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HFC Tournament Finals PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tashiro Sugawara (ranked 2311 p4p, 280 weight class) and Dillon Van Barle (ranked 1831 p4p, 227 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tashiro Sugawara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dillon Van Barle!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Barle tries to close the distance and clinch but Sugawara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Barle clinches.
Sugawara has Van Barle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Van Barle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Van Barle stalling in the clinch.
Van Barle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Tashiro Sugawara has been cut.
Sugawara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Van Barle prevents it.
Van Barle with a knee to the head.
Sugawara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Van Barle prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tashiro Sugawara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Barle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Barle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Van Barle.
Van Barle with a knee to the head.
Van Barle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sugawara.
Sugawara is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Barle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Barle cracks Sugawara with a nice body shot.
Van Barle scores with a shot to the side of Sugawara's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Van Barle.
Van Barle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Barle lands an elbow that stopped Sugawara in his tracks for a moment.
Sugawara takes a knee to the side of the body.
Van Barle working Sugawara over with knees to the body.
Van Barle landing knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van Barle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Van Barle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Barle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sugawara is trying to break the clinch but Van Barle is controlling him.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Barle.
A short right from Van Barle on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Barle keeps control of Sugawara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Barle lands a left hand.
Van Barle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sugawara's face.
Van Barle scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Barle landing knees to the head.
Tashiro Sugawara's cut is getting worse.
Van Barle digs a right hand underneath Sugawara's ribcage. Sugawara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Barle lands an elbow just above Sugawara 's eye.
Van Barle unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sugawara takes an elbow to the temple.
Van Barle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sugawara is rocked!
Van Barle prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Barle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Van Barle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Barle working Sugawara over with knees to the body.
Van Barle unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Van Barle slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Van Barle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Barle scores with a shot to the side of Sugawara's head.
Nice body punch from Van Barle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Barle lands an elbow that stopped Sugawara in his tracks for a moment.
Nice body punch from Van Barle - that landed with a thud.
Van Barle lands a nice uppercut.
Sugawara is trying to break the clinch but Van Barle is controlling him.
Van Barle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Barle lands with a light punch inside.
Van Barle scores with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van Barle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sugawara tries to pull guard but Van Barle won't allow it.
Van Barle lands a damaging elbow.
Van Barle with a knee to the head.
Sugawara jumps guard but Van Barle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Van Barle scores with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Barle lands with a left to the head.
Oh Sugawara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sugawara wants a takedown.
Sugawara seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Barle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sugawara backwards.
Van Barle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sugawara.
Van Barle is stalling here.
Van Barle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Barle lands a nice elbow.
Van Barle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sugawara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Barle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Van Barle gets a clinch.
Van Barle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Barle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Barle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Barle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Van Barle has Sugawara pressed against the cage, preventing Sugawara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dillon Van Barle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tashiro Sugawara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Van Barle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Barle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Barle landing knees to the head.
Van Barle lands an uppercut.
Van Barle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sugawara's defenses.
Van Barle creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sugawara's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sugawara drops to his knees and Van Barle pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dillon Van Barle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kelly William (ranked 2789 p4p, 333 weight class) and Rod Stickmann (ranked 2745 p4p, 330 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kelly William!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rod Stickmann!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stickmann throws a shot from downtown. William moves away and avoids it.
William tries to counter by clinching up but Stickmann breaks away and moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that William has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
William shoots in but Stickmann avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stickmann throws a leg kick that is checked
and William counters with a crisp one two that drops Stickmann! William thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Stickmann to his feet! Stickmann is in big trouble!
Stickmann is rocked!
Stickmann dips to his left and cracks William with an uppercut!
Stickmann is still on wobbly legs! Can William finish him?
William has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stickmann is trying to break the clinch but William has him pressed against the cage.
William stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Stickmann's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stickmann seems to have recovered his senses.
William keeps control of Stickmann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice elbow from William.
It looks like Rod Stickmann has been cut.
William jumps into guard, dragging Stickmann to the mat.
William working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stickmann.
William is looking to stand up but Stickmann isn't so interested in that idea.
Stickmann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stickmann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stickmann postures up in William's guard and throws a big left but William blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
William wants to stand and escape but Stickmann is having none of it.
