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EFC Chaelsson vs Mcpherson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aloysius Wiremu (ranked 1840 p4p, 227 weight class) and Evan Payton (ranked 1503 p4p, 196 weight class). Wiremu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Billy Joel - The River of Dreams. Aloysius Wiremu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 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
27 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aloysius Wiremu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Payton!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payton throws a lazy uppercut
and Wiremu counters with a nice body shot.
Wiremu moves in looking to clinch but Payton pushes him off.
Payton scores with a punch to the head.
Wiremu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payton moves away.
Payton misses the body punch
and Wiremu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Payton lands a nice shot that snaps Wiremu's head back.
Payton pushes Wiremu up against the cage in a clinch.
Wiremu can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Payton misses with a punch on the inside.
Payton lands a nice shot to the body.
Wiremu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Payton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wiremu to the mat. Wiremu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payton looking to pass the guard.
Payton passes Wiremu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiremu is not content to let Payton control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton tries to pass to full mount but Wiremu defends it.
Payton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wiremu sees it coming and defends easily.
Payton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Payton passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payton is looking to take a break and control but Wiremu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Payton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Payton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wiremu is letting Payton control him for a moment.
Wiremu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Payton on the ground.
Wiremu is looking to reverse the position.
Wiremu is working hard here to advance position.
Payton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wiremu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wiremu regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully.
Payton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wiremu is keeping the position for now.
Payton advances to half guard.
Wiremu is trying to get back to full guard.
Payton trying to pass the guard but Wiremu defending well.
Payton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wiremu wants to hold on but Payton pushes him away.
Wiremu is trying desperately to improve position.
Payton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Payton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payton pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Payton trying to control but Wiremu is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Payton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Payton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wiremu counters with a stiff right hand.
Payton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wiremu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Payton somewhat.
Wiremu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wiremu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payton.
Wiremu thinks about countering with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Wiremu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wiremu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wiremu takes the fight into the clinch.
Payton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wiremu after a bit of a struggle.
We've been informed that Payton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aloysius Wiremu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Payton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton struggles to land a body shot inside as Wiremu controls his hands.
Wiremu tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Wiremu back against the cage.
Wiremu can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Payton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wiremu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wiremu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiremu connects with a body shot.
Payton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Payton throws a poor cross that misses
and Wiremu counters with a three punch combo that has Payton backing up. Payton nods at Wiremu to acknowledge the strikes.
Aloysius Wiremu is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Payton misses.
Wiremu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wiremu tries to keep at a distance but Payton has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wiremu.
Wiremu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payton backwards.
Wiremu throws a head punch that misses.
Payton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wiremu lands a body shot.
Payton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wiremu can't fight it off and eventually Payton manages to take the fight to the floor. Wiremu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Payton is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiremu keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully.
Evan Payton has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu keeping full guard, as Payton tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Payton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wiremu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wiremu throws a lazy right hand but Payton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Payton gets the takedown into side control.
Wiremu prevents Payton from improving position.
Wiremu is trying to control Payton's posture but Payton avoids it.
Payton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wiremu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Payton's guard! Nice work there by Wiremu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton looking to control.
Payton has his foot on Wiremu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wiremu works his way back into a safe position though.
Wiremu tries to free his leg and advance position but Payton is retaining full guard.
Payton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiremu is trying to get back to full guard.
Payton trying to pass the guard but Wiremu defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aloysius Wiremu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick by Wiremu misses
letting Payton counter with a right hand.
Wiremu misses with a double jab.
Payton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Payton not doing much here.
Payton is looking to stall here but Wiremu recovers full guard.
Payton passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payton trying to pass the guard but Wiremu defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wiremu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wiremu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Payton is looking to advance position but Wiremu won't allow it.
Payton controlling the action here.
Payton seems to be working for a kimura but Wiremu defends the submission attempt.
Payton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Payton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Payton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wiremu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Payton.
Wiremu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Payton is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton is working for a submission of some sort.
Payton works his way into side control.
Payton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Payton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Payton wants to control but Wiremu is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Payton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wiremu, who protects the arm well.
Payton wants to control but Wiremu is keeping him busy.
Wiremu tries to buck Payton off but Payton is having none of it.
Payton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Payton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wiremu struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Payton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Payton 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Payton!
Evan Payton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jab Brown (ranked 857 p4p, 123 weight class) and Zammy Bailey (ranked 1392 p4p, 191 weight class). Brown's entrance music is Lützenkirchen - German Kiss . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
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212 lbs
20 - 19 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jab Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zammy Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bailey is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Bailey circles away and we're back to standing.
Bailey scores with a nice right hand.
Bailey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bailey is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Bailey circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Bailey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bailey sprawls and moves away.
Bailey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
Brown avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Bailey throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
We've been informed that Bailey has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bailey lands with a cross.
Bailey lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bailey. That's going to slow Brown down.
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Bailey misses.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bailey. Brown shrugs it off though.
Bailey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jab Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Bailey didn't expect that.
Brown drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bailey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brown has Bailey in his guard.
Brown is looking for a triangle but Bailey pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bailey has passed into half guard!
Bailey postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Brown to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brown was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Brown tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bailey is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brown has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Brown has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bailey, who protects the arm well.
Brown tries for a kimura but Bailey is defending well.
Brown goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bailey rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brown's guard! Nice work there by Bailey!
Bailey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bailey stands and steps away. Brown gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bailey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bailey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bailey is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brown, into his guard.
Brown working for a triangle but Bailey defends it easily.
Bailey decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bailey sprawls and moves away.
Brown has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Jab Brown has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bailey misses.
Bailey jabs at Brown's body.
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!
