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Byzantium 34 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hodari Akenzua (ranked 4238 p4p, 4267 weight class) and Fredrik Fernros (ranked 434 p4p, 439 weight class). Akenzua comes to the cage accompanied by MC Hammer - U Can't Touch This. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fernros's choice of entrance music: Scarlet - Beauty & Beast. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Hodari Akenzua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fredrik Fernros!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernros 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.
Akenzua throws a sloppy head kick
letting Fernros counter with a right hand.
Fernros drops Akenzua with a naaaaasty hook - Akenzua is in real trouble here! Fernros dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredrik Fernros!
Fredrik Fernros decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Hodari Akenzua had this to say: 'I thank all of the fans for coming out here and showing the support for both fighters. I will be back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martin Salcedo (ranked 24674 p4p, 24649 weight class) and Orion Struss (ranked 688 p4p, 672 weight class). Struss has chosen XXXTentacion-Ghetto Christmas Carol as his entrance music. Martin Salcedo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Orion Struss's chin.
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martin Salcedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orion Struss!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Salcedo throws a head kick that misses.
Salcedo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Salcedo is looking to score with low kicks.
Struss moves out of range of the body kick from Salcedo.
Salcedo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from Salcedo
enabling Struss to counter with a crisp jab.
Struss lands a nice looking body shot.
Struss has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Salcedo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Salcedo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Struss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Salcedo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salcedo looks to land a body kick but Struss moved away.
Salcedo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Salcedo throws a sloppy head kick and Struss moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Struss. That snapped Salcedo's head back.
Salcedo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Struss's head.
 It looks like Orion Struss has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struss paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Struss works Salcedo's body with a nice hook.
Martin Salcedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Struss. Those never looked like landing.
Struss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salcedo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salcedo misses with a leg kick
enabling Struss to counter with a crisp jab.
Struss throws a series of punches but Salcedo moves out of range.
Struss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salcedo moves away.
Salcedo throws out a leg kick but Struss moves out of range and Salcedo only half commits.
Struss lands with a nice body punch.
Salcedo misses with the body kick
and Struss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salcedo misses with a head kick.
Salcedo 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.
Struss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Struss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Struss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salcedo circles away quickly and effectively.
Struss fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Struss there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struss tries to bum rush Salcedo with a series of wild strikes but Salcedo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salcedo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salcedo throws a head kick but Struss moves out of range.
Salcedo tries to land a leg kick but Struss saw it coming and moves away.
Struss scores with a jab.
Salcedo throws the kick towards the body but Struss avoids it.
Salcedo misses with an uppercut
and Struss counters with a three punch combo that has Salcedo backing up. Salcedo nods at Struss to acknowledge the strikes.
Salcedo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Struss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Struss fails to land with a series of punches.
Struss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salcedo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Struss moves out of range of the body kick.
Struss lands a right hook to the body.
Struss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struss fails to land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Struss blocks the leg kick.
Good work by Struss as he checks the leg kick.
Salcedo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Struss counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Struss catches Salcedo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Struss uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Struss avoids the head kick by Salcedo.
Salcedo throws a body kick that misses.
Struss feints a jab promting Salcedo to slip. Struss then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Salcedo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Struss misses with the combination.
Salcedo is looking to counter punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Struss, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struss scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Salcedo thows a leg kick but Struss checks it
and Struss counters with a left and a right that stings Salcedo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Struss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Struss is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Salcedo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Salcedo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Salcedo needs to keep his hands up - Struss had a free shot at his head there.
Struss takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Salcedo misses with a low kick.
Salcedo throws a sloppy head kick
and Struss counters with a nice uppercut.
Salcedo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salcedo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salcedo misses with a low kick.
Struss misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salcedo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Salcedo thows a leg kick but Struss checks it
and Struss counters with a series of strikes. Salcedo will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orion Struss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orion Struss'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.
A head kick by Salcedo misses
and Struss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Struss feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Salcedos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Salcedo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Struss lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Struss misses with a wild combination.
Salcedo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Struss throws out a counter right but Salcedo avoids it with no problem.
Struss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salcedo throws a head kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Salcedo - that will leave a mark!
Struss jabs Salcedo right on the nose. Salcedo blinks but takes it well.
Struss jabs Salcedo right on the nose. Salcedo blinks but takes it well.
