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EFC Hepple vs Trudeau PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pollo Tropical (ranked 1473 p4p, 201 weight class) and Levan Revazshvili (ranked 694 p4p, 111 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Revazshvili's choice of entrance music: Georgia National Anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
34 - 18 - 3 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pollo Tropical!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 18 - 3, fighting out of New York, Levan Revazshvili!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revazshvili misses with a double jab.
Revazshvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tropical.
Revazshvili throws an overhand right that lands on Tropical's shoulder, as Tropical tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Revazshvili. Tropical does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tropical is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Revazshvili.
Tropical throws an overhand right that lands on Revazshvili's shoulder, as Revazshvili tries to avoid the shot.
Revazshvili misses with a left hand
and Tropical counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Revazshvili moves out of range as Tropical strikes.
Revazshvili tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Revazshvili digs a good body shot into Tropical's ribs.
Tropical works over Revazshvili's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Levan Revazshvili has been cut.
Revazshvili throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tropical counter with a right hand.
Revazshvili slips a jab from Tropical.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tropical throws a leg kick but Revazshvili sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tropical misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tropical on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Revazshvili takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Revazshvili swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tropical counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Revazshvili thinking.
Tropical throws a body punch but Revazshvili moves out of range.
Tropical missing with a left hand there. Revazshvili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tropical throws a body punch but Revazshvili moves out of range.
Revazshvili scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tropical misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Revazshvili counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Revazshvili lands with a nice body punch.
Revazshvili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tropical ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Revazshvili misses with an uppercut
and Tropical counters with a nice body shot.
Tropical throws an overhand right that lands on Revazshvili's shoulder, as Revazshvili tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Revazshvili looks to score with a jab to the body but Tropical is just out of range.
Pollo Tropical is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tropical takes a swing at Revazshvili's ribcage but misses.
Revazshvili tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Revazshvili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tropical is looking to wear down Revazshvili with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tropical takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tropical takes one to the side of the head.
Revazshvili misses with a hook to the body
and Tropical counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Revazshvili misses with a right hand
and Revazshvili takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Revazshvili fails with the takedown
letting Tropical counter with a right hand.
Tropical ducks under a wild hook from Revazshvili.
Tropical throwing a counter right hand but Revazshvili manages to avoid it.
Tropical swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tropical has closed the distance and engaged Revazshvili in a clinch.
Tropical blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tropical wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Revazshvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Revazshvili - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Revazshvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tropical tries a body shot but Revazshvili blocks it.
Revazshvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Revazshvili lands a left hand.
Revazshvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Revazshvili dodges an elbow strike from Tropical.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Revazshvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Revazshvili has a couple of punches blocked by Tropical.
Tropical breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tropical scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tropical uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Revazshvili.
An attempted straight right counter from Tropical misses the target.
Tropical moves out of range as Revazshvili strikes.
Revazshvili looks to throw the jab but Tropical is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili misses with a hook to the body
and Tropical counters with a straight right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Tropical scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Tropical there.
Tropical scores with a shot to the body.
Revazshvili shoots and misses
and Tropical counters with a nice right hand that sends Revazshvili toppling to the canvas! Revazshvili scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tropical finish him?!
Revazshvili is rocked!
Revazshvili misses with an uppercut
and Tropical counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Revazshvili is still on wobbly legs! Can Tropical finish him?
Revazshvili looks winded!
Tropical throws a body shot but no joy.
Revazshvili seems to have recovered his senses.
Tropical scores with a shot to the body.
Revazshvili lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Revazshvili misses with a hook to the body
and Tropical counters with a stiff right hand.
Revazshvili moves out of range as Tropical strikes.
Tropical misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Revazshvili to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pollo Tropical dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Levan Revazshvili's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Revazshvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tropical.
Tropical attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Revazshvili with the counter takedown but Tropical avoids it easily.
Revazshvili throws a poor cross that misses
and Tropical counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Tropical lands an impressive looking overhand right. Revazshvili doesn't seem phased though.
Tropical lands a big right hook! Revazshvili looks hurt but is still standing! Tropical lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Revazshvili falls down and Tropical dives in with a huge hammer fist! Revazshvili's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Tropical runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pollo Tropical!
Pollo Tropical 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 James Steel (ranked 1430 p4p, 191 weight class) and Alexander Pichushkin (ranked 1250 p4p, 168 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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195 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
21 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Pichushkin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pichushkin cracks the inside of Steel's front leg.
James Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel misses with a combination
and Pichushkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Steel is predictable there
and Pichushkin counters with a body kick that stops Steel in his tracks momentarily.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Pichushkin slips the punch.
Pichushkin scores with the left hand. Steel knows he should have avoided that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat.
Pichushkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pichushkin throws a nice head kick!
Pichushkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pichushkin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
A head kick misses from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Pichushkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel misses with a hook.
Steel misses with a low kick.
Pichushkin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pichushkin.
Steel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pichushkin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pichushkin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steel wants to take the fight to the mat but Pichushkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pichushkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Pichushkin pushes Steel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steel wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Pichushkin.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pichushkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pichushkin misses with some punches.
Pichushkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Pichushkin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Steel.
Steel wants to take the fight to the mat but Pichushkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pichushkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel tries to circle away but Pichushkin has him pinned against the cage.
Pichushkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Steel.
Pichushkin working aggressively here.
Pichushkin misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pichushkin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Pichushkin pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pichushkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Steel postures up.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pichushkin looking for a sweep. Not yet Pichushkin, not yet.
Pichushkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pichushkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pichushkin's guard.
Steel is trying to control the action in half guard but Pichushkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel trying to pass the guard but Pichushkin defending well.
Pichushkin tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Pichushkin has a hand on Steel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Steel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Steel content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin tries to improve his position but Steel has taken his back! Steel has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Pichushkin tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Steel pushes Pichushkin away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Steel!
An intense looking James Steel took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I want William Wallace. That's all I have to say'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Baccalieri (ranked 1024 p4p, 139 weight class) and Evan Payton (ranked 1178 p4p, 161 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Baccalieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Payton!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Payton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baccalieri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Payton scrambles back to his feet.
Baccalieri throws a shot to the body.
Payton tries to clinch there but Baccalieri circles away.
Baccalieri moves forwards but Payton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baccalieri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baccalieri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payton.