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Bailey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bailey misses with a kick to the body
and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bailey scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bailey misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bailey circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Bailey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bailey throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown attempts a counter takedown but Bailey avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zammy Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jab Brown's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brown on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bailey sends Brown crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bailey is motioning to the referee to let Brown up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Brown is rocked!
Zammy Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bailey feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brown sprawling to the canvas! Brown rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bailey finish him?!
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bailey is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Bailey circles away and we're back to standing.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown leaves his chin hanging out and Bailey seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Brown crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zammy Bailey!
Zammy Bailey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levan Revazshvili (ranked 902 p4p, 130 weight class) and Kaz McStafferson (ranked 1335 p4p, 185 weight class). Revazshvili comes to the cage accompanied by Georgia National Anthem. The key to victory for Levan Revazshvili has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 3, fighting out of New York, Levan Revazshvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaz McStafferson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revazshvili misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McStafferson shoots for a takedown but Revazshvili saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaz McStafferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Revazshvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McStafferson.
McStafferson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Revazshvili's coaches at Midnight MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
McStafferson wants to work for an arm triangle but Revazshvili is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McStafferson stalling away here and it's allowed Revazshvili to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Revazshvili managing to control the position.
Revazshvili tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revazshvili trying to control the position.
McStafferson advances to half guard.
McStafferson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Revazshvili sees it coming and defends easily.
McStafferson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Revazshvili is just riding it out for now. McStafferson eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revazshvili is looking for a sweep. McStafferson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McStafferson is trying to work for a kimura but Revazshvili is defending well.
Revazshvili is pressing down on McStafferson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McStafferson drops back looking for a leg! Revazshvili is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Revazshvili manages to kick McStafferson off! McStafferson jumps back into Revazshvili's guard.
Revazshvili is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McStafferson looking to pass the guard.
Revazshvili looking to hit a scissor sweep but McStafferson is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McStafferson wants to control from the top but Revazshvili keeps moving.
Revazshvili wants to stand but McStafferson is controlling the position.
Revazshvili looking to hit a scissor sweep but McStafferson is one step ahead there.
McStafferson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Revazshvili is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McStafferson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McStafferson tries to advance to mount but Revazshvili denies him.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that McStafferson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McStafferson tries for a kimura but Revazshvili is defending well.
Revazshvili tries to buck McStafferson off but McStafferson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McStafferson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Revazshvili knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McStafferson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Revazshvili is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McStafferson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Revazshvili wants to improve his position but McStafferson is controlling well.
McStafferson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Revazshvili is not content to let McStafferson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaz McStafferson 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.
Revazshvili ducks under a wild hook from McStafferson.
McStafferson has his takedown stuffed
letting Revazshvili counter with a right hand.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown but Revazshvili shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McStafferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Revazshvili.
Kaz McStafferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Revazshvili is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Levan Revazshvili has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz McStafferson.
McStafferson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Revazshvili!
McStafferson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Revazshvili is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Revazshvili is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Revazshvili keeps working.
McStafferson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Revazshvili's legs.
McStafferson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Revazshvili knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McStafferson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Revazshvili!
Revazshvili is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McStafferson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Revazshvili because McStafferson loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McStafferson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Revazshvili manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McStafferson tries for a kimura but Revazshvili is defending well.
Kaz McStafferson has got the better of the ground game so far.
McStafferson swings around for an armbar but Revazshvili sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McStafferson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson wants to sweep here but Revazshvili controlling him for the moment.
Revazshvili wants to control from the top but McStafferson keeps moving.
Revazshvili throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McStafferson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Revazshvili works over McStafferson with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili won't allow McStafferson to sweep him here.
Revazshvili lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Revazshvili has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McStafferson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Revazshvili scoring with punches to the head and body.
McStafferson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Revazshvili wants to pass the guard but McStafferson is keeping the position.
McStafferson keeping moving, preventing Revazshvili from controlling successfully.
Revazshvili stopping the sweep attempt from McStafferson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McStafferson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McStafferson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McStafferson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Revazshvili is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McStafferson is still trying to improve position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Levan Revazshvili will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McStafferson has his takedown stuffed
and Revazshvili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Revazshvili stuffs the takedown.
McStafferson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Revazshvili manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McStafferson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McStafferson won't allow Revazshvili to sweep him here.
McStafferson prevents Revazshvili from getting back to his feet.
McStafferson wants to pass the guard but Revazshvili is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revazshvili trying to keep a closed guard but McStafferson is proving a slippery customer.
McStafferson stands and throws Revazshvili's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Revazshvili is looking for a sweep.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McStafferson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson tries for a kimura but Revazshvili is defending well.
Revazshvili tries to improve position but can't.
Revazshvili is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McStafferson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Revazshvili is refusing to be controlled, as McStafferson sits in half guard.
Revazshvili makes his way to full guard, as McStafferson worked for a kimura.
Revazshvili keeping moving, preventing McStafferson from controlling successfully.
Revazshvili trying to keep a closed guard but McStafferson is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McStafferson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Revazshvili swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McStafferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Revazshvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Revazshvili is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McStafferson manages to get to full guard.
Revazshvili is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Revazshvili will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Revazshvili working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McStafferson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Revazshvili wants to pass the guard but McStafferson is keeping the position.
Revazshvili trying to control the position from guard on top but McStafferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McStafferson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McStafferson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Revazshvili swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McStafferson prevents Revazshvili from getting back to his feet.
McStafferson has gone for a leg lock! Revazshvili slips out almost immediately though and dives into McStafferson's guard.
McStafferson is trying to control the position but Revazshvili postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Revazshvili passes into side control.
Revazshvili tries to score with some ground and pound. McStafferson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Revazshvili trying to control the action but McStafferson is working from the bottom.
McStafferson tries to bench press Revazshvili off him but Revazshvili keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Levan Revazshvili showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Revazshvili has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Levan Revazshvili!