Salcedo throws a right hand that Struss ducks under and follows up with a left that Struss also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salcedo wants to slow Struss down by chopping away at his legs.
As Salcedo backs off Struss throws a huge counter combo but Salcedo manages to avoid it all.
Orion Struss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Struss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Struss lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcedo throws a lazy head kick
and Struss counters with a three punch combo that has Salcedo backing up. Salcedo nods at Struss to acknowledge the strikes.
Salcedo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Struss.
Salcedo throws a low kick but Struss avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Struss's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Salcedo misses with a low kick.
Struss misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from Struss.
Struss looks to land a combination but Salcedo avoids it well.
Struss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Struss misses.
Struss with a hook.
Struss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Struss.
Salcedo misses with a low kick.
Salcedo throws a head kick but Struss moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struss scores with a body shot.
Struss throws a series of punches but Salcedo avoids them all with ease.
Salcedo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Struss is looking for the big counter here.
Struss moves out of range of the body kick from Salcedo.
Orion Struss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salcedo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Salcedo misses
and Struss counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheers as Struss lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salcedo doesn't seem phased though.
Salcedo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Struss lands with a shot to the body.
Salcedo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Struss swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Salcedo.
Struss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sloppy strikes from Struss. Those never looked like landing.
Salcedo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Struss throws a right hand that Salcedo ducks under and follows up with a left that Salcedo also avoids with ease.
Salcedo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Struss moves away.
A clash of legs there as Struss blocks the low kick.
Struss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salcedo throws a head kick but Struss moves out of range.
Salcedo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick by Salcedo misses
and Struss counters with a three punch combo that has Salcedo backing up. Salcedo nods at Struss to acknowledge the strikes.
Salcedo is looking to score with low kicks.
Salcedo thows a leg kick but Struss checks it
and Struss counters with a series of strikes. Salcedo will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salcedo connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Struss finds it's way through Salcedo's defenses.
An inside leg kick from Salcedo misses.
Salcedo throws a head kick but Struss moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Salcedo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Struss has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Struss and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Salcedo misses with a leg kick
and Struss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Struss with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Salcedo throws a leg kick
and Struss counters with a one-two to the body.
Salcedo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salcedo swings widly with a right hand
and Struss counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Salcedo misses
and Struss counters with a left and a right that stings Salcedo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice cross by Struss.
Salcedo throws a chopping leg kick but Struss manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orion Struss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Orion Struss's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Salcedo throws a head kick that misses
and Struss counters with a three punch combo that has Salcedo backing up. Salcedo nods at Struss to acknowledge the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Salcedo misses.
Salcedo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Salcedo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Struss misses with a series of wild punches.
Salcedo takes one on the button.
Struss is working the combinations to good effect here.
A head kick by Salcedo misses
and Struss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Struss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salcedo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salcedo looks to land a body kick but Struss moved away.
Struss lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Struss throws a series of punches but Salcedo avoids them all with ease.
Struss avoids a kick to the body.
Struss throws a predictable looking body shot
and Salcedo counters with a head kick. That will keep Struss thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salcedo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Struss slips a straight right by Salcedo.
Salcedo looks for the body kick but Struss saw that one coming.
Salcedo misses with a body kick.
Struss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salcedo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Struss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salcedo tries a head kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Struss checks a leg kick.
Salcedo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Salcedo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Struss tries to bum rush Salcedo with a series of wild strikes but Salcedo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick from Salcedo misses
and Struss counters with a nice body shot.
Salcedo throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struss changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salcedo throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Struss misses.
Donk. Struss catches Salcedo right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struss slips a straight right by Salcedo.
Nice shot lands for Struss.
Struss avoids a kick to the body.
Salcedo throws a head kick that misses.
Struss fails to land with a series of punches.
Salcedo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Salcedo.
Struss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Struss works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Struss misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Struss misses with a combination
and Salcedo counters with a solid body kick.
Salcedo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salcedo motions for Struss to come forward. Salcedo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Salcedo backs off Struss throws a huge counter combo but Salcedo manages to avoid it all.
Salcedo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice side step and Struss releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Salcedo throws a sloppy head kick
and Struss counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Salcedo throws the kick towards the body but Struss avoids it.
Salcedo is looking to score with low kicks.
