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Madness Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlson Mokoro (ranked 6719 p4p, 529 weight class) and Teddy Taylor (ranked 5232 p4p, 474 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlson Mokoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Teddy Taylor!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mokoro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mokoro is looking for a triangle but Taylor pushes his legs off easily.
Taylor wants to stand but Mokoro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mokoro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mokoro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taylor is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Mokoro blocks nicely.
Taylor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Taylor passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mokoro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mokoro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mokoro is breathing heavily.
Taylor seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mokoro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taylor wants to take a breather but Mokoro is having none of it.
Taylor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Taylor looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Taylor is trying for a kimura here. Mokoro looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Taylor wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Teddy Taylor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Murphy (ranked 5208 p4p, 442 weight class) and Michael Wackson (ranked 6130 p4p, 474 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Freddy Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Wackson !
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy swings for the body but Wackson moves out of range.
Wackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wackson forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
Murphy pulls guard successfully.
Murphy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wackson manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Wackson keeps moving.
Murphy lands a couple of digs.
Murphy stands up over Wackson , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wackson clinches.
Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wackson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wackson keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Wackson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy cracks Wackson with a solid left hand.
Wackson wants to stand but Murphy is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wackson keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Murphy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Murphy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wackson for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wackson after a bit of a struggle.
Wackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Wackson avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy wants to take the fight to the mat but Wackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wackson gets underhooks to prevent Murphy's takedown attempt.
Murphy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wackson has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy jumps guard but Wackson stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Wackson .
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Wackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Freddy Murphy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wackson moves into the clinch.
Wackson is trying to stall.
We've been informed that Wackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Murphy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murphy effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Murphy for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wackson throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Wackson won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wackson moves into the clinch.
Wackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Murphy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wackson lands an elbow just above Murphy 's eye.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wackson .
Wackson tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.
Wackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Wackson shows good takedown defense.
Wackson feints the counter takedown.
Wackson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Murphy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wackson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Michael Wackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wackson managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wackson clinches up against the cage.
Wackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Wackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wackson lands a shoulder strike.
Wackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michael Wackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wackson gets the takedown into side control.
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wackson decides to stand back up.
Wackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Wackson looking to slow down the pace here.
Wackson gets underhooks to prevent Murphy's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy blocks an elbow strike.
Wackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wackson avoids the elbow strike from Murphy, against the cage.
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murphy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wackson stands up from Murphy's guard - Wackson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wackson misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Wackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wackson is looking to land body kicks.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wackson .
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom here.
Murphy tries to buck Wackson off but Wackson is having none of it.
Murphy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Murphy tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wackson decides to stand back up. Wackson steps back and let's Murphy get back to his feet.
Wackson drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Wackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Murphy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wackson gets underhooks to prevent Murphy's takedown attempt.
Murphy stalls.
Wackson misses with the head strike.
Wackson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Murphy decides to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wackson manages to pass to side control.
Murphy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wackson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wackson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wackson wants to stand but Murphy is controlling the position.
Freddy Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is struggling to control the position.
Murphy is trying to drag Wackson to the mat but Wackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Wackson is blocking nicely.
Wackson trying to stall but Murphy improves his position.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Wackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wackson to keep the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Wackson .
I think Wackson 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Wackson !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan De Souza (ranked 5255 p4p, 485 weight class) and Paavo Sienipesu (ranked 5036 p4p, 469 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan De Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paavo Sienipesu!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sienipesu throws a right hand that misses
and De Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Paavo Sienipesu has been cut.
De Souza throws a shot from downtown. Sienipesu moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from Sienipesu misses
enabling De Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Sienipesu slips a straight right by De Souza.
Sienipesu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
De Souza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sienipesu misses with a right hand
and De Souza counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Sienipesu to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by De Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Juan De Souza!
Juan De Souza thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dane Bloodbeard (ranked 5051 p4p, 374 weight class) and Blake Demust (ranked 5018 p4p, 371 weight class). Demust is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slow Hands. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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237 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dane Bloodbeard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Demust!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodbeard takes the fight into the clinch.
Demust tries to break the clinch but Bloodbeard is controlling the position.
Bloodbeard gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Demust kicks off Bloodbeard and gets to his feet.