Levan Revazshvili was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Cane (ranked 836 p4p, 112 weight class) and Jakub Chlapik (ranked 349 p4p, 46 weight class). Chlapik has chosen PIPES AND PINTS / Criticized as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darnell Cane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Jakub Chlapik!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chlapik.
Cane lands a jab to Chlapik's midsection.
Cane drops his hands momentarily and Chlapik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chlapik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cane moves out of range as Chlapik strikes.
Chlapik swings widly with a right hand
and Cane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Jakub Chlapik has been cut.
Chlapik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cane.
Cane slips a straight right by Chlapik.
Cane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chlapik.
Chlapik cracks Cane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chlapik throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chlapik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cane tries to counter with a takedown but Chlapik is quick to defend against it.
Chlapik looks to land a body kick but Cane moved away.
Cane drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chlapik sprawls and moves away.
Chlapik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chlapik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane throws a lazy uppercut
and Chlapik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chlapik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cane.
Cane misses with a lunging right hand
and Chlapik counters with a series of strikes. Cane will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice body kick there by Chlapik.
Chlapik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cane misses the body punch
and Chlapik counters with a straight right hand.
Chlapik connects with a high kick.
Cane dips to his left and cracks Chlapik with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Chlapik misses.
Chlapik throws a good cross that connects.
Chlapik misses with a looping left.
Cane misses with a lunging right hand
and Chlapik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chlapik.
Cane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chlapik has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cane misses with a straight left.
Chlapik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Chlapik moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Chlapik.
Jakub Chlapik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chlapik swivels and escapes.
Chlapik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cane had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cane. Chlapik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chlapik connects with a looping right hand.
Cane dodges the punch combination from Chlapik.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chlapik was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
Chlapik keeps Cane at a distance using the push kick.
Cane scores with the left hand. Chlapik knows he should have avoided that one.
Cane takes one on the button.
Cane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Chlapik.
Chlapik lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chlapik throws a body kick that misses
and Cane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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. Cane connects with a nice short shot to Chlapik's temple.
Chlapik gets back to full guard.
Cane passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cane misses with the ground and pound.
Cane tries to score with some ground and pound. Chlapik controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chlapik takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chlapik is looking to reverse the position.
Cane lands a few punches from side control.
Cane is trying to ground and pound but Chlapik uses the momentary lack of control by Cane to regain half guard.
Chlapik is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chlapik defending well though.
Chlapik looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chlapik pushes Cane off looking to stand but Cane dives back in and keeps control.
Chlapik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cane's back!
Chlapik tries to get the hooks in deep but Cane pushed the leg off.
Chlapik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cane.
Cane wants to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cane breaks Chlapik's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane with a nice head shot there.
Chlapik is rocked!
Chlapik wants to stand but Cane is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Chlapik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Chlapik's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chlapik.
Chlapik is still on wobbly legs! Can Cane finish him?
Cane drops Chlapik with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Chlapik! Cane dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Cane!
Darnell Cane decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Jakub Chlapik spoke after the fight, saying 'HE'S ON STEROIDS! IM TELLIN YA HE IS!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Pichushkin (ranked 846 p4p, 115 weight class) and Ryan Del Oeste (ranked 1247 p4p, 161 weight class). Del Oeste has chosen Coming Home as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Pichushkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Del Oeste!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pichushkin takes a swing at Del Oeste's ribcage but misses.
Del Oeste misses with a series of wild punches.
Del Oeste lands a nice shot that snaps Pichushkin's head back.
A big right from Del Oeste misses.
Pichushkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Pichushkin misses with a double jab
and Del Oeste counters with a low kick, right behind Pichushkin 's knee.
Pichushkin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Del Oeste darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pichushkin is holding on to half guard well.
Pichushkin tries to get to full guard but Del Oeste has control of the leg.
Pichushkin trying to hold on to Del Oeste's head to control him but Del Oeste postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Oeste prevents Pichushkin from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Oeste is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Del Oeste seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pichushkin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Del Oeste is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pichushkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Del Oeste pulls his head out easily.
Pichushkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Del Oeste trying to control from half guard but Pichushkin is working away.
Pichushkin is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pichushkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pichushkin actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Oeste takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Del Oeste is trying to control. Pichushkin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pichushkin wants to improve his position but Del Oeste is controlling well.
Del Oeste 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.
Pichushkin manages to get to full guard.
Pichushkin 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.
Pichushkin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste drops back looking for a leg! Pichushkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pichushkin manages to kick Del Oeste off! Del Oeste jumps back into Pichushkin's guard.
Pichushkin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Del Oeste is in trouble now - Pichushkin has advanced to mount!
Del Oeste really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pichushkin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pichushkin landing punches.
Del Oeste has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pichushkin avoids the attempt from Del Oeste to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Del Oeste sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pichushkin is pressing down on Del Oeste's thigh, looking to free his foot. Del Oeste is holding on for now.
Del Oeste is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pichushkin pulls his head out easily.
Del Oeste looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Del Oeste tries to get to full guard but Pichushkin has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pichushkin thows a huge punch but Del Oeste dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Del Oeste will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Del Oeste drops his hands momentarily and Pichushkin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Del Oeste fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pichushkin avoids it really well and circles away.
As Del Oeste looks to move away, Pichushkin throws a big counter combo but Del Oeste just gets out of the way.
Pichushkin misses the shot to the body.
Del Oeste looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pichushkin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pichushkin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alexander Pichushkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pichushkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Oeste misses with a looping left.
Del Oeste connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pichushkin. Pichushkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Del Oeste.
Del Oeste scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pichushkin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pichushkin tries to get to full guard but Del Oeste has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Del Oeste there.