Baccalieri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Payton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baccalieri walks into a jab.
Payton is looking to clinch.
Baccalieri takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payton connects with the punch.
Payton works Baccalieri's body with a nice hook.
Baccalieri connects with a body shot that sends Payton's belly button to the back.
Payton forces Baccalieri back against the cage and clinches.
Baccalieri misses with the head strike.
Payton scores with a shot to the side of Baccalieri's head.
Baccalieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton tries a body shot but Baccalieri blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payton.
Baccalieri misses with some punches.
Payton blocking some punches.
Baccalieri working aggressively here.
Baccalieri scores with a shot to the side of Payton's head.
A head punch on the inside from Baccalieri fails to land.
Baccalieri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baccalieri working aggressively here.
Payton blocking some punches.
Payton pushes Baccalieri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Payton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baccalieri avoids it.
Baccalieri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baccalieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Baccalieri fails to land.
Baccalieri misses with the head strike.
Baccalieri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baccalieri misses with some punches.
Payton tries to work over Baccalieri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baccalieri is fighting off a takedown attempt but Payton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Baccalieri to the mat. Baccalieri regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baccalieri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Payton is controlling him.
Baccalieri keeping moving, preventing Payton from controlling successfully.
Payton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Payton passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payton 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payton is looking to stall here but Baccalieri recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Payton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Payton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Payton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baccalieri keeping full guard, as Payton tries to pass.
Payton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Baccalieri is trying to control but can't.
That's four 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.
Baccalieri is not content to let Payton control the position.
Payton stops Baccalieri from getting back to his feet.
Payton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Baccalieri won't allow Payton to pass to mount.
Baccalieri is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baccalieri. Payton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Baccalieri.
Baccalieri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Payton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Baccalieri on his heels. He'll look to pass Baccalieri's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Payton 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.
Payton lands the left hand.
Payton tries to clinch up but Baccalieri circles away and keeps his distance.
Baccalieri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baccalieri throws a big shot that misses.
Payton's corner calls for a 1-2. Payton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baccalieri connects with a single shot there.
Baccalieri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payton.
Payton doesn't manage to clinch there - Baccalieri circles away.
Payton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Baccalieri misses.
Baccalieri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baccalieri throws a big shot that misses.
Baccalieri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baccalieri looks to throw the jab but Payton is out of range.
Baccalieri avoids the body shot from Payton.
Baccalieri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Payton misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baccalieri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Payton counters with a straight right hand.
Payton closes the distance and clinches.
Payton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baccalieri after a bit of a struggle.
Payton turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Baccalieri tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Payton controlling the pace for now.
Payton tries to control but Baccalieri wriggling away.
Payton avoids the attempt from Baccalieri to control.
Baccalieri is bucking up trying to escape but Payton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We've been informed that Payton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Payton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baccalieri is squirming around, avoiding Payton's attempts to control the action.
Payton working for a submission but Baccalieri is keeping him at bay.
Baccalieri wants to control but Payton is having none of it.
Baccalieri tries to reverse the position but Payton maintains control.
Evan Payton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baccalieri tries to lock up and control but Payton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Payton looking to control but Baccalieri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baccalieri wants to control but Payton is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri really wants to buck Payton off and get back to his feet.
Baccalieri wants to control but Payton is having none of it.
Payton working for a submission but Baccalieri is keeping him at bay.
Payton avoids the attempt from Baccalieri to control.
Payton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Baccalieri has worked his arm free - good work by Baccalieri!
Payton advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Payton has hold of Baccalieri's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Baccalieri manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Payton looking to control but Baccalieri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Baccalieri is working to get back to half guard.
Payton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baccalieri is looking to escape.
Baccalieri is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Payton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Baccalieri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Payton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No joy there for Payton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Payton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Payton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baccalieri is able to avoid easily.
Payton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baccalieri.
Payton missing with a left hand there. Baccalieri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baccalieri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Payton avoids the body shot from Baccalieri.
Baccalieri lands a jab.
Payton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baccalieri circles away quickly and effectively.
Baccalieri throwing a counter right hand but Payton manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Payton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baccalieri swats away the attempt to clinch by Payton.
Baccalieri misses with a combination
enabling Payton to counter with a crisp jab.
Baccalieri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Payton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Payton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton advances position into side control!
Baccalieri manages to get back to half guard.
Baccalieri is trying to stand back up but Payton is controlling him
Payton is working for a kimura but Baccalieri is defending it quite comfortably.
Payton controlling the action here.
Payton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Payton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baccalieri wants to improve his position but Payton is controlling well.
Baccalieri is trying to stand back up but Payton is controlling him
Baccalieri tries to roll over but Payton keeps him under control.
Payton is thwarting Baccalieri's attempts to control the position.
Payton trying to control the action but Baccalieri is working from the bottom.
Bobby Baccalieri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Payton wants to control but Baccalieri is keeping him busy.
Baccalieri keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Payton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baccalieri defends it well.
Payton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Baccalieri is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Baccalieri to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Baccalieri shrugs it off.
Baccalieri tries to reverse the position but Payton maintains control.
Baccalieri throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Evan Payton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Payton has control of Baccalieri's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Baccalieri regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Payton fails to move to back control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baccalieri swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Payton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Payton 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Payton!
A very excited looking Evan Payton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franky Page (ranked 516 p4p, 75 weight class) and Jab Brown (ranked 1280 p4p, 181 weight class). Brown has chosen Lützenkirchen - German Kiss as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
210 lbs
19 - 12 - 1 |
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214 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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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
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Franky Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page gets a double leg takedown into Brown's guard.
Brown pushes a forearm under Page's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Page is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jab Brown!
Our winner, Jab Brown, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Hooper (ranked 482 p4p, 76 weight class) and Piranha Chonan (ranked 600 p4p, 94 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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31 - 15 - 2 |
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180 lbs
24 - 15 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
31 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Hooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Piranha Chonan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chonan misses with a straight left.
Hooper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chonan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hooper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hooper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chonan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hooper.
Hooper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chonan.
Hooper half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chonan misses with a hook.
Hooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chonan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chonan throws a lazy right hand but Hooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hooper lands with a good body shot.
Troy Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Hooper.
Good standup being displayed there by Hooper as he connects with a hook.