Stickmann got a little sloppy there for a moment and William has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stickmann has managed to get both his arms back between William's legs - danger averted.
Stickmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. William swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stickmann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stickmann postures up in William's guard and throws a big left but William blocks it.
Stickmann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
William is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stickmann connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
William clinches with his opponent.
Stickmann throws an elbow but it misses.
William struggles to land a body shot inside as Stickmann controls his hands.
William tries to throw a body punch but Stickmann avoids it by throwing William back against the cage.
William lands a damaging elbow.
Stickmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stickmann misses with an elbow strike.
Stickmann wants to break the clinch but can't.
William looking to throw knees to the head but Stickmann is blocking nicely.
William breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stickmann looks to land a left hand but William moved out of range nicely.
William takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stickmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping William at a distance.
A slow jab from Stickmann misses its intended target.
William seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Stickmann.
Stickmann has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stickmann throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and William counters with a head kick. That will keep Stickmann thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stickmann looks to score with a jab to the body but William is just out of range.
Stickmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
William ducks under a wild hook from Stickmann.
Jab from Stickmann.
William is rocked!
William takes the fight into the clinch.
Stickmann is trying to break the clinch but William is controlling him.
Stickmann drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stickmann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
William breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - William looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stickmann looks to score with a jab to the body but William is just out of range.
William throws a big counter combination but Stickmann scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
William takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh William is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stickmann.
William seems to have got his legs back now.
Rod Stickmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stickmann jabs at William's body.
William takes a shot right to the bread basket.
William has a takedown stuffed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stickmann lands the left hand.
William is looking to clinch but Stickmann is avoiding it.
Stickmann waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract William. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped William to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Stickmann is fighting to break William's control of his arms but William is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
William keeping full guard, as Stickmann tries to pass.
Stickmann has gone for a leg lock! William slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stickmann's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Stickmann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rod Stickmann's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
William lands a head kick. Stickmann smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stickmann is looking to land body kicks.
Stickmann throws a series of punches but William avoids them all with ease.
Rod Stickmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
William is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stickmann throws a hook to the side of William's head but William sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stickmann fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops William to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! William looks to clinch but Stickmann throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! William taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rod Stickmann!
After winning the bout, Rod Stickmann thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toni Montana (ranked 4085 p4p, 423 weight class) and Death Minister (ranked 1966 p4p, 236 weight class). Montana's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, scarface. Minister comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rhapsody of Fire kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Toni Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Death Minister!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Minister.
Minister has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Minister fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montana on the side of the head.
It looks like Toni Montana has been cut.
Montana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Minister misses with a series of wild punches.
Minister misses with a looping right.
Montana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Montana tries for a takedown but Minister circles away easily
and Minister connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minister jabs at Montana's body.
Minister lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Minister scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minister scores with a decent looking hook.
Montana is rocked!
Montana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Minister counters with a crisp right hand that drops Montana! Minister lets Montana back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Montana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Minister throws a shot to the body.
Montana seems to have got his legs back now.
Montana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minister.
A counter left hand to the body from Montana misses its target.
Minister digs a good body shot into Montana's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minister scores with a jab. Montana acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Minister sizes up Montana with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Minister throws a jab when Montana was well out of range.
Montana takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minister looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Minister misses the target.
Montana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab by Minister.
Minister lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Montana goes down and covers up as Minister starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Death Minister!
An intense looking Death Minister took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Your soul is claimed, I will see you again in HELL.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Gilchrist (ranked 1858 p4p, 195 weight class) and Preston Patterson (ranked 6098 p4p, 402 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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145 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sonny Gilchrist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Preston Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilchrist has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gilchrist turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gilchrist manages to end up in side control.
Patterson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gilchrist wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Patterson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Patterson is not content to let Gilchrist control the position.
Patterson is looking to regain half guard here but Gilchrist keeps moving and retains side control.
Gilchrist is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Patterson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Gilchrist'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.
Patterson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilchrist decides to stand back up. Gilchrist steps back and let's Patterson get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilchrist darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gilchrist is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Patterson is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilchrist trying to work for an americana but Patterson has managed to regain full guard.
