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HFA 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Niko Mcmillan (ranked 4773 p4p, 24998 weight class) and Lonnie Fisher (ranked 479 p4p, 531 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Niko Mcmillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lonnie Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcmillan misses with a hook. Fisher ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Fisher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Niko Mcmillan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mcmillan doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Fisher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mcmillan swings for the body but Fisher moves out of range.
A low kick from Fisher is predictable there
and Mcmillan counters with a stiff right hand.
Fisher walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mcmillan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mcmillan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mcmillan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fisher's head.
Fisher staying out of range there.
Fisher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcmillan.
Mcmillan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mcmillan scores with a sloppy right hand. Fisher should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Mcmillan. Those never looked like landing.
Mcmillan misses with a lunging right hand
and Fisher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Niko Mcmillan has been cut.
Mcmillan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fisher was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcmillan.
Fisher is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mcmillan with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Mcmillan.
Mcmillan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmillan lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the body from Mcmillan misses
and Fisher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mcmillan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mcmillan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fisher slips under a jab.
Mcmillan throws a jab but it's blocked by Fisher.
Mcmillan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mcmillan throws an overhand right that lands on Fisher's shoulder, as Fisher tries to avoid the shot.
Fisher throws a counter combo.
Fisher with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mcmillan to score with a decent uppercut.
Fisher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fisher slips a jab from Mcmillan.
Mcmillan scores with a jab. Fisher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fisher walks into a stiff left hand from Mcmillan.
Mcmillan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fisher.
Fisher loads up on a big right hand but Mcmillan slips the punch.
Fisher doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcmillan circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillan throws a body shot but no joy.
Fisher looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher ducks under a wild hook from Mcmillan.
Fisher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Niko Mcmillan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fisher blocks a jab.
Fisher slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fisher! But no joy.
Mcmillan misses with a right hand
and Fisher counters with a beautiful punch that sends Mcmillan to the canvas!
 Mcmillan is rocked!
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcmillan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Mcmillan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fisher is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mcmillan controlling the position.
Fisher is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcmillan has wrist control.
Mcmillan seems to have got his legs back now.
Fisher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcmillan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fisher throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillan is pulling down on Fisher's head. It's preventing any offense from Fisher, at least for the moment.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcmillan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcmillan pulls Fisher in to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mcmillan throws a sloppy body shot
and Fisher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcmillan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mcmillan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mcmillan throws a jab when Fisher was well out of range.
Fisher avoids the body shot from Mcmillan.
Fisher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcmillan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fisher wants to counter with a clinch but Mcmillan pushes him away.
Mcmillan scores with the left hand. Fisher knows he should have avoided that one.
Mcmillan misses with an uppercut
and Fisher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mcmillan slips a straight right by Fisher.
Mcmillan throws out a loose jab but Fisher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcmillan clobbers Fisher with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mcmillan misses with a body shot.
Mcmillan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fishers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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 Niko Mcmillan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niko Mcmillan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mcmillan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fisher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fisher ducks under a wild hook from Mcmillan.
Mcmillan loads up on a big right hand but Fisher slips the punch.
Fisher is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mcmillan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fisher just misses with a punch to the body.
Fisher misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Mcmillan.
Mcmillan 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.
Mcmillan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mcmillan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mcmillan scores with a nice head shot.
Mcmillan misses the jab.
Fisher takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisher ducks under a wild hook from Mcmillan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmillan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fisher takes a swing at Mcmillan's ribcage but misses.
Fisher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mcmillan finds it's way round the side to connect with Fisher's head.
Fisher moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fisher walks into a straight right hand from Mcmillan.
Mcmillan throws a big shot that misses.
Fisher looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mcmillan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mcmillan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fisher.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcmillan misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcmillan misses the target.
Fisher slips under a jab from Mcmillan.
Fisher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mcmillan misses with an uppercut. Fisher saw that one coming.
Fisher throws a lazy right hand but Mcmillan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcmillan.
