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SPFT #3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mae Joon (ranked 3853 p4p, 2835 weight class) and KJ Hoodwell (ranked 426 p4p, 347 weight class). KJ Hoodwell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mae Joon's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 Tokyo, Mae Joon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, KJ Hoodwell!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoodwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Joon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hoodwell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Joon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Joon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoodwell, who protects the arm well.
Joon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Joon swings around for an armbar but Hoodwell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Joon's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoodwell is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Joon has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hoodwell is looking to defend but Joon has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hoodwell! Joon pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hoodwell taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mae Joon!
Mae Joon 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonathas Araujo (ranked 2831 p4p, 3452 weight class) and Perov Yelisey (ranked 232 p4p, 280 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathas Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Perov Yelisey!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yelisey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Araujo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Araujo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Araujo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yelisey prevents Araujo from moving into mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yelisey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Araujo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Yelisey looks calm but he's in trouble here. Araujo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Yelisey is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Araujo lets go of the hold and Yelisey can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathas Araujo!
Jonathas Araujo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damian Drago (ranked 23401 p4p, 3987 weight class) and Rafael Soto (ranked 406 p4p, 309 weight class). Soto has chosen Parkway Drive - Wild Eyes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rafael Soto!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Drago with that takedown attempt.
Drago shoots in but Soto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drago gets the takedown into side control.
Soto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Soto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Drago seems to be looking for submissions.
Drago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soto is just riding it out for now. Drago eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soto actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Drago is trying for a kimura here. Soto looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Drago wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Drago!
Damian Drago took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Nutritional Shaved Ice for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hristo Borisov (ranked 5698 p4p, 24407 weight class) and Takashi Minoko (ranked 628 p4p, 660 weight class). Hristo Borisov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 13 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Hristo Borisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takashi Minoko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borisov wants to clinch up but Minoko keeps it at a distance.
Minoko gets caught napping as Borisov dives in and scores a takedown. Minoko manages to retain guard.
Borisov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Minoko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borisov is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Borisov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Minoko's guard.
Borisov controlling the action here.
Borisov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Minoko trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Borisov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Borisov prevents Minoko from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borisov is thwarting Minoko's attempts to control the position.
Borisov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Minoko trying to hold on to Borisov's head to control him but Borisov postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Minoko throws a series of strikes that have Borisov backpedaling.
Minoko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Borisov tries to avoid it but Minoko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Borisov to the ground. Borisov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minoko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Borisov passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Borisov slows the pace down in half guard.
Borisov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Borisov is looking for a kimura but Minoko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borisov to get the leverage.
Borisov is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borisov is trying for a kimura here. Minoko looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Borisov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hristo Borisov!
Hristo Borisov made sure to mention his sponsor, PWNAGE Elite in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Wick (ranked 2927 p4p, 2324 weight class) and Ilya Muromets (ranked 354 p4p, 287 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Wick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ilya Muromets!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Wick. Those never looked like landing.
Muromets misses with a body kick.
Wick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muromets.
Wick rushes Muromets and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wick wants to break free but Muromets has control.
Wick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wick misses the shot to the body.
Muromets is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wick with a body shot.
Wick loads up on a big right hand but Muromets slips the punch.
A nice side step and Muromets releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wick misses with a body shot.
Muromets slips under a jab.
Muromets misses with a wild body shot.
Wick takes a swing at Muromets's ribcage but misses.
Wick seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muromets can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Muromets.
Wick missing with a left hand there. Muromets was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muromets let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wick slips a straight right by Muromets.
Wick throws a sloppy body shot
and Muromets counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muromets moves away.
Muromets moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muromets throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muromets jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muromets throws a hook but Wick avoids it easily.
John Wick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Muromets 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wick throws out a loose jab but Muromets uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Wick. That snapped Muromets's head back.
 Muromets is rocked!
Wick moves in close and cracks Muromets with a massive right hand! Muromets, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Wick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Wick!
A victorious John Wick thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Diaz (ranked 1837 p4p, 2054 weight class) and Nicholas McDonald (ranked 239 p4p, 268 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Feiticeira. 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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Solid Muay Thai
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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 18 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicholas McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonald counters with a crisp one two that drops Diaz! McDonald thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Diaz to his feet! Diaz is in big trouble!
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
 Diaz is rocked!