Gilchrist is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilchrist is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gilchrist might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gilchrist wants to pass the guard but Patterson is keeping the position.
Patterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gilchrist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gilchrist trying to stand up but can't free himself from Patterson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilchrist postures up.
Patterson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gilchrist drops back looking for a leg! Patterson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Patterson manages to kick Gilchrist off! Gilchrist jumps back into Patterson's guard.
Gilchrist thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Patterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Patterson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gilchrist's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson passes into half guard.
Gilchrist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gilchrist won't allow Patterson to pass to mount.
Patterson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gilchrist defend it? Patterson steps over the head and cranks it - Gilchrist is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Patterson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Preston Patterson!
Preston Patterson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I know it's a shame for the 12th ranked fighter in the class to beat the 2nd ranked fighter and moves on to fight for the belt. But greatness and preparation speaks louder than any rankings could. 18 years old proving I belong in this organization every fight. '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Bataglia (ranked 2734 p4p, 143 weight class) and Hale Stenburg (ranked 1885 p4p, 107 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lorenzo Bataglia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hale Stenburg!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bataglia misses with a jab to the body
and Stenburg counters with a crisp one two that drops Bataglia! Stenburg thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bataglia to his feet! Bataglia is in big trouble!
Bataglia is rocked!
Bataglia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Bataglia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stenburg throws a series of punches but Bataglia moves out of range.
Stenburg throws a right and a left that Bataglia avoids nicely.
Bataglia seems to have got his legs back now.
Bataglia looks to throw the jab but Stenburg is out of range.
Stenburg tries to close the distance and clinch but Bataglia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stenburg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bataglia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stenburg thinking.
Stenburg wants to clinch.
Stenburg scores with a hook to the body. Bataglia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Bataglia misses.
Stenburg tries to clinch there but Bataglia circles away.
Stenburg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bataglia counters with a stiff right hand.
Stenburg moves in looking to clinch but Bataglia pushes him off.
Bataglia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bataglia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stenburg at a distance.
Stenburg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stenburg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bataglia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stenburg tries to clinch up
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bataglia swings widly with a right hand
and Stenburg counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Bataglia misses its intended target.
Stenburg rushes Bataglia and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenburg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stenburg dives in and grabs Bataglia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bataglia pushes down on Stenburg's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Stenburg misses.
Bataglia scores with a hook.
Hale Stenburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bataglia keeps the fight on the outside.
Stenburg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bataglia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stenburg darts in trying to clinch
and Bataglia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bataglia takes a swing at Stenburg's ribcage but misses.
Bataglia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bataglia tries to keep at a distance but Stenburg has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Bataglia.
Bataglia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stenburg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bataglia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stenburg tries to clinch
and Bataglia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bataglia 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.
Bataglia misses with a looping right.
Bataglia misses with a body shot.
Bataglia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bataglia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stenburg.
Stenburg throws a counter combo.
Bataglia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenburg has closed the distance and engaged Bataglia in a clinch.
Stenburg is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bataglia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bataglia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bataglia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bataglia breaks from the clinch.
Stenburg tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bataglia counters with a left and a right that stings Stenburg.
Stenburg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stenburg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stenburg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bataglia counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Bataglia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stenburg wants to clinch but Bataglia slips to the side
and Bataglia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stenburg tries to close the distance and clinch but Bataglia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bataglia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bataglia circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Bataglia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hale Stenburg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bataglia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Stenburg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stenburg closes the distance but Bataglia moves to the side
and Bataglia counters with a nice body shot.
Stenburg is looking to clinch.
Bataglia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bataglia lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stenburg closes the distance and pushes Bataglia back into the cage.
Bataglia is trying to break the clinch but Stenburg is controlling him.
Bataglia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stenburg tries to clinch but Bataglia moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bataglia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stenburg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bataglia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bataglia connects with a single shot there.
Stenburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bataglia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stenburg fails to land the takedown.
Stenburg moves away from the strike by Bataglia.
Stenburg moves to clinch but Bataglia breaks away
and Bataglia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stenburg takes a swing at Bataglia's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Bataglia.
Stenburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bataglia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenburg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stenburg tries to clinch up.
Bataglia thuds a left hand into Stenburg's body.
