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UnderGround FC 52 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Battafucho (ranked 24198 p4p, 513 weight class) and Azar Weinstein (ranked 22509 p4p, 518 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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245 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big right hand |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Battafucho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Azar Weinstein!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battafucho's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Battafucho duly obliges.
It looks like Azar Weinstein has been cut.
Battafucho clinches.
Weinstein blocks a body shot from Battafucho.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battafucho.
Battafucho stops a takedown attempt from Weinstein.
Battafucho keeps control of Weinstein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Battafucho can't get the takedown.
Battafucho jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Weinstein walks away with a smile on his face. Battafucho gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Battafucho wants to clinch up but Weinstein keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battafucho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Weinstein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Battafucho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weinstein falls off balance throwing a combination
and Battafucho counters with a left and a right that stings Weinstein.
Battafucho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Battafucho rushes Weinstein and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battafucho is struggling to control the position.
Battafucho is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Weinstein to keep the fight standing.
Battafucho successfully pulls guard.
Weinstein is working Battafucho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Battafucho controls Weinstein momentarily but Weinstein frees himself.
Battafucho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weinstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weinstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Battafucho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weinstein stands up from Battafucho's guard - Weinstein perhaps looking for a knockout.
Weinstein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Battafucho tries to land a front kick but Weinstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Battafucho fails with a takedown attempt.
Weinstein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Battafucho.
Weinstein throws a counter combo.
Battafucho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Weinstein's waist but Weinstein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Battafucho off to one side.
Battafucho clinches.
Battafucho is trying to pull guard but Weinstein turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battafucho is looking to break free of the clinch but Weinstein has double underhooks.
Weinstein gets underhooks to prevent Battafucho's takedown attempt.
Battafucho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Battafucho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weinstein closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Battafucho's guard.
Weinstein stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Weinstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Battafucho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Battafucho.
Battafucho has closed the distance and engaged Weinstein in a clinch.
Battafucho breaks the clinch.
Weinstein looks to land a combination but Battafucho avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Weinstein does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Battafucho misses the target.
Battafucho scores with a spinning back kick!
Weinstein looks winded!
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!
Battafucho has managed to clinch.
Battafucho is trying to pull guard but Weinstein turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Battafucho manages to break the clinch.
Weinstein slaps away a takedown attempt from Battafucho, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Weinstein fails with the takedown.
Battafucho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weinstein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Battafucho somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Battafucho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Azar Weinstein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Weinstein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Battafucho circles away quickly and effectively.
Battafucho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Battafucho has taken the fight to the clinch.
Battafucho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Battafucho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Battafucho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weinstein can do to turn this around?
Weinstein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Weinstein gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Battafucho.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Battafucho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battafucho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weinstein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battafucho is trying to pull guard but Weinstein turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weinstein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Battafucho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weinstein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Battafucho wants to break free but Weinstein has control.
Battafucho just leaning against Weinstein, taking a breather.
Battafucho is trying to break the clinch but Weinstein has him pressed against the cage.
Weinstein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Battafucho with that takedown attempt.
Weinstein feints the counter takedown.
Battafucho checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Battafucho fails with the takedown.
Weinstein blocks the body kick.
Weinstein moves into the clinch.
Battafucho tries to pull guard but Weinstein forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Battafucho has Weinstein pressed against the cage, preventing Weinstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Battafucho jumps guard but Weinstein turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Weinstein tries to break the clinch but Battafucho is controlling the position.
Battafucho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Battafucho wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weinstein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Battafucho dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Battafucho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Weinstein blocks it with crossed arms.
Weinstein has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Battafucho seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Weinstein can turn it around.
A frustrated look appears on Weinstein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Battafucho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weinstein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Battafucho.
Stalling in the clinch from Battafucho.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Battafucho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weinstein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Weinstein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Battafucho can't get the takedown.
Battafucho stalling in the clinch but Weinstein improves position.
Battafucho is trying to break the clinch but Weinstein is controlling him.
Weinstein wants to break free but Battafucho has control.
Battafucho creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weinstein has had enough of the clinch but Battafucho keeps him there for the moment.
Battafucho is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Azar Weinstein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Azar Weinstein'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Weinstein looks to land a right hand but Battafucho moved out of range.