Chonan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chonan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chonan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chonan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Hooper sets himself, and Chonan steps forward looking for the clinch! Hooper avoids it this time.
Hooper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooper misses with a looping right.
Hooper cracks Chonan with an open hand slap.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chonan gets underhooks to prevent Hooper's takedown attempt.
Hooper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chonan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chonan prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chonan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hooper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chonan after a bit of a struggle.
Hooper blocks the elbow strike.
Hooper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chonan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hooper goes for a takedown attempt but Chonan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chonan instigates a clinch.
Hooper turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hooper manages to end up in side control.
Chonan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hooper connects with a decent elbow.
Chonan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Chonan tries to bench press Hooper off him but Hooper keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hooper landing a few strikes.
Hooper lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chonan tries to improve position but can't.
Hooper scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chonan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hooper working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chonan is looking for a sweep.
Hooper lands an elbow.
Chonan gets back to half guard.
Hooper wants to control but Chonan is keeping him busy.
Hooper not doing much here.
Hooper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chonan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chonan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chonan keeping moving, preventing Hooper from controlling successfully.
Hooper stopping the sweep attempt from Chonan.
Hooper is in close to Chonan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hooper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hooper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hooper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper scoring with some ground and pound.
Hooper postures up and lands a big shot to Chonan's brow.
Hooper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chonan is on top in guard.
Chonan wants to control from the top but Hooper keeps moving.
Chonan wants to stand and escape but instead Hooper has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Chonan looking for a sweep. Not yet Chonan, not yet.
Hooper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chonan trying to control the position.
Chonan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hooper is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Hooper dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hooper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hooper misses with a wild body shot.
Hooper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chonan.
Chonan throws a shot from downtown. Hooper moves away and avoids it.
Hooper feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chonan's calf.
Chonan doesn't manage to clinch there - Hooper circles away.
Hooper misses with a hook.
Hooper lands a jab to Chonan's midsection.
Chonan clinches with his opponent.
Chonan lands a nice uppercut.
Chonan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chonan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chonan gets underhooks to prevent Hooper's takedown attempt.
Chonan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chonan takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hooper tries for a takedown but Chonan manages to get underhooks.
Hooper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chonan is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chonan lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chonan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Piranha Chonan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chonan lands an elbow just above Hooper 's eye.
Hooper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hooper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chonan is defending well.
Chonan pushes Hooper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chonan.
Hooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hooper can't find room to land a body shot as Chonan controls the action.
Hooper avoids the elbow strike from Chonan, against the cage.
Chonan has a couple of punches blocked by Hooper.
Hooper wants a takedown but no success here.
Hooper blocks the elbow strike.
Hooper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hooper lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hooper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chonan keeps working.
Chonan pushes Hooper off looking to stand but Hooper dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chonan pushes Hooper off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chonan swings for the body but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper lands with a nice body punch.
Hooper slips under a jab from Chonan.
Chonan misses with a wild body shot.
Chonan throws a body punch but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Troy Hooper is winning the standup battle so far.
Chonan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hooper throws out a powerful jab.
Piranha Chonan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chonan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Hooper scores with a four punch combination!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chonan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Chonan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hooper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chonan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chonan checks a low kick from Hooper.
Hooper scores with a jab. Chonan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hooper!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooper misses with a hook. Chonan ducked under it nicely.
Hooper defending well as Chonan loads up on a big left hand.
Chonan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chonan.
Chonan scores with a hook to the body. Hooper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hooper swats away the attempt to clinch by Chonan.
Chonan has closed the distance and engaged Hooper in a clinch.
Chonan tries to land a knee to the head but Hooper blocks with his arms.
Hooper scores with a shot to the side of Chonan's head.
Chonan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chonan gets underhooks to prevent Hooper's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Chonan.
Hooper blocks an elbow strike from Chonan.
Hooper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hooper wants to take the fight to the mat but Chonan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hooper is looking for a takedown.
Hooper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chonan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chonan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chonan gets underhooks to prevent Hooper's takedown attempt.
Chonan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chonan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Chonan.
Chonan lands with a light punch inside.
Hooper wants a takedown.
Hooper blocks an elbow strike from Chonan.
Chonan lands an elbow that stopped Hooper in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chonan backwards.
A short left from Chonan.
Hooper avoiding damage as Chonan throws knees to the body.
Chonan tries to work over Hooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piranha Chonan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Chonan is looking to clinch but Hooper is avoiding it.
Chonan misses the shot to the body.
Hooper misses with a wild combination.
Chonan lands with a hook. Hooper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chonan slips under a jab.
Chonan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chonan darts in and clinches Hooper up against the cage.
Chonan is pressed up against the cage. Hooper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chonan down to the mat. Chonan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hooper tries to keep at a distance but Chonan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hooper is trying to drag Chonan to the mat but Chonan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chonan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hooper's defenses.
Hooper blocks the elbow strike.
Chonan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chonan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chonan misses with a punch to the body.
Chonan misses with a body punch.
Hooper is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hooper wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hooper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chonan prevents it.
Chonan scores with a shoulder strike.
Chonan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hooper blocks it with crossed arms.
Chonan prevents the takedown attempt.
Chonan struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooper controls his hands.
Hooper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chonan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chonan tries a body shot but Hooper blocks it.
Chonan lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chonan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hooper takes an elbow to the temple.
Hooper blocks the elbow strike.
Chonan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoopers head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Chonan - that landed with a thud.
Hooper avoids a wild elbow strike from Chonan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chonan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Chonan lands a left hand.
Hooper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Chonan on the inside.
Chonan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hooper's face.
Chonan gets through Hooper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooper blocks the elbow strike.
Hooper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chonan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chonan looks to throw the jab but Hooper is out of range.
Chonan closes the distance and pushes Hooper back into the cage.
Hooper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chonan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chonan lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooper.
Chonan blocks a body shot from Hooper.
Chonan controlling the action here for a moment.
Chonan missing with knees to the body.
Chonan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chonan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hooper's defenses.
A body shot lands from Chonan.
Hooper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chonan prevents it.
Hooper has Chonan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chonan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Chonan.
Chonan lands a right hand.
Chonan avoiding damage.
Chonan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chonan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hooper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chonan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chonan lands an elbow just above Hooper 's eye.
A body shot lands from Chonan.
Chonan pushes Hooper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Chonan - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chonan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chonan digs a right hand into Hooper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hooper's gas tank.