Demust closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bloodbeard to the mat! Bloodbeard manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demust trying to control but Bloodbeard is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bloodbeard is on top in guard.
Bloodbeard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bloodbeard wants to control from the top but Demust keeps moving.
Bloodbeard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Demust's head.
Bloodbeard chips away with some ground and pound.
Demust trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Demust looking to control.
Bloodbeard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bloodbeard lands a couple of elbows.
Bloodbeard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Demust wants to stand but Bloodbeard is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodbeard with a nice head shot there.
Demust working a defensive guard here.
Bloodbeard cracks Demust with a solid left hand.
Bloodbeard with a nice head shot there.
Bloodbeard wants to control from the top but Demust keeps moving.
Bloodbeard lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bloodbeard stopping the sweep attempt from Demust.
Bloodbeard landing with the ground and pound.
Demust wants to get back to his feet but Bloodbeard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Demust really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bloodbeard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bloodbeard lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bloodbeard connects with a couple of short punches.
Bloodbeard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bloodbeard scoring with some ground and pound.
Bloodbeard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bloodbeard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodbeard connects with a couple of short punches.
Bloodbeard lands a couple of digs.
Demust looks winded!
Bloodbeard distracts Demust with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bloodbeard is pushing down on Demust's leg trying to pass to half guard. Demust is fighting to maintain full guard but Bloodbeard has managed to sneak the leg through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demust is trying to stand up here but Bloodbeard is controlling him well.
Bloodbeard is trying to control. Demust wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bloodbeard lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bloodbeard lands a nice short elbow.
Bloodbeard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bloodbeard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bloodbeard is trying to control the action in half guard but Demust is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bloodbeard is really struggling to control Demust but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bloodbeard working Demust over with strikes.
Bloodbeard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Demust wants to control but Bloodbeard is keeping busy.
Demust taking some punishment here, with Bloodbeard in his half guard.
Bloodbeard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demust is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bloodbeard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bloodbeard wants to take a breather but Demust is having none of it.
Bloodbeard is nestled in close to Demust, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bloodbeard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bloodbeard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bloodbeard with a couple of short strikes.
Bloodbeard lands a heavy elbow.
Demust is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Bloodbeard scoring with strikes but Demust is staying in there.
Demust takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Demust is rocked!
Bloodbeard loads up with a big shot that hurts Demust! He's pulled Bloodbeard in close but Bloodbeard has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Demust survive? More strikes from Bloodbeard and Demust is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dane Bloodbeard!
During a confident post fight interview, Dane Bloodbeard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Blake Demust stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dang. Whatever man.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dale Steyn (ranked 4853 p4p, 452 weight class) and Lionel De Veas (ranked 6872 p4p, 533 weight class). De Veas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dizzy Wright - East Side. Dale Steyn had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dale Steyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lionel De Veas!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Veas throws a right hand that Steyn ducks under and follows up with a left that Steyn also avoids with ease.
De Veas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steyn defends it nicely.
Steyn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Veas tries for a takedown but Steyn circles away easily
letting Steyn counter with a right hand.
De Veas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steyn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Veas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steyn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dale Steyn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lionel De Veas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Veas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steyn counters with a nice uppercut.
Steyn slaps away a takedown attempt from De Veas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As De Veas looks to move away, Steyn throws a big counter combo but De Veas just gets out of the way.
De Veas looks winded!
De Veas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Steyn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
De Veas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Steyn eats them both and turns towards De Veas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Veas tries for a takedown but Steyn circles away easily
and Steyn counters with a left to the body.
De Veas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steyn counters with a left to the body.
De Veas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Veas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Steyn counter with a right hand.
De Veas tries to clinch up
and Steyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Veas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Veas falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Steyn to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Veas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steyn counters with a stiff right hand.
De Veas shoots and misses
and De Veas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Veas tries for a takedown but Steyn circles away easily
and Steyn counters with a nice uppercut.
De Veas is rocked!
Steyn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
De Veas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steyn counters with a huge left! De Veas is in big trouble! He's backing up but Steyn isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save De Veas from any more damage. A dominating finish by Steyn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dale Steyn!
An out of breath Dale Steyn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Walker (ranked 4155 p4p, 430 weight class) and Jeremiah Gill (ranked 5713 p4p, 501 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derek Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeremiah Gill!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker misses with a hook. Gill ducked under it nicely.