Diaz wants to stay close but McDonald steps back to make room for something. Diaz seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from McDonald and Diaz drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nicholas McDonald!
Dick Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Micah Hawk (ranked 21566 p4p, 23789 weight class) and Michael Manchester (ranked 514 p4p, 534 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Micah Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Manchester!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk gets caught napping as Manchester dives in and scores a takedown. Hawk manages to retain guard.
Hawk pushes a forearm under Manchester's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Manchester is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Micah Hawk!
Micah Hawk 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Kittisak Saetang (ranked 2772 p4p, 1582 weight class) and Cody Evans (ranked 226 p4p, 137 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kittisak Saetang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Evans!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saetang, as that shot connected.
Evans slips under a jab from Saetang.
Saetang tries to land a front kick but Evans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Evans misses with a double jab.
Saetang throws a right hand that misses
and Evans counters with a single leg into guard. Saetang didn't expect that.
Saetang looking for subs off his back but Evans has passed one foot through into half guard.
Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saetang is trying to stand.
Saetang is trying to control but can't.
Saetang is looking to escape.
Saetang tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans stalling away here and it's allowed Saetang to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Saetang blocks nicely.
Evans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evans stands up over Saetang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saetang wants to stand but Evans is controlling the position.
Saetang pulls Evans in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Saetang throws a combination. Evans tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kittisak Saetang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saetang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Saetang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Evans scores with a hook to the body. Saetang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saetang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saetang lands a nice looking body kick.
A jab from Evans misses.
Evans throws a hook but Saetang blocks it.
Evans connects with a right hand. Saetang shakes it off.
Saetang slips a straight right by Evans.
Kittisak Saetang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Evans slows the pace down in half guard.
Evans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saetang is looking to escape.
Saetang is trying to get back to full guard.
Evans slips a nice elbow through Saetang's hands, connecting with Saetang's forehead.
Evans with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saetang is trying to stand.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saetang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Saetang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saetang keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saetang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Evans moves out of range as Saetang throws a body kick.
Saetang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saetang with a jab.
Saetang tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans avoids the head kick by Saetang.
Saetang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Evans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saetang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Evans on the side of the head.
Saetang moves into range and connects with a jab.
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 Kittisak Saetang will probably get the nod.
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.
Saetang misses with a left hand
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Saetang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Saetang slips under a jab.
Evans blocks the body kick.
Saetang takes one to the side of the head.
Saetang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Evans will feel that in the morning.
Saetang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kittisak Saetang is winning the standup battle so far.
Evans misses with a looping left.
Evans shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saetang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Evans misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Evans in side control, throwing shots but Saetang defends.
Evans tries to score with some ground and pound. Saetang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Evans postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Saetang pushes Evans away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Evans gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Saetang being controlled for a moment.
Saetang tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Saetang's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Cody Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Saetang wants to control but Evans is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans scoring with strikes but Saetang is staying in there.
The referee warns Saetang that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Saetang is desperately trying to improve his position but Evans has a good base and remains in mount.
Evans trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Evans landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans controlling the pace for now.
Evans landing strikes, looking to finish!
Saetang tries to buck Evans off but he can't manage it.
Saetang wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Evans.
Evans pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Saetang regains half guard.
Saetang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Evans's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Evans's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Evans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saetang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Evans working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Saetang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Evans under the eye.
Saetang thuds his shin into the meat of Evans's side.
Saetang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saetang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saetang lands a right hook to the body.
Evans lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Evans.
Saetang misses with a head kick.
Evans dodges the punch combination from Saetang.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saetang enables Evans to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saetang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saetang has momentary wrist control but Evans slips an elbow through the middle.
Evans won't allow Saetang to get back to his feet.
Saetang keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saetang is looking to stand up but Evans isn't so interested in that idea.
Evans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saetang is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Evans dives into side control.
Evans scoring with punches and elbows.
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.
Evans in side control lands a decent elbow.
Evans wants to control but Saetang is keeping him busy.
Evans controlling the position from side mount.
Saetang throws Evans to one side and escapes!
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saetang throws out the jab.
Saetang misses with a looping right.
Evans misses with a body shot.
Saetang connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans shoots in and gets a takedown into Saetang's guard.
Saetang wants to stand but Evans is controlling the position.
Saetang trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Evans makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Evans working his ground and pound in the gym.
Saetang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Evans is aware though and is defending well.
Evans wants to control from the top but Saetang keeps moving.