Hooper is looking for a takedown.
Chonan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chonan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chonan lands an elbow just above Hooper 's eye.
A short right from Chonan.
Good body shot from Chonan.
Hooper blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Chonan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piranha Chonan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chonan 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piranha Chonan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crush Bandicoot (ranked 442 p4p, 61 weight class) and Kick Boxer (ranked 620 p4p, 100 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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159 lbs
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169 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crush Bandicoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
50 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kick Boxer!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer takes a swing at Bandicoot's ribcage but misses.
Boxer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bandicoot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boxer thuds a left hand into Bandicoot's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bandicoot.
Boxer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
Bandicoot misses with a few strikes there.
Bandicoot 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.
Bandicoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Boxer.
Boxer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
Boxer ducks under a wild hook from Bandicoot.
Boxer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bandicoot scores with a body shot.
Boxer lands a jab to Bandicoot's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxer misses the shot to the body.
Crush Bandicoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandicoot moves away.
Bandicoot scores with a one two! Boxer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boxer avoids the body shot from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boxer takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Boxer misses its intended target.
Bandicoot scores with a nice head shot.
Bandicoot throws a jab when Boxer was well out of range.
Boxer loads up on a big right hand but Bandicoot slips the punch.
Bandicoot shoots in looking for a takedown but Boxer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bandicoot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Boxer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bandicoot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bandicoot there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boxer was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot checks a leg kick nicely.
Boxer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boxer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bandicoot closes the distance and clinches.
Bandicoot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boxer lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandicoot throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxer.
Bandicoot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boxer.
Boxer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boxer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
Boxer lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Crush Bandicoot has been cut.
Boxer lands an elbow that stopped Bandicoot in his tracks for a moment.
Boxer is leaning against Bandicoot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bandicoot tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boxer just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crush Bandicoot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandicoot throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxer.
Bandicoot working aggressively here.
Boxer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bandicoot or not.
Bandicoot takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bandicoot jumps guard.
Boxer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boxer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandicoot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandicoot lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bandicoot working some strikes from top position.
Bandicoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandicoot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer keeping moving, preventing Bandicoot from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bandicoot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boxer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandicoot throws a big right hand that misses.
Bandicoot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bandicoot 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.
Boxer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bandicoot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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 Crush Bandicoot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Crush Bandicoot's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
An inside leg kick from Boxer misses.
Boxer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boxer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boxer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boxer tests Bandicoot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kick Boxer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandicoot takes a swing at Boxer's ribcage but misses.
Boxer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandicoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Boxer.
Donk. Bandicoot catches Boxer right on the button with a cross.
Bandicoot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boxer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bandicoot.
Boxer throws a series of punches but Bandicoot moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Bandicoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandicoot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boxer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws a hook but Boxer blocks it.
Bandicoot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer throws a jab when Bandicoot was well out of range.
Boxer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandicoot steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Boxer. That one must have hurt.
Bandicoot lands a slapping body shot.
Bandicoot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandicoot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kick Boxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandicoot lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Boxer misses.
Boxer throws a looping overhand right but Bandicoot ducks down to avoid it.
Boxer lands with a good body shot.
Boxer misses with a two punch combination.
Bandicoot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice straight punches there by Bandicoot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bandicoot.
Boxer misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bandicoot checks a leg kick.
Bandicoot is looking to clinch but Boxer is avoiding it.
Boxer misses with a hook. Bandicoot ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Bandicoot tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxer dodges the punch combination from Bandicoot.
Boxer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boxer with a nice cross.
Boxer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Boxer duly obliges.
Bandicoot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boxer slips a jab from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Boxer.
Boxer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boxer with a hook.
Bandicoot slips under a jab.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boxer misses with a kick to the body.
Boxer misses with a body shot.
Boxer throws a low kick, looking for Bandicoot's leg but Bandicoot calmly moves out of range.
Bandicoot throws a lazy uppercut
and Boxer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boxer.
Boxer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandicoot.
Boxer loads up on a big right hand but Bandicoot slips the punch.
Bandicoot misses the shot to the body.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
Boxer tries a quick counter leg kick but Bandicoot is wise to it.
Bandicoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxer.
Boxer lands with a nice combination. Bandicoot backs away looking to recover.
Bandicoot lands a slapping body shot.
Boxer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boxer throws a body punch but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Bandicoot takes a swing at Boxer's ribcage but misses.
Boxer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bandicoot.
Boxer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bandicoot misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boxer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandicoot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boxer counters with a nice uppercut.
Bandicoot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boxer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boxer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Boxer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boxer.
Boxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandicoot looks to land a left hand but Boxer moved out of range nicely.
Boxer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bandicoot in his tracks.
Boxer defending well as Bandicoot loads up on a big left hand.
Boxer lands a jab to Bandicoot's midsection.
Boxer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bandicoot misses with a straight right.
Boxer tries a quick counter leg kick but Bandicoot is wise to it.
Boxer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandicoot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boxer.
Boxer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandicoot throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boxer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Boxer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Crush Bandicoot's cut.
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!
Boxer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boxer staying out of range there.
Boxer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bandicoot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boxer moves away.
Boxer throws a body punch but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Boxer misses with a few strikes there.
Nice cross by Bandicoot.
Nice defenses there by Boxer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boxer! But no joy.
Boxer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boxer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bandicoot slips a straight right by Boxer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer misses with an uppercut.
Boxer lands with a nice body kick.
Bandicoot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boxer moves away.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxer.
Boxer is trying to counter with his kicks.
Boxer avoids the body shot from Bandicoot.
It seemed like Boxer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot misses the jab.
Bandicoot blocks a jab.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxer.
Boxer tries to score with a low kick but Bandicoot moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Bandicoot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bandicoot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boxer counters with a nice uppercut.
Boxer takes a swing at Bandicoot's ribcage but misses.
Boxer misses with a wild body shot.
Boxer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boxer throws a head kick but Bandicoot moves out of range.
Boxer stuffs the takedown attempt from Bandicoot. Bandicoot gets slowly back to his feet.
Boxer jabs Bandicoot right on the nose. Bandicoot blinks but takes it well.
Bandicoot throws a jab when Boxer was well out of range.
Boxer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bandicoot tries to land a leg kick but Boxer saw it coming and moves away.