Del Oeste is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pichushkin is just riding it out for now. Del Oeste eventually gives up the hold.
Pichushkin tries to roll over but Del Oeste keeps him under control.
Pichushkin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pichushkin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pichushkin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Del Oeste's head.
Del Oeste moves into full guard.
Pichushkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pichushkin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pichushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Oeste is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pichushkin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pichushkin lands a couple of digs.
Del Oeste working for a triangle but Pichushkin defends it easily.
Del Oeste is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pichushkin throws a big elbow that misses.
Del Oeste throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pichushkin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pichushkin throws a big elbow that misses.
Del Oeste keeping moving, preventing Pichushkin from controlling successfully.
Pichushkin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Del Oeste's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Del Oeste is looking for a triangle but Pichushkin pushes his legs off easily.
Pichushkin pushing down on Del Oeste's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Del Oeste is not content to let Pichushkin control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pichushkin lands a nice short elbow.
Del Oeste wants to improve his position but Pichushkin is controlling well.
Del Oeste looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Del Oeste looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Del Oeste will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Pichushkin.
Del Oeste jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pichushkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Del Oeste flicks out a counter leg kick but Pichushkin steps away.
A lazy left from Del Oeste finds it's target.
A left lands for Del Oeste.
Del Oeste tries to clinch but Pichushkin is having none of it.
Pichushkin is looking to land body kicks.
Pichushkin misses with a double jab.
Pichushkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Del Oeste dodges the punch combination from Pichushkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pichushkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Oeste.
Ryan Del Oeste seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pichushkin lands a head kick!
Del Oeste swings for the body but Pichushkin moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Pichushkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Oeste has a takedown stuffed.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pichushkin misses with a straight right.
Del Oeste stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Del Oeste gets the takedown into side control.
Del Oeste is working Pichushkin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pichushkin regains half guard.
Pichushkin gets full guard.
Pichushkin 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.
Del Oeste wants to control from the top but Pichushkin keeps moving.
Pichushkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexander Pichushkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin has his foot on Del Oeste's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Del Oeste works his way back into a safe position though.
Del Oeste passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin tries to improve position but can't.
Del Oeste is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pichushkin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pichushkin is trying to get back to half guard.
Del Oeste tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pichushkin is looking for a sweep.
Del Oeste tries for a kimura but Pichushkin is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin is looking for a sweep.
Ryan Del Oeste has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pichushkin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pichushkin trying to hold on to Del Oeste's head to control him but Del Oeste postures up.
Del Oeste wants to control but Pichushkin is keeping him busy.
Pichushkin wants to get back to full guard.
Del Oeste is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Del Oeste is trying to work for a kimura but Pichushkin is defending well.
Pichushkin is looking to improve his position.
Ryan Del Oeste is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Del Oeste is keen to just control but Pichushkin is a slippery customer.
Pichushkin trying to control but Del Oeste postures up.
Del Oeste throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pichushkin is looking for a sweep. Del Oeste is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Del Oeste is looking to take a break and control but Pichushkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Del Oeste is looking for a kimura but Pichushkin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Del Oeste to get the leverage.
Pichushkin is looking for a sweep. Del Oeste is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Del Oeste missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pichushkin wants to control but Del Oeste is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pichushkin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Del Oeste scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Del Oeste.
I've got Del Oeste winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Del Oeste!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryan Del Oeste thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chiku Maneno (ranked 1090 p4p, 160 weight class) and Max Payne (ranked 635 p4p, 94 weight class). Payne comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bad Company kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Chiku Maneno 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
45 - 29 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chiku Maneno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 3, fighting out of New York, Max Payne!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne lands a jab to the head.
Payne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maneno.
Payne has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maneno is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maneno looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Payne.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Payne's head.
Maneno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Payne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maneno sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Payne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maneno.
Payne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payne counters with a nice leg kick.
Max Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Payne's head but Payne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne wants to land a leg kick but Maneno is out of range.
Payne throws a hook but Maneno blocks it.
Maneno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Payne to score with a decent uppercut.
Maneno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payne.
Maneno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maneno blocks a jab.
Maneno throwing a counter right hand but Payne manages to avoid it.
Maneno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payne. Payne obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno lands a jab.
Maneno connects with a nice looking jab.
Payne dips to his left and cracks Maneno with an uppercut!
A slapping leg kick lands for Payne.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Payne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Payne misses with a hook.
It looked like Maneno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Payne lands a glancing blow to the side of Maneno's head.
Maneno throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Payne counter with a right hand.
Payne throws out a powerful jab.
Maneno throws a poor cross that misses
and Payne counters with a good, hard body kick but Maneno shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Payne.
Some bone on bone action there as Maneno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maneno misses with a left hand
and Payne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Maneno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payne.
Maneno sizes up Payne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maneno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maneno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Payne throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Payne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Payne is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Maneno had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Payne misses with a hook. Maneno ducked under it nicely.
Maneno scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Payne.
Maneno scores with a hook to the body. Payne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Payne.
A counter left hand to the body from Maneno misses its target.
Payne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Payne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Payne throws a wild body kick that Maneno sees coming a mile off.
Maneno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maneno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maneno defending well as Payne loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneno misses with a jab to the body
enabling Payne to counter with a crisp jab.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payne looks to land a left hand but Maneno moved out of range nicely.
Maneno is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payne misses with an uppercut
and Payne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maneno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Payne throws a jab when Maneno was well out of range.
Payne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Payne throws a lazy right hand but Maneno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Payne misses with an uppercut. Maneno saw that one coming.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Payne is just out of range.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maneno throws a body punch but Payne moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payne scores with the left hand. Maneno knows he should have avoided that one.
Payne misses with a double jab.
Payne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maneno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maneno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maneno needs to keep his hands up - Payne had a free shot at his head there.