Mcmillan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mcmillan takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mcmillan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mcmillan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcmillan lands with an overhand left.
Fisher moves away from the strike by Mcmillan.
Fisher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcmillan was well out of range. Poor timing from Fisher.
Fisher moves out of range as Mcmillan strikes.
Mcmillan misses with the combination.
Mcmillan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcmillan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fisher can do to turn this around?
Fisher slips under a jab from Mcmillan.
Mcmillan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher avoids the body shot from Mcmillan.
Mcmillan throws a lazy right hand but Fisher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fisher is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mcmillan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fisher under the eye.
Mcmillan throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mcmillan. Fisher does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Mcmillan misses.
Fisher lands a lovely overhand right.
Fisher lands a jab.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcmillan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fisher slips under a jab from Mcmillan.
Fisher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcmillan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcmillan throws a good cross that connects.
A swing and a miss from Mcmillan.
Fisher steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mcmillan.
Mcmillan throws a lazy uppercut
and Fisher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fisher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcmillan misses with a hook. Fisher ducked under it nicely.
Mcmillan throws a looping overhand right but Fisher ducks down to avoid it.
Fisher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcmillan was well out of range. Poor timing from Fisher.
Mcmillan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcmillan throws a poor cross that misses
and Fisher scores with a counter punch that sends Mcmillan to the canvas! Fisher smells blood - he's punishing Mcmillan with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Mcmillan has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lonnie Fisher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Everett (ranked 4534 p4p, 25127 weight class) and Ruben Smith (ranked 466 p4p, 532 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Ben Everett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruben Smith!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everett tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Everett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Ben Everett has been cut.
Ruben Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a right hand that Everett ducks under and follows up with a left that Everett also avoids with ease.
Everett closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Everett.
Everett pulls Smith into guard.
Everett is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.
Everett is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to stand up but Everett won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Everett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Everett wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Everett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Everett misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Everett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a one two! Everett had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smith scores with a jab. Everett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Everett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Everett is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Everett stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Everett from controlling successfully.
Everett pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Everett.
Everett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Everett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruben Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben Everett's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Everett wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Everett throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Everett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Everett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Everett tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Everett fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith to the ground. Everett is now in Smith's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith wriggles free and stands up.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Ben Everett's cut is getting worse.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Everett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Everett's head.
Everett dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Ruben Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
A combination from Everett does no damage.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Everett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Everett has managed to clinch.
Everett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Everett has Smith pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everett has clasped his hands together around Smith's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Everett tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith taking a bit of punishment here - Everett scoring with strikes.
Smith is not content to let Everett control the position.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Everett drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everett lands an elbow.
A lull in the action here as Everett stalls from top position.
Everett wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.
Everett sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Everett wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Everett lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Everett tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Everett slows the pace down.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Everett feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Everett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Everett's cut.
That's time! Everett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smith connects with the punch.
A jab from Smith misses.
Everett clinches up against the cage.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Everett wants a takedown but no success here.
Everett wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Everett won't allow it.
Everett drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Everett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Everett has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett pulls guard.
Everett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Everett is keeping the position for now.
Everett is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Everett decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Everett sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Everett is stalling here. Smith is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Everett seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smith has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Everett to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Everett or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Everett looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Everett's head back.
Everett has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ben Everett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Everett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Everett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith cracks Everett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ruben Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Everett fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Everett closes the distance and clinches.
Smith tries to circle away but Everett has him pinned against the cage.
Everett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Everett 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ben Everett's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Everett closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Everett pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ruben Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith feints a jab promting Everett to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Everett slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Everett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Everett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Everett on that attempt.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Everett tries to clinch up.
Everett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruben Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Moody (ranked 4920 p4p, 5151 weight class) and Nick Chapman (ranked 403 p4p, 418 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Moody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman takes one on the button.
Chapman looks to land a left hand but Moody moved out of range nicely.
Moody uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chapman.
That kick from Moody tenderised Chapman's leg. Chapman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moody moves into range and connects with a jab.
