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EFC 34: Payette vs. Boeykens PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Inhanamoto (ranked 4297 p4p, 25560 weight class) and Hank Soderstedt (ranked 496 p4p, 670 weight class). Soderstedt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eyeless - Slipknot kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Hank Soderstedt acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Inhanamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Soderstedt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inhanamoto lands a really nice looking cross but Soderstedt seems unphased.
 It looks like Hank Soderstedt has been cut.
Soderstedt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Inhanamoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Inhanamoto, as that shot connected.
Soderstedt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Soderstedt takes a swing at Inhanamoto's ribcage but misses.
Inhanamoto is looking for a counter combo.
Inhanamoto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Soderstedt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Soderstedt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Inhanamoto lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soderstedt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Soderstedt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Hank Soderstedt's cut even more.
Inhanamoto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
 Soderstedt is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inhanamoto drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Soderstedt right on the button. Soderstedt goes down! Inhanamoto follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Inhanamoto gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Inhanamoto!
Joey Inhanamoto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michal Kazamirchek (ranked 4331 p4p, 6802 weight class) and Odewale Ode (ranked 396 p4p, 494 weight class). Kazamirchek's entrance music is el chapo. A fine choice. Michal Kazamirchek had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Kazamirchek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Odewale Ode!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazamirchek is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ode's half guard.
Kazamirchek has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ode defend it? Kazamirchek steps over the head and cranks it - Ode is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kazamirchek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michal Kazamirchek!
After winning the bout, Michal Kazamirchek 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sveinbjorn Brodirsson (ranked 5823 p4p, 5368 weight class) and Logan Paul (ranked 579 p4p, 546 weight class). Sveinbjorn Brodirsson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sveinbjorn Brodirsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Logan Paul!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brodirsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brodirsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Paul has wrist control.
Brodirsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brodirsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paul works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brodirsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paul can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul wants to stand but Brodirsson is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Paul lands with a cross.
Paul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brodirsson.
Paul throws a combination that misses
and Brodirsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brodirsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brodirsson stands and throws Paul's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brodirsson controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Paul prevents Brodirsson from improving position.
Brodirsson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Paul to his feet.
Paul throws a series of punches but Brodirsson avoids them all with ease.
Paul looks to land a combination but Brodirsson avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul lands a two punch combo.
Brodirsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Paul tries to bum rush Brodirsson with a series of wild strikes but Brodirsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paul looks winded!
Brodirsson darts in looking for a takedown but Paul gets double underhooks and turns Brodirsson into the cage.
Paul is trying to force a seperation but Brodirsson has the dominant position.
Paul wants to get back to striking at distance but Brodirsson won't allow it.
Brodirsson decides to pull guard.
Brodirsson trying to control the position here.
Brodirsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brodirsson pulls Paul in close to his closed guard and prevents Paul from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brodirsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brodirsson seems keen to control Paul's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brodirsson dives in and grabs Paul's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paul pushes down on Brodirsson's head and hops out.
Paul throws a series of strikes that have Brodirsson backpedaling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Paul dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brodirsson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
 It looks like Sveinbjorn Brodirsson has been cut.
Paul pushes Brodirsson off looking to stand but Brodirsson dives back in and keeps control.
Brodirsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paul defends it well.
Paul felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Brodirsson trying to control the pace.
Brodirsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brodirsson lands a nice short elbow.
Paul wants to get back to his feet.
Brodirsson seems to be working for a kimura but Paul defends the submission attempt.
Brodirsson is taking a breather. Paul says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paul tries to kick Brodirsson off in order to stand up. Brodirsson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Sveinbjorn Brodirsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paul is being controlled here.
Brodirsson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Paul seems a little lost for a moment, as Brodirsson dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brodirsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Paul is trying to escape the position but Brodirsson is controlling the position.
Paul is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brodirsson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Paul swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brodirsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Paul is looking to stand back up but Brodirsson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Paul.
Paul is breathing heavily.
Brodirsson trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul wants to get back to his feet.
Brodirsson lands strikes from half guard.
Brodirsson controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brodirsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Paul for as long as he can get away with.