Maneno connects with a nice looking jab.
Payne with a hook.
Payne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maneno is able to avoid easily.
Maneno has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maneno misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Payne! But no joy.
Maneno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payne.
Payne misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Payne dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maneno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payne. Payne obviously looking to wear him down.
Maneno has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Payne throws a low kick but Maneno moves out of range easily.
Maneno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Payne ducks down to avoid it.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Payne throws a hook but Maneno avoids it easily.
Maneno is looking to counter punch.
Maneno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maneno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Payne blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Maneno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Payne misses with a right hand
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno clobbers Payne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maneno scores with a nice strike.
Maneno misses with a hook to the body
and Payne counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maneno's knee momentarily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Maneno might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maneno on the side of the head.
Jab by Maneno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne throws a low kick, looking for Maneno's leg but Maneno calmly moves out of range.
Max Payne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maneno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maneno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Maneno blocks a leg kick.
Payne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Payne staying out of range there.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maneno misses with a body punch
enabling Payne to counter with a crisp jab.
Payne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payne throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Maneno to counter with a crisp jab.
Payne misses with an uppercut. Maneno saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Payne thows a leg kick but Maneno checks it
and Maneno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maneno takes a swing at Payne's ribcage but misses.
Payne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maneno's calf.
Payne scores with a nice head shot.
Payne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Payne ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Payne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maneno.
Payne throws a hook but Maneno avoids it easily.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Payne.
Maneno misses with a straight left.
Maneno misses with a looping right.
Payne scores with a punch to the head.
Payne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
Payne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno misses with a looping left.
Maneno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Payne. Payne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maneno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payne.
Payne avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno throws a looping overhand right but Payne ducks down to avoid it.
Maneno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maneno lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payne moves away.
Payne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Payne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maneno's calf.
Maneno jabs Payne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maneno tests Payne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Payne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maneno throws a body punch but Payne moves out of range.
Maneno backing away here, and Payne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Maneno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Payne.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payne lunges at Maneno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maneno's hand.
Payne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Payne walks into a jab.
Payne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Payne slips a straight right by Maneno.
Payne slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chiku Maneno will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Maneno throws an off balance right hand
letting Payne counter with a right hand.
Payne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Payne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maneno's sensitive parts.
Payne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maneno.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Payne is out of range.
Payne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maneno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maneno throws a lazy right hand but Payne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maneno scores with a body shot.
Maneno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Payne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maneno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maneno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Payne is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Payne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno defending well as Payne loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Maneno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Payne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Payne dips to his left and cracks Maneno with an uppercut!
Payne misses with an uppercut
and Maneno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maneno cracks a nice hook into Payne's ribs.
Maneno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Maneno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payne.
Maneno takes a swing at Payne's ribcage but misses.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Payne slips the punch.
Maneno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maneno swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
Maneno moves forwards but Payne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Payne misses the target.
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!
Payne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne connects with an inside leg kick.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payne slips a jab from Maneno.
Maneno avoids the head kick by Payne.
Maneno with a hook.
Payne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Payne throws out a loose jab but Maneno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maneno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Payne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maneno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Payne's head.
Payne throws a jab but it's blocked by Maneno.
Payne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maneno's sensitive parts.
Payne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maneno.
Payne connects with a jab.
Payne is looking to chop away at Maneno's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne throws a combination. Maneno tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Maneno takes a swing at Payne's ribcage but misses.
Payne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Payne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maneno on the side of the head.
Payne cracks Maneno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payne.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Payne throws a leg kick
and Maneno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Payne slips a straight right by Maneno.
Maneno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Payne.
Payne lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Payne moves forwards but Maneno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Payne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Payne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Payne misses
and Payne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maneno looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Payne throws a leg kick
and Maneno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maneno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maneno lands a glancing blow to the side of Payne's head.
Payne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Payne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno checks a low kick from Payne.
Payne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Payne. That's going to slow Maneno down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno with a nice cross.
Payne tries to work over Maneno's front leg with a kick but Maneno checks it.
Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maneno was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Payne.
Well Payne 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Max Payne!
Max Payne very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Hawtry (ranked 401 p4p, 65 weight class) and Troy Hooper (ranked 856 p4p, 126 weight class). Hawtry comes to the cage accompanied by The Rain. Troy Hooper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Hawtry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Troy Hooper!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooper slips a straight right by Hawtry.
Hooper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Hooper throws a jab when Hawtry was well out of range.
Hawtry looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
Hooper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hawtry's calf.
Hawtry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
Hawtry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawtry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hooper scores with a jab to the body.
Hooper misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Hawtry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Hawtry misses.
Hawtry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hooper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hooper moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper takes a swing at Hawtry's ribcage but misses.
Hooper scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawtry doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hooper. Hawtry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hooper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hooper drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hooper postures up and lands a big shot to Hawtry's brow.
Hawtry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hawtry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hooper throws a big right hand that misses.
Hawtry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hawtry working a defensive guard here.
Hooper throws a strike but Hawtry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawtry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hawtry tries to free his leg and advance position but Hooper is retaining full guard.
Hooper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hooper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawtry wants to control from the top but Hooper keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hawtry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooper seems keen to control Hawtry's posture.
Hawtry working some strikes from top position.
Hooper managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper is trying to keep Hawtry in close.
Hawtry trying to control but Hooper is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hawtry scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hooper pulls Hawtry in to control the position.
Hawtry trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hawtry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hooper scores with a shot to the body.
Hawtry misses with an uppercut.
Hawtry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hooper. Hooper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hawtry connects with a single shot there.
Jab from Hooper.
Hooper takes a swing at Hawtry's ribcage but misses.
Hooper walks into a stiff left hand from Hawtry.
