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Bloodbath 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Test Fighter D (ranked 2463 p4p, 251 weight class) and Jon Black (ranked 4081 p4p, 350 weight class). Black has chosen Thug for Life as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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155 lbs
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128 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Test Fighter D!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Black!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter D keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fighter D lands with a nice body punch.
Fighter D moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Test Fighter D seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter D feints a jab promting Black to slip. Fighter D then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Black slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fighter D definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Black leaves Fighter D with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Black with the counter takedown but Fighter D avoids it easily.
Black misses with a takedown attempt - Fighter D sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fighter D.
A cross from Fighter D lands.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Fighter D sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter D sizes up Black with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fighter D scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fighter D tests Black's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter D connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fighter D throws a one two combo.
Black closes the distance and clinches up with Fighter D, looking for a takedown. Black pushes Fighter D against the cage but Fighter D circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Test Fighter D has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Black.
A leg kick checked by Black.
Fighter D swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Black.
Fighter D lands a body shot.
Black tries for a takedown but Fighter D sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fighter D shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fighter D darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fighter D lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fighter D.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter D thuds a left hand into Black's body.
Fighter D lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fighter D is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fighter D lands a jab to the head.
Fighter D tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Black manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter D lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black shoots and misses
and Fighter D counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fighter D uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Black looks for a takedown but Fighter D sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Fighter D on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Black misses with a looping left.
Fighter D connects with a jab.
A left lands for Fighter D.
Fighter D moves into the clinch.
Fighter D gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Black.
Black has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fighter D is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fighter D breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fighter D uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
A jab from Fighter D does it's job there.
Black on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter D closes the distance and clinches.
Fighter D's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fighter D lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fighter D lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fighter D has Black up against the cage in a clinch.
Fighter D is pressed up against the cage. Black has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fighter D down to the mat. Fighter D avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Black misses with an uppercut.
Black has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fighter D connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Black throws a body kick that misses
and Fighter D counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Black circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fighter D lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Black backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Fighter D sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fighter D uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Black has time to react.
Fighter D scores with a sloppy right hand. Black should have avoided that one.
Black is rocked!
Black takes one to the side of the head.
Black is still on wobbly legs! Can Fighter D finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fighter D pounces like a tiger and cracks Black with a vicious hook! Black is down but not out! Fighter D follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Test Fighter D!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nufro Cacho (ranked 23572 p4p, 60 weight class) and Jon Bones (ranked 7094 p4p, 206 weight class). Bones has chosen Jadakiss - The Champ Is Here as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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274 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nufro Cacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Bones!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cacho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cacho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bones momentarily.
Bones with a poor takedown
and Cacho counters with a stiff right hand.
Bones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cacho. Bones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bones avoids the body shot from Cacho.
Nufro Cacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cacho catches Bones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cacho drives through and clinches with Bones against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cacho.
Cacho creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bones with a big uppercut! Bones tries to clinch up but Cacho pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bones to the mat! Bones covers up and Cacho unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nufro Cacho!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bear Claw (ranked 4216 p4p, 362 weight class) and Mikko Deggamendov (ranked 2924 p4p, 273 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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267 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bear Claw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikko Deggamendov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deggamendov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Claw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Deggamendov does no damage.
Claw tries to clinch up.
Oooooh!!! Deggamendov has knocked Claw down with a huge combo! Deggamendov steps away and waves a wobbly Claw back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Bear Claw has been cut.
Claw misses with a body kick.
Deggamendov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deggamendov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Claw. Claw obviously looking to wear him down.
Deggamendov swats away the attempt to clinch by Claw.
Claw scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Deggamendov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Deggamendov.
Deggamendov throws a chopping leg kick but Claw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Deggamendov lands with a good body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Claw.
Deggamendov blocks a low kick nicely.
Deggamendov is looking for the big counter here.
Bear Claw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claw avoids the head kick by Deggamendov.
As Deggamendov tries to get set, Claw tries to push him back and clinch up but Deggamendov manages to avoid the attempt.
Deggamendov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Claw can pounce on him.
Deggamendov lands a brutal head kick. Claw looks out on his feet and Deggamendov throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mikko Deggamendov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Heppu Hullu (ranked 5689 p4p, 490 weight class) and John Mullen (ranked 5573 p4p, 487 weight class). Heppu Hullu has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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192 lbs
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189 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heppu Hullu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Mullen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hullu was well out of range. Poor timing from Mullen.
Hullu lands with a good body shot.
Hullu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mullen.
Hullu tries to counter with a takedown but Mullen is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mullen is defended easily by Hullu.