Stenburg wants to clinch up but Bataglia keeps it at a distance.
Stenburg fails to land with a series of punches.
Bataglia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stenburg.
Bataglia misses with a straight right.
Stenburg moves to clinch but Bataglia breaks away
and Bataglia counters with a three punch combo that has Stenburg backing up. Stenburg nods at Bataglia to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Stenburg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bataglia circles away quickly and effectively.
Stenburg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bataglia scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bataglia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stenburg fails to land the takedown.
Bataglia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stenburg is looking to clinch.
Stenburg misses with a hook to the body
and Bataglia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stenburg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bataglia ducks under a wild hook from Stenburg.
Bataglia connects with a nice looking jab.
Stenburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bataglia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bataglia misses with a straight right.
Lorenzo Bataglia is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Bataglia.
Stenburg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stenburg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stenburg tries to close the distance and clinch but Bataglia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bataglia swings for the body but Stenburg moves out of range.
Stenburg forces Bataglia back against the cage and clinches.
Stenburg presses Bataglia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bataglia lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Bataglia.
Stenburg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bataglia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stenburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Bataglia controls his hands.
Bataglia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stenburg looking to stall.
Bataglia tries to throw a body punch but Stenburg avoids it by throwing Bataglia back against the cage.
Bataglia lands a nice shot to the body.
Stenburg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bataglia is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Bataglia dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stenburg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bataglia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bataglia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stenburg can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Bataglia misses the target.
Stenburg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bataglia lands a nice hook to Stenburg's body. Stenburg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stenburg lands a jab-cross combination.
Stenburg tries to clinch but Bataglia moves away
and Bataglia counters with a straight right hand.
Stenburg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bataglia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bataglia cracks Stenburg with an open hand slap.
Stenburg tries to clinch up
and Bataglia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenburg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut there from Bataglia.
Stenburg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bataglia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stenburg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bataglia feints a jab promting Stenburg to slip. Bataglia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stenburg slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stenburg tries to clinch there but Bataglia circles away.
Bataglia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stenburg closes the distance but Bataglia moves to the side
and Bataglia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bataglia swings for the body but Stenburg moves out of range.
Stenburg moves to clinch but Bataglia breaks away
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut.
Bataglia scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenburg tries to clinch up.
A shot to the liver by Bataglia. Beautiful body shot.
Stenburg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stenburg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bataglia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Bataglia misses the target.
Bataglia circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Bataglia misses its target.
Bataglia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stenburg has time to react.
Stenburg darts in and clinches Bataglia up against the cage.
Stenburg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenburg breaks from the clinch.
Bataglia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bataglia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stenburg wants to clinch up but Bataglia keeps it at a distance.
Bataglia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stenburg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenburg tries to clinch up
and Bataglia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bataglia throws a jab when Stenburg was well out of range.
Bataglia keeps the fight on the outside.
Stenburg closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bataglia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bataglia counters with a nice body shot.
Stenburg wants to clinch
enabling Bataglia to counter with a crisp jab.
Bataglia misses with a body shot.
Hale Stenburg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bataglia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bataglia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab by Bataglia.
Stenburg is looking to clinch but Bataglia is avoiding it.
Lorenzo Bataglia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stenburg tries to clinch but Bataglia moves away
and Stenburg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Bataglia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bataglia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Bataglia!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Hamada (ranked 1541 p4p, 194 weight class) and Samart Payakaroon (ranked 1483 p4p, 187 weight class). Payakaroon has chosen ปากหมา (Dog Mouth) as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Samart Payakaroon enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryo Hamada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samart Payakaroon!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamada connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Payakaroon.
Hamada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Payakaroon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Payakaroon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hamada if he has to take too many more of those.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamada.
Payakaroon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hamada scores with a jab to the body.
Hamada looks for a takedown but Payakaroon sprawls well.
Payakaroon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.
Hamada walks forward, straight into a front kick from Payakaroon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon thumps Hamada with a low kick.
Hamada goes for a double leg but Payakaroon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Payakaroon continues to drive forward.
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Payakaroon.
Hamada lands with a right hand.
It looks like Samart Payakaroon has been cut.
Hamada walks into a stiff left hand from Payakaroon.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payakaroon.