Saetang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a big elbow that misses.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Saetang.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Evans misses with a hook.
A solid body kick from Saetang.
Evans misses with a body shot.
Evans blocks a head kick by Saetang.
Evans changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Evans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saetang.
Saetang tries to bum rush Evans with a series of wild strikes but Evans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Evans shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saetang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saetang regains half guard, as Evans was trying to land strikes.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kittisak Saetang.
I think Saetang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kittisak Saetang!
Kittisak Saetang thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Walcott (ranked 2033 p4p, 2066 weight class) and Dino Ebedi (ranked 182 p4p, 187 weight class). Ebedi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Moby Dick - Ugass kutya!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 36 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Walcott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Dino Ebedi!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walcott lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Walcott.
Ebedi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ebedi misses with a straight left.
Walcott looks to land a combination but Ebedi avoids it well.
A left and a right from Walcott both land. Nice combination.
Walcott throws a right hand that misses
letting Ebedi counter with a right hand.
Tommy Walcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ebedi tries to bum rush Walcott with a series of wild strikes but Walcott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Walcott.
Walcott throws a looping overhand right but Ebedi ducks down to avoid it.
Walcott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ebedi.
Ebedi throws a counter combo.
Ebedi scores with a head kick.
No joy there for Ebedi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebedi loads up on a big right hand but Walcott slips the punch.
Walcott throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Ebedi. Beautiful body shot.
Walcott misses the shot to the body.
Walcott moves into range and connects with a jab.
Walcott misses with the combination.
Ebedi moves out of range as Walcott strikes.
A jab from Walcott misses.
It seemed like Ebedi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Walcott misses the target.
Walcott loads up on a big right hand but Ebedi slips the punch.
Ebedi throws a big counter head kick but Walcott avoids it with no problem.
Ebedi lands a head kick!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ebedi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Walcott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ebedi looks to score with a jab to the body but Walcott is just out of range.
Ebedi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ebedi slips under a jab.
Ebedi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebedi throws the kick towards the body but Walcott avoids it.
Walcott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ebedi.
Ebedi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ebedi throws a sloppy head kick and Walcott moves out of range easily.
Ebedi throws a lazy head kick
and Walcott counters with a stiff right hand.
Walcott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Walcott doesn't manage to clinch there - Ebedi circles away.
Walcott takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A combination from Ebedi does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walcott misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Walcott misses.
Walcott closes the distance and clinches.
Ebedi pulls Walcott into guard.
Ebedi pulls Walcott in to control the position.
Walcott tries to free his leg and advance position but Ebedi is retaining full guard.
Ebedi is controlling Walcott's posture.
Walcott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walcott trying to control but Ebedi is working from the bottom.
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 Tommy Walcott will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ebedi walks into a straight right hand from Walcott.
Dino Ebedi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walcott keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Walcott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ebedi doesn't seem bothered though.
Walcott looks to throw the jab but Ebedi is out of range.
Ebedi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Walcott with a body shot.
Jab by Ebedi.
Walcott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ebedi counters with a one-two to the body.
Walcott is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott moves out of range of the strikes.
Walcott with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ebedi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Walcott misses the target.
Ebedi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walcott.
Ebedi is looking for the big counter here.
Walcott throws a low kick, looking for Ebedi's leg but Ebedi calmly moves out of range.
Ebedi cracks Walcott with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebedi. Walcott does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Walcott was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ebedi.
Walcott connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Ebedi.
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
Ebedi throws a counter combo.
Walcott connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ebedi.
Ebedi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ebedi lands a really nice looking cross but Walcott seems unphased.
Walcott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Ebedi throws a head kick that misses.
Walcott misses with a jab to the body
and Ebedi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walcott throws a jab when Ebedi was well out of range.
Walcott tests Ebedi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Ebedi misses.
As Ebedi looks to move away, Walcott throws a big counter combo but Ebedi just gets out of the way.
Ebedi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebedi lands a head kick. Walcott smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sloppy strikes from Walcott. Those never looked like landing.
Ebedi throws a wild body kick that Walcott sees coming a mile off.
Ebedi keeps the fight on the outside.
Ebedi misses with an uppercut. Walcott saw that one coming.
Walcott half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ebedi throws the left hand but Walcott avoids the punch easily.
Walcott has managed to clinch.
Ebedi blocks a body shot from Walcott.