Salcedo throws a shot from downtown. Struss moves away and avoids it.
Salcedo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Struss lands a jab to the head.
Salcedo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martin Salcedo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Salcedo.
Struss lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Struss blocks a head kick by Salcedo.
Salcedo throws a lazy head kick
and Struss counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Struss pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Salcedo back to the cage. Struss follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Salcedo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Struss now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Struss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salcedo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Struss is looking for the big counter here.
Good exchange - Struss coming out on top.
Orion Struss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salcedo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Salcedo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Struss counters with a nice uppercut.
Salcedo misses with a head kick.
Salcedo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Salcedo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Struss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orion Struss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Struss 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Orion Struss!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Orion Struss!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Orion Struss!
Orion Struss wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Landry Stephenson (ranked 4361 p4p, 3783 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 450 p4p, 405 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Landry Stephenson!
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, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith clinches.
Smith is pushing Stephenson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smith has clasped his hands together around Stephenson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Stephenson regains half guard.
Stephenson actively working from the bottom here.
Stephenson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stephenson punching from the bottom.
Stephenson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith blocks the strikes from Stephenson.
Stephenson is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stephenson avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith working over Stephenson with some ground and pound. Stephenson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stephenson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephenson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stephenson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stephenson trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith blocks the strikes from Stephenson.
Stephenson is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith wants to control but Stephenson is keeping him busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this 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.
Stephenson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Stephenson'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.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stephenson is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Stephenson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Smith pushes past his half guard into mount!
Stephenson is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to control but Stephenson wriggling away.
Stephenson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith cracks Stephenson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stephenson gets back to half guard.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Smith is looking for a kimura but Stephenson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson wants to get back to full guard.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Stephenson is working away.
Stephenson is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stephenson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stephenson working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Stephenson is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stephenson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Stephenson's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith stalling the fight.
Stephenson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stephenson is trying to trip Smith. He has hold of a leg but Smith is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stephenson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith has his foot on Stephenson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stephenson works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith is trying to control the position but Stephenson postures up.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stephenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephenson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top!
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Stephenson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Smith doesn't defend quickly enough and Stephenson has managed to lock this one up! Can Smith escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Stephenson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Landry Stephenson!
A relieved looking Landry Stephenson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Malum Est (ranked 4468 p4p, 23913 weight class) and Jaco Camden (ranked 560 p4p, 810 weight class). Jaco Camden told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malum Est!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaco Camden!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Est.
Est slaps away a takedown attempt from Camden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Camden looks for a takedown but Est sprawls well.
Camden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Camden lands a damaging elbow.
Camden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malum Est seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Est closes this distance looking for a takedown but Camden circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camden avoids the head kick by Est.
Est shoots in and drives through. Camden sprawls well.
Est shoots in for a takedown but Camden shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malum Est. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camden misses with a takedown attempt - Est sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Est takes a kick to the side of the head.
Camden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Camden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Camden or perhaps it was just good defense by Est, which made it look bad.
Est pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Camden is trying hard to land a takedown here. Est sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Camden moves out of range of the body kick from Est.
Camden dodges the punch combination from Est.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Est instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Camden.
Camden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Camden closes the distance and clinches.
Est throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camden lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Camden works on Est's body with a couple of short punches.
Camden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Est is trying to force a seperation but Camden has the dominant position.
Camden lands a nice elbow.
Est tries to break free but Camden pushes him back against the cage.
Camden changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Est fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Camden slips a jab and a cross from Est.
Camden avoids the head kick by Est.
Est throws a combination. Camden tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Est fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Camden avoids it really well and circles away.
Est throws a head kick but Camden moves out of range.
Camden lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Camden ducks under a wild hook from Est.
Est throws a head kick but Camden moves out of range.
Camden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Est takes a knee right on the jaw!
Camden lands with a left to the head.
Est wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Camden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Camden lands a left hand.
Camden lands with a short shot to the head.
Camden lands a hook that snaps the head of Est backwards.
Camden lands an uppercut.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Camden - that landed with a thud.
Est is breathing heavily.
Camden scores with a knee to the head.
Est takes an elbow to the temple.
 Est is rocked!
 It looks like Malum Est has been cut.
Camden pulls guard.
Oh Est is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Est defends it easily.