Walker connects with a body shot that sends Gill's belly button to the back.
Gill shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Derek Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker feints a jab promting Gill to slip. Walker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gill slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Jeremiah Gill has been cut.
Walker connects with the punch.
Walker lands a glancing blow to the side of Gill's head.
Gill misses with a takedown attempt - Walker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walker misses with the combination.
Gill looks for a takedown but Walker sprawls well.
Gill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gill ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Derek Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremiah Gill.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gill tries a head kick but it misses.
Gill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walker throws a right hand that Gill ducks under and follows up with a left that Gill also avoids with ease.
Gill slips under a jab from Walker.
Gill appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Walker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Walker, as that shot connected.
Gill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Walker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gill on the side of the head.
Gill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gill doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Gill looks winded!
Walker misses with a wild combination.
Walker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gill.
Gill tries to counter with a clinch but Walker shakes him off and moves away.
Walker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A shot to the liver by Walker. Beautiful body shot.
Walker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Walker fails to land with a series of punches.
Gill ducks right into an uppercut from Walker.
Walker throws a series of punches but Gill moves out of range.
Gill takes one on the button.
Gill on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Walker with a nice cross.
Walker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donk. Walker catches Gill right on the button with a cross.
Walker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A right-left combo lands from Walker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gill walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gill fails with a takedown attempt.
Walker tries to bum rush Gill with a series of wild strikes but Gill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot lands for Walker.
Walker cracks Gill with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gill has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Walker scores with a nice right hand.
Walker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gill has time to react.
Walker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Walker lands with a shot to the body.
Derek Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walker swivels and escapes.
Walker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gill takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Walker with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gill takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Walker, as that shot connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Walker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Walker.
Gill has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Walker scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker lands a body shot.
Jab, jab by Walker - just one landing.
A left lands for Walker.
Walker scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremiah Gill's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Walker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Walker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gill back to the cage. Walker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gill might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Walker has got the better of the exchanges.
Gill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Gill does no damage.
Walker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gill can do to turn this around?
Walker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gill.
Walker punishes Gill's body with a nice straight punch.
Walker cracks Gill with an open hand slap.
Walker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gill misses with a takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Walker coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gill with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walker to score with a decent uppercut.
Derek Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
Walker throws a hook but Gill avoids it easily.
Gill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walker.
Walker dips to his left and cracks Gill with an uppercut!
Gill misses with a body shot.
Gill is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Walker throws a shot to the body.
Walker lands a jab to the head.
Jeremiah Gill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gill throws a lazy head kick
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Gill wants to clinch but Walker slips to the side
and Walker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gill won't be happy with that.
Walker tries to stand but Gill is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker controlling the position from side mount.
Walker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gill on the ground.
Walker decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice jab there from Walker.
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Walker misses the target.
Walker stalks Gill and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gill's face. Gill staggers backwards, shaken.
Walker lands a two punch combo.
Gill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Walker lunges at Gill with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gill's hand.
Walker connects with a jab.
Walker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Walker duly obliges.
Walker connects with the punch.
Walker lands a jab to Gill's midsection.
Walker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Walker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker cracks Gill with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gill slips a jab and a cross from Walker.
Walker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Walker throws a good cross that connects.
Gill is trying desperately to land a takedown but Walker is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gill.
Gill on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gill ducks right into an uppercut from Walker.
Gill shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Walker.
Gill misses with a takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Derek Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremiah Gill.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker lands a nice looking body shot.
Gill takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Walker lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gill shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense.
Good shot there by Walker.
Walker dips to his left and cracks Gill with an uppercut!
Walker scores with a one two! Gill had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Walker punishes Gill's body with a nice straight punch.
Walker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gill looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Walker looks to land a combination. Gill sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gill shoots and misses
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Walker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Walker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeremiah Gill's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Walker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Gill.
Walker scores with a jab to the body.
Walker throws a hook but Gill avoids it easily.
A left lands for Walker.
Walker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Gill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donk. Walker catches Gill right on the button with a cross.
Gill takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker lands a lovely overhand right.
Gill closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gill lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker wants to stand but Gill is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gill off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Walker digs a good body shot into Gill's ribs.