 It looks like Nick Chapman has been cut.
Moody connects with a body shot that sends Chapman's belly button to the back.
Moody is looking to slow Chapman down with leg kicks.
Moody misses with an uppercut. Chapman saw that one coming.
Chapman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moody connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chapman scrambles back to his feet.
Moody lands a glancing blow to the side of Chapman's head.
Moody throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moody looks to throw the jab but Chapman is out of range.
It seemed like Chapman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chapman connects with a right hand. Moody shakes it off.
Moody swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chapman.
Moody fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moody misses with a looping right.
Moody lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 Chapman is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman throws an overhand right that lands on Moody's shoulder, as Moody tries to avoid the shot.
Moody feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chapman sprawling to the canvas! Chapman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Moody finish him?!
Chapman is still on wobbly legs! Can Moody finish him?
Chapman switches off momentarily and Moody cracks him with a monster right hand! Chapman topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Moody dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Moody!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Moody!
Tommy Moody 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Colby Koscheck (ranked 4995 p4p, 5360 weight class) and Albar Claes (ranked 409 p4p, 424 weight class). Albar Claes told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Colby Koscheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Albar Claes!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claes walks into a left hand.
Claes looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nice jab there from Koscheck.
Claes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koscheck showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Claes.
Koscheck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Claes momentarily.
Claes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koscheck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Claes but Claes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Claes throws a counter combo.
Koscheck fails to land with a series of punches.
Koscheck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koscheck thuds a left hand into Claes's body.
Koscheck jabs Claes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koscheck shoots in for a takedown but Claes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claes is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koscheck throws a jab when Claes was well out of range.
Koscheck throws a right and a left that Claes avoids nicely.
Nice shot by Koscheck.
Koscheck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Claes moves away.
Albar Claes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koscheck dives in and grabs Claes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Claes pushes down on Koscheck's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Koscheck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koscheck throws a lazy right hand but Claes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Claes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koscheck.
Claes throws a fast counter high kick but Koscheck manages to duck under it in time.
Claes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Koscheck napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Koscheck is trying to control Claes's posture but Claes avoids it.
Koscheck gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koscheck gets back to full guard.
Koscheck pushes a forearm under Claes's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Claes is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Colby Koscheck!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinton Armstrong (ranked 3995 p4p, 5093 weight class) and Pedro Escobar (ranked 422 p4p, 498 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinton Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar moves into the clinch.
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong drives through and clinches with Escobar against the cage.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Escobar has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar keeps control of Armstrong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Escobar missing with knees to the body.
Escobar lands a body shot.
Armstrong is trying to break free.
Escobar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armstrong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Armstrong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Clinton Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Escobar.
Knees to the body from Escobar.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Escobar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Armstrong could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Escobar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar jumps guard but Armstrong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Escobar is stalling here.
Escobar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Armstrong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Escobar can turn it around.
Escobar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Escobar.
Escobar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Armstrong's waist but Armstrong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Escobar off to one side.
Escobar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Armstrong, pushing him back against the cage.
Escobar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Armstrong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar throws a head kick but Armstrong moves out of range.
Escobar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Clinton Armstrong has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar rushes Armstrong and presses him up against the cage.
Escobar lands an elbow just above Armstrong 's eye.
Armstrong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Escobar jumps guard but Armstrong stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Escobar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Escobar jumps guard but Armstrong stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar is trying to pull guard but Armstrong has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong avoids the head kick by Escobar.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Armstrong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Escobar working Armstrong over with knees to the body.
Escobar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Escobar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Escobar manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Escobar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Escobar pressing his opponent against the cage.
Escobar keeps control of Armstrong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is looking to control Escobar's arms but Escobar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Armstrong has his back to the cage.
Escobar working Armstrong over with knees to the body.
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar tries a body shot but Armstrong blocks it.