Hamada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Payakaroon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Payakaroon lands with an overhand left.
Hamada lands with a nice body punch.
Payakaroon throws a hook to the side of Hamada's head but Hamada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hamada drops down looking for a counter takedown but Payakaroon sprawls and moves away.
Payakaroon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hamada. That did some damage!
Hamada throws an overhand right that lands on Payakaroon's shoulder, as Payakaroon tries to avoid the shot.
Payakaroon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Payakaroon scoring well with a low kick there.
Hamada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Payakaroon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Payakaroon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Payakaroon.
Hamada throws a head kick that misses.
Hamada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamada moves into range and connects with a jab.
Payakaroon throws a good cross that connects.
Payakaroon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hamada shoots in but Payakaroon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a leg kick.
Hamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payakaroon moves away.
Hamada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Payakaroon misses.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Payakaroon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payakaroon throws out the jab.
Hamada appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamada.
Payakaroon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Payakaroon checks a leg kick nicely.
Payakaroon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hamada had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Payakaroon slips a jab and a cross from Hamada.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Payakaroon.
Hamada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hamada jabs at Payakaroon's body.
Payakaroon is looking to slow Hamada down with leg kicks.
Payakaroon jabs Hamada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hamada is looking to wear down Payakaroon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hamada shoots in but no luck this time.
Payakaroon unleashes a big counter combination but Hamada bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Payakaroon - that will leave a mark!
Hamada misses with a straight left.
Hamada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hamada throws a sloppy body shot
and Payakaroon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick that knocks Hamada off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses Hamada's front leg but catches the back leg as Hamada tries to avoid it.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamada.
Hamada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payakaroon. Payakaroon obviously looking to wear him down.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamada.
Payakaroon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Payakaroon throws a jab when Hamada was well out of range.
Payakaroon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hamada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Payakaroon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Payakaroon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hamada on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hamada moves out of range as Payakaroon strikes.
Payakaroon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Payakaroon. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hamada misses the shot to the body.
Payakaroon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hamada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Payakaroon. Hamada shrugs it off though.
Hamada closes the distance and clinches up with Payakaroon, looking for a takedown. Hamada pushes Payakaroon against the cage but Payakaroon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Payakaroon does it's job there.
Payakaroon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hamada misses with a body shot.
Payakaroon misses with a combination
and Hamada counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hamada.
Payakaroon keeping moving, preventing Hamada from controlling successfully.
Hamada is really struggling to control Payakaroon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamada drops back, looking for a kneebar! Payakaroon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Payakaroon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Payakaroon!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hamada swings for the body but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Payakaroon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hamada looks for the body kick but Payakaroon saw that one coming.
Payakaroon connects with a leg kick. Hamada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hamada avoids the head kick by Payakaroon.
Hamada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Payakaroon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hamada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Payakaroon misses with a looping left.
Payakaroon slips a straight right by Hamada.
Payakaroon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hamada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakaroon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Payakaroon connects with an inside leg kick.
Payakaroon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Payakaroon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hamada if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon misses with a looping left.
Hamada throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hamada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hamada scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Hamada.
Payakaroon throws a sloppy head kick and Hamada moves out of range easily.
Hamada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Payakaroon as he avoids it easily.
Hamada throws a series of punches but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Hamada throws an overhand right that lands on Payakaroon's shoulder, as Payakaroon tries to avoid the shot.
Hamada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Payakaroon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamada misses with a kick to the body.
Hamada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Payakaroon tries to avoid it but Hamada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Payakaroon to the ground. Payakaroon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hamada with a jab.
Hamada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Payakaroon lands a nice hook to Hamada's body. Hamada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payakaroon misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot.
Hamada tries a head kick but it misses.
Payakaroon lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Payakaroon.
Hamada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Hamada shoots in but Payakaroon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payakaroon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses Hamada's front leg but catches the back leg as Hamada tries to avoid it.
Hamada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Payakaroon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hamada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payakaroon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Payakaroon lands a leg kick that knocks Hamada off balance momentarily.
Jab, jab by Payakaroon - just one landing.
Hamada misses with a wild body shot.
Ryo Hamada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon digs a good body shot into Hamada's ribs.