Battafucho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Weinstein has a takedown stuffed.
Battafucho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weinstein swivels and escapes.
Battafucho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weinstein.
Weinstein manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Battafucho on his heels. He'll look to pass Battafucho's guard now, I'm sure.
Weinstein is standing up over Battafucho. Battafucho looks to escape but Weinstein dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weinstein decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Battafucho throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battafucho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weinstein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Battafucho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Battafucho tries to break the clinch but Weinstein is controlling the position.
Battafucho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weinstein throws a right hand that Battafucho ducks under and follows up with a left that Battafucho also avoids with ease.
Weinstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Battafucho circles away.
Battafucho feinted with a counter takedown.
Weinstein misses with a few strikes there.
Weinstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weinstein misses with a wild combination.
Weinstein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Battafucho.
Weinstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Battafucho defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Battafucho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weinstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Battafucho.
Weinstein lunges at Battafucho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Battafucho's hand.
Weinstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Battafucho.
The fight stays on the outside here - Battafucho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Battafucho lands with a nice combination. Weinstein backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battafucho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battafucho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weinstein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weinstein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Battafucho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Battafucho instigates a clinch.
Battafucho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Battafucho manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Battafucho lands a hook that snaps the head of Weinstein backwards.
Battafucho has Weinstein pressed against the cage, preventing Weinstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battafucho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Battafucho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Battafucho looks for a takedown but Weinstein sprawls well.
Weinstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Battafucho shoots in looking for a takedown but Weinstein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Battafucho's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Weinstein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Weinstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Battafucho goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Battafucho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weinstein tries to clinch but Battafucho is having none of it.
Battafucho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Battafucho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Battafucho has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Battafucho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mister Lestrange (ranked 4199 p4p, 370 weight class) and Jimmy Black (ranked 3843 p4p, 348 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mister Lestrange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Black!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lestrange fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Black.
Lestrange looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Lestrange misses with a body punch
and Black counters with a one-two to the body.
Lestrange throws a predictable looking body shot
and Black counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lestrange misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Lestrange throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black lands with a shot to the body.
Lestrange is breathing heavily.
Black tries to land a front kick but Lestrange steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black lands with a good body shot.
Black looks to land a body kick but Lestrange moved away.
Black lands a nice hook to Lestrange's body. Lestrange takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Black's coach down at The Kegerator - 650$ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Black's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lestrange at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Black lands a lovely overhand right.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lestrange.
Lestrange is looking to wear down Black with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body punch from Black.
Black looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lestrange moves out of range of the body kick.
Lestrange takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Black fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lestrange looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Black misses with a series of wild punches.
Black finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lestrange swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Black counters with a crisp one two that drops Lestrange! Black thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lestrange to his feet! Lestrange is in big trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black thuds a left hand into Lestrange's body.
Lestrange takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lestrange fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Mister Lestrange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lestrange moves out of range as Black throws a body kick.
Black throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Lestrange's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Black dives in looking to finish as Lestrange flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Black's strikes! Black is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Lestrange's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Lestrange was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Black!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sakmongkol Sitsongrit (ranked 2801 p4p, 277 weight class) and Hans Richter (ranked 2169 p4p, 234 weight class). Sakmongkol Sitsongrit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Richter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richter missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richter scores with a punch to the head.
Richter lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Sitsongrit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sitsongrit Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Richter misses with a hook.
Richter throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Richter looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Richter throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Donk. Richter catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.
Richter throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hans Richter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Richter checks it.
A jab from Richter misses.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Richter's leg. Richter is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left and a right from Richter both land. Nice combination.
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!
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Richter defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Richter throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Richter 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.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Richter.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richter. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Richter's head.
Richter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Richter avoided it.
A big right from Richter misses.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richter throws out the jab.
Richter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively.
Richter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Richter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richter.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Richter's head.
Richter lands a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Richter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richter walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richter misses with a looping left.
Richter moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richter moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Richter! But no joy.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Richter.
Richter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch
and Richter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richter.
Richter works over Sitsongrit's head and body with a nice combination.
Richter scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Richter off the cage and back into range.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Richter checks a leg kick.
Richter moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Richter misses with a combination
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Richter thinking.