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong leaves Escobar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Escobar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Escobar leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Escobar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clinton Armstrong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Escobar clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Escobar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar has closed the distance and engaged Armstrong in a clinch.
Escobar avoiding damage.
Escobar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar working Armstrong over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Escobar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Escobar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but Armstrong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pedro Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar looks for a takedown but Armstrong sprawls well.
Clinton Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Escobar.
Escobar instigates a clinch.
Escobar jumps guard but Armstrong stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Escobar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Armstrong smiles and moves away.
Armstrong tries to keep at a distance but Escobar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Armstrong to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escobar moves into range and clinches up with Armstrong.
Armstrong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Escobar gets a clinch.
Escobar stalling.
Armstrong is looking to break free of the clinch but Escobar has double underhooks.
Armstrong wants to get back to striking at distance but Escobar won't allow it.
Armstrong wants to get back to striking at distance but Escobar won't allow it.
Escobar crunches a lovely knee into Armstrong's ribcage.
Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Armstrong's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar drives through and clinches with Armstrong against the cage.
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pedro Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Armstrong's waist but Armstrong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Escobar off to one side.
Escobar drives through and clinches with Armstrong against the cage.
Armstrong is trying to force a seperation but Escobar has the dominant position.
Escobar drags the fight down to the ground.
Armstrong wants to stand and escape but instead Escobar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Armstrong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Escobar is controlling him.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Armstrong wants to stand but Escobar is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Escobar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Armstrong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Armstrong tries to get out of the position.
Armstrong is working an open guard so Escobar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Escobar rushes Armstrong and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Escobar.
Escobar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escobar clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Escobar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clinton Armstrong's cut.
That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Escobar moves into the clinch.
Escobar effectively controlling the action here.
Escobar jumps guard.
Escobar has a closed guard, preventing Armstrong from standing up.
Escobar pulls Armstrong in close to his closed guard and prevents Armstrong from doing any damage or advancing position.
Escobar is working an open guard so Armstrong takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pedro Escobar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Escobar tries for a takedown but Armstrong manages to get underhooks.
Armstrong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Escobar has him pressed against the cage.
Armstrong is trying to break free.
Escobar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Armstrong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to break free.
Armstrong blocks a body shot from Escobar.
Armstrong has had enough of the clinch but Escobar keeps him there for the moment.
Escobar fails to pull guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Escobar avoiding damage.
Escobar effectively controlling the action here.
Escobar missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Armstrong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Armstrong prevents the takedown attempt.
Clinton Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Escobar.
Escobar jumps guard but Armstrong stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to force a seperation but Escobar has the dominant position.
Armstrong is trying to push Escobar away but Escobar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Escobar.
Armstrong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Escobar successfully pulls guard.
Armstrong gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Armstrong clinches up with Escobar and pushes him back against the cage.
Escobar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Armstrong is keeping busy.
Escobar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Escobar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar decides to pull guard.
Armstrong tries to stand but Escobar is controlling from the bottom.
Pedro Escobar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Armstrong gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong tries to keep at a distance but Escobar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Escobar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Escobar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaka Prawira (ranked 3280 p4p, 4862 weight class) and Porter Young (ranked 310 p4p, 390 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaka Prawira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Porter Young!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prawira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Prawira lands in his opponent's guard.
Prawira preventing the sweep.
Young escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Prawira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Prawira postures up and lands a big shot to Young's brow.
Prawira lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Prawira is working Young over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prawira advances to half guard.
Prawira passes to side control.
Young looks winded!
Prawira has hold of Young's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Young seems comfortable defending it but Prawira has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Young is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Young is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Prawira couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jaka Prawira!
A relieved looking Jaka Prawira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Koa Yagan (ranked 3044 p4p, 5400 weight class) and Dion Fitzwater (ranked 345 p4p, 503 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Koa Yagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dion Fitzwater!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzwater has his takedown stuffed
and Yagan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzwater with a poor takedown
and Yagan counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzwater closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yagan counters with a solid body kick.