Brodirsson stops Paul from getting back to his feet.
Brodirsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brodirsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Paul scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paul throws a right hand that Brodirsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Brodirsson also avoids with ease.
Paul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brodirsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brodirsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sveinbjorn Brodirsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sveinbjorn Brodirsson'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brodirsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paul circles away.
Paul unleashes a big counter combination but Brodirsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brodirsson shoots in and bounces Paul off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Paul wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Brodirsson manages to pass to side control.
Paul pushes Brodirsson off but Brodirsson dives into side control.
Brodirsson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brodirsson decides to stand back up. Brodirsson steps back and let's Paul get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brodirsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Paul, which made it look bad.
A combination from Paul does no damage.
Brodirsson darts in looking for a takedown but Paul gets double underhooks and turns Brodirsson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sveinbjorn Brodirsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brodirsson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Brodirsson stays in close to Paul's body and controls the position.
Paul keeping full guard, as Brodirsson tries to pass.
Brodirsson stands up and waves to Paul to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul lands a jab-cross combination.
Brodirsson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brodirsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Paul tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brodirsson is in Paul's guard.
Paul scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Paul lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Paul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brodirsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brodirsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Paul is looking to get back to is feet but Brodirsson passes into side control.
Brodirsson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Paul will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Paul is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brodirsson controls the position.
Paul pushes Brodirsson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brodirsson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Brodirsson controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paul is pushing Brodirsson's head away, looking to escape. Brodirsson manages to hold on to the position though.
Brodirsson working the ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Paul is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brodirsson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A lull in the action here as Brodirsson stalls from top position.
Brodirsson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Paul down.
Brodirsson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Paul!
Brodirsson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Logan Paul.
I think Paul has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Paul!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Holmstrom (ranked 5520 p4p, 5168 weight class) and Anu Kirsipuu (ranked 591 p4p, 568 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kirsipuu's choice of entrance music: scarlxrd - APXCALYPSE.. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theodore Holmstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anu Kirsipuu!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holmstrom looking for a takedown.
Holmstrom is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kirsipuu can't fight it off and eventually Holmstrom manages to take the fight to the floor. Kirsipuu looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kirsipuu holds on and takes a little breather.
Holmstrom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kirsipuu is continuing to stall.
Holmstrom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirsipuu has a closed guard, preventing Holmstrom from standing up.
Kirsipuu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holmstrom defends it easily.
Holmstrom content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirsipuu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kirsipuu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Holmstrom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kirsipuu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kirsipuu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holmstrom manages to get himself to full guard.
Kirsipuu trying to control but Holmstrom is working from the bottom.
Holmstrom trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kirsipuu trying to control but Holmstrom is working from the bottom.
Holmstrom can't keep his opponent in guard - Kirsipuu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kirsipuu wants to control but Holmstrom is keeping him busy.
Holmstrom punching from the bottom.
Holmstrom won't allow Kirsipuu to pass to mount.
Holmstrom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kirsipuu on the ground.
Kirsipuu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kirsipuu is working for a submission of some sort.
Kirsipuu stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom is trying to control but can't.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kirsipuu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kirsipuu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holmstrom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmstrom attempts a counter takedown but Kirsipuu avoids it well and moves away.
Anu Kirsipuu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirsipuu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Holmstrom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Holmstrom looks to land a strike but Kirsipuu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kirsipuu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Holmstrom scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kirsipuu manages to mount him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom really wants to buck Kirsipuu off and get back to his feet.
Holmstrom tries to lock up and control but Kirsipuu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kirsipuu tries to control but Holmstrom wriggling away.
Kirsipuu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirsipuu is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Jab by Holmstrom.
Anu Kirsipuu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmstrom circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kirsipuu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirsipuu tries to clinch up.
Kirsipuu closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anu Kirsipuu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holmstrom cracks Kirsipuu with a good jab.
Kirsipuu wants to clinch
and Holmstrom counters with a single leg into guard. Kirsipuu didn't expect that.
Kirsipuu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Holmstrom off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kirsipuu is looking to clinch.
Kirsipuu has Holmstrom up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kirsipuu obliges.