Boxer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boxer misses with an uppercut.
Bandicoot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot
and Boxer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bandicoot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boxer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boxer ducks right into an uppercut from Bandicoot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer slips a straight right by Bandicoot.
Boxer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boxer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandicoot.
Boxer throws a hook but Bandicoot blocks it.
Boxer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandicoot is looking to chop away at Boxer's legs.
Bandicoot blocks a jab.
Bandicoot is looking for a counter combo.
Boxer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boxer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bandicoot on the side of the head.
Boxer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bandicoot on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
Boxer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bandicoot backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxer.
Bandicoot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
Boxer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandicoot connects with a body shot.
Bandicoot will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bandicoot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boxer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boxer tries to land a front kick but Bandicoot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boxer misses with a straight left.
Boxer moves out of range of the strikes.
Bandicoot misses with a lunging right hand
and Boxer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandicoot checks a low kick from Boxer.
Bandicoot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boxer circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandicoot. Boxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxer tries a quick counter leg kick but Bandicoot is wise to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandicoot misses the target.
Crunch! Boxer slams his shin into Bandicoot's torso.
Boxer throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bandicoot showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer is trying to control but Bandicoot manages to pass to mount!
Bandicoot thowing shots but they're missing.
Bandicoot scoring with strikes but Boxer is staying in there.
Boxer tries to hold on but Bandicoot pushes him away.
Bandicoot lands a couple of good shots and Boxer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Boxer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bandicoot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kick Boxer.
I think Boxer 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kick Boxer!
Our winner, Kick Boxer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Del Oeste (ranked 751 p4p, 104 weight class) and Mace Blackblood (ranked 889 p4p, 121 weight class). Del Oeste's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Coming Home. Blackblood comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gorgoroth Open the Gates kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mace Blackblood enters the cage!
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35
191 lbs
19 - 17 - 0 |
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28
202 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class 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
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Del Oeste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Mace Blackblood!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackblood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackblood moves out of range of the strikes.
Blackblood throws a counter combo.
Del Oeste throws a hook but Blackblood avoids it easily.
Blackblood steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Del Oeste.
A slow jab from Del Oeste misses its intended target.
Blackblood lands a head shot.
Del Oeste drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Del Oeste trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackblood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackblood looking for a sweep. Not yet Blackblood, not yet.
Del Oeste trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackblood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackblood has his hands on Del Oeste's head, controlling the position.
Blackblood working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Oeste postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Del Oeste in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blackblood pulls Del Oeste in close to prevent any damage.
Blackblood keeping moving, preventing Del Oeste from controlling successfully.
Del Oeste throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Del Oeste throws a big right hand that misses.
Del Oeste is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blackblood is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blackblood has escaped and now he's on top!
Del Oeste pulls Blackblood in close to his closed guard and prevents Blackblood from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackblood showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Del Oeste 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.
Blackblood is in close to Del Oeste's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Del Oeste working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blackblood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blackblood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blackblood chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blackblood postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Del Oeste is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blackblood is aware though and is defending well.
Del Oeste is trying to keep Blackblood in close.
Del Oeste keeping moving, preventing Blackblood from controlling successfully.
Del Oeste has his foot on Blackblood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blackblood works his way back into a safe position though.
Del Oeste keeping moving, preventing Blackblood from controlling successfully.
Blackblood is in close to Del Oeste's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Del Oeste looking for a guillotine here but Blackblood defends easily.
Blackblood trying to control but Del Oeste is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackblood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blackblood scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Del Oeste throws his legs up looking for a submission but Blackblood uses it to pass to side control.
Blackblood working the body and head with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackblood working the body and head with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mace Blackblood will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A big left from Del Oeste misses.
A swing and a miss from Blackblood.
Del Oeste misses with a looping left.
Blackblood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Del Oeste has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blackblood.
Nice uppercut lands for Del Oeste. That snapped Blackblood's head back.
Del Oeste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackblood moves away.
Blackblood throws a hook to the side of Del Oeste's head but Del Oeste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Del Oeste moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Mace Blackblood has been cut.
Blackblood has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Blackblood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blackblood moves out of range of the leg kick from Del Oeste.
Del Oeste fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blackblood tries to bum rush Del Oeste with a series of wild strikes but Del Oeste uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Del Oeste is defended easily by Blackblood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackblood misses with a few strikes there.
Del Oeste shoots in looking for a takedown but Blackblood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Del Oeste's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Del Oeste shoots for a takedown but Blackblood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Del Oeste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Oeste shoots in looking for a takedown. Blackblood tries to sprawl out of it but Del Oeste keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blackblood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blackblood works over Del Oeste's head and body with a nice combination.
Del Oeste throws a big shot that misses.
Blackblood throws a jab when Del Oeste was well out of range.
Del Oeste scores with a takedown into Blackblood's guard.
Del Oeste drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blackblood looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blackblood looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blackblood!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Oeste is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Del Oeste's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blackblood takes a little break here. Del Oeste wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Blackblood creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Blackblood landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Del Oeste's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Del Oeste tries to buck Blackblood off but Blackblood is having none of it.
Del Oeste tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Blackblood easily slips into full mount!
Del Oeste is desperately trying to improve his position but Blackblood has a good base and remains in mount.
Blackblood avoids the attempt from Del Oeste to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackblood looking to finish Del Oeste with some ground and pound. This is bad for Del Oeste!
Mace Blackblood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Del Oeste tries to hold on but Blackblood pushes him away.
Del Oeste is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blackblood is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Blackblood controlling the position easily from mount.
Blackblood prevents Del Oeste from getting the reversal.
Blackblood looking to control and managing it successfully.
Del Oeste working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mace Blackblood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mace Blackblood's cut.
That's time! Del Oeste's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Blackblood darts in and clinches Del Oeste up against the cage.
Del Oeste tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blackblood smiles and moves away.
Del Oeste showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackblood.
Blackblood throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackblood scores with a punch to the head.
Del Oeste shoots in looking for a takedown. Blackblood tries to sprawl out of it but Del Oeste keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blackblood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Del Oeste is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Del Oeste.
Blackblood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Del Oeste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Oeste slips a jab from Blackblood.
Del Oeste looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blackblood manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Del Oeste postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Del Oeste slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Del Oeste throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blackblood managing to control the position.