Richter drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Richter finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Richter's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Richter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Richter throws a counter combo.
Richter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Richter loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Richter.
Richter throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Richter.
Richter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richter connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
Richter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richter.
Sitsongrit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Richter will feel that in the morning.
Good shot there by Richter.
Richter misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Nice defenses there by Richter.
Richter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Richter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Richter in a clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richter tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Richter.
Richter can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richter backwards.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Richter is rocked!
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Richter is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Richter is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Richter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Richter! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sitsongrit is unloading with more strikes now! Richter drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ky Tycoon (ranked 3131 p4p, 294 weight class) and Condor McGruger (ranked 2818 p4p, 278 weight class). Tycoon comes to the cage accompanied by Im the champ. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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24
149 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ky Tycoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Condor McGruger!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tycoon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGruger sprawls well initially but Tycoon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McGruger gets full guard.
McGruger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGruger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tycoon is fighting to break McGruger's control of his arms but McGruger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McGruger looking to control.
Tycoon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGruger is keeping the position for now.
Tycoon trying to control but McGruger is working from the bottom.
Tycoon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McGruger working a defensive guard but Tycoon passes into half guard.
McGruger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tycoon tries to stand but can't do so whilst McGruger controls his leg.
McGruger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tycoon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tycoon's back!
Tycoon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGruger throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
McGruger is looking to control Tycoon but Tycoon is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The referee is taking a good look at Tycoon as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from McGruger!
McGruger scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Tycoon is trying to break free.
Tycoon wants to control his opponent's hands but McGruger gets his hands free.
McGruger lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tycoon tries to roll but McGruger sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon is working hard here to advance position.
McGruger punches Tycoon on the ear.
Tycoon is trying to break free.
Tycoon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tycoon is looking to improve his position.
Tycoon manages to get to full guard.
McGruger with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon working for a triangle but McGruger defends it easily.
Tycoon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tycoon is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tycoon wants to control from the top but McGruger keeps moving.
Tycoon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGruger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Condor McGruger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tycoon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tycoon is working for a kimura but McGruger is defending it quite comfortably.
Tycoon is looking to advance position but McGruger won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon is just content to waste time from the top position. McGruger takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tycoon wants to pass the guard but McGruger is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Tycoon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGruger controlling the position.
Tycoon pushes down on McGruger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tycoon wants to pass to mount but McGruger is defending the position.
McGruger is trying to maintain the position but Tycoon is very close to passing his half guard.
McGruger is refusing to be controlled, as Tycoon sits in half guard.
McGruger tries to get to full guard but Tycoon has control of the leg.
Tycoon tries to pass to full mount but McGruger defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tycoon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGruger is just riding it out for now. Tycoon eventually gives up the hold.
McGruger tries to roll over but Tycoon keeps him under control.
Tycoon wants to pass to mount but McGruger is defending the position.
Tycoon prevents McGruger from improving his position.
McGruger keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon wants to free his trapped foot but McGruger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McGruger moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGruger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tycoon forces his way into half guard.
McGruger won't allow Tycoon to pass to mount.
McGruger tries to roll over but Tycoon keeps him under control.
Tycoon tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGruger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGruger keeps working.
Tycoon is looking to advance position but McGruger won't allow it.
McGruger manages to get to full guard.
Tycoon wants to pass the guard but McGruger is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGruger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ky Tycoon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tycoon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on McGruger's face as Tycoon controls the position.
Tycoon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McGruger has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tycoon but great work by McGruger.
McGruger working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McGruger is working Tycoon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tycoon is trying to get back to half guard.
McGruger is working Tycoon over with some ground and pound from side control.
McGruger scores with a couple of short elbows.
McGruger is chipping away with strikes.
Tycoon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McGruger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGruger postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGruger grinds an elbow into Tycoon's temple.
McGruger is looking to take a break and control but Tycoon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tycoon regains half guard there - taking advantage of McGruger's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tycoon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tycoon.
McGruger is in close to Tycoon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tycoon working a defensive guard here.
McGruger trying to control but Tycoon is working from the bottom.
Tycoon is trying to keep McGruger in close.
McGruger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGruger throws a big right hand that misses.