Fitzwater connects with a solid leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzwater looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yagan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzwater throws a leg kick
and Yagan counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koa Yagan!
Koa Yagan 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elvis Park (ranked 3254 p4p, 3365 weight class) and Elliot Stabler (ranked 388 p4p, 404 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elvis Park!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elliot Stabler!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stabler throws a lazy right hand but Park sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Park jabs Stabler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stabler misses with the combination.
Park moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Elliot Stabler has been cut.
Stabler wants to clinch but Park slips to the side
and Park counters with a single leg into guard. Stabler didn't expect that.
Park passes Stabler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Park is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stabler is not content to let Park control the position.
Park seems to be working for a kimura but Stabler defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Park is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Park wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stabler keeps working.
Stabler wants to improve his position but Park is controlling well.
Park content to control rather than advance.
Park prevents Stabler from improving his position.
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.
Park is thwarting Stabler's attempts to control the position.
Park trying to control from half guard but Stabler is working away.
Stabler wants to get back to full guard.
Stabler gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stabler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Stabler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Park looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stabler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Park on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Park tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stabler stopping the sweep attempt from Park.
Park is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stabler is aware though and is defending well.
Stabler postures up in Park's guard and throws a big left but Park blocks it.
Stabler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Park working for a triangle but Stabler defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stabler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Park looking for a guillotine here but Stabler defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stabler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Park looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stabler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stabler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Park works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stabler throws a big right hand that misses.
Stabler throwing strikes from guard but Park blocks nicely.
Stabler trying to control the position from guard on top but Park is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stabler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stabler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stabler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stabler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Park is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stabler defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stabler throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Elvis Park will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elliot Stabler's cut.
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.
Park goes for a double leg but Stabler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stabler continues to drive forward.
Stabler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Park with a body shot.
Park jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stabler walks away with a smile on his face. Park gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stabler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stabler throws a head kick but Park moves out of range.
Park throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Park staying out of range there.
Elvis Park is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Stabler. Those never looked like landing.
Stabler is looking to clinch but Park is avoiding it.
Stabler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stabler throws a right hand that misses
and Park counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stabler darts in and clinches Park up against the cage.
Stabler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Park keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stabler's efforts to push away.
Park is trying to pull guard but Stabler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elvis Park. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park pulls guard effortlessly.
Park is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stabler defends well.
Park throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stabler stands and throws Park's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stabler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stabler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Park manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stabler is thwarting Park's attempts to control the position.
Park actively working from the bottom here.
Stabler throwing shots but Park is blocking nicely.
Park looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stabler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Park defending well though.
Stabler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Park keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Park actively working from the bottom here.
Park trying to hold on to Stabler's head to control him but Stabler postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stabler.
Park wants to get back to full guard but Stabler has passed into side control.
Park is trying to get back to half guard.
Stabler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stabler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Park tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stabler working the head and body with strikes.
Stabler tries for a kimura but Park is defending well.
Park tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Park wants to control but Stabler postures up.
An elbow from Stabler crashes against the mat.
Park manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stabler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Park trying to move into half guard but instead Stabler has managed to sweep!
Stabler stands and throws Park's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Park isn't going anywhere.
Stabler sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Park is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stabler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Park manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stabler's best efforts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stabler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Elliot Stabler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stabler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Park does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elliot Stabler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elliot Stabler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A jab from Stabler misses.
As Stabler looks to move away, Park throws a big counter combo but Stabler just gets out of the way.
Park throws a jab but it's blocked by Stabler.
Stabler misses with a hook.
Park bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Elvis Park is winning the standup battle so far.
Stabler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Park.
Park throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Park shoots in and bounces Stabler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stabler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Park trying to control the position from guard on top but Stabler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Park advances to half guard.
Stabler 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.
Stabler is looking for a sweep. Park is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stabler is just riding it out for now. Park eventually gives up the hold.
Park is trying to work for a kimura but Stabler is defending well.
Park wants to pass the guard but Stabler is defending well.