Camden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Est's guard.
Camden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camden passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Est seems to have got his legs back now.
Camden is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Est looks calm but he's in trouble here. Camden gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Est is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Camden lets go of the hold and Est can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jaco Camden!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Kruger (ranked 23902 p4p, 6421 weight class) and Bruce Wayne (ranked 661 p4p, 635 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brendan Kruger !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Wayne!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Wayne.
Bruce Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Wayne.
Kruger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wayne is trying to defend but Kruger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kruger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wayne tries to kick Kruger off in order to stand up. Kruger Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kruger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wayne has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger is trying to get an arm triangle but Wayne is defending well.
Kruger passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wayne!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kruger looking to secure an arm triangle but Wayne defends it well.
Kruger pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kruger avoids the attempt from Wayne to control.
Kruger prevents Wayne from getting the reversal.
Wayne wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger looking for a guillotine from mount but Wayne is having none of it.
Kruger is landing with some decent strikes but Wayne is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wayne is trying to stand up.
Kruger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wayne is looking to escape.
Wayne bucks up and throws Kruger to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Kruger fails to land the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne misses with a double jab.
Wayne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kruger closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruger slips a jab and a cross from Wayne.
A head kick misses from Wayne.
Kruger appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wayne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kruger .
Wayne digs a good body shot into Kruger 's ribs.
Kruger fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Kruger . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Wayne. Those never looked like landing.
Kruger shoots in looking for a takedown but Wayne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kruger 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A punch combination from Wayne misses.
Kruger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kruger lands in his opponent's guard.
Wayne looks winded!
Kruger trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne wants to stand but Kruger is controlling the position.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Kruger is really struggling to control Wayne but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brendan Kruger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wayne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kruger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wayne's half guard.
Wayne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kruger . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kruger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wayne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kruger .
Kruger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger lands a big elbow - Wayne is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Kruger !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brendan Kruger !
Brendan Kruger spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dudley Dilbrandt (ranked 1598 p4p, 2591 weight class) and Mikey Jacobs (ranked 189 p4p, 291 weight class). Dilbrandt comes to the cage accompanied by Slam feat. Tyrone 'Visionary' Palmer - "Lifetimes (Extended Club Journey)" . Mikey Jacobs 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dudley Dilbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikey Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilbrandt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jacobs counters with a takedown into side control.
Dilbrandt wants to control but Jacobs postures up.
Dilbrandt's coaches at UnderGround BJJ & MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dilbrandt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jacobs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jacobs avoids the strikes from the bottom by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dilbrandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacobs pulls his head out easily.
Jacobs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jacobs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dilbrandt is just riding it out for now. Jacobs eventually gives up the hold.
Jacobs seems to be working for a kimura but Dilbrandt defends the submission attempt.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to full guard.
Dilbrandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacobs pulls his head out easily.
Dilbrandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dilbrandt is looking to improve his position.
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.
Jacobs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jacobs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dilbrandt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jacobs.
Dilbrandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacobs pulls his head out easily.
Dilbrandt throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jacobs is trying to work for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Jacobs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dilbrandt defends it well.
Jacobs is trying to work for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Dilbrandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacobs pulls his head out easily.
Dilbrandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jacobs pulls his head out easily.
Dilbrandt is looking to escape.
Jacobs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dilbrandt defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jacobs trying to control the pace.
Dilbrandt is trying to get back to full guard.
Jacobs seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dilbrandt is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mikey Jacobs!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keenwah Granes (ranked 1532 p4p, 1943 weight class) and Joakim Johansson (ranked 183 p4p, 226 weight class). Granes comes to the cage accompanied by æ•¢ä¸æ•¢. Johansson has chosen Scarlet - Hail the apocalypse as his entrance music. Joakim Johansson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keenwah Granes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joakim Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Granes.
Johansson swings for the body but Granes moves out of range.
Granes moves into the clinch.
Johansson is looking to control Granes's arms but Granes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johansson has his back to the cage.
A short right from Johansson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Granes wants the takedown. Johansson is fighting it off but Granes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Johansson's guard against the cage.
Johansson can't keep his opponent in guard - Granes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Granes working the head and body with strikes.
Granes not doing much here.
Johansson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johansson's head.
Granes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johansson defending well though.
Granes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johansson defending well though.