Kirsipuu is pressed up against the cage. Holmstrom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kirsipuu down to the mat. Kirsipuu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirsipuu rushes Holmstrom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kirsipuu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kirsipuu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holmstrom's defenses.
Kirsipuu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kirsipuu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Holmstrom takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kirsipuu scores a nice knee to the body.
Kirsipuu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Holmstrom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anu Kirsipuu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kirsipuu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirsipuu lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Theodore Holmstrom has been cut.
Kirsipuu lands an elbow inside.
Kirsipuu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kirsipuu lands a nice knee to the body.
Kirsipuu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kirsipuu lands a damaging elbow.
Kirsipuu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kirsipuu lands an elbow inside that Holmstrom shrugs off.
Kirsipuu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holmstrom takes an elbow to the temple.
Holmstrom tries to score a body lock takedown but Kirsipuu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Holmstrom has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kirsipuu after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Holmstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirsipuu lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirsipuu lands a nice elbow.
Kirsipuu lands a damaging elbow.
Kirsipuu lands a nice elbow.
 Holmstrom is rocked!
Kirsipuu lands an elbow inside that Holmstrom shrugs off.
Oh Holmstrom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirsipuu has Holmstrom pressed against the cage. He pushes Holmstrom back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Kirsipuu throws a beautiful elbow that sends Holmstrom crashing to the floor! Kirsipuu piles on the pressure with more strikes! Holmstrom is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anu Kirsipuu!
Anu Kirsipuu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Horton (ranked 4314 p4p, 6600 weight class) and Chen Wangting (ranked 496 p4p, 608 weight class). Wangting has chosen Interceptor as his entrance music. Chen Wangting has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Horton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chen Wangting!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wangting sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wangting counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wangting winds up and cracks Horton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wangting looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Horton is in trouble now - Wangting has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wangting is working for a guillotine from mount but Horton frees his head quite easily.
Wangting content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangting looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wangting should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wangting controlling his opponent.
Wangting's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wangting with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangting sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
More stalling from Wangting.
Horton is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wangting is working for a guillotine from mount but Horton frees his head quite easily.
Horton is just holding on here. Wangting manages to take his back.
Wangting controlling from the back.
Wangting keeps control of the position as Horton tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Wangting has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Horton is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chen Wangting dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Horton gets caught flat footed, as Wangting shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wangting is standing up over Horton. Horton looks to escape but Wangting dives into side control.
Horton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wangting in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wangting looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wangting controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton tries to buck Wangting off but Wangting is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangting landing strikes.
Wangting controls the position.
Wangting tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horton seems a little lost for a moment, as Wangting dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangting creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chen Wangting has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wangting stands up.
Wangting gets the takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Wangting stalls from top position.
Wangting is working Horton over with some ground and pound from side control.
Horton is rocked!
Wangting lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oh Horton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wangting is working to tighten his grip on Horton's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Horton has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Wangting is really squeezing tight and eventually Horton passes out! Wangting breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chen Wangting!
Chen Wangting took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Li (ranked 4075 p4p, 6031 weight class) and Harold Ray (ranked 508 p4p, 619 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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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, Brandon Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harold Ray!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li throws a right hand that Ray ducks under and follows up with a left that Ray also avoids with ease.
Li fails with a takedown attempt.
Ray rushes Li and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ray tries to break the clinch but Li is controlling the position.
Ray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Li wants to take the fight to the mat but Ray manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ray has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ray can't break the clinch.
Ray has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ray has had enough of the clinch but Li keeps him there for the moment.
Ray is trying to break free.
Ray is trying to push Li away but Li has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Li is trying to drag Ray to the mat but Ray just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Li is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ray gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lis head.
Li keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ray's efforts to push away.
Ray can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray is pressed up against the cage. Li has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ray down to the mat. Ray avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brandon Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ray moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Li fails with a takedown attempt.
Li gets tackled into the cage by Ray. Ray maintains the clinch.
Ray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Li changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Li is breathing heavily.
Li slips a jab and a cross from Ray.
Ray rushes Li and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Ray gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Li.
Ray is trying to force a seperation but Li has the dominant position.