Stabler is trying to get back to full guard.
Park trying to control from Stabler's half guard. Stabler has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
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.
Park looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Park drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stabler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Park has Stabler in his guard.
Park escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stabler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stabler has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Park is proving hard to escape from.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stabler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park looking for a guillotine here but Stabler defends easily.
Park working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stabler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stabler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stabler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stabler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stabler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Park is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stabler defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stabler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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.
Stabler postures up in Park's guard and throws a big left but Park blocks it.
Stabler postures up in Park's guard and throws a big left but Park blocks it.
Park is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Stabler has his hands clasped together but Park extends and breaks Stabler's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Park.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elvis Park!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeong Yeong Lee (ranked 2484 p4p, 2568 weight class) and Damien Karras (ranked 242 p4p, 252 weight class). Karras has chosen Blinded by the Light as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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 Tokyo, Jeong Yeong Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Karras!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Karras sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee sets himself, and Karras steps forward looking for the clinch! Lee avoids it this time.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karras pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karras prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karras creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karras looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Karras has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to stall.
Lee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karras is defending well.
A nice left hand lands by Karras.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeong Yeong Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karras lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karras prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.
Karras lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karras is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Karras has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karras pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karras throws a body shot but no joy.
Karras moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Karras fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karras thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Karras slips the punch.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karras thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Karras tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karras lands a slapping body shot.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karras.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karras scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee gets tackled into the cage by Karras. Karras maintains the clinch.
Karras scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karras keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Karras.
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Karras.
Karras lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Karras lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karras has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karras gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karras pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Karras working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karras digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Karras.
Karras lands a left hand.
Karras lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karras lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee is trying to push Karras away but Karras has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karras lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karras.
Karras lands with a left to the head.
Karras lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karras blocks an uppercut.
Karras blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karras stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karras lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Karras on the inside.
Karras scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karras lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karras lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karras lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karras lands a body shot.
Karras gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karras breaks the clinch.
Karras feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karras cracks Lee with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Karras has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lee to stand back up!
Lee is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crack! Karras connects with the perfect overhand right and Lee falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Karras!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damien Karras!
A relieved looking Damien Karras thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freaky Fernando (ranked 461 p4p, 1039 weight class) and Dario Juan Pablo (ranked 70 p4p, 147 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dario Juan Pablo enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freaky Fernando!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dario Juan Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernando scores with a hook.
Juan Pablo looks to clinch
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juan Pablo walks into a left hand.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Juan Pablo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up.
It looked like Fernando wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernando throws out a loose jab but Juan Pablo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juan Pablo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernando throws the left hand but Juan Pablo avoids the punch easily.
Fernando is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fernando darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up but Fernando circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernando seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fernando is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juan Pablo tries to clinch there but Fernando circles away.
Juan Pablo moves into range and clinches up with Fernando.
Fernando manages to break the clinch.
Dario Juan Pablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernando throws a looping overhand right but Juan Pablo ducks down to avoid it.
Fernando really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fernando throws the left hand but Juan Pablo avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando misses with an uppercut. Juan Pablo saw that one coming.
Juan Pablo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juan Pablo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juan Pablo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juan Pablo clinches up against the cage.
Juan Pablo jumps into guard, dragging Fernando to the mat.
Fernando sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fernando trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juan Pablo is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juan Pablo advances position into side control!
Juan Pablo has control of an arm but Fernando manages to advance to Juan Pablo's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juan Pablo tries to break free.
Juan Pablo breaks Fernando's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Juan Pablo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Juan Pablo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fernando swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando being controlled here, momentarily.
Juan Pablo pushes down on Fernando's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Juan Pablo trying to pass the guard but Fernando defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Juan Pablo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Juan Pablo tries to pass to full mount but Fernando defends it.
Juan Pablo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fernando is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freaky Fernando dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fernando works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Juan Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernando circles away.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Juan Pablo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juan Pablo closes the distance but Fernando moves to the side
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Juan Pablo moves out of range of the strikes.