Johansson is trying to stand back up but Granes is controlling him
Granes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johansson wants to get back to his feet.
Granes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johansson defending well though.
Johansson is looking to escape.
Johansson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Granes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Granes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Granes is looking to advance position but Johansson won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson is trying to stand up here but Granes is controlling him well.
Granes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johansson is staying active underneath Granes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johansson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Granes.
Granes stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Granes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johansson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johansson misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson misses with a straight left.
Granes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice takedown defense from Johansson. No joy for Granes on that attempt.
Johansson misses with a hook.
Johansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granes.
Johansson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johansson moves out of range as Granes throws a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Granes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Granes wants to clinch but Johansson slips to the side
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Keenwah Granes has been cut.
Granes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Granes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johansson counters with a nice right hand that sends Granes toppling to the canvas! Granes scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Johansson finish him?!
Granes is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson cracks Granes with a left hook right on the temple and Granes goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Johansson lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Granes is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joakim Johansson!
Joakim Johansson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Keenwah Granes spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Lloyd (ranked 4392 p4p, 5391 weight class) and Joe Williams (ranked 452 p4p, 514 weight class). Lloyd comes to the cage accompanied by Woke up this Morning- Alabama 3. 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Lloyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Williams!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lloyd lands an overhand right.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick
and Lloyd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lloyd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lloyd lands a big uppercut and Williams crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Williams looks OK. Lloyd waves Williams back to his feet!
 Williams is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lloyd tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Lloyd finish him?
Lloyd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lloyd closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
Lloyd avoiding damage.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams is trying to push Lloyd away but Lloyd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lloyd throws a head punch that misses.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lloyd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
Lloyd controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Lloyd from controlling successfully.
Williams wants to control but Lloyd passes easily into half guard.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Lloyd has control of the leg.
Lloyd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Williams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lloyd with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Williams manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lloyd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Lloyd wants to clinch.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams with a poor takedown
and Lloyd counters with a right hand to the body.
Jamal Lloyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Williams.
Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lloyd looking to control.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lloyd wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Williams is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lloyd wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Williams looks to land a strike but Lloyd avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lloyd looking to control.
Lloyd being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lloyd trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Lloyd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Williams with a poor takedown
and Lloyd counters with a three punch combo that has Williams backing up. Williams nods at Lloyd to acknowledge the strikes.
Williams tries for a takedown but Lloyd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lloyd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jamal Lloyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Williams.
Williams throws a body kick that misses.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. Lloyd tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lloyd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lloyd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lloyd throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt
and Lloyd counters with a straight right hand.
Lloyd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lloyd takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lloyd tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Lloyd sets himself, and Williams steps forward looking for the clinch! Lloyd avoids it this time.
Jamal Lloyd is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt
and Lloyd counters with a nice right hand that sends Williams toppling to the canvas! Williams scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lloyd finish him?!
Joe Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lloyd wobbles Williams with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Lloyd dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Williams to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jamal Lloyd!
Jamal Lloyd seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Hawk (ranked 298 p4p, 941 weight class) and Hong Kong (ranked 42 p4p, 142 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Hawk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hong Kong!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk throws a hook but Kong avoids it easily.
Kong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hawk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Hawk misses its intended target.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Kong fails with the takedown.
Hawk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk is looking to chop away at Kong's legs.
Kong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk throws the left hand but Kong avoids the punch easily.
Kong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hawk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Kong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawk defends it well.
Hawk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawk throws a jab but it's blocked by Kong.
Hawk swings for the body but Kong moves out of range.
Kong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Hawk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Kong tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawk defends it well.
Nice shot by Hawk.
Hawk connects with a single shot there.
Hawk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong wants to pass the guard but Hawk is keeping the position.
Kong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hawk works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk controlling from mount.
Kong tries to control Hawk's body but Hawk pushes him off. Kong squirms to his side and now Hawk has his back!
Kong is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong staying busy and making it hard for Hawk to control.
Hawk is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kong knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kong for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawk digs a good body shot into Kong's ribs.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
And Kong tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
Hawk scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Hawk finds it's target.
Hawk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hawk misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawk.
Kong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawk defends it well.
Hawk misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Kong shoots in looking for a takedown. Hawk tries to sprawl out of it but Kong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hawk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hawk loads up on a big right hand but Kong slips the punch.