Blackblood lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackblood trying to control but Del Oeste is working from the bottom.
Del Oeste looking to control.
Blackblood working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Del Oeste's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackblood trying to control but Del Oeste is working from the bottom.
Del Oeste looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Del Oeste throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Del Oeste has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blackblood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blackblood passes into side control.
Del Oeste is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mace Blackblood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blackblood moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Del Oeste.
Blackblood is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Del Oeste can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste holds on to Blackblood's head and controls the position momentarily.
Del Oeste is trying to control Blackblood's posture but Blackblood avoids it.
Del Oeste is letting Blackblood control him for a moment.
Blackblood is continuing to stall.
Del Oeste struggling a bit here.
Ryan Del Oeste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Oeste is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Blackblood's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mace Blackblood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blackblood 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mace Blackblood!
Mace Blackblood thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Ryan Del Oeste was interviewed post fight and said 'Tomorrow I'll be back in camp training, getting better than ever. Then I will come back and show what I am really made of.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Bellatoo (ranked 1368 p4p, 166 weight class) and Eric Whitaker (ranked 727 p4p, 96 weight class). Bellatoo comes to the cage accompanied by MAHAKAL THE TERROR Party Weed. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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28
240 lbs
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28
220 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cassius Bellatoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Whitaker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker tries to sprawl but Bellatoo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitaker manages to get to full guard.
Bellatoo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Whitaker trying to control the position.
Whitaker keeping full guard, as Bellatoo tries to pass.
Bellatoo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bellatoo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bellatoo slips nicely into half guard.
Whitaker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whitaker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellatoo drops back looking for a leg! Whitaker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whitaker manages to kick Bellatoo off! Bellatoo jumps back into Whitaker's guard.
Whitaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker is still trying to improve position.
Bellatoo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bellatoo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Whitaker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bellatoo drops back looking for a leg! Whitaker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whitaker manages to kick Bellatoo off! Bellatoo jumps back into Whitaker's guard.
Whitaker striking from the bottom.
Whitaker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Whitaker slips nicely into half guard.
Bellatoo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CrossFit Sydney, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Whitaker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bellatoo defending well though.
Bellatoo tries to roll over but Whitaker keeps him under control.
Bellatoo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whitaker.
Whitaker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Whitaker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bellatoo defending well though.
Bellatoo wants to get back to full guard.
Whitaker is pressing down on Bellatoo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bellatoo is holding on for now.
Whitaker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Whitaker is taking a breather. Bellatoo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bellatoo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Whitaker working his ground and pound in the gym.
Bellatoo won't allow Whitaker to pass to mount.
Bellatoo is looking to control Whitaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bellatoo avoid being mounted?
Whitaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bellatoo keeps working.
Bellatoo is looking for a sweep. Whitaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bellatoo is not content to let Whitaker control the position.
Bellatoo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whitaker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bellatoo won't allow Whitaker to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bellatoo is trying to control but can't.
Whitaker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bellatoo wants to improve his position but Whitaker is controlling well.
Whitaker wants to take a breather but Bellatoo is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Whitaker.
Bellatoo has hold of Whitaker's hands but Whitaker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bellatoo is trying to control but can't.
Bellatoo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bellatoo tries to roll over but Whitaker keeps him under control.
Whitaker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bellatoo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Whitaker lands a nice short elbow.
Whitaker wants to free his trapped foot but Bellatoo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bellatoo tries to roll over but Whitaker keeps him under control.
Whitaker throwing shots but Bellatoo is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellatoo tries to roll over but Whitaker keeps him under control.
Whitaker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Whitaker prevents Bellatoo from improving his position.
Whitaker is thwarting Bellatoo's attempts to control the position.
Whitaker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Whitaker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Whitaker dominating with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bellatoo regains half guard.
Whitaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bellatoo keeps working.
Whitaker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bellatoo has hold of Whitaker's hands but Whitaker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Whitaker 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.
Bellatoo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bellatoo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Whitaker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bellatoo's guard! Nice work there by Whitaker!
Whitaker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bellatoo's head.
Bellatoo is trying to control the position but Whitaker postures up.
Whitaker looking to pass the guard.
Bellatoo looking to control.
Whitaker stopping the sweep attempt from Bellatoo.
Whitaker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bellatoo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Whitaker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker is thwarting Bellatoo's attempts to control the position.
Whitaker is keen to just control but Bellatoo is a slippery customer.
Whitaker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bellatoo is looking to control Whitaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bellatoo avoid being mounted?
Bellatoo tries to get to full guard but Whitaker has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Whitaker working over Bellatoo with some ground and pound. Bellatoo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Whitaker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bellatoo's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bellatoo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Whitaker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bellatoo keeping full guard, as Whitaker tries to pass.
Whitaker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Eric Whitaker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bellatoo keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully.
Bellatoo trying to keep a closed guard but Whitaker is proving a slippery customer.
Whitaker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bellatoo controls Whitaker momentarily but Whitaker frees himself.
Whitaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bellatoo is keeping the position for now.
Whitaker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellatoo working a defensive guard here.
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellatoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bellatoo keeping full guard, as Whitaker tries to pass.
Bellatoo keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully.
Whitaker postures up.
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellatoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bellatoo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whitaker.
Bellatoo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bellatoo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bellatoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitaker is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whitaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bellatoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitaker is retaining full guard.
Bellatoo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bellatoo won't allow Whitaker to sweep him here.
Bellatoo forces his way into half guard.
Bellatoo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Whitaker sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Whitaker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Whitaker pulls Bellatoo in close to prevent any damage.
Bellatoo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Whitaker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bellatoo has Whitaker in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bellatoo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whitaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bellatoo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bellatoo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitaker is one step ahead there.
Bellatoo controls Whitaker momentarily but Whitaker frees himself.
Whitaker is pushing down on Bellatoo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bellatoo is fighting to maintain full guard but Whitaker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bellatoo tries to get to full guard but Whitaker has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitaker throwing shots but Bellatoo is blocking nicely.
Whitaker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Whitaker controlling the action here.
Bellatoo has hold of Whitaker's hands but Whitaker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Whitaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Whitaker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bellatoo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Whitaker quickly recovers to half guard.
Bellatoo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Whitaker is looking to improve his position.
Whitaker wants to control but Bellatoo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bellatoo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Whitaker is just riding it out for now. Bellatoo eventually gives up the hold.