Gill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Decent striking displayed by Walker there.
Walker is working the combinations to good effect here.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gill throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Walker does it's job there.
Walker lands with a hook. Gill tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Walker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walker connects with a body shot that sends Gill's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gill's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Walker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gill scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Walker.
Gill shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gill takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, jab by Walker - just one landing.
Walker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Walker thuds a left hand into Gill's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gill with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walker to score with a decent uppercut.
Walker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gill under the eye.
Derek Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker lands with a right hand.
Walker stuns Gill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gill gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Walker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gill tries to move into range but Walker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Walker lands an overhand right.
Gill misses with a head kick.
Walker lands with a right hand.
Gill with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a left and a right that stings Gill.
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!
Walker lands with a straight right. Gill didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gill needs to keep his hands up - Walker had a free shot at his head there.
Walker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Walker lands a jab.
Walker lands with an uppercut that bounces Gill off the cage and back into range.
Walker with a jab.
Walker lands with a nice body punch.
A jab lands there for Walker.
Walker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gill on the side of the head.
Walker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gill.
Walker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Walker finds it's target.
Jeremiah Gill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Walker 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Walker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wickmire Caskille (ranked 3209 p4p, 342 weight class) and Jakub Kowalski (ranked 5907 p4p, 501 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wickmire Caskille!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jakub Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kowalski dodges the punch combination from Caskille.
Kowalski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Caskille throws a leg kick which misses Kowalski's front leg but catches the back leg as Kowalski tries to avoid it.
Kowalski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Caskille lands a nice looking body shot.
Caskille connects with an inside leg kick.
Kowalski shoots in and drives through. Caskille sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski scores with a takedown into Caskille's guard.
Kowalski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Caskille keeping full guard, as Kowalski tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kowalski won't allow Caskille to get back to his feet.
Kowalski 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
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.
Caskille is trying to control the position but Kowalski postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Caskille lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Caskille throws a head kick that Kowalski semi-blocks.
Caskille lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kowalski shoots in but no luck this time.
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches up with Caskille, looking for a takedown. Kowalski pushes Caskille against the cage but Caskille circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wickmire Caskille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Kowalski.
Caskille uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Caskille lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kowalski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Caskille.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kowalski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Caskille is trying to get back to half guard.
Kowalski controls the position.
Kowalski works to advance to full mount. Caskille defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kowalski controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Kowalski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like Kowalski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wickmire Caskille dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Caskille lands a right hook to the body.
Kowalski fails with the takedown
and Caskille counters with an inside leg kick.
Kowalski 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.
Caskille throws a leg kick which misses Kowalski's front leg but catches the back leg as Kowalski tries to avoid it.
Kowalski fails with a takedown attempt.
Wickmire Caskille seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caskille lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caskille fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wickmire Caskille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Kowalski.
Caskille lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kowalski's sensitive parts.
Caskille tests Kowalski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Caskille comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt
and Caskille makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Caskille dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kowalski. That did some damage!
Kowalski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caskille lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jakub Kowalski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caskille throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kowalski's head.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kowalski shoots in and gets a takedown into Caskille's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caskille pulls Kowalski in close to prevent any damage.
Kowalski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Caskille looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski tries to free his leg and advance position but Caskille is retaining full guard.
Caskille wants to sweep but no luck.
Kowalski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Caskille tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kowalski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Caskille lands with a thumping leg kick.
Caskille fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kowalski.
Caskille fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kowalski.
Kowalski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Caskille avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caskille fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kowalski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Caskille connects with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Caskille. That's going to slow Kowalski down.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Caskille but Caskille pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wickmire Caskille dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Caskille throws a nice head kick!
Caskille lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kowalski at a distance.
Kowalski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caskille.
Kowalski dives in and grabs Caskille's left leg, looking for a takedown. Caskille pushes down on Kowalski's head and hops out.
Caskille throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Caskille thuds a left hand into Kowalski's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski moves forwards but Caskille connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Caskille plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wickmire Caskille is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowalski fails with the takedown
and Caskille counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Caskille is looking to wear down Kowalski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caskille cracks the inside of Kowalski's front leg.
A chopping leg kick lands by Caskille.
Caskille lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt
and Caskille counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wickmire Caskille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Kowalski.