Hooper looks for a takedown but Hawtry sprawls well.
Charles Hawtry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawtry slips under a jab from Hooper.
Hooper tries to move into range but Hawtry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hooper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hawtry misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawtry. Hooper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hooper cracks Hawtry with a good jab.
Hooper lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hawtry.
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 Charles Hawtry will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A combination from Hawtry does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Hooper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for Hawtry.
Hawtry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hawtry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hooper throws a shot to the body.
Hawtry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawtry throws a hook but Hooper blocks it.
Hawtry rushes Hooper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hawtry is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hooper has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hawtry clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooper throwing sloppy strikes.
Hooper punches the canvas rather than the man.
Hawtry looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hooper.
Hooper scores with strikes from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper misses with punches from the back.
Hooper missing with punches from the back.
Hooper scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Hooper misses with an elbow to the head.
Hawtry trying to control the hands but Hooper breaks the grip.
Hooper trying to control momentarily.
Hooper missing with punches from the back.
Hawtry tries to escape the position.
Hooper throws strikes from the back but Hawtry rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Hawtry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hawtry's head.
Hooper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hooper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hawtry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hawtry keeping moving, preventing Hooper from controlling successfully.
Hooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawtry has wrist control.
Hawtry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hooper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hooper is looking to pass into half guard but Hawtry pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hawtry is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hooper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper keeping moving, preventing Hawtry from controlling successfully.
Hooper is adopting a defensive guard.
Hawtry preventing the sweep.
Hawtry slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hawtry trying to control the action but Hooper is working from the bottom.
Hawtry scoring with punches from side control.
Hawtry working the head with strikes.
Hawtry working the ground and pound.
Hawtry cracks Hooper with a big elbow.
Hawtry connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hooper some visible discomfort.
Hawtry trying to control the action but Hooper is working from the bottom.
Hawtry tries to move to mount but Hooper blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Troy Hooper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hawtry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooper avoids the body shot from Hawtry.
Hooper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hawtry rather than just go for the knockout.
Hooper misses with an uppercut
and Hawtry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawtry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hooper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hawtry as he avoids it easily.
Hooper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawtry is just out of range.
Hawtry dodges the punch combination from Hooper.
Hooper moves forwards but Hawtry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hawtry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooper moves away.
Hooper gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawtry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawtry.
Hooper lands with a shot to the body.
Hawtry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hooper misses the shot to the body.
Hawtry connects with a looping right hand.
Hooper fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawtry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hooper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hawtry scrambles back to his feet.
Hooper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawtry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hawtry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawtry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Hooper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hooper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawtry misses with a body shot.
Hawtry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Hawtry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hawtry misses with a double jab.
Hooper stuns Hawtry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hooper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hooper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawtry is looking to reverse the position.
Hawtry is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hooper connects with a decent elbow.
Hawtry isn't going anywhere.
Hawtry dodges the ground and pound from Hooper.
Hooper tries to score with some ground and pound. Hawtry controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hooper working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hooper landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Hawtry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from Hooper are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hooper landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper lands an elbow.
Hooper working the ground and pound.
Hawtry defending against the ground and pound.
Hooper creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hawtry is rocked!
Hooper scores with punches from side control.
Oh Hawtry is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hooper in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hawtry looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hooper turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Hooper!
Troy Hooper tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Charles Hawtry spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck you all, ya pricks!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rosco Ladd (ranked 300 p4p, 43 weight class) and Philip Farmery (ranked 1383 p4p, 181 weight class). Farmery is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bad Wolves-Zombie. Philip Farmery acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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198 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rosco Ladd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Philip Farmery!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ladd misses with a few strikes there.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farmery moves away.
Farmery misses with an uppercut. Ladd saw that one coming.
Farmery tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ladd swivels and escapes.
Ladd with a nice cross.
Good exchange - Farmery coming out on top.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farmery manages to avoid it.
Ladd leaves Farmery with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Farmery takes a swing at Ladd's ribcage but misses.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farmery avoids the body shot from Ladd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ladd checks a leg kick.
Farmery looks for the body kick but Ladd saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farmery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ladd.
Ladd lands with a right hand.
Ladd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Farmery stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Farmery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ladd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ladd throws a right hand that Farmery ducks under and follows up with a left that Farmery also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ladd misses with a straight left.
Farmery missing with a left hand there. Ladd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Ladd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladd lands with an uppercut that bounces Farmery off the cage and back into range.
Farmery lands a high kick!
Farmery throws the left hand but Ladd avoids the punch easily.
Ladd has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Farmery lands a really nice looking cross but Ladd seems unphased.
Farmery throws a series of punches but Ladd moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Farmery.
Farmery misses with a few strikes there.
Ladd lands a body shot.
Ladd with a hook.
Ladd lands an overhand right.
Farmery dives in and grabs Ladd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ladd pushes down on Farmery's head and hops out.
Rosco Ladd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Farmery.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farmery tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ladd throwing a counter right hand but Farmery manages to avoid it.
A combination from Ladd does no damage.
Rosco Ladd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farmery throws a push kick but Ladd slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Ladd misses.
Ladd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Farmery lands a glancing blow to the side of Ladd's head.
Ladd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Farmery moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladd throws a big shot that misses.
Ladd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farmery rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ladd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Farmery lands a nice shot to the body.
Farmery fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ladd to the ground. Farmery is now in Ladd's guard.
Ladd has his feet on Farmery's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Farmery throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Farmery lands with a cross.
Farmery throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ladd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farmery lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Farmery has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Farmery fails with a takedown attempt.
Farmery throws a head kick but Ladd moves out of range.
Ladd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farmery moves away.
Farmery swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladd looks to throw the jab but Farmery is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farmery. Ladd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Farmery.
