kelly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Doyea gets caught flat footed, as Kelly shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Doyea is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doyea lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kelly.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doyea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kelly jumps guard and drags Doyea to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Doyea trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Kelly thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Doyea from controlling successfully.
Kelly working for a triangle but Doyea defends it easily.
Doyea is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Doyea thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kelly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly stops Doyea from getting back to his feet.
Doyea is not content to let Kelly control the position.
Kelly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kelly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kelly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Doyea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doyea is trying to control but can't.
Kelly is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Doyea is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kelly pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly moves into full mount! Doyea won't be happy about that!
Kelly goes for an armbar but Doyea turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Doyea.
Kelly has his foot on Doyea's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doyea works his way back into a safe position though.
Kelly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doyea gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kelly trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Doyea tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelly is retaining full guard.
Kelly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doyea is aware though and is defending well.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Doyea from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kelly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doyea is aware though and is defending well.
Kelly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kelly is breathing heavily.
Doyea slips nicely into half guard.
Doyea decides to return to a standing position.
Kelly's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kelly's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Doyea swings widly with a right hand
and Kelly counters with a series of strikes. Doyea will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kelly misses with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kelly.
Kelly avoids the head kick by Doyea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly scores with a leg kick.
Doyea lands with a slapping head kick.
Doyea throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kelly.
Kelly slips under a jab from Doyea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darragh Kelly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
A big left from Doyea misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kelly.
Kelly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kelly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Doyea misses with a straight left.
Doyea misses with a left hand
and Kelly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kelly shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Doyea's guard.
Kelly won't allow Doyea to sweep him here.
Kelly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kelly tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kelly has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Doyea pushes Kelly away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kelly gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kelly tries for a kimura but Doyea is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly tries for a kimura but Doyea is defending well.
Kelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kelly tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Doyea struggling a bit here.
Kelly wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Doyea, who protects the arm well.
Kelly advances to full mount.
Kelly has hold of Doyea's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Doyea manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Arod Doyea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Doyea tries to hold on but Kelly postures up.
Kelly is working for a guillotine from mount but Doyea frees his head quite easily.
Kelly looking to finish with strikes here!
Doyea tries to hold on but Kelly postures up.
Kelly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Darragh Kelly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doyea is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Doyea manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly seems to be looking for submissions.
Doyea gets full guard.
Doyea is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kelly is aware though and is defending well.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Doyea is keeping the position.
Kelly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Doyea working a defensive guard here.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Doyea is keeping the position.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Doyea keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Doyea has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kelly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Doyea throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kelly advances to half guard.
Doyea actively working from the bottom here.
Kelly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doyea tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darragh Kelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kelly winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Darragh Kelly!
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