Mullen fails to land the takedown.
Hullu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Heppu Hullu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Mullen.
Hullu lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hullu lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen shoots in looking for a takedown. Hullu tries to sprawl out of it but Mullen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hullu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hullu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mullen manages to circle out of the way.
Hullu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mullen doesn't seem bothered though.
Mullen swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hullu to counter with a crisp jab.
Mullen tries for a takedown but Hullu circles away easily
and Hullu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mullen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mullen throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen with a poor takedown
and Hullu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mullen's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mullen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hullu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mullen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hullu, into his guard.
Mullen looking to pass the guard.
Mullen is still trying to improve position.
Hullu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hullu is looking for a triangle but Mullen pushes his legs off easily.
Hullu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mullen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mullen wants to control from the top but Hullu keeps moving.
Hullu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mullen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mullen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hullu keeping full guard, as Mullen tries to pass.
Mullen is pushing down on Hullu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hullu is fighting to maintain full guard but Mullen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hullu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mullen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mullen passes to full mount!
Mullen trying to control but Hullu is having none of it.
Mullen avoids the attempt from Hullu to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mullen trying to control but Hullu is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heppu Hullu 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.
Mullen shoots in for a double leg but Hullu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hullu tries to counter by clinching up but Mullen breaks away and moves out of range.
Mullen throws a lazy uppercut
and Hullu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mullen shoots in and drives through. Hullu sprawls well.
Hullu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hullu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mullen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hullu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hullu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mullen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice sprawl there from Hullu as Mullen shoots in.
Heppu Hullu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Mullen.
Mullen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Hullu misses its target.
Mullen misses with a takedown attempt
and Hullu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hullu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mullen throws a looping overhand right but Hullu ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen takes a swing at Hullu's ribcage but misses.
Hullu dips to his left and cracks Mullen with an uppercut!
Mullen misses with a takedown attempt
and Hullu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hullu lands a body shot.
Mullen is breathing heavily.
Hullu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mullen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hullu.
Hullu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Hullu.
Hullu lands with a left to the head.
Hullu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mullen up against the cage.
Hullu pushes Mullen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hullu scores with a shot to the side of Mullen's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullen tries to pull guard but Hullu holds him up against the cage and eventually Mullen drops back down to his feet.
Hullu scores with a shot to the side of Mullen's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hullu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Hullu. That snapped Mullen's head back.
Mullen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mullen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hullu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mullen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hullu counters with a left to the body.
A nice combination there by Hullu.
Hullu connects with a nice looking jab.
Mullen misses with a takedown
and Hullu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hullu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heppu Hullu is winning the standup battle so far.
Mullen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hullu scores with a jab to the body.
Heppu Hullu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mullen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hullu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mullen tries for a takedown but Hullu circles away easily
and Hullu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hullu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mullen tries for a takedown but Hullu manages to get underhooks.
Hullu presses Mullen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Heppu Hullu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hullu scores with a shoulder strike.
Hullu stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hullu lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hullu lands a nice shot to the body.
Hullu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hullu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mullen can do to turn this around?
Hullu lands a shot to the body.
Mullen misses with some punches.
Mullen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hullu taking a breather.
Hullu digs a right hand underneath Mullen's ribcage. Mullen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hullu digs a right hand into Mullen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mullen's gas tank.
Hullu taking a breather.
Hullu gets through Mullen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hullu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hullu gets through Mullen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hullu scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heppu Hullu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mullen walks into a straight right hand from Hullu.
Hullu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mullen misses with a takedown attempt
and Hullu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hullu passes into half guard.
Hullu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mullen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hullu.
Hullu tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mullen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mullen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hullu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mullen dives on top into guard.
Mullen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hullu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mullen has managed to get both his arms back between Hullu's legs - danger averted.
Hullu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mullen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hullu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hullu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mullen wants to pass the guard but Hullu is keeping the position.
Heppu Hullu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hullu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mullen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hullu is retaining full guard.
Mullen passes Hullu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hullu is trying to maintain the position but Mullen is very close to passing his half guard.
Mullen is trying to control the action in half guard but Hullu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hullu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mullen is looking for a kimura but Hullu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mullen to get the leverage.
Hullu keeping hold of Mullen's head, controlling as best he can.
Mullen works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen is looking to take a break and control but Hullu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hullu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mullen on the ground.
Mullen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hullu is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mullen yanks on the arm and Hullu is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mullen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Mullen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Richard (ranked 3424 p4p, 370 weight class) and Kristaps Zutis (ranked 2542 p4p, 293 weight class). Richard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rocket Man - Elton John. Kristaps Zutis will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
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196 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kristaps Zutis!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richard swats away the attempt to clinch by Zutis.