Ladd slips a straight right by Farmery.
Farmery on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ladd sizes up Farmery with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Farmery lands a high kick!
Farmery fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ladd manages to avoid it.
Ladd throws a shot to the body.
Farmery tries to land a body kick
and Ladd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ladd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Farmery throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farmery throws a hook to the side of Ladd's head but Ladd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Farmery.
Ladd misses with a wild combination.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farmery manages to avoid it.
Farmery stalks Ladd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ladd's face. Ladd staggers backwards, shaken.
Farmery throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ladd leaves Farmery with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ladd throws a jab when Farmery was well out of range.
Ladd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ladd throws a lazy right hand but Farmery sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Farmery misses.
Ladd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Farmery throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ladd's waist but Ladd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Farmery off to one side.
Ladd throws a hook to the side of Farmery's head but Farmery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Farmery now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Farmery looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ladd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Farmery looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ladd throws a hook but Farmery avoids it easily.
As Ladd backs off Farmery throws a huge counter combo but Ladd manages to avoid it all.
Farmery gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ladd.
Farmery takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farmery throws a head kick but Ladd moves out of range.
Ladd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ladd slips under a jab from Farmery.
Ladd works Farmery's body with a nice hook.
Farmery slips under a jab.
Farmery stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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 Rosco Ladd will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ladd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Farmery to score with a decent uppercut.
Farmery loads up on a big right hand but Ladd slips the punch.
Farmery misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farmery. Ladd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farmery lands a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Ladd as Farmery shoots in.
Ladd throwing a counter right hand but Farmery manages to avoid it.
Ladd lands a jab to Farmery's midsection.
Ladd misses with a looping left.
Farmery takes one to the side of the head.
Ladd misses with a body shot.
Philip Farmery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ladd throws a shot to the body.
Farmery shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ladd but Ladd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Ladd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Farmery.
Farmery lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ladd circles away quickly and effectively.
Ladd throws a hook but Farmery avoids it easily.
Farmery slips a jab from Ladd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ladd misses the jab.
Farmery throws a series of punches but Ladd moves out of range.
Ladd scores with a hook to the body. Farmery takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farmery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Farmery on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Farmery clobbers Ladd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ladd. Farmery does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farmery is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Decent striking displayed by Farmery there.
Ladd misses with a hook.
Ladd stuns Farmery with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farmery was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
Farmery takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Farmery throws a series of punches but Ladd avoids them all with ease.
Rosco Ladd is winning the standup battle so far.
Ladd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Farmery throws a right hand that Ladd ducks under and follows up with a left that Ladd also avoids with ease.
Ladd throws a series of punches but Farmery moves out of range.
Ladd looks to throw the jab but Farmery is out of range.
No joy there for Farmery, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but Farmery is just out of range.
Farmery wants to slow Ladd down by chopping away at his legs.
Danga de danga de dang - Ladd scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Farmery throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladd missing with a left hand there. Farmery was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ladd lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Philip Farmery has been cut.
Ladd slips a jab and a cross from Farmery.
Farmery throws a series of punches but Ladd avoids them all with ease.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ladd lands a jab-cross combination.
Ladd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ladd throws a nice looking combination but Farmery bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Farmery releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Farmery tries a head kick but it misses.
Ladd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Ladd.
Ladd lands with a good body shot.
Ladd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Farmery counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ladd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ladd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ladd wants it to stay on the feet.
Rosco Ladd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Farmery.
Ladd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farmery shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ladd napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Farmery is breathing heavily.
Ladd struggling a bit here.
Farmery throws a strike aimed at the side of Ladd's head but Ladd avoids it well.
Ladd manages to get back to half guard.
Farmery throwing shots but Ladd is blocking nicely.
Farmery missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ladd is controlling Farmery's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ladd looking for a kimura from the bottom but Farmery passes into side control!
Farmery goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ladd rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Farmery's guard! Nice work there by Ladd!
Ladd trying to control but Farmery is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farmery wants to improve his position but instead Ladd has moved into half guard.
Ladd gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Farmery has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Farmery throws a hook but Ladd blocks it.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but Farmery is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ladd blocks a head kick by Farmery.
Farmery fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Ladd.
Farmery throws a shot from downtown. Ladd moves away and avoids it.
Ladd scores with a nice head shot.
Farmery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rosco Ladd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Philip Farmery's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ladd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ladd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
Ladd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Farmery momentarily.
Farmery slips under a jab.
Ladd throws a series of punches but Farmery avoids them all with ease.
Ladd blocks a head kick by Farmery.
Farmery misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ladd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Farmery takes one on the button.
Farmery fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladd throws a big shot that misses.
Farmery throws a shot from downtown. Ladd moves away and avoids it.
Ladd takes a swing at Farmery's ribcage but misses.
Ladd lands a slapping body shot.
Ladd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ladd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farmery can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ladd just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farmery slips a straight right by Ladd.
Farmery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farmery moves away.
Farmery is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A jab from Ladd does it's job there.
Farmery rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ladd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ladd lunges at Farmery with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Farmery's hand.
A big left from Ladd misses.
Ladd cracks a nice hook into Farmery's ribs.
Farmery scores with a head kick.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
Farmery looks for a takedown but Ladd sprawls well.
Farmery takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ladd throws a body punch but Farmery moves out of range.
Farmery lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ladd lands with a straight right. Farmery didn't see that one coming.
Ladd avoids the body shot from Farmery.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Ladd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ladd slips under a jab from Farmery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farmery lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Farmery throws a body punch but Ladd moves out of range.
Ladd staying out of range there.
Ladd lands a really nice looking cross but Farmery seems unphased.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farmery manages to avoid it.