McGruger wants to control from the top but Tycoon keeps moving.
McGruger connects with a couple of short punches.
Tycoon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGruger postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGruger gets caught napping as Tycoon dives in and scores a takedown. McGruger manages to retain guard.
McGruger keeping full guard, as Tycoon tries to pass.
McGruger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tycoon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGruger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McGruger is looking to work some ground and pound but Tycoon has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGruger trying to control but Tycoon is working from the bottom.
McGruger distracts Tycoon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tycoon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGruger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGruger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGruger throws an elbow that misses. Tycoon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGruger's guard. Nice move by Tycoon!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGruger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Condor McGruger.
I think McGruger 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Condor McGruger!
In defeat, Ky Tycoon stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well he got me tonight he's a tough guy appreciate his effort tonight and it bring him the W I'm sure that I learned from this and use it as a motivation to keep improving'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Jackson (ranked 2208 p4p, 119 weight class) and Boris Volkonof (ranked 2780 p4p, 141 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Bobby Shmurda - Hot N*gga. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Volkonof!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Volkonof avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volkonof fails with a takedown attempt.
Volkonof misses with a body kick.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkonof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Volkonof avoids nicely.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Volkonof avoids nicely.
Volkonof drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Mahogany Temple that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Volkonof knows he should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Volkonof on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Volkonof will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Volkonof's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Volkonof scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkonof circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkonof.
Volkonof fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson works Volkonof's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkonof slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
And Volkonof tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Volkonof avoids them all with ease.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Volkonof moves out of range.
Jackson sets himself, and Volkonof steps forward looking for the clinch! Jackson avoids it this time.
Volkonof swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkonof throws a right and a left that both miss.
Volkonof throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Volkonof.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Volkonof shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Volkonof stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Volkonof crashes against the mat.
Volkonof lands a few punches from side control.
Jackson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Volkonof.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson dodges the ground and pound from Volkonof.
Volkonof wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Volkonof in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jackson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Volkonof!
Boris Volkonof managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Busul (ranked 1687 p4p, 99 weight class) and Trejean Dugall (ranked 2019 p4p, 112 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Busul might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Damian Marley - Road to Zion ft. Nas. The key to victory for Frankie Busul has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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144 lbs
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Busul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trejean Dugall!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dugall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Busul's head backwards.
Dugall lands with a hook. Busul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Busul misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dugall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Busul manages to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dugall has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dugall cracks Busul with a right hand to the side of the head.
Busul throws a shot from downtown. Dugall moves away and avoids it.
Busul throws a looping overhand right but Dugall ducks down to avoid it.
Dugall shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dugall was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Busul wants to get back to his feet but Dugall is dominant here and he's now got Busul's back!
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!
Busul is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dugall gets his way!
Dugall looking for the RNC.
Busul is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dugall gets his way!
Dugall has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Busul has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Busul preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dugall.
Dugall goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Busul escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Dugall is pressing down on Busul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dugall being controlled here, momentarily.
Dugall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Busul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dugall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dugall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Busul passes into side control.
Busul taking a breather here.
Dugall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dugall keeping control of the position.
Dugall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Busul pulls his head out easily.
Busul is thwarting Dugall's attempts to control the position.
Busul controlling the action here.
Dugall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dugall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dugall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dugall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Busul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dugall working a defensive guard here.
Dugall pulls Busul in close to his closed guard and prevents Busul from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dugall has his foot on Busul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Busul works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trejean Dugall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dugall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Busul on his heels. He'll look to pass Busul's guard now, I'm sure.
Dugall stands up from Busul's guard - Dugall perhaps looking for a knockout.
Busul takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Busul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dugall.
Dugall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Busul on his heels. He'll look to pass Busul's guard now, I'm sure.
Busul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dugall passes into half guard.
Busul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Busul.
Dugall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dugall is fighting to break Busul's control of his arms but Busul is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Busul dives on top into guard.
Dugall working for a triangle but Busul defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Busul's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dugall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Busul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dugall has an active guard here but Busul has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dugall wants to improve his position but Busul is controlling well.
Busul knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dugall on the ground.
Dugall actively working from the bottom here.
Dugall is pressing down on Busul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Busul is stalling in the full guard.