Richard looks to score with a jab to the body but Zutis is just out of range.
Zutis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zutis shoots in and drives through. Richard sprawls well.
Richard 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.
Richard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Richard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zutis's head.
Richard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zutis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zutis is trying to control the position but Richard postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Richard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zutis darts in looking for a takedown but Richard gets double underhooks and turns Zutis into the cage.
Richard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zutis manages to avoid it.
Zutis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zutis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richard.
Richard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zutis.
Richard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zutis tries to roll over but Richard keeps him under control.
Richard works his way into side control.
Richard taking a breather here.
Richard looks up at the clock and then as Zutis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Richard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zutis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zutis wants to control but Richard postures up.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Richard 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.
Richard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zutis tries to clinch there but Richard circles away.
Zutis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Richard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zutis wants to clinch up but Richard keeps it at a distance.
Richard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zutis backs up against the cage.
It looks like Kristaps Zutis has been cut.
Zutis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Richard avoids it really well and circles away.
Zutis tries to clinch but Richard moves away
and Richard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard throws a poor cross that misses
and Zutis counters with a three punch combo that has Richard backing up. Richard nods at Zutis to acknowledge the strikes.
Zutis misses with a series of wild punches.
Richard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zutis can do to turn this around?
Zutis is breathing heavily.
Richard sizes up Zutis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zutis throws a head kick but Richard moves out of range.
Richard throws a right hand that Zutis ducks under and follows up with a left that Zutis also avoids with ease.
Zutis wants to clinch but Richard slips to the side
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zutis won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here.
Richard lands a decent elbow from side control.
Richard is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zutis's shoulder. That is not cool.
Zutis is trying to improve his position.
Richard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The referee asks Richard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Richard prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Richard's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Richard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Richard grinds an elbow into Zutis's temple.
Zutis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zutis is being controlled here.
Richard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zutis for as long as he can get away with.
Richard cracks Zutis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zutis is letting Richard control him for a moment.
Zutis is looking to reverse the position.
Zutis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Richard slows the pace down.
Richard has hold of Zutis's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Zutis seems comfortable defending it but Richard has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Zutis is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Zutis is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Richard couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Richard!
Our winner, Matt Richard, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between James Stormchaser (ranked 2300 p4p, 269 weight class) and Manny Mayweather Ii (ranked 1957 p4p, 240 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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197 lbs
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188 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Stormchaser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manny Mayweather Ii!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stormchaser scores with a nice head shot.
Stormchaser feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mayweather Ii's calf.
Stormchaser connects with a crisp jab.
Stormchaser wants to clinch up but Mayweather Ii keeps it at a distance.
Mayweather Ii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stormchaser throws an overhand right that lands on Mayweather Ii's shoulder, as Mayweather Ii tries to avoid the shot.
Mayweather Ii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mayweather Ii misses with a takedown attempt - Stormchaser sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A quick step to the side and Stormchaser tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stormchaser just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayweather Ii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stormchaser ducks under a wild hook from Mayweather Ii.
Stormchaser misses with a body kick.
Stormchaser lands a head kick. Mayweather Ii smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stormchaser throws an off balance right hand
and Mayweather Ii counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stormchaser won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather Ii misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mayweather Ii cracks Stormchaser with a big elbow.
Stormchaser knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mayweather Ii on the ground.
Mayweather Ii sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stormchaser is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mayweather Ii creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stormchaser sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stormchaser struggling a bit here.
Mayweather Ii postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stormchaser taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mayweather Ii controls the position.
Stormchaser taking a bit of punishment here - Mayweather Ii scoring with strikes.
Mayweather Ii throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mayweather Ii in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ground and pound from Mayweather Ii seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mayweather Ii lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormchaser is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mayweather Ii cracks Stormchaser with a big right hand but Stormchaser just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mayweather Ii working the body and head with strikes.
Stormchaser is breathing heavily.
Stormchaser taking a bit of punishment here - Mayweather Ii scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayweather Ii lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stormchaser down.
Stormchaser is rocked!
Mayweather Ii in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Stormchaser looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Mayweather Ii turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Mayweather Ii!
Manny Mayweather Ii bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Torres (ranked 691 p4p, 104 weight class) and Smok Kiss (ranked 2051 p4p, 265 weight class). Torres's entrance music is Juaneco y su Combo - Mujer Hilandera. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Torres!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Smok Kiss!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiss misses with a straight right.