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Fernando counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan Pablo slips a jab from Fernando.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up.
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernando swats away the attempt to clinch by Juan Pablo.
Juan Pablo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernando paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch but Fernando slips to the side
and Fernando counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fernando throws a hook but Juan Pablo blocks it.
Fernando lands a nice looking body shot.
Juan Pablo looks to clinch
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch but Fernando slips to the side
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Juan Pablo moves in looking to clinch but Fernando pushes him off.
Fernando ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fernando waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Juan Pablo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch but Fernando is avoiding it.
Fernando was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fernando is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juan Pablo can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juan Pablo moves into the clinch.
Fernando escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fernando throws a jab but it's blocked by Juan Pablo.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch there but Fernando circles away.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fernando counters with a nice body shot.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernando manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Fernando misses the target.
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt
and Juan Pablo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Juan Pablo has managed to clinch.
Juan Pablo is trying to pull guard but Fernando has him pressed against the cage.
Fernando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Juan Pablo clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juan Pablo darts in trying to clinch
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juan Pablo walks into a jab.
Juan Pablo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juan Pablo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Juan Pablo darts in trying to clinch
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Juan Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernando circles away.
Fernando throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Juan Pablo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fernando lands a right hook to the body.
Fernando misses with a looping left.
Fernando swats away the attempt to clinch by Juan Pablo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but Fernando is having none of it.
Juan Pablo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juan Pablo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juan Pablo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juan Pablo rushes Fernando and presses him up against the cage.
Fernando manages to break the clinch.
Juan Pablo closes the distance but Fernando moves to the side
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freaky Fernando dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fernando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juan Pablo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Juan Pablo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Fernando misses.
Fernando swats away the attempt to clinch by Juan Pablo.
Fernando is looking to counter punch.
Juan Pablo closes the distance but Fernando moves to the side
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fernando keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernando swats away the attempt to clinch by Juan Pablo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch up but Fernando keeps it at a distance.
Fernando swats away the attempt to clinch by Juan Pablo.
Juan Pablo ducks under a wild hook from Fernando.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juan Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernando circles away.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fernando swats away the attempt to clinch by Juan Pablo.
Fernando swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but Fernando moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Fernando on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up.
Fernando is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Juan Pablo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fernando keeps the fight on the outside.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up but Fernando circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernando throws a body shot but no joy.
Fernando throws an overhand right that lands on Juan Pablo's shoulder, as Juan Pablo tries to avoid the shot.
Juan Pablo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juan Pablo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Juan Pablo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Juan Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernando circles away.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernando looks to throw the jab but Juan Pablo is out of range.
Juan Pablo moves in looking to clinch but Fernando pushes him off.
Decent striking displayed by Fernando there.
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juan Pablo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernando keeps the fight on the outside.
Juan Pablo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fernando keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Fernando misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Fernando throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juan Pablo closes the distance but Fernando moves to the side
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Freaky Fernando is winning the standup battle so far.
Juan Pablo moves to clinch but Fernando breaks away
and Fernando counters with a straight right hand.
Fernando misses with an uppercut. Juan Pablo saw that one coming.
Juan Pablo closes the distance but Fernando moves to the side
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch but Fernando slips to the side
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fernando looks to land a right hand but Juan Pablo moved out of range.
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!
Juan Pablo wants to clinch.
Fernando scores with a nice right hand.
Juan Pablo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernando is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fernando changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernando throws a big shot that misses.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up but Fernando circles away and keeps his distance.
Juan Pablo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Fernando. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freaky Fernando clearly takes that round.
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.
Juan Pablo takes one to the chin there.
Decent striking displayed by Fernando there.
Juan Pablo moves to clinch but Fernando breaks away
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fernando catches Juan Pablo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fernando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernando was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fernando misses with an uppercut.