Dugall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Busul defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dugall wants to improve his position but instead Busul has moved into half guard.
Dugall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dugall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dugall trying to control the position.
Busul is fighting to break Dugall's control of his arms but Dugall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dugall isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Busul stacks Dugall on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Busul!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Dugall but he's now mounted!
Dugall just holding on.
Busul tries to control but Dugall wriggling away.
Dugall is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trejean Dugall 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!
Dugall shoots in and gets a takedown into Busul's guard.
Dugall trying to control but Busul is working from the bottom.
Dugall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dugall tries for a kimura but Busul is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dugall tries for a kimura but Busul is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dugall tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Busul, who protects the arm well.
Dugall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Busul is not content to let Dugall control the position.
Trejean Dugall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dugall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Busul is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Trejean Dugall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Busul tries to improve position but can't.
Dugall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Busul, who protects the arm well.
Dugall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Busul struggling a bit here.
Dugall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dugall working away.
Dugall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dugall wants to control but Busul is keeping him busy.
Dugall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Busul has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dugall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Busul is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dugall's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dugall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dugall seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Busul tries to roll over but Dugall keeps him under control.
Frankie Busul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dugall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Busul sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trejean Dugall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dugall 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trejean Dugall!
The defeated Frankie Busul had this to say: 'His ground game was too much for me. Well, Ill just have to train harder and hope my manager pick my fight more wisely in the future.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kron Gracie (ranked 1133 p4p, 135 weight class) and Wee Lee Osman (ranked 3740 p4p, 395 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by ROYCE GRACIE. Wee Lee Osman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kron Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wee Lee Osman!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osman closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Osman pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Osman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Osman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Osman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Osman has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Osman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Osman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osman regains half guard.
Osman manages to get to full guard.
Osman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Osman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie passes Osman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Osman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Osman wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Osman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Osman defends it.
Osman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Osman looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie passes to full mount!
Osman is working to get back to half guard.
Osman is still trying to improve position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osman stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gracie prevents Osman from getting the reversal.
Gracie moves to back control.
Gracie working for a choke but Osman is defending well.
Osman tries to break free.
Osman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.
You can see the frustration on Osman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Osman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie tightening his grip on Osman, looking for the choke.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Osman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Osman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Osman is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie wants to take Osman's back here but Osman is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osman regains half guard.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Osman doesn't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Osman is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Osman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Osman looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osman is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kron Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie passes into half guard.
We've been informed that Osman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Osman is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Osman is defending well.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Osman is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gracie is tapping! Great win for Osman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wee Lee Osman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liberal Stomper (ranked 243 p4p, 35 weight class) and Harvey Stallion (ranked 680 p4p, 87 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stallion's choice of entrance music: Ozzy Osborne - Crazy Horse. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liberal Stomper!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Harvey Stallion!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Stallion misses the target.
Stallion shoots in looking for a takedown. Stomper tries to sprawl out of it but Stallion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stomper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stallion fails with the takedown.
Stallion tries to clinch but Stomper is having none of it.
Stomper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stallion.
Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stomper defends it well.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liberal Stomper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion wants to clinch up but Stomper keeps it at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Stallion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stallion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stallion feints and as Stomper raises his hands in defense, Stallion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stallion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stomper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stallion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stomper pulls Stallion in close to prevent any damage.
Stomper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stallion is looking to advance position but Stomper has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Stomper stands up from mount. Strange move.
Stomper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion shoots in but Stomper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stallion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stomper tries to avoid it but Stallion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stomper to the ground. Stomper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stallion moves into the clinch.
Stomper prevents the takedown attempt.
Stomper wants to break free but Stallion has control.
Stomper is trying to break the clinch but Stallion has him pressed against the cage.
Stallion is trying to pull guard but Stomper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stallion's coach down at Chris Leben KO Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stallion's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stomper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stallion lands a takedown into guard.
Stomper keeping moving, preventing Stallion from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stallion throwing strikes from guard but Stomper blocks nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stallion trying to control the position from guard on top but Stomper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stallion pushes down on Stomper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion thows a huge punch but Stomper dodges it nicely.
Stallion wants to control but Stomper is keeping him busy.
Stallion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stomper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stomper controls Stallion momentarily but Stallion frees himself.