Caskille throws a head kick that Kowalski semi-blocks.
Kowalski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Caskille!
Caskille throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caskille digs a good hook to Kowalski's body.
Wickmire Caskille is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caskille lands a nice shot that snaps Kowalski's head back.
Kowalski dives in and grabs Caskille's left leg, looking for a takedown. Caskille pushes down on Kowalski's head and hops out.
Caskille looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Caskille lands a head kick. Kowalski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Caskille feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kowalski's calf.
Caskille lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Caskille feints a jab promting Kowalski to slip. Caskille then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kowalski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wickmire Caskille is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kowalski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski shoots in looking for a takedown but Caskille manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kowalski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A solid body kick from Caskille.
Kowalski shoots for a double leg takedown but Caskille sprawls well. He's pushed Kowalski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Caskille scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kowalski doesn't seem bothered though.
Kowalski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Caskille throws a nice head kick!
Kowalski fails to land the takedown.
Kowalski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caskille feints and then cracks Kowalski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kowalski down.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt - Caskille sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Caskille buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Caskille connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Caskille fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kowalski.
Jakub Kowalski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That kick from Caskille tenderised Kowalski's leg. Kowalski is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wickmire Caskille showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Caskille, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wickmire Caskille!
Wickmire Caskille was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Osterberg (ranked 2500 p4p, 159 weight class) and Bryson Pico (ranked 3116 p4p, 187 weight class). Pico has chosen Lowkey - G-Eazy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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139 lbs
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26
145 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Osterberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryson Pico!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pico enables Osterberg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pico manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pico escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Osterberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Osterberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Osterberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pico works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Pico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pico is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pico is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Osterberg defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osterberg is pushing down on Pico's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pico is fighting to maintain full guard but Osterberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Osterberg wants to control but Pico is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osterberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pico knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pico wants to get back to full guard.
Pico looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Osterberg trying to pass the guard but Pico defending well.
Osterberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pico controlling the position for now.
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.
Pico wants to get back to full guard.
Osterberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Osterberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pico is trying to get back to full guard.
Pico is looking to control Osterberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pico avoid being mounted?
Osterberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pico defends it well.
Osterberg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pico manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Osterberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Osterberg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Osterberg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Osterberg wants to pass the guard but Pico is keeping the position.
Pico is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Osterberg is aware though and is defending well.
Osterberg with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osterberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Osterberg pushes down on Pico's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Osterberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pico doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Osterberg.
Osterberg is pressing down on Pico's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pico is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pico trying to control here.
Pico is staying active underneath Osterberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Osterberg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pico has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Osterberg is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osterberg wants to free his trapped foot but Pico is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Osterberg dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Osterberg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pico taking a bit of punishment here - Osterberg scoring with strikes.
Osterberg working away.
Pico tries to bench press Osterberg off him but Osterberg keeps the position.
Pico avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Osterberg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osterberg has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Osterberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pico looks a forlorn figure.
Osterberg landing punches.
Osterberg wants to control the pace but Pico is squirming around nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osterberg avoids the attempt from Pico to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pico tries to reverse the position but Osterberg maintains control.
Osterberg scoring with strikes but Pico is staying in there.
Pico is working to get back to half guard.
Osterberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Osterberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pico tries to hold on but Osterberg postures up.
Pico tries to reverse the position but Osterberg maintains control.
Osterberg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Osterberg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Osterberg looking to finish Pico with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pico!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Osterberg raining down hammerfists from mount.
James Osterberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pico really wants to buck Osterberg off and get back to his feet.
Pico tries to lock up and control but Osterberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Osterberg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pico bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pico trying to control but Osterberg is working from the bottom.
Pico is looking to work some ground and pound but Osterberg has wrist control.
Pico is in close to Osterberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Osterberg keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Osterberg is trying to control the position but Pico postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Osterberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pico landing some decent shots from guard.
Osterberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pico can do to turn this around?
Osterberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pico throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Osterberg is looking for a triangle but Pico pushes his legs off easily.
Osterberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pico postures up in Osterberg's guard and throws a big left but Osterberg blocks it.
Pico is looking to work some ground and pound but Osterberg has wrist control.