Kong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawk defends it well.
Ethan Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawk scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kong feints the counter takedown.
Hawk just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk cracks Kong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hawk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kong feints the counter takedown.
Hawk throws a hook but Kong avoids it easily.
Kong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawk defends it well.
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Hawk misses with a body kick.
Hawk lands a head shot.
Hawk lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong avoids the body shot from Hawk.
Kong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Kong moves away and avoids it.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hawk scores with a hook.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kong with the counter takedown but Hawk avoids it easily.
Kong staying out of range there.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kong can do to turn this around?
Kong slips under a jab.
Kong with the counter takedown but Hawk avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk lands with a straight right. Kong didn't see that one coming.
Hawk misses with a double jab
and Kong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kong.
Kong slips nicely into half guard.
Kong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong throws some wild stikes that Hawk manages to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Hawk dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hawk throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Hawk throws a series of punches but Kong avoids them all with ease.
Kong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawk defends it well.
A jab from Hawk misses.
And Kong tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hawk misses with a jab to the body
and Kong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hawk!
Kong wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kong throws a strike aimed at the side of Hawk's head but Hawk avoids it well.
Kong is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hawk's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong tries to score with some ground and pound. Hawk controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kong throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hawk works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kong is pressing down on Hawk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hawk is holding on for now.
Kong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hawk is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong with good strikes from the mount here!
Kong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hawk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kong punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kong lands a big elbow.
Kong wants to control the pace but Hawk is squirming around nicely.
Hawk tries to hold on but Kong pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kong breaks from Hawk's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by Kong there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kong looking to finish with strikes here!
Kong throwing strikes here but Hawk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hong Kong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hawk is trying desperately to improve position.
Hawk wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kong.
Kong wants to control the pace but Hawk is squirming around nicely.
Hawk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kong.
Kong tries to control but Hawk wriggling away.
Kong landing strikes from the mount.
Hawk wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kong.
Hawk wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong throwing strikes here but Hawk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hawk is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hong Kong really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hawk misses the shot to the body.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk throws a jab when Kong was well out of range.
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kong.
Hawk lands a jab to Kong's midsection.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Kong feints the counter takedown.
Good work by Kong as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk misses the jab.
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk throws a hook but Kong avoids it easily.
And Kong tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk misses with a looping left.
Kong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Kong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawk defends it well.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hawk lands with a right hand.
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
And Kong tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk cracks Kong with an open hand slap.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Hawk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hawk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kong moves out of range as Hawk strikes.
Kong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Kong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kong feints the counter takedown.
Ethan Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Hawk scores with the left hand. Kong knows he should have avoided that one.
Hawk looks to land a combination but Kong avoids it well.
Kong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawk pinned against the cage. Hawk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hawk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kong's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk misses with a body shot.
Kong moves out of range of the body kick.
And Kong tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawk scores with a shot to the body.
Hawk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hawk throws a leg kick
so Kong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kong wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Kong landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk keeping full guard, as Kong tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Hawk had his way with Hong Kong in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hawk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hawk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hawk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kong feints the counter takedown.
Hawk lands a nice looking body shot.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
Kong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawk, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk misses with a looping right.
Kong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong 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.
Hawk misses with a leg kick.
Hawk throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kong feints the counter takedown.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Kong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawk defends it well.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Kong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kong takes a step back to recover.
Hawk throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Ethan Hawk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hawk.
Hawk misses with a hook.
Kong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hawk throws a chopping leg kick but Kong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kong with the counter takedown but Hawk avoids it easily.
Kong slips under a jab.
And Kong tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Kong with the counter takedown but Hawk avoids it easily.
Hawk lands a nice looking body shot.
Kong blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong blocks a leg kick.
Kong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawk pinned against the cage. Hawk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kong prevents Hawk from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hawk defending well though.
Kong is nestled in close to Hawk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hawk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kong.
Hawk is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CT, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kong works his way into side control.
Kong trying to control the action but Hawk is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Hawk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hawk 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Ethan Hawk!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Ethan Hawk!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Ethan Hawk!
Ethan Hawk wins by unanimous decision!
Ethan Hawk retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Ethan Hawk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Hong Kong stepped up to the mic, saying 'He's the champ for a reason. '.
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