Ray tries to break free but Li pushes him back against the cage.
Ray lands a left hand.
Ray has had enough of the clinch but Li keeps him there for the moment.
Ray is trying to break the clinch but Li is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray tries to break the clinch but Li is controlling the position.
Li tries to score a body lock takedown but Ray shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ray has had enough of the clinch but Li keeps him there for the moment.
Ray gets underhooks to prevent Li's takedown attempt.
Ray looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Li changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ray drops Li with a huge uppercut! Li drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Ray is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Ray!
In defeat, Brandon Li stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the drawing board '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Prince McVicker (ranked 3137 p4p, 25305 weight class) and Danylo Belenuik (ranked 316 p4p, 540 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Prince McVicker!
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, Danylo Belenuik!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVicker moves into the clinch successfully.
Belenuik tries to pull guard but McVicker holds him up against the cage and eventually Belenuik drops back down to his feet.
Belenuik tries to pull guard but McVicker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Belenuik is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Belenuik taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Belenuik can't find room to land a body shot as McVicker controls the action.
Belenuik tries to pull guard but McVicker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Prince McVicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danylo Belenuik.
Belenuik tries to pull guard but McVicker won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker is trying to trip Belenuik. He has hold of a leg but Belenuik is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McVicker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Belenuik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McVicker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belenuik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker preventing the sweep.
McVicker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McVicker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Belenuik's guard.
McVicker passes to side control.
McVicker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Belenuik manages to get back to half guard.
Belenuik is looking for a sweep. McVicker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belenuik is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVicker drops an elbow to the side of Belenuik's head.
McVicker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McVicker is pressing down on Belenuik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Belenuik is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belenuik trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Belenuik is in a horrible position here. McVicker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McVicker cracks Belenuik with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Belenuik is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Belenuik is rocked!
McVicker is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Belenuik to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Belenuik shrugs it off.
Belenuik is still in real trouble! Can McVicker finish him?
Belenuik tries to hold on but McVicker postures up.
Belenuik holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McVicker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Belenuik seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee warns Belenuik that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVicker looking to control but Belenuik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Belenuik regains half guard.
Belenuik wants to get back to full guard.
McVicker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McVicker throwing shots but Belenuik is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belenuik actively working from the bottom here.
McVicker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prince McVicker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McVicker keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like McVicker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McVicker misses the shot to the body.
McVicker fails to land with a series of punches.
McVicker misses with a few strikes there.
McVicker loads up on a big right hand but Belenuik slips the punch.
McVicker misses with an uppercut.
McVicker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McVicker misses the jab.
McVicker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belenuik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker swings for the body but Belenuik moves out of range.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Prince McVicker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belenuik working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McVicker has passed into half guard!
Belenuik is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belenuik is staying active underneath McVicker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Belenuik tries to get to full guard but McVicker has control of the leg.
McVicker is looking to advance position but Belenuik won't allow it.
McVicker is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McVicker wants to take a breather but Belenuik is having none of it.
Belenuik tries to get to full guard but McVicker has control of the leg.
Belenuik looking for submissions off his back.
Belenuik moves into full guard.
Belenuik is trying to control the position but McVicker postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belenuik is looking for a triangle but McVicker pushes his legs off easily.
Belenuik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Belenuik keeping moving, preventing McVicker from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from McVicker.
Belenuik is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McVicker just misses with a punch to the body.
McVicker tries a low kick but Belenuik avoids it.
Prince McVicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belenuik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McVicker.
Belenuik changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Belenuik tries to clinch up but McVicker circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belenuik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck for Belenuik with that takedown attempt.
Belenuik darts in looking for a takedown but McVicker gets double underhooks and turns Belenuik into the cage.
Belenuik tries to clinch but McVicker moves away
enabling McVicker to counter with a crisp jab.
McVicker throws a big shot that misses.
McVicker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McVicker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McVicker 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 Belenuik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Belenuik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belenuik clinches up against the cage.
Belenuik has a couple of punches blocked by McVicker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prince McVicker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Belenuik ducks under a wild hook from McVicker.
McVicker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belenuik can do to turn this around?