Osterberg has his foot on Pico's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pico works his way back into a safe position though.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Osterberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pico got a little sloppy there for a moment and Osterberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pico has managed to get both his arms back between Osterberg's legs - danger averted.
Osterberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pico trying to control but Osterberg is working from the bottom.
Pico drops back, looking for a kneebar! Osterberg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Osterberg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Osterberg!
Osterberg scores with punches from side control.
Pico can't do much from the bottom here.
Osterberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pico keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Osterberg dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pico tries to close the distance and clinch up but Osterberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Osterberg feints and as Pico raises his hands in defense, Osterberg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Osterberg is in close to Pico's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Osterberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Osterberg wants to control from the top but Pico keeps moving.
Pico working a defensive guard here.
Osterberg throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pico looking to control.
Pico tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pico is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pico trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osterberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Osterberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Pico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pico looking for a sweep. Not yet Pico, not yet.
Osterberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pico's guard.
Osterberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pico actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Osterberg connects with a nice short shot to Pico's temple.
Pico is looking for a sweep. Osterberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Osterberg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg lands with some strikes.
Osterberg avoids the attempt from Pico to control.
Osterberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Osterberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pico is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Osterberg scoring with strikes but Pico is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pico wants to control but Osterberg is having none of it.
Osterberg looking to finish Pico with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pico!
Osterberg lands a heavy elbow.
Osterberg lands a big shot there that rocks Pico but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Osterberg controlling from mount.
Pico tries to reverse the position but Osterberg maintains control.
Osterberg looking to control but Pico is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pico really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osterberg landing strikes from the mount and Pico is in trouble!
Osterberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pico is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pico taking shots to the head.
Bryson Pico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osterberg wants to control the pace but Pico is squirming around nicely.
James Osterberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Osterberg controlling from mount.
Pico keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Osterberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Osterberg 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Osterberg!
James Osterberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Bryson Pico stepped up to the mic, saying 'The fans deserved a better performance from me. I will not let them down again.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Beast (ranked 2191 p4p, 237 weight class) and Jack Number (ranked 3167 p4p, 304 weight class). Number is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by This is A Film - Iggy Pop (Goran Bregovič). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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205 lbs
14 - 20 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruno Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Number!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Number takes the fight into the clinch.
Beast misses with some punches.
Beast lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beast lands with a short shot to the head.
Number lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beast.
Number misses with a punch to the body.
Number lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Number.
Beast tries to throw a body punch but Number avoids it by throwing Beast back against the cage.
Number lands a nice uppercut.
Number lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beast.
Beast is breathing heavily.
Number struggles to land a body shot inside as Beast controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Number.
Number tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beast's elbow.
Number looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Number lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beast backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Number lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Number stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Number lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Number on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Number creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Number lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beast or not.
A hook to the body from Number.
Number lands a right hand.
Number lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Number.
Number stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Number cracks Beast with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Number.
Still in the clinch, Number scores with a nice short uppercut.
Number pushes Beast back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Number digs a right hand underneath Beast's ribcage. Beast let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Number.
A short left from Number.
Still in the clinch, Number scores with a nice short uppercut.
Number lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beast backwards.
Number lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Number lands with a light punch inside.
Number works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Number tries to throw a body punch but Beast avoids it by throwing Number back against the cage.
Beast's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Number lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beast backwards.
Beast is rocked!
Number lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Beast is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Number scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Number digs a right hand underneath Beast's ribcage. Beast let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Number throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beast seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Number.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Number lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beast or not.
Number is working Beast over against the cage.
Number lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beast.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Number creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Number as the two fighters clinch.
Number lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Number pushes Beast back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Number lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Number unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Beast! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Number is unloading with more strikes now! Beast drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Number!
Jack Number took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MMA Hype Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Punchsky (ranked 2362 p4p, 269 weight class) and Frank Gallagher (ranked 1987 p4p, 235 weight class). Gallagher has chosen Drunkin' Lullabies by Flogging Molly as his entrance music. Vladimir Punchsky has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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187 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Punchsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punchsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gallagher just misses with a punch to the body.
Punchsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Punchsky looks to land a left hand but Gallagher moved out of range nicely.
Punchsky throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Punchsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gallagher slips a jab from Punchsky.
Punchsky misses with a lunging right hand
and Gallagher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Punchsky misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Punchsky misses its intended target.