Stallion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stallion lands a couple of elbows.
Stomper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stallion throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion passes into half guard.
Stomper trying to control here.
Stallion working over Stomper with some ground and pound. Stomper looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stomper preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stallion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stomper's head.
Stallion is trying to control. Stomper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stallion thows a huge punch but Stomper dodges it nicely.
Stomper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stallion.
Stallion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harvey Stallion will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stomper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stomper. Stallion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stallion tries for a takedown but Stomper circles away easily
and Stallion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stallion shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stallion showed some decent athleticism there.
Stallion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stomper has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stallion is on him like a limpet, forcing Stomper back against the cage.
Stallion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stallion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stomper gets to his feet. Stallion looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Stallion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stomper as he jumps to the side.
Stomper is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stomper throws a jab when Stallion was well out of range.
Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stomper's head.
Stomper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stallion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stomper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stallion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stomper is trying to force a seperation but Stallion has the dominant position.
Stallion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stallion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stomper wants to stand and escape but instead Stallion has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Stallion postures up in Stomper's guard and throws a big left but Stomper blocks it.
Stallion postures up.
Stallion postures up in Stomper's guard and throws a big left but Stomper blocks it.
Stomper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harvey Stallion has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stallion stands up over Stomper, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion tries to free his leg and advance position but Stomper is retaining full guard.
Stomper controlling Stallion's posture.
Stallion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stallion trying to control the position from guard on top but Stomper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stomper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Stomper keeps moving.
Stallion is looking to advance position but Stomper has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stomper wants to stand but Stallion is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stallion wants to sweep but Stomper has passed to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallion is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stallion keeps trying to improve his position.
Stallion sneaks back into half guard.
Stallion wants to improve his position but Stomper is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stomper tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Stallion wants to improve his position but Stomper is controlling well.
Stomper tries to stand and escape but Stallion is controlling the position.
Stallion gets full guard.
Stallion looking to control.
Stallion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Stallion postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stallion misses with a straight right.
Stomper loads up on a big right hand but Stallion slips the punch.
Stallion connects with a body shot.
Stallion shoots for a double leg takedown but Stomper sprawls well. He's pushed Stallion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stallion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stomper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stomper just misses with a punch to the body.
Stallion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stallion is looking to clinch but Stomper is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper stuffs the takedown.
Stomper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Liberal Stomper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
Stallion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stallion tries to close the distance and clinch but Stomper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stomper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stallion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stallion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stallion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion throws a strike aimed at the side of Stomper's head but Stomper avoids it well.
Stallion misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stomper dodges the ground and pound from Stallion.
Stallion throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stallion is trying to ground and pound but Stomper uses the momentary lack of control by Stallion to regain half guard.
Stomper is looking to control Stallion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stomper avoid being mounted?
Stallion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stomper's head.
Stomper is not content to let Stallion control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion drops an elbow to the side of Stomper's head.
Ground and pound from Stallion.
Stallion tries to pass to full mount but Stomper defends it.
Stallion not doing much here.
Stallion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stallion throwing shots but Stomper is blocking nicely.
Stallion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stallion seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stomper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stomper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stallion wants to pass the guard but Stomper is defending well.
Stallion lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stallion is looking to advance position but Stomper won't allow it.
Stomper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stallion scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stomper is trying to control but can't.
Stallion trying to control from half guard but Stomper is working away.
Stallion working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stomper's thigh. Stomper counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion pushing down on Stomper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stallion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stallion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stallion wants to control but Stomper is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stallion lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stallion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stomper defending well though.
Stallion wants to take a breather but Stomper is having none of it.
Stallion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stomper's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stallion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stomper counters with a straight right hand.
Stomper keeps the fight on the outside.
Stomper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stallion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stomper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liberal Stomper is winning the standup battle so far.
Stallion is looking to clinch but Stomper is avoiding it.
Stallion fails with the takedown.
Stomper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper throws a lazy uppercut
and Stallion counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stomper!
Stomper throws Stallion to one side and escapes!
Stallion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stomper stuffs the takedown.
Stomper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Liberal Stomper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
Stallion moves in looking to clinch but Stomper pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stomper's waist but Stomper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stallion off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Stomper misses its target.
Stallion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Stallion. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stallion.