Ebedi wants a takedown but no success here.
Ebedi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Walcott smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walcott scores with a hook to the body. Ebedi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Walcott.
Walcott throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Walcott looks to throw the jab but Ebedi is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walcott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ebedi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ebedi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walcott.
Ebedi throws a counter combo.
Walcott misses with a series of wild punches.
Ebedi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Walcott will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Walcott throws a right hand that misses
and Ebedi counters with a body kick.
Ebedi misses with a body kick.
Walcott rushes Ebedi and presses him up against the cage.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walcott.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ebedi.
Ebedi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Walcott has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Walcott content to stall in guard here.
Walcott wants to pass the guard but Ebedi is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebedi has Walcott pulled in close to control his posture.
Ebedi wants to sweep here but Walcott controlling him for the moment.
Ebedi keeps trying to improve his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tommy Walcott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Ebedi controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Walcott attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ebedi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Walcott moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ebedi moves away from the strike by Walcott.
Walcott fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ebedi misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Walcott tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ebedi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ebedi is looking for the big counter here.
Ebedi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebedi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ebedi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Walcott back to the cage. Ebedi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Walcott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walcott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Walcott looks to throw the jab but Ebedi is out of range.
Ebedi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walcott.
Walcott swings widly with a right hand
and Ebedi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walcott wants to clinch up but Ebedi keeps it at a distance.
Dino Ebedi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebedi tries to land a body kick
enabling Walcott to counter with a crisp jab.
Walcott lands a front kick.
Walcott staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Walcott tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ebedi moves out of range as Walcott strikes.
Ebedi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Walcott thows a leg kick but Ebedi checks it
enabling Ebedi to counter with a crisp jab.
Walcott moves in looking to clinch but Ebedi pushes him off.
Ebedi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walcott moves away.
Walcott swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walcott. Ebedi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walcott looks to score with a jab to the body but Ebedi is just out of range.
Ebedi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dino Ebedi.
I think Walcott has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Walcott!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tommy Walcott thanked Mythical Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Steel Iii (ranked 2686 p4p, 2693 weight class) and Kimbo Wahwah (ranked 317 p4p, 320 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Steel Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimbo Wahwah!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Wahwah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wahwah blocks a jab.
Wahwah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Wahwah.
Steel Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Steel Iii throws the left hand but Wahwah avoids the punch easily.
Steel Iii shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wahwah manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wahwah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wahwah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wahwah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steel Iii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wahwah working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Iii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steel Iii with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Iii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steel Iii 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.
Steel Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Steel Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing that Steel Iii has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Steel Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steel Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Iii postures up in Wahwah's guard and throws a big left but Wahwah blocks it.
Wahwah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Steel Iii content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steel Iii scores with a nice right hand.
Wahwah avoids the body shot from Steel Iii.
Wahwah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Wahwah.
Steel Iii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wahwah.
Steel Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wahwah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wahwah sizes up Steel Iii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wahwah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steel Iii 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.
Wahwah throws a body punch but Steel Iii moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel Iii misses the target.
Wahwah takes a swing at Steel Iii's ribcage but misses.
As Wahwah looks to move away, Steel Iii throws a big counter combo but Wahwah just gets out of the way.
Wahwah misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Wahwah.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahwah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steel Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wahwah moves away.
Wahwah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kimbo Wahwah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel Iii takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wahwah avoids the body shot from Steel Iii.
Wahwah jabs Steel Iii right on the nose. Steel Iii blinks but takes it well.
Steel Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Wahwah.
Wahwah wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steel Iii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wahwah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel Iii takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Steel Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wahwah.
A swing and a miss from Wahwah.
Steel Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Wahwah counter with a right hand.
Steel Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wahwah.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel Iii lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steel Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Steel Iii. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wahwah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wahwah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wahwah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wahwah.
No joy there for Steel Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steel Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wahwah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wahwah dodges the punch combination from Steel Iii.
Wahwah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wahwah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel Iii throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wahwah was covering up waiting for the punch and Steel Iii finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wahwah keeping moving, preventing Steel Iii from controlling successfully.
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 Alex Steel Iii will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Steel Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wahwah.
Wahwah misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Steel Iii. Those never looked like landing.
Wahwah lands the left hand.
Wahwah lands a really nice looking cross but Steel Iii seems unphased.
Steel Iii goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wahwah loads up on a big right hand but Steel Iii slips the punch.