Gallagher misses with a hook. Punchsky ducked under it nicely.
Punchsky keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher tries a low kick but Punchsky avoids it.
Gallagher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Punchsky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gallagher throws a lazy uppercut
and Punchsky counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gallagher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Punchsky looks to land a right hand but Gallagher moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchsky dips to his left and cracks Gallagher with an uppercut!
Gallagher throws an overhand right that lands on Punchsky's shoulder, as Punchsky tries to avoid the shot.
Punchsky throwing a counter right hand but Gallagher manages to avoid it.
Gallagher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Punchsky moves away.
Gallagher looks to score with a jab to the body but Punchsky is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Punchsky on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Punchsky throws a looping overhand right but Gallagher ducks down to avoid it.
Gallagher let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Punchsky needs to keep his hands up - Gallagher had a free shot at his head there.
Punchsky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Punchsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Gallagher lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gallagher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Punchsky throws out the jab.
Gallagher lands a jab.
Gallagher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Punchsky.
Gallagher is looking to clinch but Punchsky is avoiding it.
Gallagher throws the left hand but Punchsky avoids the punch easily.
Gallagher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Punchsky throws a hook but Gallagher blocks it.
Frank Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Punchsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallagher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Punchsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Punchsky misses with a hook. Gallagher ducked under it nicely.
Gallagher avoids the body shot from Punchsky.
Gallagher misses with a two punch combination.
Gallagher throws a hook but Punchsky avoids it easily.
Gallagher ducks under a wild hook from Punchsky.
Gallagher scores with a jab. Punchsky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gallagher avoids the body shot from Punchsky.
Punchsky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gallagher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Punchsky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gallagher on the side of the head.
Punchsky misses with a straight left.
Punchsky throws a looping overhand right but Gallagher ducks down to avoid it.
Punchsky misses with an uppercut
and Gallagher counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gallagher smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gallagher fails to land with a series of punches.
Gallagher throws a right hand that misses
and Punchsky counters with a nice uppercut.
Gallagher lands a nice shot to the body.
Gallagher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Punchsky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gallagher throws out a loose jab but Punchsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallagher lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gallagher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Punchsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Gallagher.
Gallagher lands a right hook to the body.
Gallagher throws a hook to the side of Punchsky's head but Punchsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gallagher misses with a hook.
Gallagher pivots, looking for a leg kick but Punchsky is out of range and Gallagher settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallagher tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gallagher misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Punchsky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gallagher throws out the jab.
Punchsky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Gallagher.
Punchsky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Punchsky slips under a jab from Gallagher.
A little feinted left hand from Punchsky on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gallagher misses with a hook
and Punchsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Gallagher misses its intended target.
Gallagher swings widly with a right hand
and Gallagher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gallagher jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gallagher lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gallagher cracks Punchsky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Punchsky misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Punchsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gallagher.
The fighters circling - Gallagher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Punchsky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Punchsky takes a swing at Gallagher's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Gallagher dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fighters circling - Gallagher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Punchsky appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Punchsky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gallagher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gallagher swings for the body but Punchsky moves out of range.
Punchsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gallagher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gallagher throws a series of punches but Punchsky moves out of range.
Punchsky looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gallagher lands with a nice body punch.
Gallagher blocks a leg kick.
Punchsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gallagher.
A big left from Gallagher misses.
Gallagher throws an overhand right that lands on Punchsky's shoulder, as Punchsky tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gallagher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gallagher throws a body punch but Punchsky moves out of range.
Gallagher staying out of range there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Punchsky might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gallagher looks to throw the jab but Punchsky is out of range.
Gallagher moves away from the strike by Punchsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gallagher.
Gallagher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gallagher scores with a jab to the head.
Gallagher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Gallagher is predictable there
and Punchsky counters with a nice uppercut.
Gallagher throws a jab when Punchsky was well out of range.
Punchsky swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Punchsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a hook to the side of Punchsky's head but Punchsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Punchsky sizes up Gallagher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Punchsky moves forwards but Gallagher connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gallagher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gallagher cracks Punchsky with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Punchsky ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
Frank Gallagher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gallagher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punchsky.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punchsky lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher scores with a crisp jab that stopped Punchsky in his tracks.