Whitaker is defending against the submission attempts here by Bellatoo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellatoo is working for a kimura but Whitaker is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bellatoo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellatoo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Whitaker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bellatoo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bellatoo's back!
Whitaker is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Bellatoo trying to control the hands but Whitaker won't let him.
Whitaker is landing with strikes. Bellatoo can't take much more of this.
Whitaker looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Whitaker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bellatoo grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Whitaker connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bellatoo to escape the position.
Whitaker punishes Bellatoo with strikes from the back mount.
Cassius Bellatoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellatoo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bellatoo trying to control the hands but Whitaker breaks the grip.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitaker lands with a hammerfist to the side of Bellatoo's head.
Bellatoo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bellatoo wants to improve his position but Whitaker is controlling well.
Whitaker wants to pass the guard but Bellatoo is defending well.
Whitaker working the head and body with strikes.
Whitaker wants to free his trapped foot but Bellatoo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Whitaker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bellatoo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bellatoo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bellatoo.
Bellatoo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Whitaker manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellatoo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Whitaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Whitaker, not yet.
Bellatoo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Whitaker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bellatoo.
Whitaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bellatoo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Whitaker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bellatoo manages to get himself to full guard.
Bellatoo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Bellatoo keeps moving.
Whitaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bellatoo is keeping the position for now.
Bellatoo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whitaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eric Whitaker 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.
Whitaker content to stall in guard here.
Whitaker preventing the sweep.
Whitaker controlling from the top position.
Whitaker won't allow Bellatoo to sweep him here.
Whitaker advances position into side control!
Bellatoo is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Whitaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Whitaker 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Whitaker!
An out of breath Eric Whitaker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Army (ranked 296 p4p, 41 weight class) and Rosco Ladd (ranked 293 p4p, 39 weight class). Army comes to the cage accompanied by Dick Army. 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
47 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Army!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rosco Ladd!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ladd lands the left hand.
Ladd fails to land with a series of punches.
Army swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ladd scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ladd cracks Army with an open hand slap.
Ladd scores with a nice head shot.
Army misses with an uppercut. Ladd saw that one coming.
A big right from Army misses.
Army staying out of range there.
Ladd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Army.
Ladd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ladd throws a big shot that misses.
Ladd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ladd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Army drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ladd punishes Army's body with a nice straight punch.
Army avoids the body shot from Ladd.
Ladd just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromArmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Army back to the cage. Ladd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Army takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Army throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ladd's head.
Army throws a head kick but Ladd moves out of range.
Ladd connects with a looping right hand.
Ladd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Army makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Army slips a jab and a cross from Ladd.
Army misses with a body kick.
Ladd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ladd throws a shot from downtown. Army moves away and avoids it.
Army jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ladd throws a right and a left that Army avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Army with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Army.
Army jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Army uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ladd.
An attempted straight right counter from Army misses the target.
Army moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Army misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army tries to land a front kick but Ladd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Army throws a push kick but Ladd slaps the foot to one side.
Ladd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Army looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ladd swings away with a body shot that misses
and Army counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Army misses.
Ladd connects with a right hand. Army shakes it off.
Rosco Ladd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ladd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ladd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ladd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Army. Those never looked like landing.
Ladd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Army takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Army steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ladd.
A quick step to the side and Army tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ladd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Army stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Army slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Army moves away.
Ladd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ladd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ladd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Army had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ladd blocks a head kick by Army.
Army moves out of range of the strikes.
Ladd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Army throws a low kick, looking for Ladd's leg but Ladd calmly moves out of range.
Army scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ladd misses with a hook
letting Army counter with a right hand.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ladd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Army.
Ladd missing with a left hand there. Army was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Army on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ladd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Army.
Ladd throws a combination that misses
and Army counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ladd's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Army throws an off balance right hand
and Ladd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ladd misses with a body punch
and Army counters with a nice uppercut.
Ladd lands a nice shot that snaps Army's head back.
A left lands for Ladd.
Ladd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Army moves forwards but Ladd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ladd throws an overhand right that lands on Army's shoulder, as Army tries to avoid the shot.
Ladd's corner calls for a 1-2. Ladd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ladd ducks under a wild hook from Army.
Ladd takes a swing at Army's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ladd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Army at a distance.
Ladd throws a body shot but no joy.
Ladd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Army throws a big counter combination but Ladd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rosco Ladd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ladd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ladd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Army stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ladd lands a lovely overhand right.
Ladd lands a right hook to the body.
Ladd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Army lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy left from Ladd finds it's target.
Ladd misses with an uppercut
and Army counters with a one-two to the body.
Ladd scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ladd throws a combination that misses
and Ladd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Ladd does it's job there.
Nice jab there from Army.
Nice uppercut there from Army.
Ladd is rocked!
Ladd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Army misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ladd is still on wobbly legs! Can Army finish him?
Army throws a series of punches but Ladd avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ladd seems to have recovered his senses.
Army misses with a few strikes there.
Army takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A shot to the liver by Ladd. Beautiful body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Ladd. Those never looked like landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ladd.
Ladd throws a hook to the side of Army's head but Army sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ladd misses with a looping left.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Army might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Army on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ladd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ladd throws an off balance right hand
enabling Army to counter with a crisp jab.
Rosco Ladd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ladd lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Army 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ladd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladd misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Army misses the target.
Army misses with a double jab.
Ladd digs a good hook to Army's body.
Ladd throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Army to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Ladd. Beautiful body shot.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but Army is just out of range.
Ladd digs a good body shot into Army's ribs.
Ladd misses with a left hand
and Army counters with a nice body kick.
Ladd throws an overhand right that lands on Army's shoulder, as Army tries to avoid the shot.
Army looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Army takes a swing at Ladd's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Ladd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ladd.
Ladd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Army.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladd misses with the combination.
A jab from Ladd does it's job there.
Army slips under a jab.
Ladd throws an overhand right that lands on Army's shoulder, as Army tries to avoid the shot.
Ladd misses with an uppercut
and Army counters with a nice body kick.
Ladd scores with a nice strike.
Good exchange - Ladd coming out on top.
Army takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ladd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ladd throws a body shot but no joy.
Ladd throws a body punch but Army moves out of range.