Torres changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Torres throws a hook to the side of Kiss's head but Kiss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiss throws out the jab.
Torres misses with a hook
and Kiss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torres misses with a body shot.
Kiss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiss throws a jab but it's blocked by Torres.
Kiss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torres is looking to counter punch.
Torres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiss.
Torres changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiss takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Torres lands a jab.
It looks like Smok Kiss has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Torres 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Kiss is keeping the position.
Torres is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kiss is keeping the position for now.
Kiss is adopting a defensive guard.
Torres content to stall in guard here.
Torres trying to control but Kiss is working from the bottom.
Kiss seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiss is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
I was talking to Torres's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kiss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torres backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiss.
Kiss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiss misses with some punches.
Kiss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torres tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Torres is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kiss to keep the fight standing.
Torres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torres lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torres.
Kiss lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Kiss scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kiss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiss lands a body shot.
Torres jumps guard.
Torres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kiss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kiss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Torres. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kiss is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Torres looking for subs off his back but Kiss has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kiss content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Kiss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Smok Kiss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Smok Kiss's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Torres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Torres throws the left hand but Kiss avoids the punch easily.
Torres fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Torres misses the body punch
and Kiss counters with a straight right hand.
Torres manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kiss on his heels. He'll look to pass Kiss's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres tries to free his leg and advance position but Kiss is retaining full guard.
Kiss is adopting a defensive guard.
Kiss scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiss throws a jab but it's blocked by Torres.
Kiss misses with a left hand
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Kiss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torres decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kiss's guard.
Kiss wants to get back to his feet but Torres is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kiss controlling Torres's posture.
Torres looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Torres trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kiss manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kiss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiss engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kiss tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Torres is trying to keep Kiss in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smok Kiss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kiss is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Torres has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kiss is looking to defend but Torres has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kiss! Torres pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kiss taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gabriel Torres!
Gabriel Torres retains his welterweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gabriel Torres waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ferdinand Marquez (ranked 2229 p4p, 255 weight class) and Richard Skjold Hansen (ranked 3973 p4p, 401 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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160 lbs
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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 New York, Ferdinand Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Skjold Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Skjold Hansen.
Skjold Hansen lands a two punch combo.
Marquez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skjold Hansen throws a lazy right hand but Marquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skjold Hansen drops his hands momentarily. Marquez doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Skjold Hansen staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Skjold Hansen doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ferdinand Marquez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beau Tucker (ranked 1690 p4p, 202 weight class) and Irong Kasamsun (ranked 1982 p4p, 231 weight class). Irong Kasamsun has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beau Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Irong Kasamsun!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker shoots for a takedown but Kasamsun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kasamsun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tucker manages to avoid it.
Kasamsun misses with a hook.
Tucker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kasamsun is positioning himself well to prevent Tucker advancing to mount.
Kasamsun trying to hold on to Tucker's head to control him but Tucker postures up.
Kasamsun pushes Tucker off looking to stand but Tucker dives back in and keeps control.
Tucker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kasamsun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kasamsun is looking to improve his position.
Tucker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kasamsun does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tucker is looking to take a break and control but Kasamsun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kasamsun connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tucker's hands.
Kasamsun keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tucker throws a chopping leg kick but Kasamsun manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Kasamsun as he connects with a hook.
Tucker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kasamsun misses with a body shot.
Tucker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kasamsun circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beau Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker moves forwards but Kasamsun connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tucker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun throws a hook but Tucker blocks it.
Kasamsun lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tucker at a distance.
Tucker fails with the takedown.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kasamsun catches Tucker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good exchange - Kasamsun coming out on top.
Tucker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kasamsun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tucker is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kasamsun! Tucker is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irong Kasamsun!
A victorious Irong Kasamsun thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Correa (ranked 1255 p4p, 151 weight class) and Manalili Meesang (ranked 1354 p4p, 167 weight class). Meesang comes into a darkened arena with his song building. BJJ Blue Belt June 6th, 2019 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Manalili Meesang acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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157 lbs
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Correa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Manalili Meesang!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Meesang finds it's way round the side to connect with Correa's head.
Meesang has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marcos Correa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Correa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Correa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Correa shoots and misses
and Meesang counters with a crisp right hand that drops Correa! Meesang lets Correa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Correa is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Correa misses with a takedown
and Meesang counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Correa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meesang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Correa misses with a takedown attempt
and Meesang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Correa is breathing heavily.
Correa shoots and misses
and Meesang counters with a big right hand! Oh Correa is in trouble here! Meesang follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manalili Meesang!
Manalili Meesang is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Manalili Meesang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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