Farmery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ladd avoids the head kick by Farmery.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ladd blocks a head kick by Farmery.
Farmery gets the takedown into side control.
Ladd wants to control but Farmery postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ladd is looking to reverse the position.
Farmery wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ladd, who protects the arm well.
Farmery in side control, throwing shots but Ladd defends.
Philip Farmery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farmery thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ladd is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ladd manages to get to full guard.
Farmery looking to pass the guard.
Ladd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ladd is looking to advance position but Farmery won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ladd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farmery has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rosco Ladd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ladd stalling.
Ladd wants to control but Farmery is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rosco Ladd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ladd 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rosco Ladd!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Bangsit (ranked 350 p4p, 48 weight class) and Franky Page (ranked 315 p4p, 43 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
19 - 11 - 1 |
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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
21 - 18 - 2, fighting out of London, Andy Bangsit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Franky Page!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Page as Bangsit shoots in.
Bangsit slips a straight right by Page.
Page cracks a nice hook into Bangsit's ribs.
Bangsit drives through and clinches with Page against the cage.
Bangsit looking for a takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Bangsit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Page has picked Bangsit up - he's going for a ride! Page dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bangsit manages to get to full guard.
Bangsit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Page is trying to get back to full guard.
Bangsit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Page defends it well.
Bangsit seems to be looking for submissions.
Page is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page is pressing down on Bangsit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Page is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bangsit is pushing down on Page's leg trying to pass to half guard. Page is fighting to maintain full guard but Bangsit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bangsit is working for a submission of some sort.
Bangsit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bangsit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bangsit wants to pass the guard but Page is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Page is defending against the submission attempts here by Bangsit.
Bangsit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Page gets full guard.
Page trying to keep a closed guard but Bangsit is proving a slippery customer.
Bangsit looking to pass the guard.
Page is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page blocks the strikes from Bangsit.
Bangsit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Page looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bangsit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Page pulls his head out easily.
Bangsit is looking for a sweep. Page is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Page drops an elbow to the side of Bangsit's head.
Bangsit on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bangsit gets full guard.
Bangsit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bangsit is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Page frees his head nicely. Oh but Bangsit has switched to an armbar! Page is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Andy Bangsit!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Chaelsson (ranked 411 p4p, 21 weight class) and Turd McPherson (ranked 1165 p4p, 54 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Chaelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Turd McPherson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPherson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chaelsson.
McPherson slaps away a takedown attempt from Chaelsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McPherson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McPherson throws a series of punches but Chaelsson avoids them all with ease.
McPherson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chaelsson sprawls well initially but McPherson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chaelsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McPherson scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've been hearing good reports from Chaelsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chaelsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McPherson is working away from the top position though.
McPherson looks to land a strike but Chaelsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McPherson stopping the sweep attempt from Chaelsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson trying to control but Chaelsson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McPherson throws a big elbow that misses.
Chaelsson wants to sweep here but McPherson controlling him for the moment.
McPherson wants to control from the top but Chaelsson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPherson postures up.
Chaelsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chaelsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McPherson actively working from the bottom here.
McPherson is trying to get back to full guard.
McPherson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chaelsson pulls his head out easily.
McPherson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chaelsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chaelsson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chaelsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but McPherson keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPherson is trying to get back to full guard.
McPherson trying to control here.
Chaelsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McPherson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chaelsson lands strikes from half guard.
McPherson looking for submissions off his back.
Chaelsson slips a nice elbow through McPherson's hands, connecting with McPherson's forehead.
Chaelsson working over McPherson with some ground and pound. McPherson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chaelsson lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaelsson is looking to take a break and control but McPherson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPherson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chaelsson.
McPherson is trying to control but can't.
McPherson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McPherson gets back to full guard.
McPherson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McPherson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chaelsson defends well.
Chaelsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaelsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPherson 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.
McPherson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chaelsson defends it easily.
Chaelsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McPherson has momentary wrist control but Chaelsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Chaelsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chaelsson landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaelsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Chaelsson dominated that round.
That's time! Chaelsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chaelsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McPherson pinned against the cage. McPherson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McPherson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chaelsson to the ground. McPherson is now in Chaelsson's guard.
McPherson wants to pass the guard but Chaelsson is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chaelsson is on top in guard.
McPherson keeping moving, preventing Chaelsson from controlling successfully.
Chaelsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaelsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McPherson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chaelsson defends it easily.
Chaelsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPherson wants to sweep but no luck.
Chaelsson landing with the ground and pound.
Chaelsson working some strikes from top position.
McPherson looking for a guillotine here but Chaelsson defends easily.
McPherson is trying to control the position but Chaelsson postures up.
Chaelsson is working McPherson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chaelsson landing with the ground and pound.
Chaelsson lands a couple of digs.
McPherson looking for a guillotine here but Chaelsson defends easily.
We've been informed that McPherson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson lands a couple of digs.
McPherson has his foot on Chaelsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chaelsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Chaelsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chaelsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chaelsson lands a couple of elbows.
McPherson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chaelsson defends well.
Chaelsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chaelsson passes McPherson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McPherson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chaelsson pulls his head out easily.
Chaelsson controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPherson actively working from the bottom here.
Chaelsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chaelsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chaelsson lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Chaelsson there.
Chaelsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McPherson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McPherson is rocked!
McPherson wants to control the action here but instead Chaelsson manages to pass to full mount!
McPherson is working to get back to half guard.
McPherson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPherson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McPherson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chaelsson lands a nice shot to the head.
McPherson is still in real trouble! Can Chaelsson finish him?
McPherson tries to hold on but Chaelsson pushes him away.
McPherson seems to have recovered his senses.
Chaelsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaelsson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Chaelsson! McPherson is hurt baaadly! Chaelsson is firing away with more strikes - McPherson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Chaelsson!
An out of breath Patrick Chaelsson 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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