Stallion goes for a double leg but Stomper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stomper continues to drive forward.
A quick step to the side and Stomper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stallion changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stomper looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stallion laying and praying for a moment but Stomper takes advantage and regains half guard.
Stallion with the ground and pound but Stomper uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stomper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stallion is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stomper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stallion throwing strikes from guard but Stomper blocks nicely.
Stomper trying to keep a closed guard but Stallion is proving a slippery customer.
Stallion wants to control from the top but Stomper keeps moving.
Stallion postures up in Stomper's guard and throws a big left but Stomper blocks it.
Stallion controlling from the top position.
Stallion trying to control the position from guard on top but Stomper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion is looking to work some ground and pound but Stomper has wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stallion slips under a jab from Stomper.
Stallion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stomper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stomper misses with an uppercut.
Stallion throws the left hand but Stomper avoids the punch easily.
No luck for Stallion with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harvey Stallion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stallion shoots for a double leg takedown but Stomper sprawls well. He's pushed Stallion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stomper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stallion looks to land a right hand but Stomper moved out of range.
Stomper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stallion fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stomper went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stallion drives through with a takedown into Stomper's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Stomper manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Stomper avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
Stallion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stomper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stomper breaks the clinch.
Stallion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liberal Stomper had his way with Harvey Stallion in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stallion stuns Stomper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stallion shoots and misses
and Stomper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stallion tries to clinch up but Stomper circles away and keeps his distance.
Stallion tries to clinch up.
Stomper was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stallion misses with a takedown
and Stomper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stallion blocks a jab.
Stomper just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion slips a straight right by Stomper.
Stallion closes the distance and clinches.
Stallion wants the takedown. Stomper is fighting it off but Stallion persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Stomper's guard against the cage.
Stallion postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stomper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stallion won't allow Stomper to sweep him here.
Stallion is pushing down on Stomper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stomper is fighting to maintain full guard but Stallion has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stallion wants to pass the guard but Stomper is defending well.
Stomper is looking to control Stallion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stomper avoid being mounted?
Stallion working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Stomper's thigh. Stomper counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Stallion passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion tries to pass to full mount but Stomper defends it.
Stomper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stallion is working away from the top position though.
Stallion wants to pass the guard but Stomper is defending well.
Stallion lands strikes from half guard.
Stomper won't allow Stallion to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stomper wants to get back to full guard.
Stallion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stallion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stallion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Liberal Stomper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stallion throwing shots but Stomper is blocking nicely.
Stallion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stomper keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stallion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stomper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stallion somewhat.
Liberal Stomper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
Stomper needs to keep his hands up - Stallion had a free shot at his head there.
Harvey Stallion 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.
Stallion moves into the clinch.
Stomper tries to circle away but Stallion has him pinned against the cage.
Stomper is trying to break free.
Stomper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stomper tries to break free but Stallion pushes him back against the cage.
Stallion blocks an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch on the inside from Stomper fails to land.
Stomper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stallion has Stomper pressed against the cage, preventing Stomper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Stallion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stallion 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Stallion!
Harvey Stallion is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Harvey Stallion 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philo Beddo Ii (ranked 1406 p4p, 162 weight class) and Fray Tormenta (ranked 281 p4p, 41 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philo Beddo Ii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fray Tormenta!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beddo Ii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beddo Ii with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tormenta is trying to pull guard but Beddo Ii has him pressed against the cage.
Tormenta jumps guard.
Beddo Ii wants to get up but he can't break Tormenta's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Beddo Ii wants to stand and escape but instead Tormenta has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Beddo Ii is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tormenta is controlling him.
Tormenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Beddo Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beddo Ii is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tormenta is controlling him.
Tormenta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Beddo Ii has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tormenta has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Beddo Ii has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tormenta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Beddo Ii to keep the fight standing.
Beddo Ii tries to land a knee to the head but Tormenta blocks with his arms.
Tormenta successfully pulls guard.
Tormenta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Beddo Ii wants to stand but Tormenta has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beddo Ii wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Tormenta's closed guard. He's half up but Tormenta has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Tormenta pivots and extends the arm, Beddo Ii falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Tormenta! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fray Tormenta! Fray Tormenta retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Fray Tormenta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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