Juan Pablo throws out a counter right but Fernando avoids it with no problem.
Juan Pablo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fernando throws a hook but Juan Pablo blocks it.
Fernando looks to land a left hand but Juan Pablo moved out of range nicely.
Juan Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernando circles away.
Fernando throws an overhand right that lands on Juan Pablo's shoulder, as Juan Pablo tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Juan Pablo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan Pablo slips under a jab.
Juan Pablo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but Fernando moves away
and Fernando counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fernando counters with a straight right hand.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up but Fernando circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernando lands a body shot.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernando manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Fernando misses.
Fernando keeps the fight on the outside.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernando paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juan Pablo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernando paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Juan Pablo looks to clinch
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fernando counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juan Pablo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch.
Juan Pablo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch but Fernando is avoiding it.
Juan Pablo moves to clinch but Fernando breaks away
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juan Pablo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch but Fernando is avoiding it.
Fernando throwing a counter right hand but Juan Pablo manages to avoid it.
Fernando throws a body punch but Juan Pablo moves out of range.
Fernando keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernando was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up but Fernando circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernando was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch but Fernando is avoiding it.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch but Fernando is avoiding it.
Fernando was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Juan Pablo pushes Fernando up against the cage in a clinch.
Fernando pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Juan Pablo closes the distance but Fernando moves to the side
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Juan Pablo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Juan Pablo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fernando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juan Pablo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juan Pablo moves to clinch but Fernando breaks away
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch but Fernando slips to the side
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juan Pablo tries to clinch
and Fernando counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fernando digs a good hook to Juan Pablo's body.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Fernando throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up but Fernando circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernando misses the jab.
Fernando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juan Pablo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freaky Fernando had his way with Dario Juan Pablo in that round.
That's time! Fernando's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Juan Pablo looks to clinch
letting Fernando counter with a right hand.
Freaky Fernando is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fernando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juan Pablo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Juan Pablo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Juan Pablo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Juan Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernando circles away.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but Fernando moves away
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch there but Fernando circles away.
Fernando moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan Pablo closes the distance but Fernando moves to the side
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fernando misses with a hook.
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Fernando counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and Fernando tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Juan Pablo walks into a left hand.
Juan Pablo looks to clinch
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch but Fernando slips to the side
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernando swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Juan Pablo looks to clinch
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
Juan Pablo ducks under a wild hook from Fernando.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch
and Fernando connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fernando keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fernando keeps the fight on the outside.
Juan Pablo slips under a jab.
Juan Pablo looks to clinch
enabling Fernando to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch.
Juan Pablo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Juan Pablo closes the distance but Fernando moves to the side
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fernando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fernando swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fernando lands with an uppercut that bounces Juan Pablo off the cage and back into range.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab by Fernando.
Juan Pablo is looking to clinch.
Fernando throws a hook but Juan Pablo blocks it.
Juan Pablo wants to clinch.
Fernando is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juan Pablo blocks a jab.
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fernando counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fernando looks to score with a jab to the body but Juan Pablo is just out of range.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but Fernando moves out of range.
Fernando clobbers Juan Pablo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Juan Pablo moves in looking to clinch but Fernando pushes him off.
Juan Pablo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up but Fernando circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernando gets tackled into the cage by Juan Pablo. Juan Pablo maintains the clinch.
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando keeps the fight on the outside.
Juan Pablo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Juan Pablo looks to clinch
and Fernando counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fernando circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Fernando counter with a right hand.
Juan Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernando misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juan Pablo has managed to clinch.
Fernando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juan Pablo looks to clinch
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch up but Fernando circles away and keeps his distance.
Juan Pablo looks to clinch
and Fernando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juan Pablo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dario Juan Pablo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Pablo misses with a right hand
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juan Pablo misses with an uppercut
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freaky Fernando showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fernando, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:42
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:42
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freaky Fernando!
Freaky Fernando retains his welterweight title!
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