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon scores with a nice strike.
Hamada stuns Payakaroon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hamada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a nice uppercut.
Hamada will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hamada scores with a one two! Payakaroon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Payakaroon sizes up Hamada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hamada closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamada wants to control but Payakaroon is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payakaroon regains half guard, as Hamada was trying to land strikes.
Hamada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamada is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamada is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Payakaroon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hamada.
Hamada is keen to just control but Payakaroon is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samart Payakaroon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Payakaroon digs a good hook to Hamada's body.
Payakaroon ducks under a wild hook from Hamada.
Hamada looks to land a combination but Payakaroon avoids it well.
Hamada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payakaroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamada.
Hamada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Payakaroon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hamada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Payakaroon tries to avoid it but Hamada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Payakaroon to the ground. Payakaroon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Payakaroon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Payakaroon, as that shot connected.
Hamada shoots in looking for a takedown but Payakaroon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hamada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A right-left combo lands from Hamada.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that misses.
Payakaroon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Payakaroon finds it's target.
Hamada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hamada tries to land a body kick
and Payakaroon counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamada misses with a body punch
and Payakaroon counters with a right hand to the body.
Payakaroon scores with a jab to the head.
Hamada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hamada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Payakaroon jabs at Hamada's body.
Payakaroon delivers a nice body kick.
Payakaroon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Hamada does no damage.
Payakaroon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Payakaroon cracks Hamada with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hamada moves out of range of the strikes.
Payakaroon jabs Hamada right on the nose. Hamada blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryo Hamada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick which misses Hamada's front leg but catches the back leg as Hamada tries to avoid it.
A combination from Payakaroon does no damage.
Hamada slips under a jab.
Nice body kick from Payakaroon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamada moves forwards but Payakaroon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hamada throws a hook but Payakaroon blocks it.
Payakaroon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hamada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Payakaroon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Payakaroon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Payakaroon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hamada fails with a takedown attempt.
Hamada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Payakaroon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samart Payakaroon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payakaroon throws a head kick but Hamada moves out of range.
Payakaroon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hamada decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Payakaroon is refusing to be controlled, as Hamada sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamada is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Payakaroon is looking to improve his position.
Hamada is keen to just control but Payakaroon is a slippery customer.
Hamada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Payakaroon keeping hold of Hamada's head, controlling as best he can.
Hamada trying to control the action but Payakaroon is working from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Payakaroon is looking to get back to is feet but Hamada passes into side control.
Hamada tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Payakaroon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hamada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Payakaroon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Payakaroon tries to hold on but Hamada postures up.
Hamada misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samart Payakaroon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Payakaroon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Payakaroon!
A relieved looking Samart Payakaroon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Waller (ranked 907 p4p, 51 weight class) and Mystic Marley (ranked 1823 p4p, 102 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Waller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mystic Marley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley rushes Waller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marley misses with some punches.
Waller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marley has him pressed against the cage.
Waller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marley misses with a punch to the body.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Waller has a couple of punches blocked by Marley.
Waller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marley pushes Waller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Waller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Waller lands with a right to the head.
Marley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marley tries a body shot but Waller blocks it.
Marley lands a nice uppercut.
Waller is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marley can't find room to land a body shot as Waller controls the action.
Good body shot from Marley.
Marley misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Waller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Waller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Waller blocks a body shot from Marley.
Marley tries to score a body lock takedown but Waller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Waller.
Marley throws an elbow but it misses.
Marley is working for takedown but Waller is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jack Waller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mystic Marley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley.
Waller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marley.
Marley wants to take the fight to the mat but Waller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Waller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marley misses with a body punch.
Waller is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley can't find room to land a body shot as Waller controls the action.
Marley tries a knee to the head but Waller blocks it.
Marley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marley misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley.
Marley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marley has Waller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Waller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Marley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Marley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Waller is defending well.
Waller presses Marley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Waller prevents it.
Waller is looking to break free of the clinch but Marley has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waller is looking to break free of the clinch but Marley has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Marley.
Waller tries to break free but Marley pushes him back against the cage.
Marley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Waller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Marley.
Waller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley.
Marley misses with the head strike.
Marley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Waller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marley clinches.