Steel Iii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wahwah to score with a decent uppercut.
Wahwah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wahwah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Steel Iii misses its intended target.
Steel Iii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Iii misses the shot to the body.
Wahwah has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wahwah misses with a hook. Steel Iii ducked under it nicely.
Steel Iii lands with a nice combination. Wahwah backs away looking to recover.
Steel Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Wahwah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alex Steel Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Steel Iii catches Wahwah right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wahwah.
Wahwah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel Iii.
Wahwah throws a leg kick which misses Steel Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Steel Iii tries to avoid it.
Steel Iii moves into the clinch successfully.
Steel Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Wahwah slowing the pace effectively.
Steel Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wahwah looking to stall.
Steel Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Wahwah wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wahwah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wahwah wants to stall.
Steel Iii keeps control of Wahwah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steel Iii as Wahwah tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Wahwah fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wahwah trying to stall but Steel Iii improves his position.
Wahwah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Steel Iii.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wahwah.
Sloppy strikes from Steel Iii. Those never looked like landing.
A nice leg kick from Wahwah, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel Iii walks into a stiff left hand from Wahwah.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wahwah connects with a looping right hand.
Wahwah throws a lazy body kick
and Steel Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Wahwah misses with a looping left.
Wahwah misses with a straight right.
Steel Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Wahwah counters with a thumping low kick.
Steel Iii checks a leg kick.
Wahwah misses with a few strikes there.
Wahwah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel Iii takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wahwah throws a head kick but Steel Iii moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Iii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wahwah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wahwah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wahwah connects with a jab.
Steel Iii misses with the combination.
Steel Iii cracks Wahwah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wahwah connects with a crisp jab.
Steel Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wahwah.
Steel Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel Iii looks to throw the jab but Wahwah is out of range.
A shot to the body from Steel Iii misses
enabling Wahwah to counter with a crisp jab.
Wahwah lands a big head kick that sends Steel Iii tumbling to the mat! Wahwah takes a step backwards and waves Steel Iii back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Steel Iii is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wahwah is looking to slow Steel Iii down with leg kicks.
Oh Steel Iii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wahwah punishes Steel Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Wahwah avoids the body shot from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii seems to have got his legs back now.
Kimbo Wahwah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel Iii cracks Wahwah with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel Iii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steel Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wahwah can pounce on him.
Wahwah throws a head kick that misses.
Wahwah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steel Iii is looking to counter punch.
Steel Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel Iii throws a hook but Wahwah blocks it.
Steel Iii decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wahwah trying to control here.
Steel Iii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wahwah defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel Iii with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wahwah wants to control but Steel Iii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kimbo Wahwah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Wahwah misses with a kick to the body.
Wahwah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Wahwah goes down! Can Steel Iii finish him!?
Steel Iii landing with the ground and pound.
Wahwah looking to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Iii wants to control from the top but Wahwah keeps moving.
Steel Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steel Iii postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Steel Iii trying to control but Wahwah is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Iii works over Wahwah with some ground and pound from guard.
Steel Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steel Iii wants to pass the guard but Wahwah is keeping the position.
Steel Iii wants to control from the top but Wahwah keeps moving.
Steel Iii scoring with some ground and pound.
Steel Iii slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Steel Iii taking a break here but Wahwah is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Iii is looking to advance position but Wahwah won't allow it.
Steel Iii trying to control from half guard but Wahwah is working away.
Wahwah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steel Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steel Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Iii winds up and cracks Wahwah with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Steel Iii thows a huge punch but Wahwah dodges it nicely.
Steel Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steel Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steel Iii is looking to take a break and control but Wahwah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wahwah jabs Steel Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steel Iii throws a series of punches but Wahwah avoids them all with ease.
Steel Iii lands a jab to the head.
Steel Iii defending well as Wahwah loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Steel Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steel Iii closes the distance and clinches.
Wahwah breaks from the clinch.
Wahwah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wahwah lands with a good body shot.
Steel Iii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wahwah counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wahwah tests Steel Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel Iii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wahwah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wahwah pushes Steel Iii away with a front kick.
Steel Iii tries to move into range but Wahwah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wahwah looks to land a right hand but Steel Iii moved out of range.
Steel Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Wahwah lands.
Wahwah lands a slapping body shot.
Wahwah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel Iii misses with an uppercut.
Steel Iii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wahwah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steel Iii somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Steel Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steel Iii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Steel Iii!
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