Gallagher works over Punchsky's head and body with a nice combination.
Punchsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gallagher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Punchskys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Punchsky ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gallagher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gallagher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gallagher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Punchsky.
Punchsky blocks a jab.
Punchsky scores with a jab to the head.
Gallagher has managed to clinch.
Gallagher is pushing Punchsky up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Punchsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Punchsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gallagher fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Punchsky misses its target.
Gallagher scores with a body shot.
Gallagher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gallagher wants to clinch
and Punchsky counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gallagher avoids the body shot from Punchsky.
Gallagher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Punchsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gallagher.
Punchsky throws a hook but Gallagher avoids it easily.
Punchsky loads up on a big right hand but Gallagher slips the punch.
Gallagher moves into the clinch.
Gallagher scores with a shot to the side of Punchsky's head.
Gallagher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gallagher lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Punchsky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gallagher pushes off an throws an elbow but Punchsky leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short left from Punchsky.
Punchsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gallagher misses with a combination
and Punchsky counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punchsky lands with a right hand.
Punchsky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gallagher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Punchsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gallagher.
Gallagher is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Punchsky with a body shot.
Gallagher scores with a body shot.
Punchsky misses with a body shot.
Gallagher misses with a series of wild punches.
Punchsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gallagher.
Gallagher scores with a sloppy right hand. Punchsky should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Gallagher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Gallagher misses.
Gallagher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gallagher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good exchange - Gallagher coming out on top.
Punchsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gallagher.
Punchsky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good work by Gallagher as he checks the leg kick.
Punchsky throws an off balance right hand
and Gallagher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Punchsky takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Punchsky slips a jab and a cross from Gallagher.
Decent striking displayed by Gallagher there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Gallagher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Punchsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gallagher.
Punchsky is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gallagher.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punchsky misses with an uppercut. Gallagher saw that one coming.
Punchsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punchsky. Gallagher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Punchsky slips a straight right by Gallagher.
Punchsky is looking to counter punch.
Punchsky shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Punchsky lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Punchsky throws a predictable looking body shot
and Punchsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Punchsky moves away from the strike by Gallagher.
Punchsky feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A shot to the body from Punchsky misses
and Gallagher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gallagher throws a lazy right hand but Punchsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Punchsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Punchsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gallagher.
Gallagher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Punchsky.
Gallagher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gallagher avoids the body shot from Punchsky.
Gallagher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gallagher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gallagher throws a nice looking combination but Punchsky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vladimir Punchsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gallagher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gallagher is looking to clinch but Punchsky is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gallagher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gallagher swings for the body but Punchsky moves out of range.
Jab from Gallagher.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punchsky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Punchsky misses the shot to the body.
Punchsky throws a jab when Gallagher was well out of range.
Punchsky looks to land a right hand but Gallagher moved out of range.
Punchsky tries to land a leg kick but Gallagher saw it coming and moves away.
Gallagher stuns Punchsky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gallagher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Punchsky.
Gallagher blocks a jab.
Gallagher moves away from the strike by Punchsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Punchsky makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Punchsky scores with a jab to the jaw.
Punchsky misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws a poor cross that misses
and Punchsky counters with a right hand to the body.
Punchsky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gallagher lands with a good body shot.
Gallagher connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Punchsky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gallagher connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Punchsky scrambles back to his feet.
Gallagher looks to land a combination but Punchsky avoids it well.
Gallagher is looking to clinch but Punchsky is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Gallagher.
Punchsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gallagher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Punchsky misses.
Punchsky misses with a hook to the body
and Gallagher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gallagher lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Punchsky backs up against the cage.
Punchsky throws a body shot but no joy.
As Punchsky backs off Gallagher throws a huge counter combo but Punchsky manages to avoid it all.
Gallagher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gallagher lands a nice shot to the body.
Punchsky looks to land a right hand but Gallagher moved out of range.
Punchsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Punchsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Gallagher is just out of range.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut. Punchsky saw that one coming.
Punchsky is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gallagher lands with a straight right. Punchsky didn't see that one coming.
Punchsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gallagher.
A big right from Punchsky misses.
Frank Gallagher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Gallagher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gallagher 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Gallagher!
A very excited looking Frank Gallagher 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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