Waller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marley tries to throw a body punch but Waller avoids it by throwing Marley back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley.
Marley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marley misses with the head strike.
Waller is trying to force a seperation but Marley has the dominant position.
Marley blocks a body shot from Waller.
Marley tries to work over Waller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Marley on the inside.
Waller prevents a body shot from Marley.
Marley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Waller's efforts to push away.
Marley has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Waller after a bit of a struggle.
Marley lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marley.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marley tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mystic Marley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marley tries to clinch but Waller moves away
and Waller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marley misses with a double jab.
Marley forces Waller back against the cage and clinches.
Waller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marley looking for a takedown.
Marley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Waller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jack Waller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mystic Marley.
Waller takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Jack Waller has been cut.
Marley is working for takedown but Waller is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marley tries to score a body lock takedown but Waller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marley tries to throw a body punch but Waller avoids it by throwing Marley back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller scores with a shot to the side of Marley's head.
Waller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Waller.
Marley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Waller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Waller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waller scores with a shoulder strike.
Marley wants to take the fight to the mat but Waller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marley misses with some punches.
Marley taking a breather.
Waller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marley misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Waller.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
Marley working aggressively here.
Waller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marley can't get the takedown.
Waller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Waller - that landed with a thud.
Waller stops a takedown attempt from Marley.
Waller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Waller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by Waller.
Marley blocks a body shot from Waller.
Marley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Waller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Waller controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marley.
Waller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marley working aggressively here.
Waller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Waller's efforts to push away.
Waller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Waller.
A quick step to the side and Waller tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley misses with an uppercut
and Waller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waller.
Waller throws an overhand right that lands on Marley's shoulder, as Marley tries to avoid the shot.
Marley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marley blocks a jab.
Waller throws a looping overhand right but Marley ducks down to avoid it.
Marley feints a counter leg kick.
Marley is looking to clinch but Waller is avoiding it.
Waller throws a looping overhand right but Marley ducks down to avoid it.
Waller defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
Waller lands a nice looking body shot.
Marley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Waller swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Waller counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley motions for Waller to come forward. Marley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Waller punishes Marley's body with a nice straight punch.
Waller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marley at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waller. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waller was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
An attempted straight right counter from Waller misses the target.
Marley moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Waller.
Marley is looking to clinch but Waller is avoiding it.
Marley wants to clinch
and Waller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Marley lands.
Waller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Marley misses
and Waller counters with a left and a right that stings Marley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Waller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Waller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Marley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Waller, pushing him back against the cage.
Marley wants a takedown.
Waller stops a takedown attempt from Marley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waller.
Marley tries a body shot but Waller blocks it.
Marley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jack Waller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mystic Marley.
Marley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Waller is defending well.
Marley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mystic Marley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Waller is defending well for now.
Waller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marley.
Waller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley misses with the head strike.
Waller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marley pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley working aggressively here.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Waller blocks an elbow strike.
Marley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Waller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marley.
Marley misses with a body punch.
Marley misses with some punches.
Marley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Waller backwards.
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Waller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marley has Waller pressed against the cage.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Waller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waller blocking some punches.
Marley stalling the fight.
Waller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Waller connects with a jab.
Marley slips under a jab.
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mystic Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley misses with a hook
and Waller counters with a straight right hand.
Marley takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley throws a body shot but no joy.
Waller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Waller takes a swing at Marley's ribcage but misses.
Waller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Waller scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Waller lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waller throws a looping overhand right but Marley ducks down to avoid it.
Marley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Waller is looking to counter punch.
Marley scores with a jab to the body.
Waller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marley circles away quickly and effectively.
Waller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marley moves away.
Marley throws a body shot but no joy.
Marley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marley is looking to clinch.
Marley takes one on the button.
Waller slips under a jab from Marley.
Waller is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley loads up on a big right hand but Waller slips the punch.
Marley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marley throws a leg kick but Waller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Waller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Waller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marley drops his hands momentarily and Waller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Marley lands.
Waller misses with a straight left.
Marley throws a body shot but no joy.
Waller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Waller scores with a jab.
Waller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Waller.
I think Waller 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Waller!
Jack Waller really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of HARDCORE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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