Ladd scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ladd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ladd misses with the combination.
Ladd just misses with a punch to the body.
Army ducks under a wild hook from Ladd.
Ladd stuns Army with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ladd misses the jab.
Ladd staying out of range there.
Ladd misses with a straight left.
Ladd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
Army went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rosco Ladd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Army dodges the punch combination from Ladd.
Army looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Ladd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ladd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It appears Army was looking to counter with a kick there.
Army keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Army displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ladd throws out the jab.
Army swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ladd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Army counters with a low kick, right behind Ladd 's knee.
Army misses with a wild body shot.
Ladd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ladd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ladd lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ladd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Army.
Ladd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Army throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Army throwing a counter right hand but Ladd manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Ladd.
A telegraphed right hand from Ladd misses the target.
Ladd punishes Army's body with a nice straight punch.
Army thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ladd lands a jab to the head.
Ladd misses with a hook
and Army counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ladd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ladd missing with a left hand there. Army was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Army misses the target.
Army lands with a cross.
Ladd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Army's head backwards.
Ladd moves forwards but Army connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Army scores with a nice head shot.
Dick Army has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ladd digs a good body shot into Army's ribs.
Ladd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Army.
Army takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Army throws the kick towards the body but Ladd avoids it.
Army darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Army steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ladd.
Ladd lands a jab.
Ladd throws a looping overhand right but Army ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Army.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ladd.
Army looks to land a body kick but Ladd moved away.
Ladd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladd throws a looping overhand right but Army ducks down to avoid it.
Army lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ladd circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Ladd misses.
Army thows a body kick. Ladd tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ladd throws a looping overhand right but Army ducks down to avoid it.
Ladd moves out of range of the body kick from Army.
Ladd lands a nice hook to Army's body. Army takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ladd throws a series of strikes that have Army backpedaling.
Army takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Army.
Ladd misses with a straight left.
Army looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ladd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ladd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Army has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ladd scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ladd. Army does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ladd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Army's head backwards.
Army throws the kick towards the body but Ladd avoids it.
Ladd throws a shot to the body.
Rosco Ladd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Army throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ladd lands a slapping body shot.
Army throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ladd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ladd digs a good body shot into Army's ribs.
Ladd throws a lazy right hand but Army sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ladd scores with a jab to the head.
Ladd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Army counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ladd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Army goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rosco Ladd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ladd 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rosco Ladd!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Hepple (ranked 133 p4p, 21 weight class) and Yves Trudeau (ranked 207 p4p, 28 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronnie Hepple!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yves Trudeau!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hepple, as that shot connected.
Hepple throws a body punch but Trudeau moves out of range.
Hepple misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trudeau, as that shot connected.
Trudeau swings widly with a right hand
and Hepple connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Trudeau misses its intended target.
Hepple lands with an overhand left.
A jab lands there for Trudeau.
That kick from Hepple tenderised Trudeau's leg. Trudeau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hepple keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trudeau.
Trudeau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hepple counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trudeau throws a hook to the side of Hepple's head but Hepple sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trudeau darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Trudeau misses.
A head kick misses from Hepple.
Trudeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hepple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trudeau rushes Hepple and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Trudeau jumps guard but Hepple turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Trudeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trudeau misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Trudeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hepple lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Yves Trudeau has been cut.
Hepple lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hepple fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hepple lands a hook that snaps the head of Trudeau backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hepple fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trudeau.
Hepple doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Trudeau.
Trudeau is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hepple to keep the fight standing.
Trudeau has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hepple uses from the top position.
Trudeau had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hepple defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trudeau has an active guard here but Hepple has managed to pass into half guard.
Hepple wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hepple stands up out of the half guard.
Trudeau scores with a hook.
Trudeau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hepple chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Trudeau is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Trudeau takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hepple throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Trudeau ducks right into an uppercut from Hepple.
Trudeau takes a kick to the side of the head.
Trudeau misses with a straight right.
Hepple works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Trudeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Hepple cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hepple ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trudeau misses with an uppercut. Hepple saw that one coming.
Trudeau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hepple connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trudeau scrambles back to his feet.
Hepple moves into the clinch.
Hepple tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Hepple.
Hepple tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hepple misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trudeau.
Trudeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trudeau lands a left hand.
Hepple fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trudeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trudeau misses with some punches.
Trudeau jumps guard but Hepple turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ronnie Hepple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yves Trudeau.
Hepple lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Hepple.
Trudeau tries to work over Hepple's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Hepple fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trudeau fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hepple lands with a short shot to the head.
Hepple tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trudeau's elbow.
Hepple working aggressively here.
Hepple is leaning against Trudeau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trudeau misses with the head strike.
Trudeau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hepple digs a right hand underneath Trudeau's ribcage. Trudeau let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trudeau looks winded!
Hepple working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hepple.
Hepple is working Trudeau over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Hepple.
Hepple lands with a short shot to the head.
Hepple lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hepple misses with a punch to the body.
Hepple lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trudeau backwards.
That has opened up Yves Trudeau's cut even more.
Hepple lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hepple creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hepple throws a punch but it's blocked by Trudeau.
Hepple lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hepple scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hepple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Hepple dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yves Trudeau's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Trudeau swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hepple.
No joy there for Hepple, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trudeau throws a shot from downtown. Hepple moves away and avoids it.
Hepple tries a head kick but it misses.
Trudeau throws a combination that misses
and Hepple counters with a series of strikes. Trudeau will be more careful next time no doubt.
Trudeau doesn't manage to clinch there - Hepple circles away.
Hepple throws a big counter combination but Trudeau scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hepple displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trudeau throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hepple.
Trudeau throws a right and a left that Hepple avoids nicely.
Hepple slips a jab from Trudeau.
Hepple tries to counter by clinching up but Trudeau breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hepple lunges at Trudeau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trudeau's hand.
Hepple is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hepple works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trudeau throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hepple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The cut above Yves Trudeau's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Trudeau throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hepple to counter with a crisp jab.
Trudeau is rocked!
Yves Trudeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hepple cracks Trudeau with a hook to the temple - Trudeau is on wobbly legs here! Hepple swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Trudeau falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hepple wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ronnie Hepple!
Ronnie Hepple retains his welterweight title!
A less than humble Ronnie Hepple misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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