McVicker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Belenuik looking for submissions off his back.
Belenuik moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McVicker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker won't allow Belenuik to sweep him here.
McVicker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McVicker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belenuik is keeping the position for now.
McVicker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McVicker looking to pass the guard.
Belenuik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belenuik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McVicker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belenuik can't keep his opponent in guard - McVicker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Belenuik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McVicker is working away from the top position though.
Belenuik is looking for a sweep. McVicker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belenuik wants to control but McVicker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McVicker passes to full mount!
McVicker raining down shots from the mount!
McVicker has hold of Belenuik's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Belenuik manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belenuik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! McVicker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Danylo Belenuik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belenuik felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Belenuik tries to reverse the position but McVicker maintains control.
McVicker avoids the attempt from Belenuik to control.
McVicker looking to control but Belenuik is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belenuik is bucking up trying to escape but McVicker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McVicker landing strikes from the mount and Belenuik is in trouble!
Belenuik gets back to half guard.
McVicker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McVicker is trying to control. Belenuik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McVicker slips a nice elbow through Belenuik's hands, connecting with Belenuik's forehead.
Belenuik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McVicker.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McVicker lands with a punch from half guard.
Prince McVicker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McVicker prevents Belenuik from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prince McVicker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McVicker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince McVicker!
Our winner, Prince McVicker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pacho Hererra (ranked 6032 p4p, 3601 weight class) and Amado Alvarez (ranked 454 p4p, 347 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pacho Hererra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Amado Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hererra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvarez looking to score a takedown here. Hererra is defending well but Alvarez drives through and ends up in Hererra's guard.
Hererra is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Alvarez rolls with it to try and escape but Hererra cranks on the arm and Alvarez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pacho Hererra!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Powder Puff (ranked 3117 p4p, 5658 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 409 p4p, 594 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Powder Puff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Puff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Banner somewhat.
An attempted straight right counter from Puff misses the target.
Banner tries for a takedown but Puff circles away easily
and Puff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Puff counters with a nice right hand that sends Banner toppling to the canvas! Banner scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Puff finish him?!
Banner is rocked!
We've been told by Puff's head coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Powder Puff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.
Banner dives in for a single leg takedown but Puff sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Puff swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Banner is still on wobbly legs! Can Puff finish him?
A swing and a miss from Puff.
Banner seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puff stuffs the takedown attempt from Banner. Banner gets slowly back to his feet.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Puff's head but Puff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puff scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Banner looks winded!
Puff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Banner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crack! Puff connects with the perfect overhand right and Banner falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Puff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Powder Puff!
Powder Puff decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Payette (ranked 3333 p4p, 3391 weight class) and Dries Boeykens (ranked 434 p4p, 443 weight class). Boeykens is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by MMA Entrance Music / Dustin Poirier. Frederick Payette 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frederick Payette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dries Boeykens!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boeykens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Payette.
Payette gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Payette tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boeykens's elbow.
Payette struggles to land a body shot inside as Boeykens controls his hands.
Payette tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boeykens's elbow.
Payette fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boeykens is working for takedown but Payette is calmly controlling the position for now.
Payette tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payette lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boeykens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Payette misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payette doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boeykens turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Boeykens manages to end up in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boeykens decides to stand back up. Boeykens steps back and let's Payette get back to his feet.
Frederick Payette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Payette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Payette instigates a clinch.
Payette lands a right hand.
Payette misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Payette.
Payette scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boeykens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boeykens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boeykens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Payette closes the distance and clinches.
Payette lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boeykens looks winded!
Payette lands a hook to the side of the head.
Payette manages to break the clinch.
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!
Boeykens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Payette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boeykens is rocked!
Frederick Payette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dries Boeykens.
Payette changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payette fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Boeykens out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Frederick Payette!
Frederick Payette managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Threads, into his post fight interview.
Dries Boeykens was interviewed post fight and said 'Despite my lose A big thanks on the organisation Excellent FC having the possibility to fight here tonight. Also a big thanks on the sponsors, fans and public supporting me. I'll be back better and stronger . YOU are the best ! Thanks .'.
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